Tag: The Rock
Raw’s Struggles Continue, The Rock vs. Roman Reigns, Samoa Joe’s Return, MITB Briefcase Forgotten?
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The Rock Busts Himself Open In Accident – Tastes His Own Blood
The Rock has always made it clear how important gym is to him. However, it seems he had an accident during one of his latest gym sessions. The Rock accidentally busted himself open while at the gym. He posted a video on Instagram, where he showed a nasty gash on his face. He needed stitches…
The Rock Celebrates 200 Million Followers On Instagram
The Rock is arguably the most popular actor in Hollywood and now it seems he has reached a new milestone on Instagram. He is now the most-followed man in the US. According to an article by Deadline, it was revealed The Rock has achieved the milestone of 200 Million followers on Instagram. He took to…
The Rock’s ‘Black Adam’ Movie Has Been Indefinitely Postponed
The Rock has been working hard in preparing for his role as Black Adam while the film was had yet to begin shooting. Plans finally began for the film. However, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems shooting for the film has been delayed. Dwayne Johnson was set to act as Shazam’s arch-nemesis and anti-hero…
Why Aalyah And Murphy Is Unacceptable, XFL Return, What’s After ThunderDome, Reason For Secondary Shows
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The Rock Confirms Date For XFL Return
The Rock made headlines when he and his partners purchased the XFL after its reboot was brought to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now Dwayne Johnson will be venturing into new territory with the XFL. Ever since his purchase was made public knowledge, the Rock has wasted no time in emphasizing his ownership…
Error At Clash Of Champions, Richard Reacts, The Rock Getting Political, T-Bar Ridiculous?, COVID-19 In WWE
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The Rock Gives Response To Negative Reception Following Joe Biden Endorsement
As reported earlier, The Rock officially announced that he will be endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 US Presidential Election. While several fans reacted positively to his decision, others were definitely against it. The Rock’s Twitter timeline was full of negative comments from several people and that also included former WWE wrestler…
The Rock Will Be Introducing Ken Shamrock At Impact Wrestling Hall Of Fame
Ken Shamrock is best remembered for his time in WWE during the Attitude Era and now Impact Wrestling. He will be inducted into the Impact Wrestling Hall Of Fame and it seems he has someone special planned for his introduction. Shamrock will be joining the likes of Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Jarrett, Team 3D, Earl…
The Rock Reveals How The Road Warriors Helped Him During His WWE Run
The professional wrestling world lost a legend as Joe Laurinaitis, better known as Road Warrior Animal passed away on Wednesday at the age of 60. Several wrestlers mourned the loss and that includes The Rock. The Rock took to Instagram and paid tribute to the legacy of The Road Warriors. In his emotional post, he…
The Rock And His Family Recover From COVID-19
The Rock revealed Wednesday on Instagram he has recovered from COVID-19 after testing positive three weeks ago. Not only did he catch the virus, but his wife, Lauren Hashian, and his two young daughters, ages four and two, were also COVID-19 positive. The children only exhibited mild symptoms. “I can tell you that this has…
Official: The Rock, Dany Garcia And Company Now Own The XFL
The XFL is now owned by a company formed by The Rock and his partners. The company is called Alpha Acquico, LLC. Both Rock and his ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia confirmed the deal closed on Friday. “The deal is official closed and “the keys” to the XFL have been handed over. I humbly…
Heat On Jericho?, WWE Losing TV Deals, How Released Talent Get Paid For 3 Months, McMahon On The Rock Owning XFL
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Vince McMahon’s Involvement In The Rock Purchasing XFL Revealed; Details On Potential Exclusive Broadcasting Partner
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The Rock’s Deal To Acquire The XFL Set To Become Official
The sale of the XFL to Alpha Acquico, LLC, the company formed by The Rock and his partners to acquire the league, has been approved. U.S. District Court Judge Laurie Silverstein approved the deal in a hearing held with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Alpha Entertainment, who filed opposition to sale. The creditors…
Raw Underground Worst Idea Ever?, PPVs Leaving WWE Network, McIntyre/Low Viewership, The Rock’s XFL
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XFL Creditors Attempting To Stop Sale Of League To The Rock’s Group
The Rock’s purchase of the XFL is already facing opposition. As reported, here on WrestlingNews.com, The Rock, along with RedBird Capital have agreed to purchase the league out of bankruptcy. A group of the XFL’s creditors, known as the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Alpha Entertainment, filed a motion attempting to stop the purchase…
Big Update On The Hurt Business, Charlotte Names ‘Fifth Horsewoman,’ The Rock As XFL Boss
– WWE has filed trademarks for “Justus” and “The Hurt Business.” As of press time, it is unknown what they plan to do with the name “Justus.” The Hurt Business is obviously the faction of MVP, Bobby Lashley and Shelton Benjamin. This is the faction that was originally believed to be the Nation of Domination…
More On The Rock Acquiring The XFL Out Of Bankruptcy
As reported earlier here at WrestlingNews.com, The Rock and his business partners are the new owners of the XFL. Below is the official press release to announce the transaction: Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson and RedBird Capital Partners Acquire the XFL, XFL assets and intellectual property represent attractive sport and direct-to-consumer opportunity LOS ANGELES and NEW…
The Rock Buys XFL For $15 Million
