Rock Still With WWE?

[PARANoIR]

I just found this interesting article about WWE contracts. Previously, I'd read articles about the Rocks contract having expired but now this has been leaked and it seems as though the Rock still is contracted to the WWE in some proximity. Interesting that Chris Jericho doesn't rate a mention anywhere either.

http://www.impactwrestling.com/Content.aspx?ID=3686
Credit: PWTorch.com Newsletter

According to some official World Wrestling Entertainment documents, the following listings details all contracted members of WWE's four different divisions:

RAW talent under contract: John Cena, Triple H, Ric Flair, Kurt Angle, Edge, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Shelton Benjamin, Matt Hardy, Carlito, Chris Masters, Snitsky, Eugene, Viscera, Hurricane, Rosey, Tajiri, Val Venis, Rob Conway, Tyson Tomko, Kerwin White, Rene Dupree, Romeo, Antonio, Lance Cade, Trevor Murdoch, Danny Basham, Torrie Wilson, Candice Michelle, Victoria, Trish Stratus, Ashley Massaro and Maria.

SmackDown talent under contract: Batista, JBL, The Undertaker, Chris Benoit, Randy Orton, Eddie Guerrero, Christian, Orlando Jodran, Joey Mercury, Johnny Nitro, Melina, William Regal, Juventud Guererra, Psicosis, Super Crazy, Nunzio, Vito, Simon Dean, Doug Basham, Sylvain Grenier, Ken Kennedy, Booker T, Sharmell, Rey Mysterio, Heidenreich, Road Warrior Animal, Hardcore Holly, Paul London, Funaki, Scotty 2 Hotty, Steven Richards, Spanky, Stacy Keibler and Christy Hemme.

List of talent under WWE developmental contracts based in Ohio Valley Wrestling: Brent Albright, Danny Inferno, Ken Doane, Shelly Martintez, Daniel Puder (has been released since this list), Johnny Jeter, Jon Riggs, Joey Riggs, Paul Birchall, Alexis Laree, Bobby Lashley, Deuce Shade, Tank Tolland, Nick Nemeth, Chet Jablowski, Chad Wicks, Dean Visk, C.M. Punk, Chris Cage, Mike Mondo, Boogeyman, Aaron Stevens, and Elijah Burke. The head trainer in OVW is Al Snow.

List of talent under WWE developmental contracts based in Deep South Wrestling: Brian Black, Jack Bull, Drew Hankinson, Mike Mizanin, Mike Knoxx, Nick Mitchell, Derrick Nelkirk, Ryan Parameter, Ryan Reeves, Tony Salantri, Mike Shane, Todd Shane, Johnny Parisi, Mike Taylor, Angel Williams, Ken Thiessen, Kid Kash, Mattt Striker, Mac Johnson, Brian Danovich, and Michelle McCool.

List of talent not associated with any divisions, but still with WWE: The Rock, Mick Foley, Marc Copani (Muhammad Hassan), Hulk Hogan, Harvey Wippleman, Chris Nowinski, Jerry Lawler, Vince McMahon, Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Linda McMahon.

List of talent on injured reserve: Rob Van Dam, Kane, Mark Henry, and Mark Cappotellli. All are listed as expected to be ready to return by October at the latest.

 

[lockyno1]

The Rock will always have a contract with the WWE, as even though he is not wrestling he is big $$$ for the WWE in merchandise!

 

[lotm]

i'm sceptical as to the legitimacy of these 'official' documents (not that i'm saying that their content isn't accurate, just that they weren't 'leaked'). firstly, they're from a wrestling website. and secondly, there's no mention of stone cold steve austin (who would at least be contracted to appear at the champions edition of raw ... at the very least).

lockyno1 - i'm not sure if the wwe requires a contract with the rock to continue to sell merchandise. i expect the contract is merely for appearance fees so, if the situation arises where the rock can appear on raw ([-o<) , both parties will be satisfied.

also, the rock's profile is still up on the wwe raw superstars page which, i suppose, means he is still contracted to the establishment.

 

[lotm]

and, just looking at all the active wrestlers, it's amazing how much dead wood there is (all of whom could be cut and replaced by wrestlers on the same show or new characters):
masters, snitsky, eugene, viscera, rosey, tomko, dupree, vito, dean, grenier, heidenreich and richards. i suppose, at some stage, they may break up the monotony, but some of them have been used in significant feuds, which they don't deserve.

stupid vinnie mac and his obsession with big, strong, steroid-using, acne-backed, technically poor wrestlers and his looking down on technically sound, high-flying, athletic, entertaining cruiserweights.

 

[lockyno1]

i'm sceptical as to the legitimacy of these 'official' documents (not that i'm saying that their content isn't accurate, just that they weren't 'leaked'). firstly, they're from a wrestling website. and secondly, there's no mention of stone cold steve austin (who would at least be contracted to appear at the champions edition of raw ... at the very least).

lockyno1 - i'm not sure if the wwe requires a contract with the rock to continue to sell merchandise. i expect the contract is merely for appearance fees so, if the situation arises where the rock can appear on raw ([-o<) , both parties will be satisfied.

also, the rock's profile is still up on the wwe raw superstars page which, i suppose, means he is still contracted to the establishment.

The WWE needs to pay him to sell merchandise! The figure is in the 100s of thousands a year. That is one of the reasons "The Rock appears in his movies

 

[Raider_69]

what lotm said

 

[lockyno1]

Here is a bit more on this situation:

Confirming the rumors, PWTorch.com reports that WWE did contact The Rock about appearing on the "Night Of Champions," but the wrestler-turned-actor declined to appear. No one knows whether that was due to a prior commitment or if he simply did not want to work the show. It is worth reporting that internal WWE documents list Rock as part of its talent pool, so many likely assumed he would be available for the big episode of RAW.

PW Torch.com

 

[lotm]

:shock: :?

 

[lockyno1]

To tell you the truth I am very surprised in the ROCK, but I will give him the benefit of the doubt as I don't know WHY he has refused to come. He may have commitments.

 

[Misanthrope]

secondly, there's no mention of stone cold steve austin (who would at least be contracted to appear at the champions edition of raw ... at the very least).

He doesn't need to be under contract to make an appearance. Blue Meanie was never on contract (open contracts are usually verbal agreements, and not legally binding for either party) but made several appearances. Stone Cold could make an appearance under open contract rules.

 

[PARANoIR]

I do believe the reason Stone Cold is not listed is because he could be in between contracts and they are in the process of making him a new one. He is meant to be coming back for the Night of Champions, and staying from there after.

:shock: :?

Weren't you the guy that had a go at me the other day about saying that they wanted the rock for this night aswell, but they couldn't get him?

 

[lotm]

Weren't you the guy that had a go at me the other day about saying that they wanted the rock for this night aswell, but they couldn't get him?

actually, i was having a go at you for consistently believing everything that is written on a wrestling website.

the mere thought of the rock not being on the night of champions (for whatever reason) makes me sad.

 

[PARANoIR]

actually, i was having a go at you for consistently believing everything that is written on a wrestling website.

the mere thought of the rock not being on the night of champions (for whatever reason) makes me sad.

Ive never actually said I believe it, its called speculation.

I read something today about Rock making an appearance Unforgiven...doesnt mean its to be believed. He might even still front up on the Night of Champions without the WWE making it public as some what of a surprise, because Id imagine if WWE fans got a vote of the most recent superstar theyd wanna see again, itd probably be the rock.