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The next WWE plans for rock, why it did not appear at SmackDown 1000

Many fans were disappointed when The Rock did not appear at SmackDown 1000, but there are conflicting reports about why "The Great One" did not show up.

Even though Dave Scherer of PWInsider hypothesized that The Rock might have wanted to stand out from the WWE because of the controversy in Saudi Arabia and the impact it might have on her Public image, Joe Peisich of Barburner explained that it's because the WWE may have bigger plans for The Rock:

Rock after what I've heard – I have not confirmed yet, but you know where is the Survivor series? Los Angeles? Could The Rock be at the Survivor Series in Los Angeles? That's why he did not come tonight.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WWE?

WWE is trying to organize its paid events on television in Los Angeles, as proven last year by No Mercy, which resulted in two "first matches" of Roman Reigns against John Cena. and Braun Strowman against Brock Lesnar.

While The Rock would apparently want to return to the WWE, apparently "pencil" for a huge match between WrestleMania 35 and WWE recently took the habit of giving big paydays to part-time stars All ingredients are certainly available to The Rock to be back to WWE as soon as possible. However, when it comes to the former WWE champion, one of the biggest problems with him is always a matter of timing and timing, because The Rock has a notoriously difficult and loaded schedule that leaves him virtually no room for a brief appearance. WWE.

If WWE manages to bypass The Rock's program to participate in Survivor Series, know that this is what the company will do at a time when its audience, especially for Raw, has experienced great difficulties. The Rock is, by far, the biggest star that society can report at the moment, and at this point, there seems to be a question of when, not if, it appears in WWE. So, maybe Survivor Series will be the place and the moment.

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The Undertaker will probably retire after WrestleMania 35

Credit: WWE.comCredit: WWE.com

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?

The Undertaker may be about to officially finish his career in the ring.

According to Without taboo podcast (h / t Ringside News), "It looks like The Undertaker is coming from what I've heard officially withdraw from WrestleMania this year and enter the Hall of Fame two nights before WrestleMania."

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WWE?

The Undertaker would have been "supposed to retire" at WrestleMania 33 last year after his defeat against Roman Reigns, but these plans have obviously changed and "The Deadman" has struggled several times since then.

Of course, Taker has probably the most friendly WWE program and is still one of its best paid stars despite a very limited number of dates. It is therefore likely that the fact of working only a few shows, especially those large sums such as Greatest Royal Rumble, was too easy to pass. The Undertaker will also work with Crown Jewel and will likely earn a large salary for this event. He has also been associated with a possible Survivor Series match against Shawn Michaels, although it is certainly possible that the WWE will suspend this fight until WrestleMania 35 instead.

Whatever it is, it was pretty obvious at Super Show-Down that the Undertaker gas tank is nearly empty, which is understandable given the incredible longevity that it has had been at WWE for almost three decades. WWE will definitely want to make the most of Undertaker before he hangs up for good, whether it's a retirement game against Michaels or a final meeting with another great WrestleMania star, it would not be a shock if Taker called him. left at WrestleMania 35.

Again, it would not surprise anyone if he was not retiring at that time either.

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Batista is expected to enter the WWE Hall of Fame category in 2019

Credit: WWE.comCredit: WWE.com

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?

"The Animal" could enter the WWE Hall of Fame.

According to wrestling journalist Brad Shepard (h / t Ringside News), Batista should be the main name of the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame promotion:

Batista should now enter the WWE's Hall Of Fame this coming year at WrestleMania. Not definitive, but it is the first major name to enter the Hall Of Fame this coming year.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WWE?

Despite a rather stormy relationship with the WWE in recent years, Batista has expressed his desire to return to society on many occasions, including wishing for a final full-time race that will culminate in a WrestleMania match against Triple H.

Batista has just returned to the WWE at this week's special SmackDown 1000 event for what was probably just a one-off appearance, at least for the moment. "The Animal" hopes to return to WWE for the right scenario and the company's recent influx of part-time workers, as well as for the growing frequency of big-budget shows like Super Show-Down and Crown Jewel (and the income generated with it), should give it many opportunities to be brought back into the mix at some point.

