Felix Upton on September 23, 2023
The Rock made an unexpected return to WWE television on last week’s SmackDown. During the show, The Rock interrupted Austin Theory and eventually delivered his signature move, the People’s Elbow, to Theory. Of course, Grayson Waller saw this go down, and he also noticed how many views the segment received.
In the months leading up to The Rock’s surprise appearance, he had been engaging in a back-and-forth exchange of verbal jabs with Grayson Waller. This did not go unnoticed with pro wrestling fans.
While speaking on Cheap Heat, Grayson Waller was asked about The Rock’s return. He said that The Rock might not be ready for the Grayson Waller Effect. After all, he’s already busy helping out John Cena.
“I don’t know if The Rock is ready for the Waller Effect. He’s been away for a while. I’m already helping out John Cena. I’ve got a lot that I’m carrying. My back is sore from carrying these legends. Rock is a big boy, that’s a lot to carry. I was backstage. I went to get my chapstick from the car, I go to my car, come back, and all of a sudden people are like, ‘Did you know the Rock was here?’ ‘What are you talking about? The Rock wasn’t here.’ Turns out, he was. I ran through the venue. I checked every door, every room. That brother, as soon as he found out that I was coming back, he got on his tour bus, him and Pat McAfee went back to hang with Deion Sanders. Rock didn’t want to bar with Grayson. Let’s be real. I think Theory put it on him.”
“That was the best Theory has performed on the microphone. At the moment, it’s the cool thing to say bad things about Austin Theory. He’s good looking, he’s young, talented, has had so many more opportunities. If your mom or sister saw him in person, they’re going home with him. I’d be jealous too. He put it on The Rock. Watching it back later, I was very impressed with what Theory did. The Rock is the GOAT on the mic, on the mic, careful John, for a reason. Even now, he’s been away for so long, the control he has over that audience is different. I can appreciate that. He’s on a different level.”
“More than anything. I always look at the Waller Effect, obviously, it’s an entertainment product, I like having the show and saying mean things to people, but I see it as a test to myself. I like to test myself against the best. That’s how I get better. Having someone like Cody Rhodes, who is very good on the microphone, John Cena, this is me testing myself and I want to see where I’m at. I think The Rock is the best, so that would be a great test for Grayson Waller. I feel 100% I can compete and maybe even roll over him, which not many people can say they can do.”
We will have to see where The Rock shows up next. He may work out a new deal with WWE to get himself back on television more often. Only time will tell how often we see him, but WWE will keep playing that epic clip from his SmackDown return at every opportunity they can.
What’s your take on Grayson Waller’s potential in WWE? Do you think The Rock is avoiding him on purpose? Sound off in the comments to let us know what you think!
September 23, 2023 2:52 pm
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