Guest oldschoolwrestling Report post Posted May 29, 2003 I don't recall seeing anything on here about this, too lazy to check the Raw thread. They announced The Rock will be at Raw next week and more specifically on the Chris Jericho Highlight Reel. Its in San Diego, which is close enough to Los Angelees (Jesse Ventura pronunciation) for Rock to appear. But as far as I know, this is only a one week deal. What purpose will it possibly serve? It might, might boost the ratings .1 or .2, but other than that, what will he do. Beat down Y2J? That does nothing for Jericho. Put over Goldberg? Maybe a lost cause. Any other ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest nikowwf Report post Posted May 29, 2003 Say what a great wrestler Jericho is, put over his segment by coming back just for it, give Goldberg someone to kill and get heat without handing him Jericho. niko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mole Report post Posted May 29, 2003 Yup, help Jericho out. Like he needs it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OnlyMe Report post Posted May 29, 2003 Pop a rating, without bothering about the consequences? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RavishingRickRudo Report post Posted May 29, 2003 To hype up Judgement Day... ... or Jericho will swerve and have "The Rock" Don Muraco on.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bravesfan Report post Posted May 29, 2003 I'd mark for Muraco... Of course, that's probably because I've left numerous phone messages over the past week for Don (inquiring about his wrestling school here in the state, for future research.) He's a very hospitable guy, so I'm hoping he grants me an interview over the phone or by mai...okay, useless ranting over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest AndrewTS Report post Posted May 29, 2003 Maybe he'll give a little rub to Christian as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Polish_Rifle Report post Posted May 29, 2003 It's simple. Raw is in San Diego (I think) so Vince wanted Rock to drive down from LA to add more hype to the PPV. I wonder who's side he will take? Jericho or Goldy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted May 29, 2003 I could care less about the Rock. I use to be a big fan of his work, but I can't get excited over his short comebacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BANKYWOOD Report post Posted May 29, 2003 To hype up Judgement Day... ... or Jericho will swerve and have "The Rock" Don Muraco on.. That would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2003 How many people remember Don Muraco though? And if they do remember him, how many remember him as "The Rock" Don Muraco and not as The Magnificent Muraco. ....hmm...if he comes back as "The Rock" Don Muraco...will Superstar Billy Graham be in his corner again...or is Graham in too bad of condition for that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted May 29, 2003 I'm a little suprised it was only mentioned a couple times...usually on stuff like this it'll take up every segment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2003 How many people remember Don Muraco though? And if they do remember him, how many remember him as "The Rock" Don Muraco and not as The Magnificent Muraco. ....hmm...if he comes back as "The Rock" Don Muraco...will Superstar Billy Graham be in his corner again...or is Graham in too bad of condition for that? Hey, i Remember "The Rock" Don Muraco with his Tye Dye shirt replacing the old grey sleeveless sweatshirt. I would mark out for him and his enormous friggin shoulders if he came back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rob Edwards Report post Posted May 29, 2003 He'll be back to give someone a rub because he likes to make the effort like that I don't see how it can be anything but positive Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mecha Mummy 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2003 Knowing WWE, they'll bait and switch THIS just like everything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted May 29, 2003 I think that The Rock is gonna give some sort of a rub for Y2J.....or Don Muraco is gonna show up with Frenchy Martin turn heel and whoop everybody's ass!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rob Edwards Report post Posted May 29, 2003 Knowing WWE, they'll bait and switch THIS just like everything else. If he gets squashed by 3MW through my telly a brick does go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nanks Report post Posted May 29, 2003 So now we're looking forward to bringing back an old-timer?? Can we make up our minds on the nostalgia angles????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Tino Standard Report post Posted May 29, 2003 I think bringing in an old-timer as a "gotcha!" type of swerve for a one-time deal to further an angle with Jericho is harmless. But to center an entire brand around an old timer (Hello, Mr. America) is completely different story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted May 29, 2003 Or a Rock midget Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheFranchise 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2003 Jericho bringing back The Rock will only generate him face heat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2003 The wwe has really been doing some dumb things. First they have Nash beat up Jericho in CANADA, and then they have Goldberg against mega Over Rock, and now they're having JEricho bring Rock back..................it's like they WANT their faces to get booed. Nash, Steiner, and Goldberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest RavishingRickRudo Report post Posted May 29, 2003 The WWE should have learned by now: NEVER do important angles in Canada. We just don't react the way they want us to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2003 The WWE should have learned by now: NEVER do important angles in Canada. We just don't react the way they want us to. Exactly....guys like Nash, Goldberg, HBK, have gotten booed there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Old Brown Heineken Report post Posted May 29, 2003 How many people remember Don Muraco though? And if they do remember him, how many remember him as "The Rock" Don Muraco and not as The Magnificent Muraco. ....hmm...if he comes back as "The Rock" Don Muraco...will Superstar Billy Graham be in his corner again...or is Graham in too bad of condition for that? I just loved that! Muraco dropping "The Magnificent" name in favour of "The Rock" Don Muraco and starting wearing tie-dyed t-shirts ala Graham. He also shed several extra pounds and got himself into the best shape of his career. Too bad he lost to Ted DiBiase in the 16-man WWF title tournament at Wrestlemania IV. Sadly, Muraco's once dominating WWF career would end as a midcard jobber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LooseCannon25 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2003 How many people remember Don Muraco though? And if they do remember him, how many remember him as "The Rock" Don Muraco and not as The Magnificent Muraco. ....hmm...if he comes back as "The Rock" Don Muraco...will Superstar Billy Graham be in his corner again...or is Graham in too bad of condition for that? I just loved that! Muraco dropping "The Magnificent" name in favour of "The Rock" Don Muraco and starting wearing tie-dyed t-shirts ala Graham. He also shed several extra pounds and got himself into the best shape of his career. Too bad he lost to Ted DiBiase in the 16-man WWF title tournament at Wrestlemania IV. Sadly, Muraco's once dominating WWF career would end as a midcard jobber. You know what i remember about Muraco the most...........that Hogan could NEVER beat him one on one. I remember when i was little where Hogan would always get counted out or would win by DQ over Muraco. Once, Muraco tombstoned piledrive Hogan on the outside and won by countout. Hogan never got his job back! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mole Report post Posted May 29, 2003 That is the way it was back in the day. And Jericho doesn't need the rub!! He could get heat over Bush in Iraq for gods sake, he has that special thing about him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OnlyMe Report post Posted May 29, 2003 You know what i remember about Muraco the most...........that Hogan could NEVER beat him one on one. I remember when i was little where Hogan would always get counted out or would win by DQ over Muraco. Once, Muraco tombstoned piledrive Hogan on the outside and won by countout. Hogan never got his job back! In that case, next week on SD!... Vince brings out the latest person to try and get Mr America's mask off: Don Muraco. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted May 29, 2003 I do not want to see Rock concert III. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Quik Report post Posted May 29, 2003 I know I've said this before about old-timers, but here it goes again. The WWE needs to bring back Dino Bravo. He'll probly work for whatever they give him, and i doubt he;ll argue about jobbing to young guys. It'd be perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
