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Calgary Sun Sunday, April 7, 2002

Wrestler proves king in the ring and on big screen
By LOUIS B. HOBSON
Calgary Sun
HOLLYWOOD — As the superstar of the World Wrestling Federation, Dwayne Johnson,
a.k.a. The Rock, may be unbeatable, unparalleled and even unstoppable, but he is
not unflappable.

Last Thursday, The Rock attended the premier showing of his new
movie The Scorpion King in Century City.

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Big News On Rock’s WWE Return

When The Rock returns to build-up a program heading into WrestleMania, he will be able to work a six-month WWE schedule without interference from movie projects. While that would be good news for WWE, to have Rock without any other obligations for half a year, a similar situation happened last year. Instead of working the big schedule he had available for him in WWE, he opted to take a few month break and work a one-month program before heading back to Hollywood.
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Rock on VH-1

Music Network VH-1 is currently working on a documentary focusing on The Rock. The documentary will chronicle his rise to stardom with details by the people who know him best. This documentary continues the network’s Driven series, which features other musicians and celebrities. The episode is scheduled to air on January 19.
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Rock heel turn!

Many believe that The Rock will come back as a heel, using his Hollywood hiatus to generate heat. Whereas nothing is confirmed, if WWE were to sign Goldberg for WrestleMania, the Rock/Goldberg feud could quickly make Goldberg the top babyface on the roster.
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Rock to stay through Winter

Many have noted when The Rock does return to WWE it will be for the rest of 2003 as his next movie shoot is not scheduled until sometime next winter
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