Will they do Roman vs the Rock at Mania 39?

[ChitownKnight]

Now with Roman possibly leaving after mania 39, do they still do this match? No matter what, it will generate a lot of money, but who would go over? Maybe reigns since you can bring him back on the Cena schedule

[Fade]

..yes.

Think it works either way. Could make it a two match program or a one and done where Roman goes over. Rock ain’t no spring chicken with a bunch of down time.

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

I think they are going to try their damndest to do the match assuming Rock has the time

Seems like all parties wants it, just a matter of it coming together

I think Roman goes over tho it doesn't really matter who does. 

[Deleted]

If they don't then it'll be in a movie or something tbh.

[Feargus McReddit]

May 8, 2022 14:40:20 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

I think they are going to try their damndest to do the match assuming Rock has the time

Pretty much. It does feel like his team and WWE want to do a deal, NBC wouldn't have let them hype something up on network television if they didn't, it's all a matter of making sure all the chips are down and Universal, Warner Bros, Netflix etc are all happy with it because a lot could happen that knocks it completely off course (the rumor is Red Notice 2 is starting production in early 2023, a Black Adam 2 if the first one does well this summer, Universal pull off a miracle and get Vin Diesal and The Rock on good terms to have him in Fast X etc).

I'm saying the chances are 70% but that other 30% is too big for comfort for them not to get something sorted ASAP.

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

May 8, 2022 14:59:53 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

May 8, 2022 14:40:20 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

I think they are going to try their damndest to do the match assuming Rock has the time

Pretty much. It does feel like his team and WWE want to do a deal, NBC wouldn't have let them hype something up on network television if they didn't, it's all a matter of making sure all the chips are down and Universal, Warner Bros, Netflix etc are all happy with it because a lot could happen that knocks it completely off course (the rumor is Red Notice 2 is starting production in early 2023, a Black Adam 2 if the first one does well this summer, Universal pull off a miracle and get Vin Diesal and The Rock on good terms to have him in Fast X etc).

I'm saying the chances are 70% but that other 30% is too big for comfort for them not to get something sorted ASAP.

Yea basically everything has to align itself right for it to work tho it is not from lack of effort

WWE would be over the moon to have it happen but the networks are shitting on themselves hoping Rock doesn't get injured. Just a lot of moving parts including him having to train and get in ring shape which will take time as well as still continue to do his own business and not neglect that 

[Feargus McReddit]

May 8, 2022 15:06:59 GMT -5 Captain Stud Muffin (BLM) said:

May 8, 2022 14:59:53 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

Pretty much. It does feel like his team and WWE want to do a deal, NBC wouldn't have let them hype something up on network television if they didn't, it's all a matter of making sure all the chips are down and Universal, Warner Bros, Netflix etc are all happy with it because a lot could happen that knocks it completely off course (the rumor is Red Notice 2 is starting production in early 2023, a Black Adam 2 if the first one does well this summer, Universal pull off a miracle and get Vin Diesal and The Rock on good terms to have him in Fast X etc).

I'm saying the chances are 70% but that other 30% is too big for comfort for them not to get something sorted ASAP.

Yea basically everything has to align itself right for it to work tho it is not from lack of effort

WWE would be over the moon to have it happen but the networks are shitting on themselves hoping Rock doesn't get injured. Just a lot of moving parts including him having to train and get in ring shape which will take time as well as still continue to do his own business and not neglect that 

Like, the fact is, if it works, it'll be a massive PR boon to those studios and projects and you can use Hollywood as a base for various events and ways of making your talent look like bigger deals and springboard to more stuff.

If it doesn't work out, they'll be potentially nobody you could put in that spot that would get a 10th of the attention Rock could and you'll potentially have a situation where (even though the event will sell and do well for various other reasons regardless), you'll have to be out there going "We couldn't get The Rock but...look! We sold more than the Super Bowl over 2 days! LOOK AT THE SOCIAL MEDIA!!"

[The Rick Jericho]

[Bo Rida]

I think they'll try but circumstances will go against them and they won't be able to manage it.

So voted no.

[Cranjis McBasketball]

I’m saying no…just feels like they’d be starting things by now.

[Matt]

If The Rock can do it yes.

