So The Rock is going to guest host, but we all know that this will be much more than him getting on the mic and welcoming the fans. Below I have set out a few segments and promos that I would like to see The Rock undertake.
I had to be careful not to over expose The Great One before his anticipated showdown with John Cena. But at the same time this is The Rock, you want to expose the guy to make sure you get your moneys worth! Some people will say this isn’t about The Rock, there is too much of him well I say fuck you. He’s the best thing going on in WWE right now and they need to milk it for all it is worth. Rock can have the spotlight for all I care – he’s earned it.
ROCK AT WRESTLEMANIA 27
SHOW OPENING - IN RING PROMO
The Rock comes out to open Wrestlemania. He introduces himself, he welcomes the fans, he lets us all know what lies ahead for the next 4 hours. The Rock also makes reference to whopping someones ass tonight, but doesnt directly say the name of said party.
Why: I feel it is only right a host should come out and start things off. That is what a host does. They cant start without the great one saying a few words! I wouldnt have him mention Cena, I would keep the crowd guessing, even though we know it's Cena.
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
We see The Rock in his Dressing Room. There is a knock at the Door and in comes Vince McMahon. McMahon is happy to see The Rock and wishes him good luck for the evening. Then Vince gets all serious and tells The Rock not to ruin tonight (destroying Cena). The Rock thanks Vince for his kind words, then rips on Vince before having him removed from his dressing room by security.
Why: I think it is only right the owner should have the shows best interest at heart hence this confrontation. Rock and Vince have never really seen eye to eye so there is bad blood there. Rock having the owner removed from his dressing room is a good way to receive a pop. Vince is disliked no matter what so it doesnt matter if he is heel or face (I forget anyway!).
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES - ON STAGE PROMO
The Rock comes out to the stage to introduce this years Hall Of Fame inductees. He announces them all - Sunny, Abdullah, HBK etc. He congratulates HBK before passing him the mic and then making his way to the back giving HBK his spotlight.
Why: Usually an announcer does this but you have a host for this Wrestlemania so have him do it. It would be nice to see The Rock acknowledge HBK for everything he did for WWE. Without stealing his moment and the spotlight of course. A simple introduction bit here, nothing more.
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
The Rock is backstage with Santino. Comedy moment here with Rock using a few catchphrases on Santino. He also asks where his rat tail has gone. Into the scene comes Stone Cold Steve Austin. Rock asks Santino to leave. Santino runs off thinking things are about to explode. We have a staredown before they both smile. Austin mentions that he beat Rock 2 times at Wrestlemania, Rock mentions that he retired Austin at Wrestlemania. They share a laugh before Austin departs for his match whilst The Rock looks on.
Why: In terms of storyline, this makes no sense. It is just a random meeting between 2 icons. But it doesn’t have to make sense – this is The Rock and Austin for fucks sake! To have both Superstars in the same building on the same night and not cross paths would be ludicrous.
LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE - ON STAGE
The Rock comes out onto the stage to introduce Tinie Tempah who is doing a live set of the official theme tune 'Written In The Stars'.
Why: I don't know if this is going to happen but Wrestlemania usually has a live performance so this makes sense. A 30 second job here for The Rock. No music, he just walks out on stage and says a few things about Tinee and to enjoy the performance.
BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW
Todd Grisham backstage with the Host. He asks The Rock who he thinks will win the upcoming WWE Title match between The Miz and John Cena. We see vintage Rock here where he makes Todd look like an idiot (Kevin Kelly). The Rock says it doesn’t matter who wins. All that matters is that The Rock will see both of them at some point.
Why: Good to see Rock being interviewed. We all remember how he made Kevin Kelly and Michael Cole look idiots. It is important Rock gives his thoughts on this bout as he is heavily involved in the storyline.
END OF SHOW – IN RING PROMO
The last match of the evening is Triple H vs Taker. Taker has departed and Triple H has just received a standing ovation for the punishment dished out by Taker. He starts to make his way up the ramp when The Rocks music hits. The Rock makes his way out and he stops half way down the stage. The Rock and Triple H stare at each other before The Rock enters the ring. The Rock thanks the fans for coming and says he has had a blast and hopes they enjoyed the show. We think that is the end before The Rock comes back on the mic and says “Wait, I forgot about something”. He talks trash about John Cena before calling him out. We wait…and The Miz’s music plays. Out comes The Awesome one with Alex Riley in tow, they both enter the ring. Rock rips on him for losing his Title Match and states he takes exception to The Miz mimicking him on Raw the other week. He lays the Smackdown on both of them. They make their way back up the entrance ramp as The Rock soaks up the crowd before getting back on the mic and talks more trash about Cena. He calls him out again.
Why: The Rock has stated a few times that he will see The Miz at Wrestlemania. I don't think it would do the story justice if they did this backstage. The Rock has to stay true to his word and lay the smackdown on him. In ring makes more sense to me.
IN RING PROMO – THE CONFRONTATION
John Cenas music plays and he makes his way down to the ring. He takes a mic. He cuts a promo about The Rock leaving the business, about The Rock trashing his movies and The Rock mimicking him with the boy on Raw. Rock responds with Cena trashing him in that infamous interview with the UK Sun. They face off eye to eye. They both turn away before turning at the same time and trade blows. Cena gets the upper hand and lifts The Rock for an AA but can’t get The Rock up due to injuries substained to his rib cage against The Miz earlier on. The Rock reverses into a Rock Bottom. The Rock stands over Cena while the crowd waits in anticipation. The Rock signals for the Peoples Elbow before dropping one. He stands over Cena and celebrates on the turn buckles.
Why: Well this doesn't need an explanation. 99.9% of Wrestling fans want to see this confrontation. And the other 0.1% are laying fucks! It think this confrontation MUST happen at the end. This story is the money maker and the biggest going into Wrestlemania. We get the promo we want, we get the staredown, we get the brawl. Both men are faces so it is important we don't make the loser of this brawl look weak. Yes, Cena loses, BUT he does have the upperhand until his injuries from his Title fight kick in. Rock capatalises on this and gives him The Rock bottom and The Peoples Elbow. Rock, our host, stands tall at the end of the show. The majority of us go home, switch of the TV happy.
END OF SHOW.
