The wrestlers who played the security guards on RAW last Monday night for The Rock included Rick Michaels, Ray Gordy, Todd Sexton, Jimmy Rivers, Scott Cage, Jeff Lewis, Rainman, and Kaos. All of the wrestlers worked regularly for NWA Wildside, except for Ray Gordy. There were also reports that The Rock approached several of the wrestlers warning them to stay away from Goldberg and said that Rock even went as far as saying that Goldberg did not know what he was doing.

Note: Ok I am not sure if this is true or just a rumor. Personally i don’t think Rock would say that right off the bat but who knows

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Austin talks about why Rock v Austin at WMXIX was his last match
by Phil Speer

WWE fans last saw Stone Cold Steve Austin on the March 31 episode of RAW, one day after WrestleMania XIX, where the Texas Rattlesnake wrestled The Rock.

“In this business, I’ve learned never say never,” Austin told WWE.com. “But I would say probably 99.9 percent out of 100 that you’ll never see Rock and Stone Cold in the ring again.”

Asked why he was so confident that he’d never battle The Rock again, Austin said, “I’m not wrestling anymore. That was my last match.”

It turns out that Eric Bischoff’s comments about Stone Cold’s health on that episode of RAW ? the one in which Bischoff fired Austin — were the truth.

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The Rock bids us Farewell
The Rock spoke after the show went off the air. He thanked the crowd, said that Goldberg really didn’t suck, and that he has to go away for a while. So no more Rock.

2nd report
After the PPV ended Rock got up and then took the mic He first made fun of some guy who gave him the middle finger saying that The Rock gets more pie in a week then the guy will get in his lifetime. He then said that tonight a record was set and that it was the fastest he got his ass whipped. He said that as everyone knows The Rock has to go away for awhile which drew boos from the crowd. He then said but he will be back. He went to leave but then got back in the ring and on the mic and said he was going to do something he has done in awhile and then said if you smell with the Rock is cooking.
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WWE Backlash: 04-27-03
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Commentators:Jerry Lawler, Jonathan Coachman, Michael Cole, Tazz
Reporter: Fred Cook of IOWrestling.com

The Rock came to the ring first and then Goldberg made his entrance. Rock waited outside of the ring and stalled before getting into the ring. A ?Goldberg? chant started among the crowd. Goldberg just stood glaring at Rock. He slowly got closer to him and then yelled for them to sound the bell to get the match started. The locked up and Goldberg shoved Rock across the ring. The Rock got up and the two paced around the ring.

The Rock slapped Goldberg across the face and he had a big smile on his face. Goldberg then tossed The Rock completely out of the ring. Rock headed toward the aisle and then finally made his way back to the ring. He stood on the apron and pulled Goldberg?s neck down across the ropes and then got a few shots in on him in the ring.

Goldberg took control again, and took Rock down. Goldberg set up and was waiting to Spear the Rock. Rock sidestepped and Goldberg hit his shoulder on the ringpost and then fell out of the ring. Rock got Goldberg back in the ring and took some cheap shots on him, but then got nailed with a Spear when Rock got cocky.

Goldberg nailed Rock with a stiff shoulder in the middle of the ring, and then scoop slammed him in the middle of the ring, but it put pressure on the right shoulder that he nailed against the steel ring post earlier in the match. Goldberg got up and whipped Rock into the turnbuckle and then got a boot from Rock. Rock tried to clothesline Goldberg but could not knock him down. He finally got him on the third try and then smelled around before he hit the Rock Bottom.

Rock went for the pin and Goldberg kicked out. Rock hit a spinebuster and then signaled for the People?s elbow and hit the move. Goldberg kicked out of the pin and Rock was devastated.

Goldberg waited for Rock to get up and he nailed him with the Spear. Rock was down and Goldberg hit him with an even bigger Spear. Goldberg then hit the Jackhammer Power Slam and pinned The Rock to win the match.
Winner: Goldberg

