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

For an end-of-the-week edition of WWE news, there is a lot of good stuff to talk about. Sure, we always have fun items, but Friday has brought out some of the best news from Vince McMahon and Co. all week. 

Perhaps WWE wanted to put out all of its big WrestleMania news prior to the big build for the show that will start on Monday and keep going all week long. 

Whatever the reason, we have it all covered for you. Instead of scouring the interwebs for all sorts of information, keep reading to get all the best and most informative WWE news you need to tide you over until SmackDown tonight and the WrestleMania go-home show on Monday. 

WWE USING ROCK TO BUILD ANOTHER WRESTLEMANIA?

Looking at the (potential) success of having a year-long build for the main event of this year's WrestleMania, WWE is reportedly looking to use the Raw after WrestleMania 28 to set up next year's show with Rock, John Cena, Undertaker and Steve Austin being the key players.

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will it work again?

Our Take: It was a novel approach to take for this year's event, and everything has gone roughly according to plan. If Rock, Undertaker and Austin are all willing to commit to next year's show, by all means, bring it on. 

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Legends Of WWE

This is an alarming trend, even though it will be entertaining. WWE has so little faith in it's ability to create a new star worthy of carrying a WrestleMania, it has to bring back older stars who don't work full-time anymore. 

Deeper Dive

Biggest Storylines Heading Into WWE's Biggest Show (B/R)

Very Early Plans For WrestleMania 29 (Wrestling Observer)

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CHRIS JERICHO FEELING LIKE THE ROCK

While The Rock caught heat for coming back to WWE despite not being a full-time performer, Chris Jericho was welcomed back with open arms. At least that was the assumption, but some trolls tried to call him out on Twitter for trying to tour with his band. 

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Yeah for two gigs. #idiotRT @tommy1782 @IAmJericho @fozzyrock @theunderworld @downloadfest what an asshole he's leaving wwe again

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) March 22, 2012"

Question on Everybody's Mind: Are wrestling fans really that arrogant?

Our Take: Hardcore wrestling fans tend to live in a bubble, where anything outside of the business is a step down. That's why multi-talented stars like Rock and Jericho catch heat from fans, or fellow wrestlers, for trying something else. 

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Jerichoholics

Give Jericho credit for stepping up and calling these people out. Some would just ignore it, or sweep it under the rug. He is going to leave again, at some point, so let's just enjoy what he has while he is on television. 

Deeper Dive

What We Need To See On The WrestleMania Go-Home Show (B/R)

Chris Jericho on Jimmy Fallon (B/R)

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EVEN JOHN CENA HATES THE SPINNER BELT

You know there is something wrong with your biggest championship when the star that it was specifically created for thinks it's time to change it. During an interview earlier this week, Cena said that there does need to be a new belt brought in. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Can we hold a title-burning ceremony?

Our Take: It should be something along the lines of what Cleveland did with anything LeBron James after he bolted for Miami. That spinner belt is hideous, and makes the WWE title look ridiculous. 

Hype Meter: 5 out of 5 Spinner Belts

Considering the backlash towards the title, you have to wonder if Vince McMahon just keeps it around as a way to show the masses that he doesn't give in to public pressure. That would also explain the constant start-and-stop pushes for wrestlers. 

Deeper Dive

John Cena Wants Spinner Belt Replaced (B/R)

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JOHN MORRISON COULD GO BACK TO WWE, IF HE WANTED TO

It has been a while since the master of the Starship Pain has graced WWE screens with his presence, but in a recent interview, he stated that the door is always open for him to go back if/when he wants to. 

Question on Everybody's Mind: Will Morrison ever come back?

Our Take: Aside from the paycheck, there is no reason he should. WWE isn't going to push him as anything, even though there were many chances the creative team could have when he was getting over. 

Hype Meter: 4 out of 5 Parkour Lessons

Morrison was a valuable asset for WWE, because his look and gimmick always helped him seem like a bigger deal than he actually was. If he suffered from burnout and needed a break, more power to him. 

Deeper Dive

WWE Is Repeating WCW's Mistakes (B/R)

John Morrison Interview (Poughkeepsie Journal)

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