Do YOU Want The Rock to Wrestle Again?

[Pedigree1]

As a In-ring competitor no i dont wanna see the rock wrestle ever again. His last three matches have not been Rock quality matches. It is painful to watch father time catching up to the rock as evident especially in his WM match against Cena. Rock is buff no doubt but he is so out of in ring shape its sad. The old rock would have ran circles around Cena IMO. This rock though,he needs to stick to movies.

He can make millions and millions doing movies than he can wrestling. No need to tear up your body and risk huge injury. I do however though,want the rock to a guest appearance here and there from time to time. Be like a special enforcer guest ref whatever. The rock has nothing to prove anymore,he is an eight time world champion a sure fire 1st ballot HOF,and an icon. I love the rock but making movies is his true passion now and not wrestling. I respect the hell out of the rock!

 

[KnowYoRole]

Whats Kane & Daniel Bryans team called? Oh right Hell No!

& here are my reasons

1. The Rock wrestled for 15 minutes before tearing his stomach to shit.

2. The last 3 wrestlemanias have ended in predictable fashion.

3. Hollywood is scared he will miss dates to work & promote his movies.

4. Name a promo the rock has cut that reminded you of his prime? (HHH can still sound like he is in his prime, I'm sure Austin could as well) Hollywood ruined the rock

5. He'll steal another main event

6. His matches are boring now.

7. He will never work with younger talent & put them over.

8. When he comes back the WWE Universe argues about whats good for business. People think making quick money is good for business, I think pissing off your hardcore fans on the other hand can ruin a company.

9. I like his movies better than his matches

10. & last but not least, He wins the WWE title & no shows Raw 2 weeks in a row. (That is 20 days without the title on TV)

1-3 are fine reasons.
Rock has cut plenty of good promos, namely the rock history lessons, the promo with cena on old school raw, the promo during the legends q and a, the promo where he debuted the new title, aand others.
5 is dumb, he shouldn't come back for anything less than the main event.
6 is the exact same reason as 1, but its still a fine reason.
7 is just the way the business is, he wont wrestle more than big money matches. 8 is not a reason, 9 is you saying the exact same thing AGAIN, and 10 is silly because that isn't really a big deal. If you couldn't see his title reign for what it was supposed to be, then you're a fool.

 

[LascoX]

Personally I would like to see him in the ring again someday. I think he still has what it takes to put on a good match or two. Honestly he has no reason to do it other than the love for the business and if that's what puts him back in the ring again then I am all for it. Sure age is catching up with him some but he is in better shape then most people that are half his age. He can still work a mic with the best of them and the crowd still marks out for him big time. If Lawler can get in back in the ring after a heart attack and passing the 60's mark I think the Rock is still good to go for at least another 10 years. I don't see him getting in for a match anytime soon but I don't think we have seen the Rock's last match yet.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

I'd like to see Rock appear in WWE again but, personally, I've no real interest in seeing him wrestle.

I understand that The Rock is good for business, so I can't exactly blame WWE for bringing him back in the way they have. As Vince McMahon has always said, though he's been in character, "it's all about the money" and The Rock is able to help bring in a lot of it.

In spite of some of Rock's proclamations, however, I don't necessarily think that WWE is a major priority for him. WWE is a good, strong means of having The Rock feature himself, his charisma, personality, and to plug any & all upcoming film or television projects in front of a what is almost always among the largest audiences in all of cable television. But as far as Rock still being one of the boys or still a wrestler, I just don't see it. Just as WWE has done with him, Rock is simultaneously using WWE for his own ends. I'm not saying that to bash Rock or WWE, it's just simply how it is. That's how business works.

If Rock's condition was up to par, I think I'd feel differently. The Rock's in great shape when it comes to muscle mass & definition. However, it's clear that his main priority was to bulk up for GI Joe, Fast & Furious 6 and Hercules rather than getting into ring shape. From watching his matches with Punk & Cena this year, it's obvious that Rock's cardio condition & training is far less than it was during his match against Cena last year. I don't think they were bad matches, but I don't believe they were nearly as good as most were hoping or expecting. I will say, however, that Rock showed a lot of heart as he continued with his match against Cena despite muscle tears. At the same time, it's clear as day that both Punk & Cena had to slow things down quite a bit as Rock simply couldn't keep up.

I'm just kind of over the novelty of The Rock coming back to WWE and wrestling a couple of times a year, getting MASSIVE exposure that often takes away from promising guys on the roster. If, and believe me I'm saying IF, the various stories about Rock backstage are true, then he's definitely got an ego. I've read some reports a while back in which WWE was going back & forth with having Punk drop the title to him and, again if this is all true, Rock was said to be furious about not getting the title.

