It would be a pleasant surprise to have Rock do a mania match, but why?
A.) He's obviously more into being a movie actor than in the ring although I have heard that he says he wouldn't mind making a couple of surprise appearances. Whether "appearances" means just being on camera during an episode of RAW or having an actual match I don't know.
B.) I just personally think it may be kind of dumb to de-push Shawn for any other reason than to turn him heel.
However, I feel that it's very possible that the Rock could show up at the Rumble, and I could picture the scenario like this: Shelton and HBK are the final 2 in the ring, and we see numerous spots where Shelton is hanging precariously on to the ropes outside the ring, or with 1 foot touching the floor, and every time Shawn tries to eliminate him, Shelton dodges another bullet. HBK then has Shelton hanging on once again and is about to deliver the Sweet Chin Music to Shelton to eliminate him, but Shelton ducks out of the way and HBK KO's the ref instead. Out comes Rock, Shelton is back in the ring, watching in awe, wondering what's going on. Rock proceeds to hit numerous spots on HBK until suddenly shawn's body is against the ropes and Rock nails his version of the clothesline, sending HBK over the top, and crashing to the floor just as the ref is getting up. The ref somehow doesn't notice Rock, and rings the bell declaring Shelton the winner as Rock smiles from the ramp, taunting and teasing HBK, as Shawn yells indistinct words at Rock, while the Rumble is going off the air.
Any thoughts? Or other suggestions on how Rock may be involved in HBK's future (or NOT?) Feel free to make your voice heard.
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