DEBATE: Should The Rock make a semi full-time return to Wrestling?

**Heyman** · 03-02-2004, 07:56 PM

DEBATE: Should The Rock make a semi full-time return to Wrestling?

ARGUMENT#1: Yes - The Rock should make a semi full-time return to Wrestling

-The Rock is a WRESTLER........not an actor. He should never forget that. With the popularity of wrestling slowly but surely starting to go up again, the WWE could benefit from The Rock being on TV more often. Since The Rock is no longer stale like he was in 2002, I'm pretty sure that his presence could have a significant impact on ratings.

-With Triple H and Goldberg both set to take some time off after Wrestlemania (or Backlash), Raw could use another 'main-event' big name that wrestles. The Rock fits that bill. ANYONE who feuds with The Rock (whether they actually win or not) will get that much more 'over'.

-The Rock being on WWE TV may also help him. Since his face will be on TV so much more, he will be that much more recognizeable when one of his movies comes out. Right now - he has been off of TV too long. This could actually hurt him as a potential 'draw' on the big screen.

-If The Rock acts in too many movies in too short a time period, this could actually hurt his movie career. Ironically enough - this is somewhat similar to when he debuted as a wrestler. The WWE constantly shoved "Rocky Maivia" down the fans' throats and as result, the fans turned on him. If "The Rock" is constantly shoved down Hollywood's throat, the fans (viewers of movies) may not like his movies as much.

-Perhaps The Rock should be more like George Klooney (formerly a part of ER). If you recall correctly, George Klooney acted on television, while only acting in movies just some of the time. Once he became a DRAW in the theatres, THEN he went to Hollywood full-time. The Rock should do this as well!

-You don't quit your day job! Eminem has acted in a movie, but he still raps. Jennifer Lopez has acted in movies, but she is still a singer/prostitute. The Rock should do the same. The Rock can be a dominating force on WWE TV, and then do a significant JOB right before he leaves (which will obviously really put the 'victor' over big time).

ARGUMENT#2: The Rock should do what he is currently doing

-No! The Rock should continue to do what he is doing now. The WWE finally seem to be on the right in creating new stars........stars of which MIGHT become as big as The Rock or Austin one day. Even if they don't - they are atleast in a position to potentially become that big. If The Rock comes back, things go back to square one. How can a guy like Chris Benoit emerge as a solid face if The Rock is there? If The Rock is on TV, newer guys will get much less TV time.

-Why SHOULD The Rock come back anyways? I mean - what does he have left to achieve? He has practically done everything. He hasn't won the World title at Wrestlemania, but he's already beaten the biggest names in sports-entertainment there (Austin and Hogan).

-Unless The Rock is willing to take a paycut (he now gets paid on an appearance basis), there is no way the WWE can afford him to be on TV for an extended period of time.

-The other thing about The Rock, is that his 'face' image will whereoff a lot quicker than one may think. As result - The Rock may start getting 'booed' again......something which won't exactly help his 'Hollywood' image (although this is debatable).

In my PERSONAL opinion however, I'd like to see The Rock come back on a semi-permanent basis (i.e. he wrestles for 6 months, takes 6 months off, etc.).

03-02-2004, 07:56 PM	#1
Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	DEBATE: Should The Rock make a semi full-time return to Wrestling? DEBATE: Should The Rock make a semi full-time return to Wrestling? ARGUMENT#1: Yes - The Rock should make a semi full-time return to Wrestling -The Rock is a WRESTLER........not an actor. He should never forget that. With the popularity of wrestling slowly but surely starting to go up again, the WWE could benefit from The Rock being on TV more often. Since The Rock is no longer stale like he was in 2002, I'm pretty sure that his presence could have a significant impact on ratings. -With Triple H and Goldberg both set to take some time off after Wrestlemania (or Backlash), Raw could use another 'main-event' big name that wrestles. The Rock fits that bill. ANYONE who feuds with The Rock (whether they actually win or not) will get that much more 'over'. -The Rock being on WWE TV may also help him. Since his face will be on TV so much more, he will be that much more recognizeable when one of his movies comes out. Right now - he has been off of TV too long. This could actually hurt him as a potential 'draw' on the big screen. -If The Rock acts in too many movies in too short a time period, this could actually hurt his movie career. Ironically enough - this is somewhat similar to when he debuted as a wrestler. The WWE constantly shoved "Rocky Maivia" down the fans' throats and as result, the fans turned on him. If "The Rock" is constantly shoved down Hollywood's throat, the fans (viewers of movies) may not like his movies as much. -Perhaps The Rock should be more like George Klooney (formerly a part of ER). If you recall correctly, George Klooney acted on television, while only acting in movies just some of the time. Once he became a DRAW in the theatres, THEN he went to Hollywood full-time. The Rock should do this as well! -You don't quit your day job! Eminem has acted in a movie, but he still raps. Jennifer Lopez has acted in movies, but she is still a singer/prostitute. The Rock should do the same. The Rock can be a dominating force on WWE TV, and then do a significant JOB right before he leaves (which will obviously really put the 'victor' over big time). ARGUMENT#2: The Rock should do what he is currently doing -No! The Rock should continue to do what he is doing now. The WWE finally seem to be on the right in creating new stars........stars of which MIGHT become as big as The Rock or Austin one day. Even if they don't - they are atleast in a position to potentially become that big. If The Rock comes back, things go back to square one. How can a guy like Chris Benoit emerge as a solid face if The Rock is there? If The Rock is on TV, newer guys will get much less TV time. -Why SHOULD The Rock come back anyways? I mean - what does he have left to achieve? He has practically done everything. He hasn't won the World title at Wrestlemania, but he's already beaten the biggest names in sports-entertainment there (Austin and Hogan). -Unless The Rock is willing to take a paycut (he now gets paid on an appearance basis), there is no way the WWE can afford him to be on TV for an extended period of time. -The other thing about The Rock, is that his 'face' image will whereoff a lot quicker than one may think. As result - The Rock may start getting 'booed' again......something which won't exactly help his 'Hollywood' image (although this is debatable). In my PERSONAL opinion however, I'd like to see The Rock come back on a semi-permanent basis (i.e. he wrestles for 6 months, takes 6 months off, etc.).