WWE producer Shane ‘Hurricane’ Helms rejects the notion that The Rock is taking someone else’s ‘spot’ due to the Final Boss’ immense star power.
The Rock was immediately thrust into the main event scene upon his return earlier this year and at one point seemed poised to take the spot of Cody Rhodes.
On a recent edition of the “Behind the Turnbuckle” podcast, Helms discussed the possibility of full-time talent having an issue with The Rock’s high-profile booking. He said,
“Well, first of all, The Rock ain’t taking nobody’s spot. The Rock’s spot is solidified. If he wants to show up, that’s his spot. That’s just how it’s gonna be and people have to recognize that. That’s the same in any form of entertainment. You go to a comedy club. If Dave Chappelle shows up, somebody might get bumped. That’s just how it’s gonna be. That’s just how it is.”
He continued, “When you got the level, you know, stars have gravity. That’s why they’re stars. Nice little metaphor there. And when you got the kinda’ gravity that The Rock has, that’s gonna bring in these outside eyes and attention that he brings in, man. That’s just part of the game and you gotta’ learn to accept that.”
The Rock’s most recent WWE appearance was on the April 8th episode of RAW, which saw him promise to return one day and he has Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in his sights.
