WWE Rumors: The Rock, John Cena, Sheamus and Friday's Top WWE News

Coming off an insanely busy week for WWE, it is nice to have time to take a step back and breathe to see where everything is going. We now know the top three matches at WrestleMania, even though they haven't been "officially" announced yet. 

This is a very good sign for the company. Very rarely is there a set long-term plan that Vince McMahon actually follows through with, which is why the product today is so problematic. The best shows, angles, programs all have a set plan that gets followed through to the end. 

While we will have plenty of time to sit back and dissect everything that is going to happen, let's end the week with some gossip surrounding WWE. 

THE ROCK READY FOR ALL-OUT WRESTLEMANIA PROMOTION

One of the big questions fans have had about The Rock this year is how many Raw shows he would be on prior to WrestleMania. As it turns out, he is likely to be on every show after the Elimination Chamber in some form. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Should he be at Elimination Chamber?

Our Take: It would be fun to have him there, but he would really serve no purpose. The John Cena-Kane angle is ending no matter what, so why have him interfere when Cena can just go over him clean to build his momentum heading into the big show. 

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 People's Elbows

Unlike last year, when we were subjected to a number of filmed vignettes, Rock is going to be a staple of WWE television for six weeks starting on February 20. 

Deeper Dive

Why It's Impossible For John Cena To Rise Above Hate (B/R)

Plans For The Rock Leading Up To WrestleMania (Wrestling Observer - Subscription Required)

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SHEAMUS HAS BIG PLANS AFTER ELIMINATION CHAMBER

In an interview with Sky Sports, Royal Rumble winner Sheamus let the not-so-secret cat out of the bag that he is going to wait until after the Elimination Chamber show to decide what title he is going after at WrestleMania. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Who will his opponent be?

Our Take: It's all but guaranteed that he will challenge for the world title, and with Mark Henry out due to injury, it makes sense that he would go up against Daniel Bryan. He is doing outstanding work and should get the match with Sheamus he was supposed to have at last year's 'Mania.

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Brogue Kicks

This is the perfect year to take two stars who aren't quite at the main event level and have them fight for a title at WrestleMania. The show is going to do huge business, so if they are given the time to have a good match, they could elevate their standing in the company. 

Deeper Dive

Which Chamber Match Will Be Better? (B/R)

Sheamus Interview (Sky Sports)

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JOHN MORRISON TALKS WWE AND...TNA?

It has been a while since we have heard from John Morrison, but he did an interview recently saying that injuries were the reason he left the company. He was also asked about whether he would go to WWE or TNA in 2012, with his answer being "depends."

Question on Everybody's Mind: What does it depend on?

Our Take: Well, if it is money, he should sign with WWE. If it is not getting buried, there is a better chance that he would go to TNA. Of course, the people running TNA could easily forget he is on the roster and do nothing with him. 

Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Vague Morrison Answers

In the interview, Morrison also said that he would like to see Vince McMahon delegate more of his duties. He didn't say it in a vindictive way, but if Vinny Mac ever gets wind of that, you can bet Morrison will be buried if he goes back to WWE. 

Deeper Dive

Overhauling the WWE Undercard (B/R)

John Morrison Interview (Sports Vibe)

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PLEASE, WWE, GIVE JIM ROSS ONE MORE WRESTLEMANIA

WrestleMania is supposed to be a special event, but the grating voice of Michael Cole will take something away. Jim Ross wants to call one more 'Mania, so why not give him the stage that he so richly deserves.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Vince cave in?

Our Take: Let me put it to you this way: Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker, two stars that Vince loves and gives creative freedom to, begged for Ross to call their match at WrestleMania 26 and it didn't happen. It will take something special for him to bump Cole from 'Mania.

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 BBQ Sauce Flavors

It is sad that the announcing situation in WWE has gotten so bad that we have to complain about it on a weekly basis, but what Vince has done with Cole is so insanely counter-productive that it makes it hard for anyone to get over. And that should never, EVER be the case. 

Deeper Dive

Who Else Besides The Undertaker Should Be Coming Back? (B/R)

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