Although Batista was heavily criticized for his previous participation in the WWE that ended in 2014, he performed well during his last stint for the company and was the victim of a bad story. In the end, Batista told Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 30, and if he was well used, the aspiring movie star could do the same for another star in 2019, especially since his power has increased so much exponential because of the success of the film. Guardians of the Galaxy franchise that earned him rave reviews.

In addition, with WWE relying heavily on part-time employees such as The Undertaker, Kurt Angle, and Triple H, Batista may well be a major star in the mainstream that could spark a heightened interest in the WWE product. Judging by what happened at SmackDown 1000, he is a prime candidate for a quarrel between WrestleMania 35 and Triple H, which means that Batista would fulfill his wish and WWE would win another prestigious match for his biggest show of the year.

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AJ Styles Vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 35?

Credit: @WrestlingParty on InstagramCredit: @WrestlingParty on Instagram

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?

If Shawn Michaels perseveres after Crown Jewel, we could get a dream match between two of the greatest artists of all time in the ring.

According to WrestleTalk, AJ Styles c. Shawn Michaels is currently writing in pencil for WrestleMania 35:

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WWE?

Should Crown Jewel be canceled at the last minute and the games in the series transferred to the Survivor Series, Michaels should not be present (and "his whole journey" with WWE could seemingly be compromised), because money would apparently be the motivating factor behind his return to the ring.

WWE just can not afford to pay Michaels so much for the Survivor Series, which will not even bring in the revenue that WWE will receive to house Crown Jewel, which would cost about $ 50 million. Crown Jewel seems to be a game at the moment, so it will be interesting to see if and when Michaels will fight again after the big Saudi event. "The Heartbreak Kid" has been paired with a potential Survivor match with The Undertaker, as well as five other potentially epic matches, including one with Styles.

Michaels, however, revealed that he had refused Styles' dream match last year, suggesting that he would not be getting enough money to break his promise to stay in retirement . However, it is certainly possible that the WWE gives Michaels a huge salary for the Crown Jewel and another for a WrestleMania 35 match with styles that balance a still very friendly contract for Michaels. Indeed, a Michaels / Styles match is a dream fight that would pit two of the best performers of all time in the ring and would certainly be a treat for fans, but this fight seems unlikely unless the money is enough HBK.

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WHAT'S UP?

  • Despite fierce competition, Raw's audience increased slightly to an average of 2.397 million viewers, up 1% from the previous week. Well, all progress is progress, right?
  • SmackDown attracted an average of 2.545 million viewers for its thousandth episode, an increase of more than 400,000 viewers compared to the previous week, which is good enough for the blue brand to get Raw's first audience, for the second. times of its history. It is safe to say that we can attribute the charged birthday celebration to the surprising victory of SmackDown.
  • Despite the growing pressure, WWE will not cancel Crown Jewel unless the State Department or President Trump says otherwise, which is unlikely to be the case, even if many WWE stars would not want to make the trip, which is also true for the production staff. It is said that WWE does not want to lose the extraordinary extra income that Crown Jewel will bring back.
  • An unconfirmed report from SEScoops indicates that Jim Ross and Chris Jericho could launch a new fight promotion funded by the billionaire Khan family, which would obviously be a big problem as a potential competitor to WWE in the future.
  • The announcement of Ronda Rousey against Nikki Bella has resulted in an "increase" in ticket sales in Evolution, "which should now sell." Speaking of Rousey, WWE reportedly tried to get her to join the cast of Total Divas because of the recent troubles of the audience.
  • Shane is McMahon should be a permanent part of SmackDown in the future, giving the blue brand another brand name to build.
  • According to a WWE survey, it looks like we're not far from a tiered WWE network system offering a maximum price of $ 14.99 a month, along with a plethora additional content.
  • Rey Mysterio has been added to a lot of live events at SmackDown, suggesting that it will now become part of the blue mark. He is also promoting Survivor Series, TLC and many other upcoming shows.
  • Matt Hardy stated that he was "not 100% sure" of what the future would hold for him, thus giving credence to information that he might be retired.
  • John Cena has landed another major film role in the comic film Play with firewhich, apparently, will continue its long absence from the WWE. Cena can also now officially be called a New York Times Bestseller.
  • The Undertaker and Kane are expected to be lagging behind in their quarrel with Triple H and Shawn Michaels, although it is doubtful whether fans will respond in this way.
  • No surprise here: WWE would see great things in the future of Drew McIntyre and consider giving it a boost, as it should. It is expected that McIntyre will separate from Dolph Ziggler, as will Diesel and Shawn Michaels in the 1990s.
  • WWE could move Zack Ryder to 205 live, which would give the Cruiserweight show only a nice star on which to build, but does not seem plausible given that Ryder is rated at 225 pounds.
  • James Ellsworth reportedly rejected an offer of the Impact Wrestling contract because of his relationship with WWE.
  • When moving to FOX next fall, WWE could end the split of the brand and merge the lists for Raw and SmackDown. The idea being that the blue brand will need as much star power as possible in its new home.
  • Alexa Bliss was allowed to play in the ring and will participate in wrestling this weekend. She should be able to play for Evolution.
  • It is possible that the WWE will call a number of major NXT stars after Survivor Series, including Velveteen Dream.
  • Kevin Owens underwent a successful knee operation at both knees and his left knee was "worse than expected", extending what was to be a very short absence, so that Owens' return is now expected around February or March.
  • New Japan Pro-Wrestling is apparently interested in the return of Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows and Shinsuke Nakamura, whose contracts will expire at the beginning of next year, but none of them will leave WWE.
  • When the blue brand arrives on the network, FOX wants SmackDown to be a "more sporty" show with less comedy, an expected move that could work well because SmackDown has a very talented core of artists in the ring. .
  • Apparently, WWE has not yet decided which would be the main event of WrestleMania 35, which is strange because it is usually pretty obvious to choose the match that will make the show at this time of the year.

