Rock Chat At Eb.World.com July 1998

Question 1: Do you hate that they didn't put the people's elbow in the game?
The Rock: Obviously, I am a little disappointed. It is one of my trademark moves. One of the moves people want to see. It will be in the next game. Complete with The Rock slowly taking off his elbow pad.

Question 2: Have you tried the new game and how do you like it?
The Rock: I tried it a couple of months ago, I liked it then and I can't wait to play it now.

Question 3: What WWF superstars impress you inside the ring and on the microphone?
The Rock: There ain't nobody that impresses The Rock. When it comes to the front I am second to none.

Question 4: How does it feel to be the GREATEST Intercontinental champion EVER?
The Rock: It's a great feeling. You must have great sense. The best thing is on top of being the champ. I am the people's champ...and the people's choice!

Question 5: What kind of stuff did you have to do for the game?
The Rock: I had to have my head scanned, an in-depth photo shoot, I had to cut some promos in front of a blue screen, some different sound bites and choosing different moves.

Question 6: I am a big fan. Can you make me an official nation member for the night?
The Rock: Consider it done. Make sure you know your role!

Question 7: What wrestlers from the past do you look up to as role models?
The Rock: I don't look at too many wrestlers as role models, but my Dad for his guidance as I was coming up.

Question 8: Rock-what is the best finisher in the game besides Rock Bottom?
The Rock: Once you have hit Rock Bottom all the other finishes don't compare... There is one that I enjoyed watching...the Mandible Claw. Because I know where those fingers have been.

Question 9: Rock - I get the WWF magazine, and almost every month something you said is in " Quote of the month" section. How do you feel about that?
The Rock: I feel good about that...obviously the WWF magazine writers have sense enough to know my sayings are worthy of being the Quote of the month.

Question 10: What is your favorite part of the game?
The Rock: The cage...all your moves can be off the top of the cage. But The Rock still doesn't understand why his triple summersault moonsault was not included.

Question 11: How did you feel when Owen Hart was beating up Jason Sensation?
The Rock: The Rock felt like this...Jason Sensation has the guts to go out on National TV and disrespect Owen, The Nation and I took that pretty personal and sometimes you gotta lay the smack down, adjust some attitudes.

Question 12: Do you like playing video games while you are on the road? If so, what other wrestlers do you play games with?
The Rock: The rock enjoys playing video games on the road with The Nation members and of course The Undertaker once came over and I beat him so bad he cried all the way back to his casket.

Question 13: How does it feel to be such a generous leader by giving D-Lo the European belt?
The Rock: It's one of those things that The Rock had to do. The Rock saw the moment and had to seize the moment.

Question 14: How did it feel to be tombstoned by the Undertaker?
The Rock: The tombstone felt pretty good. Rocks neck was way out of line and it adjusted it.

Question 15: How do you feel about HHH outside the ring?
The Rock: I feel about HHH the same way I feel about him inside the ring. I think he's an idiot.

Question 16: Hey Rock, I have one question that a lot of people want to know the answer to. Is wrestling real? I know that some things are real. But is it all real? Does it hurt that much when you get clotheslined?
The Rock: Yeah, Professional Wrestling is very real. Everything hurts. But keep in mind I don't go out with intentions to kill my opponent. My intentions are to go out and have his best match of the night and entertain all The Rocks fans....Keyword Entertain! GOOD Question .

Question 17: Where did you learn that eye brow thing from?
The Rock: It is just something that I came up with. When you get the eyebrow, you know trouble follows.

Question 18: Are you nervous about your match with Triple H at Fully Loaded?
The Rock: No. Actually very excited about it. 2 out of 3 falls, its new a lot of wrestlers haven't seen it in a long time and The Rock is going to put on a great performance. Like only I can!

Question 19: Do you have a fan club Rock?
The Rock: All of the world!

Question 20: Rock do you have PSX or N64?
The Rock: The Rock has both!

Question 21: Rocky, what are you doing in preparation for what could be the biggest match of your life this Sunday night at Fully Loaded against Hunter Hearst Helmsley?
The Rock: A lot of video watching. Talking on the phone to my friends down south who have dealt with Hunter before. My main concern is to walk out of that building with the Intercontinental title!

Question 22: Are you going to buy Warzone?
The Rock: No, The Rock will have it sent to him.