As I said though, The Rock is good for business and he's obviously someone that the VAST majority of fans find highly entertaining. That in and of itself justifies bringing him back if he's willing/able to come back to wrestle. As far as I'm concerned, however, I don't really want to see him wrestle anymore if he's simply not able to pull his own weight by being in the top notch cardio shape he should be in all because he's more concerned with preparing for a film role that requires a certain look.

 

[tom9422]

Not really, other than star power and a small increase in PPV buyrates he just doesn't really have much to offer anymore. I don't care about those either since i'm not the WWE's CFO.

He's out of shape, plus his character and mic skills are not as great as they were 10 years ago. He's incapable of putting on a good match and feud, so he's just taking away from the pushes that could go to those who can.

Maybe an appearance here and there, but WWE really doesn't need Dwayne Johnson at all.

 

[bko]

Yes but only if its on a regular basis long term, I don't know about you guys but I love the rock and all and a massive fan but I feel kind of ripped off when big names come back for a month or two then just leave when they feel like it. same feeling I uses to get when steve austin uses to come back every now and then for a month or so or when Goldberg left after one year. To me I love all these big names like Lesnar, Rock, Austin, etc... But to me personally your ever here to stay or get the "F" out.

 

[Mustang Sally]

It's appreciated that Rock wanted to return to his roots and give his long-time fans the treat of seeing him in the ring again. Yes, you could say he did it for the money, but my understanding is that a movie actor with Rock's pull can earn a hell of a lot more making a movie instead of performing for WWE. I think he came back for us, and we should recognize it.

Still, the folks who produce his movies must have had plenty to say about having to reschedule his cinematic efforts because of the damn WM29 injury, no? Professional athletes are constantly getting hurt by involving themselves in dangerous activities outside their sport (motorcycles come to mind) and their teams shouldn't have to pay them while they recover from these injuries. But what do movie stars do? How many are unable to perform because of injuries suffered outside the acting profession?

Since Rock is primarily a movie actor now, I would think his injury will preclude him from engaging in anything more than delivering a Rock Bottom when stepping into the ring during a WWE appearance in the future.

Hopefully, though, we'll still see him. I think he genuinely knows that without Rock the wrestler, there would be no Rock the movie star. At the same time, he did the wrestling thing; in fact, he did a program over a two-year period and involved himself with the two top guys in the profession (Cena & Punk). Despite the conjecture of Rock fighting Undertaker or Brock Lesnar, I think he's done all he needs to do for us as far as actual matches. In fact, I believe he's gone far beyond anything he "needed " to do.

Do you remember a few years ago when we were treated to a short filmed segment on Raw, in which Rock spoke to us after having not shown up on WWE TV for several years? He "played" the Rock, talking tough, but the whole thing seemed contrived because he kept busting out laughing, kind of ruining the effect? Do you recall that?

I remember thinking we could have done without that, even though it was nice to see his face again. At that time, there was even some conjecture he might show up on TNA TV......which was ridiculous, of course.

Well, Rock more than made up for that bit of schtick by what he did for us the past two WMs. If he ever steps in the ring to fight again, that would be fine, of course.

But if he doesn't, he's still done enough.

 

[Owen 3:16 says I just stole your Slammy!!]

I don't want to see the Rock in the ring again. To me, his matches when he return were boring and repetitive. His only watchable matches were with Punk, but Punk carried the whole match. He was awarded with the title, but showed up every other two weeks. To me, he didn't give it his all, he used wrestling to get his movies over. I wouldn't mind seeing the Rock in the future but not in the ring.

 

[Headman]

I thought WM29 was a fitting end to his career. They had their little "Passing the torch" moment. It ended with a show of friendship between Rock and Cena and that should be that. If he does wrestle again it wouldn't bother me. But if I were going to pick my last match, losing the WWE championship in the main event of Wrestlemania wouldn't be a bad way to go out.

 

[The IWC Butcher]

The Rock Vs Triple H - Who Has The Biggest Ego - It's known Rock has always had heat with Trips... Stone Cold to serve as special guest referee ... Endless possibilities.

 

[Dave_duncan]

so what do you think? do you want the Rock to wrestle at least one more time ? Discuss........... [/quote]

No I dont. But for me if was to happen it would be with jericho.
eg. jericho goes on about how he was the undisputed champion and have rock argye over it. could have stone cild as guest ref as well. loads of possibilities with y2j.



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[chris21]

Maybe an appearance here and there, but WWE really doesn't need Dwayne Johnson at all.

You what? Of course they need him. The PPV buys go up by a fair bit every time he wrestles.

