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The Rock As Marvel Hero Luke Cage? It Could Happen.

Joe Student — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:33 +0000

Wrestler turned actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is already a superhero to millions of WWE fans. Marvel may soon make Johnson an official part of its universe. Earlier this week, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige noted Marvel would consider building a feature film around the action hero. “His name has come up in the past. [...]

WrestleMania 29 Was WWE's Highest Grossing Show of All-Time

Jeff Schiller — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:30:59 +0000

WWE went big for WrestleMania 29 this year, and it paid off handsomely. WrestleMania 29 was the highest grossing event in the history of the WWE, grossing in excess of $72 million.

The Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) has always been WWE's home base of operatio

WWE Releases Unused Title Belt Designs

Jeff Schiller — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:30:08 +0000

The WWE changed the design of its main championship title earlier this year. After forcing us to stare at the ugliest design in the 50-year history of the belt for nearly eight years, The Rock debuted the new title on “RAW” in February after Elimination Chamber 2013. Choosing the new look for the 50th anniversary wasn’t [...]

The Rock Resumes Workouts Despite 'Injury'

Jeff Schiller — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 19:02:08 +0000

It turns out that everyone’s favorite wrestling movie star is back in the gym. According to The Rock’s personal Twitter account he’s pushing through any pain, be it imaginary or real, and he’s even using smiley faces. The Rock is either not very injured, or one of the toughest guys on Earth. His kind of [...]

'Fast and Furious 6′ Spinoff: The Rock to Get His Own Movie?

Mike Sampson — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:02:13 +0000

We're excited for 'Fast and Furious 6' - very excited. (Seriously, did you see that trailer?) But one movie that could get us just as excited, if not more, than 'Fast and Furious 6' would be a spinoff starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and his Hobbs character. And it just so happens that The Rock says that such a movie is something they're planning.

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' Footage: The Rock, Bruce Willis and Lots of Ninjas

Mike Sampson — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:21:26 +0000

'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' should be on DVD by now but after the film was delayed at the last-minute from its June, 2012 release date, we're only now gearing up to see the 'G.I. Joe' sequel in theaters. 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' finally hits theaters this March and to get you excited, this Friday you can see 4 minutes of 3D footage in theaters with 'Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters.' Not all that excited about paying to see 'Hansel and Gretel?' That's OK, you can preview the new footage right now.

The Rock Sings Queen's 'We Will Rock You' on 'Raw'

Matthew Wilkening — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:55:13 +0000

Box office champ and professional wrestling legend Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson sang a rewritten version of Queen‘s ‘We Will Rock You’ last night on the WWE’s ‘Raw’ television program. The Rock, who over the past year or so has been making a part-time comeback to the squared circle in between starring in hit movies such [...]

The Rock Returns to Wrestling [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:29:56 +0000

Fan of Wrestling! Rejoice?

Dwayne Johnson, known more commonly in the wrestling ring as "The Rock", made his last appearance in the ring in 2004 before leaving to pursue his career in acting. He's made a series of movies, some good, some bad, but no one can deny the 38 year old has some talent.

On Monday night, Johnson told the crowd at WWE live that "I am back in the ring" and that "I am never, ever going away".