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

WrestleMania is going to get very interesting tonight. Raw is expected to feature The Rock, John Cena, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Triple H, CM Punk and Chris Jericho in the same building for the first time. 

It will be interesting to see how WWE squeezes in all those big personalities that need television time and any matches the creative team puts together, but that is for them to decide and us to watch. 

In the meantime, we will whet your appetite with some backstage rumblings and grumblings from the wacky world of professional wrestling. 

ROCK READY TO DO THE ROCKY III FREEZE-FRAME ENDING?

With just two weeks left before the biggest show of the year, Rock is doing his best to tease the fans—and John Cena—by saying that he has a surprise for all the people.

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PHILADELPHIA! Damn good to be here - been too long. I have a little surprise for you on RAW. #EyeOfTheTiger

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) March 18, 2012"

Question on Everybody's Mind: What's the surprise?

Our Take: It could be Sylvester Stallone. Or a pony. Of course, it could also be more sophomoric jokes about Cena's mom. That's the beauty of surprises—no one knows what's coming. 

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Cheesy Training Montages

Rock and Cena have two weeks to sell this match harder than any one they have ever sold before. The build was good for three weeks, then took a slight hit with last week's concert battle. Hopefully things don't fly too far off the rails this week.

Deeper Dive

Looking Back on Rock vs. Hogan (B/R)

Rock's Surprise For John Cena (B/R)

CM PUNK STILL HATES THE ROCK

While there have been some anonymous people backstage expressing their disdain for Rock, CM Punk is still being vocal about Rock coming back and being in the main event of WrestleMania, among other things. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will the madness ever stop?

Our Take: No, because wrestlers today have no idea how the business works. Punk talking about Rock's ego, or not saying hello to everyone backstage, sounds so petty. Grow up, learn the rules of the business, then start talking about an actual drawing card being in the main event. 

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Go To Sleeps

If Punk, or anyone else on the roster, was a big enough star to draw one million buys with Cena in a main event, then they wouldn't have to worry about Rock's ego dragging down the locker room morale.

Honestly, the morale sucks because the creative team screws up everyone's push. Rock can't change that. 

Deeper Dive

Jericho-Punk Has Been Better Built Than Rock-Cena (B/R)

Details On Punk's Dislike Of Rock (411 Mania)

PRINCE ALBERT RETURNING TO WWE

Fans of mediocre WWE wrestling from the early-2000s will no doubt love the news that Prince Albert—aka A-Train—will be coming back after WrestleMania. He will also be receiving a big push, according to reports. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will this work?

Our Take: The word is that he has been one of the biggest stars and better workers in New Japan Pro Wrestling. So as long as he is given the right push, it can be successful. We can stay optimistic for now. 

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Hairy Backs

His claim to fame before leaving WWE was having a gimmick where his hairy back would illicit a response from the crowd about having to shave it. That high level of sophistication will ruin any chance he has to get over this time around. 

Deeper Dive

More Thoughts On A-Train's Return (B/R)

Plans For A-Train's Return (NoDQ) 

ALBERTO DEL RIO RETURNS TO ACTION

After working a few angles at house shows over the past few weeks, Alberto Del Rio returned to the ring against Mason Ryan during Sunday's show in Madison Square Garden. He defeated Mason Ryan in a short match. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: What is Del Rio's WrestleMania status?

Our Take: The fact that he is wrestling again is a good sign. Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like he is still able to do a lot in the ring. He could be relegated to a backstage vignette, unless he gets thrown into the 12-man tag match where he can be hidden. 

Hype Meter: 3 out of 5 Terrible Towels

After WrestleMania, Del Rio is going to be one of the most important stars on the roster. All the top stars that are back now—Rock, Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels—will be gone. It will be incumbent upon the creative team to get others over. 

Deeper Dive

Stars On The Verge Of Being Irrelevant (B/R)

Alberto Del Rio Back (NoDQ)

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