WWE Rumors: The Rock, Shawn Michaels, John Cena and Tuesday's Top WWE News

When you look at how strong WWE has been building WrestleMania, particularly the top three matches, it makes you wonder what goes through the minds of the creative team the other 11 months of the year. 

We finally got to see CM Punk and Chris Jericho talk, which was just as great as any wrestling fan could have expected. The Rock returned, with something on his wrist, to tell John Cena why he is an idiot. 

Even if the rest of the year is terrible, at least we can hang our hat on this build. Here is all the news and information you need following last night's explosive episode of Raw.

The Brahma Bull with the Wrist Tattoo

When Rock and Cena were in the ring together, talking about why they hate each other, Cena pointed out some markings on Rock's wrist. This would seem to indicate that he had notes for his promo, which, you know, is the worst thing anyone has ever done. 

Question on Everybody's Mind

Why doesn't Rock love WWE enough to memorize a promo?

Our Take

It's obvious that he really doesn't like the fans or anyone in the back. He doesn't really do anything with his life, so why isn't he studying everything WWE?

Hype Meter

5 out of 5 Sharpies

In all seriousness, I didn't even notice the wrist when I was watching it because both Rock and Cena were great in their roles. To each their own, though. 

Deeper Dive

News On Rock's Wrist Promo (B/R)

Rock Insults Cena Fan After Raw (NoDQ)

Shawn Michaels Hates the Telephone

If you watched Raw, you saw the tease of an explosive interview with Shawn Michaels on WWE.com. It turns out that it is being used as a way to turn HBK against Triple H, or at least put the idea that he won't be happy if his buddy beats The Undertaker at WrestleMania. 

Question on Everybody's Mind

Where does HBK fit in this whole tangled mess?

Our Take

While it seemed obvious that he would be a special referee a few weeks ago, now that the match has been made a Hell In a Cell, it could change things. Instead of being in the striped shirt, he could just decide to interfere on behalf of—someone. This is getting all muddled now. 

Hype Meter

5 out of 5 Bad Phone Interviews

Give WWE credit for trying a different creative approach to building Michaels' involvement in this match. It would be better to see this play out in front of the larger audience on Raw, but surely something will get built to over the next four weeks.

Deeper Dive

Star-Studded Episode of Raw Set For March 12 (B/R)

HBK Loses It (WWE.com)

Vince McMahon Treats John Cena Like a Baby

In past years, if you had heard that Vince McMahon told everyone to take it easy on John Cena, you would have rolled your eyes. Obviously, with one of the biggest matches in company history on the line at WrestleMania, you can understand the Chairman's reasons for concern this year. 

Question on Everybody's Mind

Why even have Cena work matches?

Our Take

There really is nothing that Cena stands to gain by working on Raw or house shows between now and April 1. The smart move would be to just have him show up, cut promos on The Rock and be done with it. 

Hype Meter

5 out of 5 Kid Gloves

You can bet your bottom dollar that Miz was sweating bullets last night, but everything turned out well for him. We shall see where things go for Cena the next four weeks in the ring. Why risk it for matches that mean nothing?

Deeper Dive

Is The PG Era Really That Bad? (B/R)

Vince McMahon Drops The Hammer On WWE (Wrestle Zone)

TMZ Scoops WWE Legends House

While we are still waiting for an official announcement on where WWE's Legends House reality show will be airing, we know all the cast members now, thanks to TMZ. Filling the house will be Jim Duggan, Jimmy Hart, Roddy Piper, Hillbilly Jim, Pat Patterson, Gene Okerlund, Howard Finkel and Tony Atlas.

Question on Everybody's Mind

What do legends do in a house?

Our Take

With any luck and, hopefully, no restrictions, those old stars can just riff on each other and the business. Let's just get 20 minutes of Piper and Finkel going back and forth about whatever they want. 

Hype Meter

3 out of 5 WWE Reality Shows

While this cast looks fun, we need to petition WWE to get Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair (when they leave TNA) in a house to live their lives. THAT would be something to see. 

Deeper Dive

Veterans Angry With WWE T-Shirts (B/R)

Jim Duggan Gets A Dance Floor Lesson (TMZ)

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