Question 23: Mr. Johnson, you were in Montreal that night, can you give us your take on what happened between Bret Hart and Vince McMahon?
The Rock: The Rock feels like this....it is very unfortunate what happened in Montreal because Bret Hart is one of my closest friends. But at the same time, Vince McMahon did what he needed to do to protect his company. Of course we all know Bret Hart would not have done anything to jeopardize the WWF or the guys in it.

Question 24: Rock, do you and the rest of the NOD plan to do a skit of DX like they did of you?? Yours would be better!
The Rock: No not at all. That is one thing I don't go out and play HA HA when the National spotlight is on.

Question 25: I think everyone should be allowed to have an extra partner when they wrestle you, because you are just so tough. Do you agree?
The Rock: No, everyone should have two extra partners!!

Question 26: Hey rock, are you planning to add another member to the Nation?
The Rock: As a matter of fact, I am. You're just going to have to wait and see.

Question 27: What advice would you give to someone who wanted to be a professional wrestler?
The Rock: Finish High School and go onto college. Graduate from there. Simple fact, the degree is something they can never take away from you. Work hard, and good things will happen. But finish school.

Question 28: Rock did you think Warzone is what you would want in a game?
The Rock: No, it is more than what I thought it would be. Its realism is phenomenal. Even in the game The Rock is good looking.

Question 29: Do you feel you should be the WWF Champ?
The Rock: I feel I am the #1 contender being the Intercontinental Champion for almost a year. How is it from Mankind to Goldust and probably next will be the Brooklyn brawler being #1 contenders and not the Rock. But when The Rock and Stone Cold meet up we will see an explosion like never before!

Question 30: Who do you enjoy beating the most in the Video Game?!
The Rock: Stone Cold Steve Austin, the biggest piece of garbage of them all.

Question 31: If you could lay the smack down on any wrestler, past or present, in any federation, anywhere in the world, who would it be?
The Rock: Great Question ......Let me think.....The NWO.

Question 32: Where did you learn the Rock Bottom?
The Rock: Actually, its a version of Japanese Suplex that The Rock tweaked and turned to make it original.

Question 33: Would you ever wrestle Rob Van Dam?
The Rock: If the money is right and the good Lord is willing, and The Rock is ready to lay down the smack. You bet your bottom dollar.

Question 34: Hey Rocky, Is Mabel going to join the Nation soon?
The Rock: No, Definitely not.

Question 35: I heard you have a wife!!! What is her name, does she play video games, what does she think about WARZONE???
The Rock: The Rock does have a little Rockette. I am married and she thinks Warzone is the coolest thing since an egg white omelet and only because The Rock is in it!

Question 36: Hey Rocky, can you hit someone with a TV camera in Warzone?
The Rock: Yes you can. You can also eat a chocolate chip cookie but you will have to find that.

Question 37: Rumors are going around saying you are going to face HHH at Summer Slam in a ladder match? Is that true and if it is what do you feel about doing a ladder matches?
The Rock: The Rock is concentrating on this Sunday and what may happen at Summer Slam will happen. If it is a ladder match, it will need to be re-enforced to hold Hunter's ego!

Question 38: Are you the real Rock?
The Rock: Know your role, shut your mouth, open your eyes cause their ain't nobody, The Rock means nobody that ever could be the people's champ.

Question 39: What does the Rock feel about Kane??? I think you should lay the smack down on him!!!
The Rock: The Rock doesn't feel anything about Kane. He's a big piece of garbage like his brother.

Question 40: Hey Rock who was you're toughest opponent ever?
The Rock: It would have to be that bonified, piece of monkey crap, Steve Austin.

Question 41: What are your views on Eric Bischoff and the current status of WCW?
The Rock: Well, they are doing their thing down there and The Rock and his boys are doing their thing up here.

Question 42: The Rock is the best damn Intercontinental champion the World Wrestling Federation has ever had?
The Rock: The Rock smells what your cookin' and it smells pretty good.

Question 43: When you play war zone do you create wrestlers like your dad and grand father?
The Rock: You can create anyone you want. The combinations are limitless.

Question 44: How can someone become great like The Rock?
The Rock: There ain't no one that can be like The Rock and I mean no one.

Question 45: You guys need Mark Henry to get a big man partner like the One Man Gang to make the Nation have a tag title contenders.
The Rock: It's a good thing your not bookin.

