WWE Rumors: The Rock, John Cena, CM Punk and Tuesday's Top WWE News

Raw felt very toned down compared to what we have gotten in previous weeks. The build for WrestleMania was still there, it just had a different feel to it. Considering how long the wait between Elimination Chamber and this show is, that's probably a good thing. 

No matter what the case, it was a solid show that kept you interested in what was happening with the two big feuds heading into the biggest show of the year. 

Now that Raw is over, we can start looking ahead to what WWE has planned for the coming weeks. We are going to give you all the news that is fit to print, so sit back and relax as we prepare for a "Rock concert" and a "Cena rap battle."

ROCK AND CENA SINGING THEIR WRESTLEMANIA BLUES AWAY

As much credit as WWE deserves for handling the build to the Rock-Cena match well up to this point, it can all go away quickly with the advertised Rock concert and Cena rap edition of Raw next week. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will WWE make this good?

Our Take: Remember last year? Cena promised to strike the final blow with a rap, but nobody cared about it. There is a reason for that: Singing doesn't sell tickets. 

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Guitar Lessons

This feels like WWE is just trying to kill time before WrestleMania. Last week felt like the big turning point in the feud, and everything after is just window dressing. 

Deeper Dive

Why You Should Be Team Cena At WrestleMania (B/R)

Rock and John Cena Go Musical Next Week (ProWrestling.net)

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CM PUNK GRINDS SHAWNE MERRIMAN'S GEARS

CM Punk doesn't have a lot of friends thanks to his feud with Chris Brown. The latest person to get on the hate train is NFL player Shawne Merriman, who sent out a series of tweets proclaiming his disgust with the WWE champion. 

"

Serious who the f@ck is cm punk other than a soft butt wrestling gone soft f off

— Shawne Merriman (@shawnemerriman) March 4, 2012"

Question on Everybody's Mind: Why does everyone hate CM Punk?

Our Take: It turns out that when you have some strong opinions and aren't afraid to share them, people aren't going to like you. Punk's attack on Brown likely triggered Merriman's reaction, since he is friends with the singer. 

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Lights Out Dances

At least WWE didn't try to publicize this feud, at least not yet. We all know that this company loves mainstream publicity, so there is still plenty of time to make it happen. 

Deeper Dive

25 Dream Matches We Will Never See (B/R)

Shawne Merriman Sounds Off On CM Punk (Wrestle Zone)

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DOLPH ZIGGLER WANTS TO REINVENT THE BUSINESS

Late last year, Dolph Ziggler was getting great matches on television and pay-per-view. He was given a title shot at the Royal Rumble, and hasn't really been heard from since. His confidence is high, as he tells WWE Magazine that he is going to change the business forever. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Ziggler get the chance to reinvent the business?

Our Take: Considering how fickle WWE is with talent not named John Cena and Randy Orton, the odds are stacked heavily against him. He has the ability in the ring to do great things, but he needs the push to get there. 

Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 #Heel Promos

Ziggler isn't even on the radar for WrestleMania, so clearly WWE is not looking in his direction for anything big right now. That would be cruel to have him off the show considering how great he looked for a stretch not that long ago. 

Deeper Dive

Biggest Questions After Raw Last Night (B/R)

Dolph Ziggler Looking For Big Things (Wrestle Zone)

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DIVAS SET TO SHINE ON WRESTLEMANIA PPV

An appropriate followup to the Ziggler story is the divas possibly getting featured on WrestleMania. There have been reports of doing the women's match prior to the pay-per-view telecast, but WWE wants them on the main card. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Why are the divas getting on the card and Ziggler isn't?

Our Take: Obviously a lot can—and will—change with the creative team over the next three weeks, but apparently Vince McMahon feels the women deserve it more. That, or he is just looking to give the fans a nice chance to take a bathroom break. 

Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Evil Eve Kisses

Unless Kharma is returning to take on Beth Phoenix, which does not seem like the plan right now, the divas don't need to be anywhere near the main WrestleMania card. Their matches add nothing to the show and take the crowd out of it. 

Deeper Dive

Vickie Guerrero's Stable Growing? (B/R)

Match Plans Change For WrestleMania (Wrestle Newz)

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