Wrestler proves king in the ring and on big screen
By LOUIS B. HOBSON
Calgary Sun
HOLLYWOOD — As the superstar of the World Wrestling Federation, Dwayne Johnson,
a.k.a. The Rock, may be unbeatable, unparalleled and even unstoppable, but he is
not unflappable.

Last Thursday, The Rock attended the premier showing of his new
movie The Scorpion King in Century City.

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When The Rock returns to build-up a program heading into WrestleMania, he will be able to work a six-month WWE schedule without interference from movie projects. While that would be good news for WWE, to have Rock without any other obligations for half a year, a similar situation happened last year. Instead of working the big schedule he had available for him in WWE, he opted to take a few month break and work a one-month program before heading back to Hollywood.
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Music Network VH-1 is currently working on a documentary focusing on The Rock. The documentary will chronicle his rise to stardom with details by the people who know him best. This documentary continues the network’s Driven series, which features other musicians and celebrities. The episode is scheduled to air on January 19.
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Many believe that The Rock will come back as a heel, using his Hollywood hiatus to generate heat. Whereas nothing is confirmed, if WWE were to sign Goldberg for WrestleMania, the Rock/Goldberg feud could quickly make Goldberg the top babyface on the roster.
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Many have noted when The Rock does return to WWE it will be for the rest of 2003 as his next movie shoot is not scheduled until sometime next winter
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Landsberg introduces the Hulkster as one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time and the greatest performer ever, the biggest money maker in the history and the greatest crossover star wrestling has ever produced. Landsberg stops and asks Hogan if he is describing The Rock or Hulk Hogan. Hogan tells him with a smirk on his face that The Rock is the brother who walked through the door when Hulk opened it for him. (more…)

Despite being a long time away, there are rumors going around that it is possible that we could see Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar, and Scott Steiner vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin or possibly The Rock at WrestleMania.

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According to the Pro-Wrestling Torch, upon his return to WrestleMania, The Rock may be able to stick around for about six-months full time, before having to begin his next movie project.

The director of the next Conan “The Barbarian” movie says he wants Triple H to portray Conan’s son, with Arnald Schwartzenegger playing Conan. The Rock’s name has been mentioned for the role as well, but the director feels that Hunter fits the role better.
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The Rock will make a heel turn - with a “giant” after him.

hmm wonder what this could mean? I am thinking Goldberg, brock or Big show but I could be wrong!-webmistress

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Hulk Hogan appeared on MuchMusic Fri, december 20th
They asked Hogan about who he idolized growing up, Hogan responded by saying Andre the Giant, Superstar Billy Graham and Rocky Johnson. He said a story of how The Rock caught Hogan’s headband in the crowd when he was 13 years old.

They then took a call from a fan. Hogan was asked what his personal favorite Hulk Hogan moment is and he said his Wrestlemania 3 match with Andre the Giant. He also pointed out his match with The Rock at Wrestlemania X-8.

Ross hints at Stone Cold Steve Austin’s return, by saying, “I’m really looking forward to the New Year. As Vince McMahon has said publicly, we expect to see the return of The Rock, and we certainly also hope to see the return of Stone Cold, in the early part of 2003.”
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Year in Review according to the 1wrestling hotline. The WWE Talent will get the New Years Holiday off to spend time with their family and this week both RAW & Smackdown will be taped over the weekend (Sat and Sun). RAW will return to normal scheduling at the beginning of the year as it gears up for it’s big 10th anniversary show
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On The Rock…
He met The Rock when he was only 4 years old, and thinks the world of his father, Rocky Johnson, and grandfather, Peter Maivia. He feels The Rock is an incredibly charistmatic performer who rose to levels that many haven’t. He also feels Rock should be brought back as a heel, as his Hollywood schedule pretty much cuts his work out for him as far as playing off of it to be a heel character.
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The following report is from WWE.com.

Although he won’t officially start until mid-January, the newest addition to World Wrestling Entertainment?s talent development staff, Rocky Johnson, attended Armageddon on Sunday night.

Johnson, who said he recently signed a “lengthy contract” with WWE, lives in nearby Davie, and stopped by to visit old friends and watch the show. (more…)

Jan. 21 — THE ROCK will be chronicled on the VH1 series, “Driven,” airing at 9 p.m. ET/PT. RIC FLAIR, VINCE McMAHON, CHRIS JERICHO, KURT ANGLE, PAT PATTERSON, HARVEY WHIPPLEMAN and the BROOKLYN BRAWLER were interviewed for the show.

thanks to Jennie for the tidbit!