 

[Obliteration13]

He brings the excitement level up dramatically by appearing. Of course people would love him back full-time ... not going to happen so move on with that. Be thankful he is willing to come back at all because he doesn't have to. He sells merchandise, puts others over, is available as he can be, and still loves the business. If I were VKM I would let him come back whenever possible.

 

[HorsemenNo4]

He can still compete but there is a real lack of people he can wrestle again.
Brock? Possibly.
Triple H? Done to death.
Undertaker? Done to death.
Cena? ENOUGH!

I only voted no because there is a lack of competition. Names thrown around have either faced him numerous times before and the new ones don't seem strong enough.

 

[tom9422]

He brings the excitement level up dramatically by appearing. Of course people would love him back full-time ... not going to happen so move on with that. Be thankful he is willing to come back at all because he doesn't have to. He sells merchandise, puts others over, is available as he can be, and still loves the business. If I were VKM I would let him come back whenever possible.

If you wanna think those other things, fine, but don't delude yourself into thinking he puts people over. In two years of being 'back', he only lost once, to Cena.

John Cena doesn't need to be put over by anyone, since 2005 he has already been put over by literally every big name around. He 'put over' the one guy who had absolutely nothing to gain from a win anyway.

 

[Brahma_Bull9]

I would personally love to see the Rock wrestle again but I think his inclusion to the Wrestlemania card could only work if he fights Brock Lesnar. This way the outcome isn't pre-determined like this year.

This would be my Wrestlemania 30 card as things sit right now.

Main Matches
John Cena vs. The Undertaker (Streak Match)
CM Punk vs. HHH (WWE Title)
The Rock vs. Brock Lesnar (Grudge Match)
Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho (World Heavyweight Title)

Mid-Card Matches
Dean Ambrose vs. Kane (US Title)
Rollins/Reigns vs. Miz and Morrison (Tag Titles)
Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Fandango (I-C Title)
Wade Barrett and Ryback vs. Alberto Del Rio and Sheamus
Trish Stratus, Lita, and Kaitlyn vs. AJ Lee and the Bella Twins

Pre-Show Battle Royal (everyone else)

First of all you guys are crazy for talking about WM30, that shit is dumber than Mel Kiper coming out with Mock drafts for 2014 right now.

Secondly, you're delusional, did you put any thought into that or is that more like a wish list?

Jericho v Orton for the World Heavy Weight Title lol....


but yea Rock should wrestle again and will... it's pretty much a fact.

 

[Brahma_Bull9]

I don't want to see the Rock in the ring again. To me, his matches when he return were boring and repetitive. His only watchable matches were with Punk, but Punk carried the whole match. He was awarded with the title, but showed up every other two weeks. To me, he didn't give it his all, he used wrestling to get his movies over. I wouldn't mind seeing the Rock in the future but not in the ring.

He used wrestling to get his movies over? first of all, normal people don't talk like that... it's promoting his movie. Secondly, you are overplaying the WWE way too much.... WWE fans aren't making or breaking a movie, they can't even make a stupid Miz or Cena WWE movie do well....

And everyone saying the producers and this and that don't want him wrestling. Like you alluded to, but kind of messed up the point, the Rock is in movies because of his success in the WWE otherwise he would have never made it as an actor. So when they take him on, they do it for a reason. They do way more research, target marketing, and all that than we could probably conceive. It's stupid to cast the Rock who is an average actor then not try to send him back to the WWE to get some fans interested in what he's doing or maybe connect to younger, new fans. Do you guys know his schedule? Is he shooting something right now? You guys get that movies and wrestling they aren't flying by the seat of their pants, this stuff is planned months, sometimes over a year in advance. Given that amount of time its not hard to plan around someones schedule and I'm pretty sure most of the time he has came back its in between shooting. I don't know for sure, but I think the shooting was really wrapped up for his movies but again I don't know for sure. But with Fast and Furious coming out, and the other movie where he's part of that tools funky bunch were done shooting before he came back.

 

[LoudClearVoice]

The Rock still entertains me. I find him more entertaining than anyone on the current roster. I'm not some nerd that cares about every technical move. His promos, matches, hype, etc., are extremely entertaining and bring out the best in his opponents, so I'd love to see him back and wrestling again. People need to understand that every person ever to set foot in WWE doesn't have to be some amazing technical wrestler. That shouldn't be the standard that everyone is held to.

I hope he comes back at least a couple more times as there are still some good matches out there for him. Brock Lesnar? Randy Orton? MAYBE even Undertaker depending on the circumstances.

 

[Dirk]

I just don't like it when he does the Sharpshooter. Never have. He's not the best wrestler out there, but he does basic things very well. Like those punches of his, for me it's a toss-up between him and Taker for the best fake punch.

Yeah, sure he's nerfed a little, because of PG, but I always found him hugely entertaining. I think his promos are still gold and it's the perfect mix of serious and hillarious.