["Evil Brood" Jackson Vanik]

I just think Rock won't be able to do it either due to time or due to an injury in training. His last real match was 9 years ago and he got hurt in the process. I'm sure he wants to do it but waiting and doing are two different stories.

[A Platypus Rave]

I think they really really want to... but... I have a feeling with how busy Rock is and how last time they had to delay shooting for multiple months? I see it much more likely it doesn't than it does.

[Tiffany Stratton's Daddy]

With all the teasing, not to mention the little spot on Young Rock, fans will be disappointed if this match doesn't happen. Plus, it's in Hollywood, which has been synonymous with The Rock since '03.

You can't put Reigns against any other wrestler at WrestleMania next year to propel him as the "greatest world champion of all-time" and the "Head of the Table." It has to be The Rock.

[Fade]

May 8, 2022 20:37:52 GMT -5 Tiffany Stratton's Daddy said:

With all the teasing, not to mention the little spot on Young Rock, fans will be disappointed if this match doesn't happen. Plus, it's in Hollywood, which has been synonymous with The Rock since '03.

You can't put Reigns against any other wrestler at WrestleMania next year to propel him as the "greatest world champion of all-time" and the "Head of the Table." It has to be The Rock.

I’m absolutely going (I have to go to at least one WM) and I was thinking of only going to night 1 but Roman/Rock will absolutely be a huge match.

[Tiffany Stratton's Daddy]

May 8, 2022 21:22:08 GMT -5 Fade said:

May 8, 2022 20:37:52 GMT -5 Tiffany Stratton's Daddy said:

With all the teasing, not to mention the little spot on Young Rock, fans will be disappointed if this match doesn't happen. Plus, it's in Hollywood, which has been synonymous with The Rock since '03.

You can't put Reigns against any other wrestler at WrestleMania next year to propel him as the "greatest world champion of all-time" and the "Head of the Table." It has to be The Rock.

I’m absolutely going (I have to go to at least one WM) and I was thinking of only going to night 1 but Roman/Rock will absolutely be a huge match.

It would be must-see. I thought of making a trip to Dallas in the instance The Rock showed up on Night 2. It would be that big.

Who else could he theoretically wrestle? There's no one. And this makes the 1,000 day reign of Roman Reigns worth it. That's the climax of his reign.

[ayumidah]

From a Vince standpoint, I wouldn't be surprised.

From a "Rock's a famous actor who already had a serious injury that put his schedule on hold once and has a ridiculous filming schedule" perspective, i'd be amazed

[Fade]

May 8, 2022 21:45:56 GMT -5 Tiffany Stratton's Daddy said:

May 8, 2022 21:22:08 GMT -5 Fade said:

I’m absolutely going (I have to go to at least one WM) and I was thinking of only going to night 1 but Roman/Rock will absolutely be a huge match.

It would be must-see. I thought of making a trip to Dallas in the instance The Rock showed up on Night 2. It would be that big.

Who else could he theoretically wrestle? There's no one. And this makes the 1,000 day reign of Roman Reigns worth it. That's the climax of his reign.

Right. And he’s going to be booed insanely. And the Rock match will be when someone actually could believably beat him. So it’ll be a moment. But if I go and Roman wins, pfffftt..

[Tiffany Stratton's Daddy]

May 8, 2022 21:55:58 GMT -5 Fade said:

May 8, 2022 21:45:56 GMT -5 Tiffany Stratton's Daddy said:

It would be must-see. I thought of making a trip to Dallas in the instance The Rock showed up on Night 2. It would be that big.

Who else could he theoretically wrestle? There's no one. And this makes the 1,000 day reign of Roman Reigns worth it. That's the climax of his reign.

Right. And he’s going to be booed insanely. And the Rock match will be when someone actually could believably beat him. So it’ll be a moment. But if I go and Roman wins, pfffftt..

He'd 100% win. He's got to. He has to be the greatest champion in his family's lineage.

The most likely time for Reigns to lose the title is SummerSlam 2023. WWE has about 14-15 months to build someone up to take down Reigns.

[Lizuka #BLM]

If it does happen it's going to end in two moves because Rock isn't risking getting hurt again.

And honestly I can't fathom why anyone would actually want to watch it. Rock wasn't even particularly good in the ring in his prime.