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is part of a group that bought the XFL, according to Sportico. Johnson purchased the league out of bankruptcy with Gerry Cardinale’s RedBird Capital shortly before a scheduled auction was set to begin. They paid $15 million, splitting it evenly. Johnson’s business partner, Dany Garcia, who is also his ex-wife, will…
Simone Johnson, Daughter Of The Rock, Begins Training At WWE PC
WWE announced on Monday that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter, Simone Johnson, has officially begun full-time training at the Performance Center in Orlando. Dot com issued the following: The 18-year-old is on a path to become the first fourth-generation Superstar in WWE history, coming from a line of legends that includes her great-grandfather and grandfather,…
The Rock Reveals His Father’s Cause Of Death
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson published a new video on his Instagram, paying tribute to his father, Rocky Johnson, who died suddenly last week at the age of 75. In the video, Rock thanked everyone for the support and said he would do anything to give his father a big hug as he didn’t get a…
Rocky Johnson Passes Away At Age 75
Rocky Johnson (birth name Wayde Douglas Bowles), the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has passed away at the age of 75. Wayde was born in Nova Scotia on August 24th, 1944. Wayde changed his legal name to Rocky Johnson when he started his wrestling career in 1964. He became WWF Team Tag Champion in…
The Rock Announces New Series On NBC
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a stunning announcement Sunday on Instagram. He posted a video that coming this fall on NBC, he will be producing a series that is based on his childhood years and focus on him growing up: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B7MdMx9lqDv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link No announcement has been made yet as to when this series will debut or…
The Rock Begins Training For Role As Black Adam (Photos)
The Rock began 2020 by training for his new role as Black Adam in the upcoming DC Extended Universe film. Filming is expected to begin in July. “So it begins,” Rock wrote on Instagram. “Kickin’ off 2020 training extremely hard for my upcoming role as BLACK ADAM. This one’s in my blood. Thanks to my…
The Rock Responds To Randy Orton’s WrestleMania Challenge
As reported here at WrestlePages.com, Randy Orton challenged The Rock to a match next year at WrestleMania 36. Below is The Rock’s response, along with Orton responding to that: My man. So I guess that’s a ‘no’ ???? https://t.co/2qDiBcb5Yy — Randy Orton (@RandyOrton) October 7, 2019 Follow @wrestlepages
New WWE Champion, Cain Velasquez Debuts, Tons Of Backstage News From SmackDown
Below are news and notes from WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Los Angeles… – Brock Lesnar went over Kofi Kingston in mere seconds to win the WWE Championship. Kofi charged Lesnar as the bell rang but Lesnar caught him and gave him an F5 and covered him for the win. The bigger story was the…
Top WWE Star Challenges The Rock To WrestleMania 36 Match
Randy Orton challenged the Rock to a match at Wrestlemania 36 next year in Tampa. “.@TheRock I see you will be at #SmackdownOnFox this Friday,” Orton tweeted. “How about you & I have a discussion about who’s the greatest 3rd generation of all time and we answer that question April 5th in Tampa At Wrestlemania…
Roman Reigns On Possible Dream Match With The Rock
In a new interview with GQ, Roman Reigns was asked about a possible dream match against The Rock. Below are his thoughts: “If it’s done right. I think, obviously with the star that he is, where he is in his career, it would be huge. It would be great. But you know, we’re family, so…
The Rock Has Major Impact On SmackDown Premiere Ticket Sales
The Rock being officially announced for WWE Friday Night SmackDown’s premiere on FOX has dramatically impacted ticket sales. Last-minute ticket demand for the live taping from the Staples Center in Los Angeles has gone up significantly. TickPick reports a 14% increase in tickets from $109.60 to $125.37. As reported here on WrestlePages.com, The Rock himself…
Major WWE Star Announced For SmackDown On FOX Premiere
The Rock has officially announced that he will be in attendance for Friday Night SmackDown’s premiere on FOX this week in Los Angeles. Below is his statement and WWE’s new promo for his return: FINALLY…I come back home to my @WWE universe. This FRIDAY NIGHT, I’ll return for our debut of SMACKDOWN!LIVE on @FOXTV.There’s no…
The Rock To Appear On SmackDown’s FOX Premiere?
Progressive insurance will be a presenting sponsor for SmackDown on FOX, per AdAge. They’ll join Paramount, Pizza Hut, Boost Mobile and Snickers as key brands involved in next Friday’s big premiere with the blue brand’s return to broadcast television. AdAge noted there are many special appearances set for SmackDown on FOX that are not being…
The Rock Listed As Forbes’ Highest-Paid Actor
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson topped Forbes’ list as the world’s highest-paid actor. According to Forbes, between June 1, 2018 and June 1, 2019, Rock earned $89.4 million. To compile the list, Forbes takes into account earnings estimates from multiple sources including Nielsen, ComScore, Box Office Mojo and IMDB, plus interviews with industry insiders. Taxes and…
The Rock’s “Ballers” To End After Fifth Season On HBO
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Ballers show on HBO will be ending after its fifth season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The Rock stars in the comedy and also serves as one of the executive producers. The series was created by Stephen Levinson and is co-executive produced by Mark Wahlberg, Peter Berg and Andy Garcia. In…
Slow WWE Ticket Sales, Who Heyman Is High Up On, 205 Live Ending?, Rock Gets Married
– We reported earlier here on WrestlePages.com that WWE has announced The Undertaker for the September 10th episode of SmackDown from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The reason WWE added him to the show is at least in part due to slow ticket sales. WWE will be taping both RAW and SmackDown from…
