IGN interviews the Rock

[Senhor Perfect]

Previewing his upcoming match with John Cena at WrestleMania 29 to IGN.com, WWE Champion Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson explained why he wanted to face the Cenation leader again after defeating him at last year's show.

"You have to understand that my return back into the WWE was years in the making. And since I've been back, it's been a three year-long journey that started at WrestleMania 27 in Atlanta. So John has always been my first choice," Johnson told Matt Fowler.

While contemplating his return to the sports-entertainment organization years ago, Johnson revealed that he wanted to work with the wrestler who he felt would generate the biggest business.

"Here's the thing," said Johnson. "The question was that if I was going to go back in the WWE, how could I go back and make the most impact? With who can I headline WrestleMania in that company and make the most impact? And the bottom line is that it continues to be John Cena. Just in terms of, and we'll use a Hollywood term here, box office appeal. Universal appeal. Athletic pairing. So there are a lot of reasons."

The Hollywood heavyweight also says he returned to WWE to give back; to elevate the company that led to his success as well as elevate their "number one hero."

Johnson continued, "With some great drama, some great emotion. This scenario for me is one that I've honestly dreamed of. A dream match. And what I'm talking about is being able to go back to the WWE and give back to the business, which is in my blood and has allowed me a platform to perform which then, twelve years ago, allowed me to make he transition to Hollywood. So the scenario I've dreamed of is that I'm able to go back, become WWE Champion, go into the what is considered the biggest marketplace in the world, which is the New York City area, at MetLife Stadium and headline WrestleMania as champion and give back to the business, the fans, the company and their number one hero. So I couldn't have asked for a better scenario and we're going to have a blast."

Regarding the WrestleMania bout itself, Johnson said, "I think we're going to have a great match and my hope is that it's going to be a classic."
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[Leo C]

It's not going to be a good match.

 

[Crayo]

But Rock/Cena part 2 wouldn't draw as much as most other potential Rock feuds. Especially given their last match was diabolical.

 

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But Rock/Cena part 2 wouldn't draw as much as most other potential Rock feuds. Especially given their last match was diabolical.

Do the casuals care about match quality though?

 

[Crayo]

Do the casuals care about match quality though?

There was a discussion on here the other day about this. What defines a casual?

Even if they don't care about match quality (and the marky marks won't), how can they expect to draw more than the original? Rarely does any rematch draw more than the original. I know it does happen, but it's so rare, and that applies to movies and most other revamps.

 

[seabs]

There was a discussion on here the other day about this. What defines a casual?

Even if they don't care about match quality (and the marky marks won't), how can they expect to draw more than the original? Rarely does any rematch draw more than the original. I know it does happen, but it's so rare, and that applies to movies and most other revamps.

A casual wrestling fan to me is simply, it's someone who follows the product no matter what (seems odd but if you're an intelligent follower you'd switch given certain circumstances, you can KnoW it's not real and even be a part of an internet forum but you'll always stick with the WWE, the casual / smark persona is more of an openess to change than knowing certain terms, it just happens the two worlds tend to over lap. We're both casuals as we will both follow the E regardless of storyline or quality, are you gonna miss Mania because Rock / Cena blew chunks last time? I know I'm not.

Think about it, we'll all watch, the core fan base will watch but then you have people who see The Rock holding the WWE title, the nostalgia trip may well draw people back. I'm very likely wrong but I can see potential for this to draw better than most matches outside of Brock / Rock.

 

[Crayo]

END THE BRACKET SEABS :annoyed:

I can not see it drawing better, unless Undertaker/Punk draws well and HHH/Bork which has a high chance of drawing well.

 

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[Leo C]

Well, I don't think it'd make much sense if Rock/Cena 2 drew more than the first one.

 

[seabs]

Well, I don't think it'd make much sense if Rock/Cena 2 drew more than the first one.

So the WWE title being on the line, plus the potential of seeing Cena beat the man who bettered him last time doesn't have potential to draw?

 

[Leo C]

So the WWE title being on the line, plus the potential of seeing Cena beat the man who bettered him last time doesn't have potential to draw?

Not saying it won't draw. I just think that promoting it as a dream match like they did the first time will draw more than the rematch. It'll draw well, I'm sure.

 

[Lockard 23]

@ Crayo Well, Austin and Rock at Wrestlemania 17 certainly drew better than their Wrestlemania 15 original match (still has the record for most Wrestlemania buys, domestically speaking.) Different situation, but still. I'd like to know these other Rock feuds that could potentially draw better or just as good as a rematch with Cena.

 

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@ Crayo Well, Austin and Rock at Wrestlemania 17 certainly drew better than their Wrestlemania 15 original match (still has the record for most Wrestlemania buys, domestically speaking.) Different situation, but still. I'd like to know these other Rock feuds that could potentially draw better or just as good as a rematch with Cena.

All I have is Brock in all honesty I doubt even Taker would outdraw it. An odd choice would be a full on Attitude throwback to HHH, doubt it would outdraw Cena but the potential is there for good figures.

 

[Lockard 23]

All I have is Brock in all honesty I doubt even Taker would outdraw it. An odd choice would be a full on Attitude throwback to HHH, doubt it would outdraw Cena but the potential is there for good figures.

Brock certainly would, but would be a weird match with the WWE Title in the middle of it. We also know now that Rock isn't staying after Wrestlemania, so who does he drop the title to and when? He isn't dropping the belt to someone like Cena on a B-PPV or to Punk, who's be already beaten twice. Hope no one even suggests Rock dropping it to someone like Ziggler or Bryan, let's be realistic here.

Rock/Brock can always happen go later. Some don't see the big picture - Cena/Rock rematch is best to go with right away and these other potential matches can always happen later. The way everything falls into place this year, it makes sense for Cena to win. I don't even mind another Cena title reign to be honest.

 

[seabs]

Brock certainly would, but would be a weird match with the WWE Title in the middle of it. We also know now that Rock isn't staying after Wrestlemania, so who does he drop the title to and when? He isn't dropping the belt to someone like Cena on a B-PPV or to Punk, who's be already beaten twice. Hope no one even suggests Rock dropping it to someone like Ziggler or Bryan, let's be realistic here.

Rock/Brock can always happen go later. Some don't see the big picture - Cena/Rock rematch is best to go with right away and these other potential matches can always happen later. The way everything falls into place this year, it makes sense for Cena to win. I don't even mind another Cena title reign to be honest.

I suppose if Brock / Rock was to happen at this WM, Rock wouldn't have won the strap which lead into Cena getting his redemption via Punk instead, although that raises the question of why did Cena job the previous year. I guess this is the one occurrence WWE booked long term.


Also @Crayo look a few posts above this, the tag didn't work.