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Update The Rock’s Return to WWE, Backstage John Cena Dislike

— Though The Rock remains committed to making a return appearance on WWE television, there is some concern that he will not be able to do so in January. WWE, especially given the possibility of episodes going head-to-head with live programming from TNA and UFC, wanted Rock to host an episode of RAW in the first month of the year, but there is now a question of whether Rock will be able to extract himself from promotional duties for “The Tooth Fairy.” Production starts on one of his upcoming film projects at the end of January, so the talk now is that if something in early January cannot be worked out, his WWE gig might be delayed until March.

— The angle concerning lockerroom resentment for John Cena, as highlighted in promos from Jesse Ventura and Carlito, has some footing in reality. While the ill will was obviously exaggerated for storyline, a number of wrestlers do reportedly resent Cena’s standing with management, a feeling that is attributed to either envy of his cushy position or disgust for his “company man” attitude, depending on who is asked. Sources say his public airing of grievances with The Rock, regardless of the fact that he was likely reading company-fed lines, did not help his standing with “the boys.”

Source: F4WOnline.com’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter

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  1. WWE is scared cause TNA is rising up, especially with Hulk Hogan back. That is the only reason they are desperate for the Rock.
    But Hogan should still beat out Rock and John Cena in regards to popularity and fan base.

  2. I am a TNA and WWE fan but I’m sorry Jonathan you are wrong. Hogan will never beat out the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.

  3. WWE is not scared of TNA at all. They have no reason to be. TNA has Hogan, who cares? No one anymore. Hulk was never that good of a wrestler to begin with. The Rock was better entertainer and performer.

  4. um tna sucks but i kind of like it now because it has jeff hardy and rob van dam amd let me tell yah tna stole some of wwe’s sperstars and wwe had sone cold steve austin and get ready because THE ROCK IS COOKIN-COMIN

  5. king 1 stonecold already gusthost 2if he wanted to be a wrestler he would 3 rock will be a wrestler again so do y smell what the rock is cooking

  6. Hey Rock, perhaps i’m the biggest fan of yours.And its DAMN true you are missed badly not only in US or Canada but in all over the world. hey ROCK you are without a short of a doubt the best wrestler and the entertainer of all times.WWE MEANS THE ROCK. You have to come back as a full time wrestler.World now is pissed by seeing John Cena and Batista.you are the original face of WWE. PLZ PLZ PLZ come back world is now dying to see you and watch you sayin many of your catchphrases and especially IF YOU SMELLLLLL WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKIN??? THE ROCK SAYS……….

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