 

[rerun406]

big time Rock fan growing up, two ways to look at it

Rock should not compete again: he's certainly past his prime, has nothing really to prove or gain, and wrestling puts his health and long term career as an actor at risk

however while The Rock can't put on the same quality matches he did back in the Attitude Era, the selfish side of me wants him to work himself back into wrestling shape, have health permitting/his schedule 1-2 more matches and go out on a win

because

#1. "I think his career deserves better than going out on a loss to John Cena."

wholeheartedly agree with that ^ nothing against Cena, but I don't want Rock's last moments as a competitor to be shaking hands with and saluting Cena on the entrance ramp. So silly.

#2. "substantial portion of the crowd wasn't booing at how cheesy it looked. That's no fitting way to end a career like the Rock's.

it was very cheesy. Cena couldn't even celebrate winning the title, he had to exit the ring to avoid getting booed out of the venue.

and Cena saluting Rock at the top of the entrance ramp? so corny, even for the PG-era it was far from a "perfect ending" and frankly given how much The Rock has contributed to the WWE he deserves a much better farewell.

**another idea someone brought up that I liked was maybe The Rock could reform the Nation (Big E Langston, Prime Tyme Players) and operate as a manager/mouthpiece for the faction.

 

[OneTooManyPunts]

I don't, simply because I believe his return accomplished what it was set out to accomplish. Rock came back to 'hand the torch' to Cena, whether or not he ever really needed it handed to him.

Personally, I feel like it was a waste of what Rock could truly offer to WWE. They had the opportunity to use Rock to put over any number of up and coming superstars, and they didn't. That's not to say his programs with Cena and Punk weren't entertaining, because both were. Personally, i think Rock accomplished all he needed to. He came back, gave the fans a handful of matches and helped set the stage for three separate Wrestlemania's. It doesn't matter if he went out on a loss, he left things in a better position than when he arrived, and at the end of the day what more can you ask from a returning talent.

 

[Brahma_Bull9]

I don't, simply because I believe his return accomplished what it was set out to accomplish. Rock came back to 'hand the torch' to Cena, whether or not he ever really needed it handed to him.

Personally, I feel like it was a waste of what Rock could truly offer to WWE. They had the opportunity to use Rock to put over any number of up and coming superstars, and they didn't. That's not to say his programs with Cena and Punk weren't entertaining, because both were. Personally, i think Rock accomplished all he needed to. He came back, gave the fans a handful of matches and helped set the stage for three separate Wrestlemania's. It doesn't matter if he went out on a loss, he left things in a better position than when he arrived, and at the end of the day what more can you ask from a returning talent.

I completely agree, we saw it last year and this same face vs face thing they tried to do and it really didnt work that well at all for 2 yrs. I'm not his biggest fan, but a Dolph feud would have been much more entertaining in my opinion.

 

[Funky_Cobra]

To quote "it doesn't matter" if the rock wrestles again since his departure has he really been missed? answer me that honestly, has there even been mention of him other than when talking about Cena winning at mania?

i just think the rocks last run was awful i like the guy but i was not invested at all, and this is coming from someone who likes both cena and rock, (i'll address that at the end of my post) The rock is no longer a wrestler, he's an actor. he got hurt doing his own finisher, i mean i know accidents happen and people get hurt but to injure yourself whilst pulling of your signature move is a bad sign. maybe have him come back and talk a few times cut a few promos but don't wrestle! it's not needed and doesn't result in anything.

(now i know this was my first post and i said i like cena, i understand the iwc hate cena and his fans so i feel i should address my thoughts, Cena lives and breaths the business so i respect that, he does everything to try and make people smile, i also respect that, his character has gotten boring? of course it has he is long overdue a change, will it happen? probably not, you just need to embrace him and realise he is not going anywhere. to put it simply i enjoy cena i like his matches and look forward to them, but 90% of the time i am rooting against him, if that makes sense)

 

[The Eighties]

I didn't watch his last match and don't want to see any more from him. I really enjoyed him in GI Joe 2 the other week and Fast & Furious 6 yesterday, I'd prefer he stuck to movies now.

I think the ideal scenario for The Rock at Mania 30 is to headline the HOF and then at Mania cut a promo, get interrupted by someone, destroy them verbally and then Rock Bottom them before leaving.

If he does wrestle at Mania 30 I just hope it's not against Brock, I'd rather see him work with someone that has something to gain from it. One possibility is he could be on some sort of Super-Team with Taker to face The Shield if they are still undefeated by then.

 

[MattyB]

Cant say that I do, there isnt one guy in the locker room I'd like to see him fight. His last return was dreadful and I dont want to watch another one again.