The last time we saw The Rock inside a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) ring, he was promising fans he would return to the promotion not just for one big blow-off match but to win the WWE championship.
Naturally, this led to speculation regarding how the company would utilize a man who can really move the needle. Perhaps he wins the belt and loses it to John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania 29, putting him over in a rematch of the main event of WrestleMania 28. Perhaps he doesn't win it at all, but returns to win the Royal Rumble and challenges for it at WrestleMania 29.
There are a million different ways WWE could handle this situation. It would make zero sense to have Rock tease a final title run and not come through with it. Which is why this crazy thought of the day might not be so crazy.
What if The Rock returned as a surprise entrant in the Raw/WWE championship Money in the Bank ladder match and won it?
The Raw/WWE championship MITB match this year features only former champions, so Rock qualifies there. It's also short on participants, with WWE apparently ready to move ahead with the four wrestlers already announced -- John Cena, Chris Jericho, Kane and Big Show. Typically, MITB matches feature six guys.
Throw in a returning Rey Mysterio and this could be one hell of a party, no?
Rock winning the briefcase and disappearing again may seem silly at first. Yes, it would kill a storyline for a current talent, seeing as WWE always makes sure to give the winner a big run with the briefcase before always making good on cashing it in.
But this would provide a certain element of suspense regarding Rock's next return. After winning, he could cut a promo (like no one else could) and say he'll be back when we least expect it to make good on his word, cash in the briefcase, and win the WWE championship.
Hell, he could carry the briefcase with him when doing promotional tours for his movies. Everyone would be forced to ask him about it and he could continuously promote his return to WWE until it happened, whenever that may be.
Am I crazy or is this a good idea? Let me have in the comments section below, Cagesiders.