DISCUSSION - The Rock needs to "know his role" for Wrestlemania 20

**Heyman** · 12-11-2003, 07:52 PM

DISCUSSION - The Rock needs to "know his role" for Wrestlemania 20

In my opinion, The Rock needs to know his role for Wrestlemania 20........in other words, I think he needs to be a HEEL.

The problem with The Rock being a face, is that the fans will turn on him much too quickly upon his return. There will always be too many fans who will genuinely think he 'sold out'.....and as result, will 'boo' him (and the 'sheep' will follow). Another problem with The Rock being a face - is that his material will be 'passe' (and this will make him look stupid). The catchphrases were cool back in 2000/2001, but they are way outdated now.

As a heel, The Rock can be more creative on the mic. The Rock can also use his catchphrases to piss people off. The Rock's character as a heel is also MUCH more fresh.

Even if the fans decide to cheer The Rockl, I think it's better for the WWE to keep him heel.

Ultimately - you know that The Rock will put someone over before 'leaving' again. Would you rather see The Rock job as a face (

), or as a heel?

Think about how 'over' the opposing face would go.

Here's what I would do.

1)Have The Rock seemingly return as a face (TO SMACKDOWN), only to have him turn heel later on in the show by showing allegiance to Mr. McMahon (his explantion will be that he loves the fans, but he loves McMahon more because he got him the movie deals).

2)Have The Rock get some decent victories on Smackdown....or on a PPV (i.e. over Angle, Benoit, or Undertaker). This makes The Rock look like he still 'has it' (and is not a washed-up past-his-prime wrestler), and it will make his inevitable 'job' look more convincing for the guy going over.

3)Have Cena then 'step up' to challenge The Rock. Cena then goes over The Rock at Mania (or whenever The Rock's last match is).

Other potential opponents for The Rock.

-Triple H (Rock would be the face in this one)

-Shawn Michaels (one 'legend' that The Rock has never fought).

p.s. I do not want to see The Rock in a ****ing tag match at Mania. Sorry. If Rock and Foley fight against HHH and Foley, have it be on Raw....or on another PPV. Not Mania. At Mania, Rock should go one on one.

12-11-2003, 07:52 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DISCUSSION - The Rock needs to "know his role" for Wrestlemania 20 DISCUSSION - The Rock needs to "know his role" for Wrestlemania 20 In my opinion, The Rock needs to know his role for Wrestlemania 20........in other words, I think he needs to be a HEEL. The problem with The Rock being a face, is that the fans will turn on him much too quickly upon his return. There will always be too many fans who will genuinely think he 'sold out'.....and as result, will 'boo' him (and the 'sheep' will follow). Another problem with The Rock being a face - is that his material will be 'passe' (and this will make him look stupid). The catchphrases were cool back in 2000/2001, but they are way outdated now. As a heel, The Rock can be more creative on the mic. The Rock can also use his catchphrases to piss people off. The Rock's character as a heel is also MUCH more fresh. Even if the fans decide to cheer The Rockl, I think it's better for the WWE to keep him heel. Ultimately - you know that The Rock will put someone over before 'leaving' again. Would you rather see The Rock job as a face (), or as a heel? Think about how 'over' the opposing face would go. Here's what I would do. 1)Have The Rock seemingly return as a face (TO SMACKDOWN), only to have him turn heel later on in the show by showing allegiance to Mr. McMahon (his explantion will be that he loves the fans, but he loves McMahon more because he got him the movie deals). 2)Have The Rock get some decent victories on Smackdown....or on a PPV (i.e. over Angle, Benoit, or Undertaker). This makes The Rock look like he still 'has it' (and is not a washed-up past-his-prime wrestler), and it will make his inevitable 'job' look more convincing for the guy going over. 3)Have Cena then 'step up' to challenge The Rock. Cena then goes over The Rock at Mania (or whenever The Rock's last match is). Other potential opponents for The Rock. -Triple H (Rock would be the face in this one) -Shawn Michaels (one 'legend' that The Rock has never fought). p.s. I do not want to see The Rock in a ****ing tag match at Mania. Sorry. If Rock and Foley fight against HHH and Foley, have it be on Raw....or on another PPV. Not Mania. At Mania, Rock should go one on one.