Blake Oestriecher is a primary school teacher by day and a sports writer at night. It contributes to @ForbesSports, where he mainly covers the WWE. You can follow him on Twitter @BOestriecher.

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The next WWE plans for rock, why it did not appear at SmackDown 1000

Many fans were disappointed when The Rock did not appear at SmackDown 1000, but there are conflicting reports about why "The Great One" did not show up.

Even though Dave Scherer of PWInsider hypothesized that The Rock might have wanted to stand out from the WWE because of the controversy in Saudi Arabia and the impact it might have on her Public image, Joe Peisich of Barburner explained that it's because the WWE may have bigger plans for The Rock:

Rock after what I've heard – I have not confirmed yet, but you know where is the Survivor series? Los Angeles? Could The Rock be at the Survivor Series in Los Angeles? That's why he did not come tonight.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WWE?

WWE is trying to organize its paid events on television in Los Angeles, as proven last year by No Mercy, which resulted in two "first matches" of Roman Reigns against John Cena. and Braun Strowman against Brock Lesnar.

While The Rock would apparently want to return to the WWE, apparently "pencil" for a huge match between WrestleMania 35 and WWE recently took the habit of giving big paydays to part-time stars All ingredients are certainly available to The Rock to be back to WWE as soon as possible. However, when it comes to the former WWE champion, one of the biggest problems with him is always a matter of timing and timing, because The Rock has a notoriously difficult and loaded schedule that leaves him virtually no room for a brief appearance. WWE.

If WWE manages to bypass The Rock's program to participate in Survivor Series, know that this is what the company will do at a time when its audience, especially for Raw, has experienced great difficulties. The Rock is, by far, the biggest star that society can report at the moment, and at this point, there seems to be a question of when, not if, it appears in WWE. So, maybe Survivor Series will be the place and the moment.

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The Undertaker will probably retire after WrestleMania 35

Credit: WWE.comCredit: WWE.com

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?

The Undertaker may be about to officially finish his career in the ring.

According to Without taboo podcast (h / t Ringside News), "It looks like The Undertaker is coming from what I've heard officially withdraw from WrestleMania this year and enter the Hall of Fame two nights before WrestleMania."

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WWE?

The Undertaker would have been "supposed to retire" at WrestleMania 33 last year after his defeat against Roman Reigns, but these plans have obviously changed and "The Deadman" has struggled several times since then.

