ROCK VS. CENA AT WM 28 AND I DON'T CARE

THE ROCK AND JOHN CENA courtesy of Google Images

Wrestlemania occurs on April 1st, and the main event that WWE is building on is John Cena vs. THE ROCK. Some are comparing this fight to the match that THE ROCK had at Wrestlemania 18 with Hulk Hogan but I think this is a bad comparison.



ROCK VS. HOGAN-WM18 courtesy of Google Images

First of all, ten years ago Hulk Hogan had just returned to WWE after a ten year absence after leaving WWE for WCW. During that time, he went from being Hulk Hogan to Hollywood Hulk Hogan and creating the NWO with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. With this Hogan was apart of The Monday Night Wars with WWE until WCW closed in April of 2001 after being bought by WWE.

During Hogan's absence, Vince McMahon launched "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and THE ROCK into superstardom with THE ROCK equaling Hogan's accomplishments not only with titles in wrestling but with appearances in Movies and TV.

It was truly Wrestling's ICON of the 80's vs. the ICON of the Attitude Era. That is what made me and millions of other fans care about this event.


THE ROCK AND JOHN CENA courtesy of Google Images

This match, I don't really care about. John Cena is already the biggest star in WWE. He doesn't need The Rock to solidify his status in the company. Cena says he's fighting THE ROCK because he's fighting for all of the wrestlers who live and breathe the business while Rock went to Hollywood and forgot about the wrestling business.

Frankly, it's a lame motive for a wrestling match. THE ROCK left because he took the business to new heights and then went on for bigger opportunities in Hollywood. I can respect that decision. By the time THE ROCK left , the business was in decline as the lack of a viable competitor, like WCW hurt WWE.

I know this match will mean big money for WWE because it's taking place in Miami where THE ROCK grew up. WWE will probably gross over 1 million buys on Pay-Per-View with this match, but I think there are more deserving stars that could use this type of publicity like CM PUNK.

WWE may market this match as the biggest match in Wrestlemania history but it's not. Whoever wins or loses between THE ROCK and John Cena, the WWE won't change much. Cena will go on to win more championships and THE ROCK will make more movies. So  why should I care?

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