mfunston20
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Post by mfunston20 on Jun 18, 2014 15:47:56 GMT -5
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson spoke about what it would take for him to wrestle in a WWE ring again. He said his return as an event and payday would have to be equal to or higher than his 2013 match. He said he will still work with WWE from time-to-time but his real focus now is acting. Here are highlights:
On having a hernia after his injury: "I came in for a checkup and pulled my pants down, and the doctor goes, 'Oh! That's a hernia'. Your abdominal wall gets weak and your organs push through. The doctor said, 'You need to lie down,' and slowly starts to push my intestines back in my stomach. He said, 'I would really recommend surgery.' "
On making it as an actor: "I was told that I had to conform to a standard in Hollywood that would beget me more work, better roles. Which meant I had to stop going to the gym, which meant I couldn't be as big, which meant you had to distance yourself from wrestling. You essentially had to deconstruct yourself. Then that started to not feel good to me. It reached a point of, 'I'm not feeling authentic.' "
On his time in wrestling: "I loved it. I loved the showmanship, and I loved the theatricality. It was so entertaining and over-the-top, and I was always mesmerized by these guys."
Regarding a WWE return, The Rock noted that the event and the pay must be equal or bigger to his return in 2013 for him to consider it. He spoke about how he continues to work with WWE from time-to-time, but that his primary focus is his acting.
Source: ewrestlingnews
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 15:49:08 GMT -5
He will be back after filming Fast 14 and Expendables 6.
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Post by marino13 on Jun 18, 2014 16:13:23 GMT -5
Besides his dated jokes, I like the Rock. Still not crazy bout him ending Punk's title reign but I understood it.
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Post by Chip on Jun 18, 2014 16:16:12 GMT -5
oh good Rock, glad you won't take a penny less from the company that MADE YOU A  ING STAR to wrestle ONE match a year jackass stay in hollywood |
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Post by rustyy on Jun 18, 2014 16:28:07 GMT -5
Greedy, hope he never comes back.
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Post by Mr. K.O on Jun 18, 2014 16:40:14 GMT -5
He will be back and be the first superstar to use their rematch clause on Cena (when he's champion) 2 years later! Thrice In A Lifetime!
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Post by Next Man’s Knowing Rock on Jun 18, 2014 17:20:59 GMT -5
Makes sense that he'd want a bigger payday and a bigger match. Thing is, there is no bigger match possible except maybe if he faces Lesnar.
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Post by 0,Y on Jun 18, 2014 17:41:56 GMT -5
Let the hating begin...  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 17:59:53 GMT -5
Meh, I still like rock
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 18:10:00 GMT -5
Of course he needs payed as much if not more. His last match hurt him pretty bad. As his age progresses so does the risk of injury. He is a full time actor, not wrestler anymore. He needs to cover his ass in case of another injury affecting his movie career. He has given his body even when he didn't have to. You people always want more but get pissed that he wants more? Ridiculous.
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Post by hbkowns on Jun 18, 2014 19:15:04 GMT -5
Think logically here. The Rock is a huge superstar and each time he comes back he draws mad money for the company. He got hurt at both Wrestlemanias and is risking his health and regular acting career soo why would he come back for less money?!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 20:00:47 GMT -5
Besides his dated jokes, I like the Rock. Still not crazy bout him ending Punk's title reign but I understood it. The real money was in 500+ day championship streak vs undefeated WM streak IMHO |
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Post by rustyy on Jun 18, 2014 20:07:11 GMT -5
Besides his dated jokes, I like the Rock. Still not crazy bout him ending Punk's title reign but I understood it. The real money was in 500+ day championship streak vs undefeated WM streak IMHO Bam. Punk wins, then next person to win gets the rub of a lifetime, or taker wins and retires with the belt. Either way, way more money to be made. And if rock is going so far out of his way and saying he needs more he can just go away forever. His last matches sucked anyway. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 20:10:51 GMT -5
The real money was in 500+ day championship streak vs undefeated WM streak IMHO Bam. Punk wins, then next person to win gets the rub of a lifetime, or taker wins and retires with the belt. Either way, way more money to be made. And if rock is going so far out of his way and saying he needs more he can just go away forever. His last matches sucked anyway. Just as long as Taker wins I 108% agree. That would've been fitting. Imagine this.. Tombstone piledriver. 1..2..3. Crowd goes nuts. Taker poses with belt. Pyro explodes with 21-0 everywhere. GONG. Light go out. GONG. Lights come back on with the urn and the belt in the center of the ring. Yep....I just gave myself goosebumps |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 20:31:26 GMT -5
Bam. Punk wins, then next person to win gets the rub of a lifetime, or taker wins and retires with the belt. Either way, way more money to be made. And if rock is going so far out of his way and saying he needs more he can just go away forever. His last matches sucked anyway. Just as long as Taker wins I 108% agree. That would've been fitting. Imagine this.. Tombstone piledriver. 1..2..3. Crowd goes nuts. Taker poses with belt. Pyro explodes with 21-0 everywhere. GONG. Light go out. GONG. Lights come back on with the urn and the belt in the center of the ring. Yep....I just gave myself goosebumps Then people would bitch that he walked out on the fans. |
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Post by Word™ on Jun 18, 2014 20:38:32 GMT -5
The Rock came back and wrestled 5 times in two years, then made an appearance at WM 30. While being one of the BIGGEST names in Hollywood, grossing more money than any other actor at the box office.
What exactly does he still "owe" anyone?
The Rock is my role model.. I love that guy, and he helps me want to become a better person.
Long. Live. Dwayne.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 20:40:21 GMT -5
Just as long as Taker wins I 108% agree. That would've been fitting. Imagine this.. Tombstone piledriver. 1..2..3. Crowd goes nuts. Taker poses with belt. Pyro explodes with 21-0 everywhere. GONG. Light go out. GONG. Lights come back on with the urn and the belt in the center of the ring. Yep....I just gave myself goosebumps Then people would bitch that he walked out on the fans. I highly doubt it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 20:50:51 GMT -5
Then people would bitch that he walked out on the fans. I highly doubt it. Was a joke |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2014 20:55:04 GMT -5
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Jun 18, 2014 21:01:06 GMT -5
oh good Rock, glad you won't take a penny less from the company that MADE YOU A ING STAR to wrestle ONE match a year jackass stay in hollywood I know WWE's stock price is in the dumper....but it aint a freaking charity. Vince makes a fortune off of Rock. HELL....Rock aint even "active" and WWE still churns out merchandise with his face all over it. |
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