Wrestling Dirt
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
The Rock Explains Why He’s Facing John Cena Again
IGN.com and Matt Fowler interviewed The Rock to talk
about the long-term plans of working with John Cena and his new TV show The
Hero. Here are some highlights:
The Rock on his long-term plans with John Cena: “You have to understand that my return back into the WWE was years in the making. And since I’ve been back, it’s been a three year-long journey that started at WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta. So, John has always been my first choice (to work with).”
The Rock on how he wanted to work with someone he could do big business with: “Here’s the thing. The question was that if I was going to go back in the WWE, how could I go back and make the most impact? With who can I headline WrestleMania in that company and make the most impact? And the bottom line is that it continues to be John Cena. Just in terms of, and we’ll use a Hollywood term here, box office appeal. Universal appeal. Athletic pairing. So there are a lot of reasons.”
The Rock on how he wants to give back to the business and help elevate Cena: “What I’m talking about is being able to go back to the WWE and give back to the business, which is in my blood and has allowed me a platform to perform which then, 12 years ago, allowed me to make he transition to Hollywood. So the scenario I’ve dreamed of is that I’m able to go back, become WWE champion, go into the what is considered the biggest marketplace in the world, which is the New York City area, at MetLife Stadium and headline WrestleMania as champion and give back to the business, the fans, the company, and their number one hero. So I couldn’t have asked for a better scenario and we’re going to have a blast.”
The Rock’s thoughts on his match with Cena at Wrestlemania 29: “I think we’re going to have a great match and my hope is that it’s going to be a classic.”
The Rock on his long-term plans with John Cena: “You have to understand that my return back into the WWE was years in the making. And since I’ve been back, it’s been a three year-long journey that started at WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta. So, John has always been my first choice (to work with).”
The Rock on how he wanted to work with someone he could do big business with: “Here’s the thing. The question was that if I was going to go back in the WWE, how could I go back and make the most impact? With who can I headline WrestleMania in that company and make the most impact? And the bottom line is that it continues to be John Cena. Just in terms of, and we’ll use a Hollywood term here, box office appeal. Universal appeal. Athletic pairing. So there are a lot of reasons.”
The Rock on how he wants to give back to the business and help elevate Cena: “What I’m talking about is being able to go back to the WWE and give back to the business, which is in my blood and has allowed me a platform to perform which then, 12 years ago, allowed me to make he transition to Hollywood. So the scenario I’ve dreamed of is that I’m able to go back, become WWE champion, go into the what is considered the biggest marketplace in the world, which is the New York City area, at MetLife Stadium and headline WrestleMania as champion and give back to the business, the fans, the company, and their number one hero. So I couldn’t have asked for a better scenario and we’re going to have a blast.”
The Rock’s thoughts on his match with Cena at Wrestlemania 29: “I think we’re going to have a great match and my hope is that it’s going to be a classic.”
Backstage Update – The Undertaker vs. CM Punk
source:wzronline
As of last week, The Undertaker vs. CM Punk was official for WrestleMania 29. At this time, creative is said to be scrambling to fast track the angle, which started with Punk’s promo on Monday referring to himself as an “icon” above Superstars and God.
Internally, there is concern with building to the match due to Punk losing two PPVs in a row and then to Cena on Monday. Many feel that the loss to Undertaker at WrestleMania could really damage one of the two names (the other being John Cena) who show they can draw on the road currently.
As of last week, The Undertaker vs. CM Punk was official for WrestleMania 29. At this time, creative is said to be scrambling to fast track the angle, which started with Punk’s promo on Monday referring to himself as an “icon” above Superstars and God.
Internally, there is concern with building to the match due to Punk losing two PPVs in a row and then to Cena on Monday. Many feel that the loss to Undertaker at WrestleMania could really damage one of the two names (the other being John Cena) who show they can draw on the road currently.
Chris Jericho Discusses Triple H Gaining Power In WWE
Chris Jericho recently spoke about his return to WWE, his relationship with
Triple H and more. Here is what he had to say…
“It’s a changing of the guard. We’re in a transitional period right now between bosses. Vince is handing the reigns over to Triple H and Triple H has a lot of responsibilities and a lot of power now and it’s going to keep increasing because eventually Vince is going to give it up and stop. I don’t know if he’ll do it until he dies. I think over the next two or three years Triple H will be making most of the big decisions and Vince will be brought on as a consultant.
I know for this deal that I made to come back this time, I talked completely with Triple H. I didn’t talk with Vince at all and I’d always talked to Vince about any deal I ever had. Triple H is pretty much the boss, although Vince is always going to be the boss. But Triple H is in charge of more and more and more and developmental is a big part of that.