Question 46: Would it be more appropriate to call Mick Foley the King of Hardcore or The Lowly Peasant of WWF video gamers?
The Rock: Respectfully, call him the King of Hardcore.

Question 47: Rock, how does it feel to have your own action figure and have yourself as a character on a video game?
The Rock: Extremely humbling. It makes The Rock very proud.

Question 48: Rock - Did you try out the weapons match? What did you think of it?
The Rock: Yeah, Damn cool. The only thing there missing is a skillet so they can smell what The Rock is cookin'.

Question 49: Rock, I'm sure the People's Elbow rules in the game, but how did the Sweet Chin Music come out? Does it look awesome?
The Rock: All the finishes came out great. Acclaim made sure of that. Authenticity Numero Uno.

Question 50: How do you feel being portrayed in Warzone game?
The Rock: Once again, very humbling. It's real cool. I never thought I would be in a video game.

Question 51: can created wrestlers be used in WWF challenge mode?
The Rock: Yes, sure we can do it all with this game! You can pick your own entrance music.

Question 52: Rock- is it hard to make a person bleed in the game?
The Rock: No....cage and weapons baby!

Question 53: How do you feel about the lack of Nation players on the game?
The Rock: Well, The Rock only cares about himself. But next game there will be some changes.

Question 54: Rocky ,every one here knows your the true people's champ.....but who do you think is the next big talent in wrestling....compared to yourself that is?
The Rock: No one compares to The Rock first off. But The Rock has gone to war with Ken Shamrock and I see him being a champion one day.

Question 55: Hey Rock what Happened to your dog: OSCAR???
The Rock: If you know Oscar, then you know what happened to him.

Question 56: Is The Rock is cool in the game as he is in real life?
The Rock: Without a shadow of doubt! The Rock does it all in the game as he does in real life.

Question 57: Hey Rock, who is the first character you are going to create in the game?
The Rock: A spitting image of myself cause the game can't have enough Rocks!!

Question 58: Hey Rock how does it feel to be the future grand slam champ?
The Rock: The Rock hopes one day it will happen.

Question 59: Hey Rock do you think WWF Warzone will be the best wrestling game ever?
The Rock: Oh yeah , by far. To be honest with you the fans, it is the best wrestling game. Having played them all I know!

Question 60: Can you please tell me exactly what the Rock is cooking?
The Rock: Son, if you smell it you will know what The Rock is cookin.'

Question 61: Yo, Rock did you travel with your dad when he was Sweet Ebony Diamond in Mid Atlantic Pro?
The Rock: All the time. You must be a historian. The Rock can appreciate good history.

Question 62: As the best rookie and now superstar what advice do you have for someone entering the wrestling business?
The Rock: Work hard, ask as many Questions as you can, learn as much as you can and always strive to be better every night regardless of how many people you are wrestling in front of.

Question 63: Hey Rock, You are DA BOMB!!! Did you like doing the game?
The Rock: Yeah, The Rock loved doing the game. But The Rock realizes to become a Champ in the game like I am in real life he had to go out and buy the Official Warzone strategy guide for all the secrets and codes and The Rocks cool moves...Smell what The Rock is cookin'

Question 64: Rock, I know a girl who is a HUGE fan of yours... She thinks you are the best damn Intercontinental champion there ever will be!
The Rock: The Rock appreciates that!

Question 65: When you came to Dayton you called everyone trailer park trash. I am not trailer park trash I don't live in a trailer park. Plus my friend and I were the only ones with our hands raised with the Nation sign.
The Rock: Yeah, The Rock did see you. You are Trailer park trash.

Question 66: Rock, when you first came back after your knee problem last year, you lost the Intercontinental belt and the fans didn't take to you much...What made you want to continue?
The Rock: What made The Rock continue he knew somehow, someway he was going to make it in this business and it wasn't rocket science. It was a very easy formula. The formula was this Dwayne Johnson/Rocky Maivia just go out there and be yourself. You don't have to smile all the time now, don't have to over react all the time now. Just go out there and be yourself. And how the people react...that is how they react. The Rock is now as he was back then, determined to become an artist at his craft and to be considered one of the best in the business.

The Rock: The Rock thanks all of my fans for joining me here in the EB chat room. The bonus is that we set the record for more than 300 people at a Chat event! Everyone know their role, shut their mouth before The Rock lays the smack down in a major way like only The Rock can! Do you smell what the rock is cookin' Jabroni? Copyright 1998 EBWorld.com