Of course, Taker has probably the most friendly WWE program and is still one of its best paid stars despite a very limited number of dates. It is therefore likely that the fact of working only a few shows, especially those large sums such as Greatest Royal Rumble, was too easy to pass. The Undertaker will also work with Crown Jewel and will likely earn a large salary for this event. He has also been associated with a possible Survivor Series match against Shawn Michaels, although it is certainly possible that the WWE will suspend this fight until WrestleMania 35 instead.

Whatever it is, it was pretty obvious at Super Show-Down that the Undertaker gas tank is nearly empty, which is understandable given the incredible longevity that it has had been at WWE for almost three decades. WWE will definitely want to make the most of Undertaker before he hangs up for good, whether it's a retirement game against Michaels or a final meeting with another great WrestleMania star, it would not be a shock if Taker called him. left at WrestleMania 35.

Again, it would not surprise anyone if he was not retiring at that time either.

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Batista is expected to enter the WWE Hall of Fame category in 2019

Credit: WWE.comCredit: WWE.com

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?

"The Animal" could enter the WWE Hall of Fame.

According to wrestling journalist Brad Shepard (h / t Ringside News), Batista should be the main name of the 2019 WWE Hall of Fame promotion:

Batista should now enter the WWE's Hall Of Fame this coming year at WrestleMania. Not definitive, but it is the first major name to enter the Hall Of Fame this coming year.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WWE?

Despite a rather stormy relationship with the WWE in recent years, Batista has expressed his desire to return to society on many occasions, including wishing for a final full-time race that will culminate in a WrestleMania match against Triple H.

Batista has just returned to the WWE at this week's special SmackDown 1000 event for what was probably just a one-off appearance, at least for the moment. "The Animal" hopes to return to WWE for the right scenario and the company's recent influx of part-time workers, as well as for the growing frequency of big-budget shows like Super Show-Down and Crown Jewel (and the income generated with it), should give it many opportunities to be brought back into the mix at some point.

Although Batista was heavily criticized for his previous participation in the WWE that ended in 2014, he performed well during his last stint for the company and was the victim of a bad story. In the end, Batista told Daniel Bryan at WrestleMania 30, and if he was well used, the aspiring movie star could do the same for another star in 2019, especially since his power has increased so much exponential because of the success of the film. Guardians of the Galaxy franchise that earned him rave reviews.

In addition, with WWE relying heavily on part-time employees such as The Undertaker, Kurt Angle, and Triple H, Batista may well be a major star in the mainstream that could spark a heightened interest in the WWE product. Judging by what happened at SmackDown 1000, he is a prime candidate for a quarrel between WrestleMania 35 and Triple H, which means that Batista would fulfill his wish and WWE would win another prestigious match for his biggest show of the year.

LOOK AT

AJ Styles Vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 35?

Credit: @WrestlingParty on InstagramCredit: @WrestlingParty on Instagram

WHAT'S THE PROBLEM?

If Shawn Michaels perseveres after Crown Jewel, we could get a dream match between two of the greatest artists of all time in the ring.

According to WrestleTalk, AJ Styles c. Shawn Michaels is currently writing in pencil for WrestleMania 35:

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR WWE?

Should Crown Jewel be canceled at the last minute and the games in the series transferred to the Survivor Series, Michaels should not be present (and "his whole journey" with WWE could seemingly be compromised), because money would apparently be the motivating factor behind his return to the ring.

WWE just can not afford to pay Michaels so much for the Survivor Series, which will not even bring in the revenue that WWE will receive to house Crown Jewel, which would cost about $ 50 million. Crown Jewel seems to be a game at the moment, so it will be interesting to see if and when Michaels will fight again after the big Saudi event. "The Heartbreak Kid" has been paired with a potential Survivor match with The Undertaker, as well as five other potentially epic matches, including one with Styles.

