As we previously reported here on eWn, several WWE Superstars are frustrated with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson enjoying special privileges for his promos.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has shared some new details regarding the perceived “double standard” for The Rock’s promos.
The Rock’s stardom and position on the TKO Board of Directors gives him more leeway than any other talent on the roster, particularly for the length and content of his promos.
One talent noted that The Rock “does what he wants and no one can tell him otherwise.” The Great One also has a team of representatives that handle any issues that might arise.
The Rock has been openly cussing on social media with his promos since returning to the company on the Road To WrestleMania 40. This resulted in Cody Rhodes cutting an expletive-laden promo on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW.
According to the report, ”One person noted that there was a feeling that the era of Vince McMahon’s double standards for his handpicked stars and for everyone else was over, and then The Rock shows up and it’s exactly the same.”
Meltzer also revealed FOX’s tactics for censoring The Rock on air. He said,
”So the deal with the TV what they had to do was, FOX gets the script ahead of time, so they know when to bleep. The Rock promo is completely scripted, but if it was anyone else, they would not be allowed to say it. With The Rock, it’s like he can say whatever he wants, but we know what he’s gonna say and when he’s gonna’ say it, so anything that they wanna bleep out, they will bleep out. And they know when to bleep it out because they know ahead of time, so that’s kind of the gist of the promo and why certain things were bleeped out.”
The Rock will make his WWE in-ring return at WrestleMania 40 (Night One), where he will team with Roman Reigns to face off against Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes.
The Rock’s Special Privileges and Frustrations Within WWE
In the world of professional wrestling, few names are as iconic as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. From his electrifying promos to his charismatic in-ring performances, The Rock has solidified his status as one of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time. However, recent reports suggest that not everyone within the company is pleased with the special privileges he enjoys.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, several WWE Superstars have voiced their frustrations over what they perceive as a “double standard” for The Rock’s promos. It seems that The Rock’s stardom and position on the TKO Board of Directors grant him more leeway than any other talent on the roster, particularly when it comes to the length and content of his promos.
One unnamed talent noted that The Rock “does what he wants and no one can tell him otherwise.” This sentiment is further reinforced by the fact that The Rock has a team of representatives who handle any issues that may arise. It appears that his star power affords him a level of autonomy that others can only dream of.
One specific point of contention is The Rock’s use of explicit language in his promos. Since returning to the WWE on the Road to WrestleMania 40, The Rock has been openly cussing on social media, which has had a ripple effect on other Superstars. Cody Rhodes, for instance, recently delivered an expletive-laden promo on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW.
Interestingly, there was a belief among some that the era of Vince McMahon’s double standards for his handpicked stars and everyone else was over. However, with The Rock’s return, it seems that this perception has been shattered. As one person noted, “The Rock shows up and it’s exactly the same.”
The issue of censorship also comes into play when it comes to The Rock’s promos. Meltzer revealed that FOX, the network that broadcasts WWE programming, has specific tactics for censoring The Rock on air. While The Rock’s promos are completely scripted, if it were anyone else, they would not be allowed to say certain things. However, with The Rock, FOX knows what he’s going to say and when he’s going to say it, allowing them to bleep out any objectionable content.
Despite the frustrations and perceived double standards, there is no denying The Rock’s immense popularity and drawing power. His upcoming in-ring return at WrestleMania 40 (Night One), where he will team with Roman Reigns to take on Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes, is highly anticipated by fans around the world.
In conclusion, while The Rock’s special privileges and perceived double standards may cause frustrations among some WWE Superstars, his star power and position within the company afford him a level of autonomy that others do not enjoy. Whether this issue will be addressed or continue to be a point of contention remains to be seen. Nonetheless, The Rock’s impact on the wrestling industry cannot be denied, and his return to the ring is sure to be a momentous occasion.