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This was WM. IT was the Full FULL entrance, just like No Way Out but without the quip after the music starts, and I think it works better that way anyhow. No Way Out 2003 Version was 54 seconds or something like that. Mania/Backlash were about 30 seconds. His regular TV apperances on Raw was about 10 seconds. Trust me on this...I have all 3 DVDs.

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Definately agreed, and they need to do it if they want to do a Rock/Cena feud. They'll find someway to turn Rock, I'm sure.

...Rock would help Eddie....why? -He's a big babyface -Puts the Bashams (Or TWGTT, either or) over as more credible by doing a segment with Rock -Because Chavo left, Eddie can't defend himself -Establishes Rock can go to both brands Why did Rock & Booker T become buddy-buddy when Rock helped him fight off Jericho & Christian? No explanation...other than they both were playing babyface. So the same goes for here. Rock helping out midcard guys will do ALOT more for the company then Rock going to Smackdown tonight and beating up Vince for the 502098th time that helps no one out.

I guess you guys are right because it obviously worked. I guess I kind of invisioned him more or less coming back at the Rumble. I can picture the fans counting down from 10 to 1, then the helicopter/overview of LA starts to play with the music in the background and the fans going nuts. Ah well.

I don't see why they would expect poor ticket sales because 1. It's in Philly & 2. It's the Rumble.

Yes...I was able to see the helicopter entrance @ Backlash (not the full, FULL No Way Out version)...it's a thing of magnificance.

Very true...I see where you are coming from. But considering I got that "holy shit out of nowhere" shock value when he did the same thing last June 2002 with Vince when Austin walked out, I guess it kinda just makes this one look not as good as it could of been.

I'd LOVE to see Rock on Smackdown tonight and put some other guys over who need it...hell, have the same scenario. Popular babyface is in trouble, Rock comes out and helps him out. *thinks* Eddie is getting beaten down, but Chavo has left the building eariler in the night after being frustrated so Eddie is left alone...maybe to the Bashams? Rock comes down and opens up a can of whoop ass. Just saying...that's what I'd do. And if they want to do Cena/Rock, it also reminds the fan that Rock is indeed on both brands.

I still think that despite what you are saying he would of gotten a massive pop anyways. The helicopter shot would of come on and the fans would of gone nuts at the scene. Then it would of built up and built up for the next few seconds, then "IS COOKIN'" and BOOM. At least that's how I look at it. It would of been much more markout for me if that opening part of his entrance had randomly come on and taken up the TV screen as well, cutting away from Foley/La Resitance.

He should still use the helicopter opening...it was so bad ass. And what the hell was up with Rock's new random bold, white text t-shirt? Does he like get a new one everytime he comes back one time? Ah well. Discuss.

I have a question. How can the heels get heel heat? Anything they say...well, someone will be offended by it. Just think about it.

The thing is...even though the buyrate is going to be down for Mania this year, they'll bring in so much more money with it being 50 bucks.

The kid has A PREMIUM ACCOUNT OPTION. Seriously...just because his last name is Hart DOESN'T MAKE YOU GOD.

That number is bullshit, IMO. They have underestimated all the buyrates this year. I bet they get around 550,000 - 575,000...that will be the number floating around in a few months.

Armageddon looks horrible.

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Now that was awesome. Hats off for a great job in recapping a year that not many people talk about anymore. Best Confidential of the year, by far.

That's what I'm saying...that was the MOTY AND it was arguably the feud of the year (tied with Foley/Taker, at least). This match was good, but there was no point of it to be honest.

The only thing I don't like is they aren't showing matches that had, you know, buildup and a point to them. Austin/HHH happened because Mero was hurt (I think) and HBK/Mankind had little to no buildup.

Nice mention on Angle winning the gold.

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Wow...they are actually putting over Sid.