Michaels, however, revealed that he had refused Styles' dream match last year, suggesting that he would not be getting enough money to break his promise to stay in retirement . However, it is certainly possible that the WWE gives Michaels a huge salary for the Crown Jewel and another for a WrestleMania 35 match with styles that balance a still very friendly contract for Michaels. Indeed, a Michaels / Styles match is a dream fight that would pit two of the best performers of all time in the ring and would certainly be a treat for fans, but this fight seems unlikely unless the money is enough HBK.

LOOK AT

WHAT'S UP?

  • Despite fierce competition, Raw's audience increased slightly to an average of 2.397 million viewers, up 1% from the previous week. Well, all progress is progress, right?
  • SmackDown attracted an average of 2.545 million viewers for its thousandth episode, an increase of more than 400,000 viewers compared to the previous week, which is good enough for the blue brand to get Raw's first audience, for the second. times of its history. It is safe to say that we can attribute the charged birthday celebration to the surprising victory of SmackDown.
  • Despite the growing pressure, WWE will not cancel Crown Jewel unless the State Department or President Trump says otherwise, which is unlikely to be the case, even if many WWE stars would not want to make the trip, which is also true for the production staff. It is said that WWE does not want to lose the extraordinary extra income that Crown Jewel will bring back.
  • An unconfirmed report from SEScoops indicates that Jim Ross and Chris Jericho could launch a new fight promotion funded by the billionaire Khan family, which would obviously be a big problem as a potential competitor to WWE in the future.
  • The announcement of Ronda Rousey against Nikki Bella has resulted in an "increase" in ticket sales in Evolution, "which should now sell." Speaking of Rousey, WWE reportedly tried to get her to join the cast of Total Divas because of the recent troubles of the audience.
  • Shane is McMahon should be a permanent part of SmackDown in the future, giving the blue brand another brand name to build.
  • According to a WWE survey, it looks like we're not far from a tiered WWE network system offering a maximum price of $ 14.99 a month, along with a plethora additional content.
  • Rey Mysterio has been added to a lot of live events at SmackDown, suggesting that it will now become part of the blue mark. He is also promoting Survivor Series, TLC and many other upcoming shows.
  • Matt Hardy stated that he was "not 100% sure" of what the future would hold for him, thus giving credence to information that he might be retired.
  • John Cena has landed another major film role in the comic film Play with firewhich, apparently, will continue its long absence from the WWE. Cena can also now officially be called a New York Times Bestseller.
  • The Undertaker and Kane are expected to be lagging behind in their quarrel with Triple H and Shawn Michaels, although it is doubtful whether fans will respond in this way.
  • No surprise here: WWE would see great things in the future of Drew McIntyre and consider giving it a boost, as it should. It is expected that McIntyre will separate from Dolph Ziggler, as will Diesel and Shawn Michaels in the 1990s.
  • WWE could move Zack Ryder to 205 live, which would give the Cruiserweight show only a nice star on which to build, but does not seem plausible given that Ryder is rated at 225 pounds.
  • James Ellsworth reportedly rejected an offer of the Impact Wrestling contract because of his relationship with WWE.
  • When moving to FOX next fall, WWE could end the split of the brand and merge the lists for Raw and SmackDown. The idea being that the blue brand will need as much star power as possible in its new home.
  • Alexa Bliss was allowed to play in the ring and will participate in wrestling this weekend. She should be able to play for Evolution.
  • It is possible that the WWE will call a number of major NXT stars after Survivor Series, including Velveteen Dream.
  • Kevin Owens underwent a successful knee operation at both knees and his left knee was "worse than expected", extending what was to be a very short absence, so that Owens' return is now expected around February or March.
  • New Japan Pro-Wrestling is apparently interested in the return of Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows and Shinsuke Nakamura, whose contracts will expire at the beginning of next year, but none of them will leave WWE.
  • When the blue brand arrives on the network, FOX wants SmackDown to be a "more sporty" show with less comedy, an expected move that could work well because SmackDown has a very talented core of artists in the ring. .
  • Apparently, WWE has not yet decided which would be the main event of WrestleMania 35, which is strange because it is usually pretty obvious to choose the match that will make the show at this time of the year.

Blake Oestriecher is a primary school teacher by day and a sports writer at night. It contributes to @ForbesSports, where he mainly covers the WWE. You can follow him on Twitter @BOestriecher.

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