To be honest with you, he’s doing a great job. In the early 90s it’s no secret there was no love lost between he and I. We didn’t like each other, we didn’t get along. We had great matches, but there was always a personality issue. That stopped years and years ago and now I consider Triple H a pretty good friend. I’ll be completely flatly honest, I think he’s the right guy to take over the company. I think he’s prepared for it. He’s learning a lot about how to be the corporate guy. There’s so much more than just calling finishes and signing guys. He’s got to run the whole corporate side of it. Go to all the meetings, do all that stuff. I think it’s in very good hands if Vince ever retires or passes away.”
“It’s a changing of the guard. We’re in a transitional period right now between bosses. Vince is handing the reigns over to Triple H and Triple H has a lot of responsibilities and a lot of power now and it’s going to keep increasing because eventually Vince is going to give it up and stop. I don’t know if he’ll do it until he dies. I think over the next two or three years Triple H will be making most of the big decisions and Vince will be brought on as a consultant.
I know for this deal that I made to come back this time, I talked completely with Triple H. I didn’t talk with Vince at all and I’d always talked to Vince about any deal I ever had. Triple H is pretty much the boss, although Vince is always going to be the boss. But Triple H is in charge of more and more and more and developmental is a big part of that.
To be honest with you, he’s doing a great job. In the early 90s it’s no secret there was no love lost between he and I. We didn’t like each other, we didn’t get along. We had great matches, but there was always a personality issue. That stopped years and years ago and now I consider Triple H a pretty good friend. I’ll be completely flatly honest, I think he’s the right guy to take over the company. I think he’s prepared for it. He’s learning a lot about how to be the corporate guy. There’s so much more than just calling finishes and signing guys. He’s got to run the whole corporate side of it. Go to all the meetings, do all that stuff. I think it’s in very good hands if Vince ever retires or passes away.”
Uncensored’ Hulk Hogan Q&A Planned
– Hulk Hogan will be doing an “Uncensored” Q&A event on Friday April 5th
in New York City. Sources say that Hogan is trying to book a venue as close as
possible to Madison Square Garden and has even looked into booking it into the
MSG complex itself.
Y2J Speaks Out
– Chris Jericho recently appeared on MLW radio with former WWE creative writer Court Bauer and Konnan. During the interview, Jericho discussed the transition from Vince McMahon to Triple H as a boss, who represented WWE in setting up Jericho’s current deal, and more. You can check that out here.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Hulk Hogan tweets New Reality Show !
Hulk Hogan tweeted: “Very grateful for attracting a new reality show where I get
to work with family and a few good friends that always wanted to be in show biz.
I’ll keep the Maniacs updated during the hard work make it real
process.”
He also responded to a question about “bashing” Bret Hart in an interview. He said: “Didn’t bash him, but its funny how the interviewer changes words when he writes the story to sell it to you or anyone that believes anything that is written, but I understand that is the only view you are getting of the situation.”
He also responded to a question about “bashing” Bret Hart in an interview. He said: “Didn’t bash him, but its funny how the interviewer changes words when he writes the story to sell it to you or anyone that believes anything that is written, but I understand that is the only view you are getting of the situation.”
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Rock Taunts CM Punk
– Paul Heyman posted the following today: I hear @TheRock has committed to @WWE #WrestleManiaXXX, and boy do I have an opponent for him!
– The Rock posted the following to Twitter today, taunting CM Punk over his Elimination Chamber win last night after Punk posted a pic of a “Rocky Sucks” sign in the New Orleans Arena:
@CMPunk Laughing. Your misery loves company. Enjoyed beating your ass. Twice.
WrestleMania 30 Coming To New Orleans
According to NOLA.com, WrestleMania 30 is official for New Orleans.
WWE will make the announcement later today at a press conference hosted by New
Orleans civic, sports and tourism leaders.
WrestleMania 30 is set for April 6th, 2014.
WrestleMania 30 is set for April 6th, 2014.
Maria Kanellis Teasing A WWE Return?, Details
Maria Kanellis posted the following on Twitter, teasing a possible WWE
return…
“Good night all. For now I am THE FIRST LADY of @ringofhonor but maybe someday there will be a @WWE return. I love ALL the possibilities…..”
It should be noted that WWE is very interested in Maria’s real-life boyfriend and current ROH star Mike Bennett. No word on if that has anything to do with it.
“Good night all. For now I am THE FIRST LADY of @ringofhonor but maybe someday there will be a @WWE return. I love ALL the possibilities…..”
It should be noted that WWE is very interested in Maria’s real-life boyfriend and current ROH star Mike Bennett. No word on if that has anything to do with it.
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