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Saturday, February 22, 2025 Issue #7496
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//->> OPENING WORDS FROM THE EDITOR

I was left with more questions than answers following that very, very bizarre Rock promo.


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//->> NEWS FROM THE WRESTLING-ONLINE NEWSWIRE
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WRESTLEMANIA 42 OFFICIALLY GOING TO NEW ORLEANS

- The Rock, appearing live on Smackdown last night in New Orleans, announced that WrestleMania 42 will be coming from the Caesars Superdome in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana on April 11 and 12, 2026. The news was heavily expected and was rumored for the past several weeks within the wrestling industry. The Rock's announcement was welcomed by cheers from fans inside the Smoothie King Center and loud chants of "Holy shit." The Superdome has already hosted WrestleMania twice - once in 2014 for WrestleMania XXX and four years later in 2018 for WrestleMania 34. With WrestleMania 42, the Superdome becomes only the second location ever along with Madison Square Garden to host WrestleMania on three different occasions. The Caesars Superdome hosted this year's Super Bowl. Registration is available to receive exclusive pre-sale information at .

THE ROCK WANTS CODY RHODES' SOUL! TO APPEAR AT ELIMINATION CHAMBER

- The Rock will be at the Elimination Chamber on March 1 in Toronto, Canada, expecting an answer from WWE champion Cody Rhodes. After dropping the news that WrestleMania will be in New Orleans next year, The Rock called out Cody Rhodes to the ring. The Rock explained that he can make Cody and his family have everything as long as he becomes The Rock's champion. He said that the two have become friends since WrestleMania last year and even mama Rock and mama Rhodes are besties now. He described Cody as a great champion and reminded him that he's the most powerful man in WWE. Pointing to the crowd, Cody said that everyone knows that he's their champion and no one should know that more than The Rock, who calls himself The People's Champion. The Rock said that there's one thing he always wanted that he never had: a brother. Rock told Cody that when came back last year, he was supposed to take on Roman but Cody "f*cked it up" and slapped The Rock, something that nobody does. Rock called Cody special but he needs an answer at Elimination Chamber. Before leaving the ring, The Rock said that there is something he wants...and it's "that," while pointing at the WWE title. Cody asked Rock if all he wants is the WWE championship and Rock said no, he doesn't want the title...he wants his soul! You can see the segment at .

THE ROCK HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER SMACKDOWN

- Dwayne Johnson spent around 25 minutes talking to the press after Smackdown ended, fielding questions from local media about WrestleMania in New Orleans, Cody Rhodes, and other topics. Speaking about his promo with Rhodes, The Rock said certain angles don't need to culminate to a match, suggesting that this one will be one of those. “In the world of pro wrestling, as we all know, everything will culminate to a match. Whatever happens, it’ll end up in the ring," The Rock explained to the media. "What I really love about this rare air space that we’ve gotten to with the character of the Final Boss, it’s like this white whale unicorn in that with the Final Boss and Cody Rhodes, it’s not about the WWE title, it’s not about having a match...it never has to culminate to a match." Rock said he "loved every minute" of the in-ring segment with Cody, adding that it was special to have a storyline with two characters who are very popular but never have to get into the ring to resolve the issue. “To be able to have a storyline and two characters who are very popular, to never have to get into the ring for a match but yet still hold this really unique, compelling, off-putting, kind of weird...he wants his soul, what does that mean?" The Rock said. I love it and loved every minute of it." You can watch it at .

CARMELLA NO LONGER UNDER WWE DEAL

- Fightful is reporting that Carmella is no longer under a WWE deal as her contract recently expired without renewal. Carmella has not appeared on WWE television in two years, mainly because she got pregnant with her first child. She also dealt with a couple of injuries since then but always said that she wanted to return to wrestling. She and her husband, NXT commentator Corey Graves, got married in April 2022 and welcomed their first child together in November 2023. Carmella joined WWE in 2006. Her profile was also moved to the Alumni section on WWE.COM.

MIKE TYSON TO APPEAR AT WWE WORLD

- WWE today announced that Hall of Famer Mike Tyson will be appearing at WWE World on Sunday, April 20. Tickets for WWE World are being sold for $86.25 per day or $345 for a five-day entrance. Photo and autograph ops with most of the WWE Superstars and Legends on a particular day require additional payment although prices have not been released yet. Tyson will also be attending WrestleCon the day before on Saturday, April 19 starting at 11:30AM at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. That appearance will conflict with the NXT Stand & Deliver show which is set for an 11AM start time. Tickets for WWE World are available now through Fanatics Events.


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