Goldberg mentions Rock
On potential WWE opponents-Goldberg praises Rocky as an entertainer, defines him as ?the best at what he does?. Video footage rolls detailing the Rock/Goldberg feud-last Monday the People?s Champ came out on top, laying out Goldberg with the Rock Bottom, then later dishing out multiple shots with a steel chair. Segment ends with Goldberg calmly stating, ?He?s never been in the ring with me.?
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Rock concert II does ratings good
WWE Raw drew a 3.8 composite rating off of hours of 3.3 and 4.1. That is up 12% from last week’s 3.4 and a good sign for the company heading into Backlash. The highest rated segment on the show was the Rock Concert which drew a 4.7.
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Frustration w/Rock, Goldberg angle
There continues to be a certain amount of frustration backstage in WWE on the way The Rock vs. Goldberg feud is being handled. Many feel that the company is doing more for Rock than Goldberg and it is a big mistake, considering The Rock will not be around after Backlash. There is even concern that Goldberg could be coming off as a heel due to the way he is being portrayed. Vince McMahon and Brian Gewirtz are said to be writing the storyline with help from The Rock, however, critics feel that Rock is booking the entire angle.
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Raw Results
In the back, a Hummer pulls up and out steps the Rock with his brand new guitar. It’s Monday night, the Rock is feeling right, and it’s time for Rock Concert II. Fade Out.
In the back, Terri asks Rock what we can expect from tonight’s concert. Rock says that we can expect the most electrifying and entertaining event in television history. Plus, he has a special surprise for all the fans tonight. Fade Out.
The Rock Concert II
-The Rock comes out with his new guitar and takes a seat in the carpeted ring. His first song will be acapella. He begins singing new versions of “Georgia On My Mind.” “Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through. That inbred state which the Rock will leave behind.” Or if they want a song about Goldberg, he has one. “Goldberg, Bill Goldberg, no peace I find. The thought of whooping your big whisker-biscuit ass, keeps Goldberg on my mind. He asks if these people actually paid to see Goldberg. Even though Goldberg did not want to come to see them, the Rock insisted that he come. Why? He wanted Goldberg to hear every word of the Rock Concert. So without any further ado, here is Bill Goldberg. Goldberg’s music hits. Two guys come out with sparklers, meaning it could only be… it is! GILLBERG! GILLBERG MAKES HIS TRIUMPHANT RETURN! Rock address Gillberg as Goldberg, saying that he is in good shape for his match against The Rock. He asks what Goldberg has to say to his fellow Atlantians, and Gillberg gives one of his famous garbled screams. Since Rock is going to whoop Goldberg’s ass this Sunday, he’ll sing one more song to ease his mind. Rock says that he rewrote a hit, now named “The Rock Went Down To Georgia.” Rock sings his rendition while Gillberg hops around the ring.

In the back, an old Baracuda pulls up and it’s Goldberg. Rock calls for security to surround the ring to keep Goldberg from getting to him. Rock tells Gillberg that he’s basically dead, because he’s been ripping off Goldberg for years. But Rock will protect him. Goldberg’s pyro explodes as he comes face to face with the security team. Rock says that he doesn’t blame Goldberg for wanting to whoop Gillberg’s ass. But if he thinks he’s that tough, he can get in the ring and he’ll give him a preview whooping. Goldberg lowers his shoulder and barrels through the security guards into the ring. Rock leaps out of the ring and gets to the stage, while security surrounds Goldberg. Rock says that he will pay them big money if they escort Goldberg out of the ring. Instead, Goldberg begins taking out the guards one by one. Gillberg tries to attack from behind, but Goldberg grabs him in a choke. Rock runs into the ring and nails Goldberg in the back, then hits a Rock Bottom! Rock celebrates at the top of the ramp, but Goldberg gets up and chases him to the back.

We cut to the back where Rock runs to his Hummer limo and tells the driver to get going. Goldberg gets out and hops in his Baracuda. He tries to speed out, but it appears the car won’t restart. Goldberg finally gets out and runs after Rock’s limo on foot. Moments later, Rock comes out from the back and laughs, presumably at the fact that he didn’t actually leave, and not at Goldberg’s auto troubles. Fade Out.
In the back, Rock tells one of the stage hands to get everything ready again because it’s time for his encore performance. Fade Out.

The Rock Concert Encore
-As we return, the ring is again set up for the Rock Concert, as we get an encore song. Rock starts to sing “Nobody Does It Better” when Goldberg runs in through the crowd and clotheslines Rock down. He tosses him out of the ring and then whips him hard into the ringpost. Back in the ring, Goldberg sets for the Spear, but Christian runs in and takes out his knee. Christian gets in some good shots and starts to leave, allowing Golderg to again clotheslines the Rock. Christian runs back in, only to get a Spear. Now Rock comes back with a chair and starts hitting Goldberg across the head with the chair. After knocking Goldberg out, Rock repeatedly nails him with the chair, swatting him in the back.
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Raw Preview
The Rock officially accepted Goldberg’s challenge to a match at Backlash last week, and this Monday night, the “Great One” has promised to roll right into Goldberg’s hometown of Atlanta with his newly purchased, priceless guitar and perform The Rock Concert II! The Rock has reportedly been working on new material all week, and you’ll hear it live this Monday night! Also, Goldberg is scheduled to be at Atlanta’s Philips Arena for the show as well!

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McDonough ‘Walking’ to MGM Redo

By Chris Gardner

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Neal McDonough (news) has joined Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in MGM’s updated version of the 1973 actioner “Walking Tall” for director Kevin Bray.

Shooting is scheduled to start in July.

“Walking Tall” centers on a Tennessee sheriff (Johnson) and his one-man mission to remove corruption from his county. McDonough will play Hamilton, the main nemesis to Johnson’s character and the man at the center of the corruption.

McDonough’s credits include the NBC series “Boomtown,” Steven Spielberg (news)’s “Minority Report,” the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” and the upcoming “Timeline” from Paramount Pictures.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

Change in Rock’s satellite interview
For whatever reason(s), WWE changed the Rock’s “satellite interview” last night to not include Goldberg. Originally, it was taped such that Rock would accept the Backlash challenge directly from Goldberg. Instead, the writers opted to take Goldberg completely out of the picture and have Rock accept the match after the announcers brought it up to him.
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