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Hogan mentions rock on TSN’s Off The Record

Landsberg introduces the Hulkster as one of the greatest wrestlers of all-time and the greatest performer ever, the biggest money maker in the history and the greatest crossover star wrestling has ever produced. Landsberg stops and asks Hogan if he is describing The Rock or Hulk Hogan. Hogan tells him with a smirk on his face that The Rock is the brother who walked through the door when Hulk opened it for him. (more…)

Possible opponents for Rock at Wrestlemania?

Despite being a long time away, there are rumors going around that it is possible that we could see Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar, and Scott Steiner vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin or possibly The Rock at WrestleMania.

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The Rock’s Return/ Movie Role

According to the Pro-Wrestling Torch, upon his return to WrestleMania, The Rock may be able to stick around for about six-months full time, before having to begin his next movie project.

The director of the next Conan “The Barbarian” movie says he wants Triple H to portray Conan’s son, with Arnald Schwartzenegger playing Conan. The Rock’s name has been mentioned for the role as well, but the director feels that Hunter fits the role better.
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WWE 2003 Predictions for Rock

The Rock will make a heel turn - with a “giant” after him.

hmm wonder what this could mean? I am thinking Goldberg, brock or Big show but I could be wrong!-webmistress

Credit:Top-ROpe

Hogan mentions Rock during Muchmusic interview

Hulk Hogan appeared on MuchMusic Fri, december 20th
They asked Hogan about who he idolized growing up, Hogan responded by saying Andre the Giant, Superstar Billy Graham and Rocky Johnson. He said a story of how The Rock caught Hogan’s headband in the crowd when he was 13 years old.

They then took a call from a fan. Hogan was asked what his personal favorite Hulk Hogan moment is and he said his Wrestlemania 3 match with Andre the Giant. He also pointed out his match with The Rock at Wrestlemania X-8.