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**PhallenAinjewl** · 02-15-2011, 02:49 PM

OK, after reading two pages of "Rock-talk" and other subsequent posts, I feel the need to comment:

1. It is HIGHLY unlikely The Rock will come back in a full-term wrestling capacity. IF he does anything long-term with WWE, it'll most likely be the occasional on-air spot leading to WrestleMania, and maybe some afterward if creative can't find a good way to end a storyline. Outside of that, he's probably going to be used as a talent agent like Arn Anderson and Finlay are currently doing. Basically there to mentor the younger guys, and let them know where/how to improve.

2. As it's already been stated, the biggest reason the Rock is back is to increase the hype and buy-rates for WM27..especially since the numbers aren't where WWE would like them to be with the other PPVs. This is the biggest event of the year for them, both entertainment wise, and financially speaking. Vince McMahon is a business man, and a damn good one at that, and he's going to pull out all the stops he can to make this as memorable and profitable as possible (hence trying to get Justin Beiber to sing the National Anthem)...however, that being said...

3. STING WILL NOT BE AT WRESTLEMANIA!! The man is 51 years old and hasn't worked for WWE in years. As much as I'd like to be wrong, lets face it, it's not a draw McMahon seems to have interest in, plus, what capacity could he really be used in? Doesn't make alot of sense to bring the guy back JUST to have him wrestle one match at WM..especially when there are plenty of people on the roster who could use the push. What angle could he possibly use? He's been in TNA for how long, what's he gonna say "I was in TNA watching 'Taker destroy opponent after opponent at WrestleMania, now I wanna be next"!? C'mon people..

4. I don't know how many people have been to a live WWE show, but if you don't know already, they generally have arena staff hand out signs before the show starts. So it's not entirely impossible for them to have pre-made "Rock" signs on hand. But at the same time, its not impossible to think fans brought them in as well..but chances are they were hand outs.

02-15-2011, 02:49 PM	#47
PhallenAinjewl Junior Member Posts: 27	OK, after reading two pages of "Rock-talk" and other subsequent posts, I feel the need to comment: 1. It is HIGHLY unlikely The Rock will come back in a full-term wrestling capacity. IF he does anything long-term with WWE, it'll most likely be the occasional on-air spot leading to WrestleMania, and maybe some afterward if creative can't find a good way to end a storyline. Outside of that, he's probably going to be used as a talent agent like Arn Anderson and Finlay are currently doing. Basically there to mentor the younger guys, and let them know where/how to improve. 2. As it's already been stated, the biggest reason the Rock is back is to increase the hype and buy-rates for WM27..especially since the numbers aren't where WWE would like them to be with the other PPVs. This is the biggest event of the year for them, both entertainment wise, and financially speaking. Vince McMahon is a business man, and a damn good one at that, and he's going to pull out all the stops he can to make this as memorable and profitable as possible (hence trying to get Justin Beiber to sing the National Anthem)...however, that being said... 3. STING WILL NOT BE AT WRESTLEMANIA!! The man is 51 years old and hasn't worked for WWE in years. As much as I'd like to be wrong, lets face it, it's not a draw McMahon seems to have interest in, plus, what capacity could he really be used in? Doesn't make alot of sense to bring the guy back JUST to have him wrestle one match at WM..especially when there are plenty of people on the roster who could use the push. What angle could he possibly use? He's been in TNA for how long, what's he gonna say "I was in TNA watching 'Taker destroy opponent after opponent at WrestleMania, now I wanna be next"!? C'mon people.. 4. I don't know how many people have been to a live WWE show, but if you don't know already, they generally have arena staff hand out signs before the show starts. So it's not entirely impossible for them to have pre-made "Rock" signs on hand. But at the same time, its not impossible to think fans brought them in as well..but chances are they were hand outs.