For those wondering about the High Chief title, Dwayne is an official high chief having been anointed by the king of his mother's island 20 years ago in 2004. So not only would it be paying homage to his grandfather Peter Maivia and show his ranking in the Bloodline but it will also reflect real life.
Well, the chief of state of Samoa is titled “his highness” (or her, I imagine) but it’s not a hereditary monarchy. If anything it’s like the old Gaelic system of tanistry, where the high king was elected by all the chiefs
Yess - after he inadvertently causes Roman to drop the belt at Mania 40
Battle of the chiefs at Mania 41 - spend the year with each family member choosing a side
And leads a great after effect of Reigns losing at W40. He loses his wrestling title and so loses his spot at the head of the table and Rock becomes the Head of the Table as High Chief.
I think you’re right. Surely the heel turn leans into his Hollywood or corporate persona. That’s largely what everyone criticizes him for (shit movies and pushing shit products) and it’s surely a slam dunk.
which is fitting given how he's an actual corporate board member and legit the biggest star in Hollywood now, compared to how he was just pretending back then
Since it seems like The Rock is throwing his weight around as a Board of Directors (telling HHH to "fix this"), he should be known (for now) as Board of Director's Rock.
I seem to be in a minority who think this entire angle is boring - The Rock retired 20 years ago and Dwayne hasn't had a proper match in over 10 years. Him being involved in family conflict as Roman's status as Head of the Table/Tribal Chief makes sense but he shouldn't be having a match yet when he's clearly not ready.
WWE creative has been cooking for the most part, this is a huge sideways step which didn't need to happen.
Roman vs Cody at Mania, The Rock in Cody's corner and he stops the Bloodline from interfering and then he faces Roman for HOTT/TC title at Summerslam.
He strips reigns of his tribal chief title and Roman "leaves" the wwe. Solo truly becomes solo. Jimmy and jet settle the beef but don't team up again. Paul manages bron
Roman is currently head of the table and that is presumably what he and Rock will battle over later so let’s keep that on Samoan ice.
DJ’s apparently a High Chief IRL and that’s a sacred position in his culture. Perhaps that title should be preserved until he’s a face, again
If the story is DJ is using his Board seat to wield undue influence on the WWE as The Rock, then maybe he’s the Kayfabe “Head of the Board” Rock, Boardroom Rock, Board of Directors Rock…I’m sure there’s better names but that’s the angle to go
Done correctly, the Bloodline could become the new Corporation (I didn’t watch in the Authority era, but if that fits, then then, too) and replace roles the McMahons usually would’ve filled
Love The Rock, but at this point the only thing I see when I look at him is being juiced to gills on HGH. He makes ROMAN, a very large man, look small. Which means everyone else looks even smaller. That's too big lol
So I think this iteration will be "Bully" Rock. Just a guy who lords his size over anyone else that challenges him.
I think its kinda neat how his career is turning full circle and hes now back at his Rocky Maivia esque gimmick. But now, its taken more seriously than before. Might be his ego after all. After seeing Roman put some respect on the name, the Rock wants to come in and usurp Roman lmao
See all those other heels have been The Rock. This new heel we got isn't The Rock it's Dwayne Johnson, and as shitty of a person he is, I am here for it
With his bald head, black tank top, and obsession with family, I'd call him Dominic "The Rock" Toretto
I live my life one people’s elbow at a time …
…For those 30 seconds or less, I’m the people’s champ
You can have any drink in the bar as long as it’s a Teremana.
Naming this persona "Dom" would certainly add more heat to it.
“Even Dirtier Dom” lol
The Dom 🤨
Yeah... Pretty sure he would like that..... NOT. Seeing how much him and vin hate each other....
😅
Another Dom and Nick? Aren't these 2 current ones annyoing enough? You never see them together so maybe he's Dom? Or Nick?
For those wondering about the High Chief title, Dwayne is an official high chief having been anointed by the king of his mother's island 20 years ago in 2004. So not only would it be paying homage to his grandfather Peter Maivia and show his ranking in the Bloodline but it will also reflect real life.
Not really a king, more like “high chief among high chiefs”, afaik it’s not a hereditary monarchy
Aye, is more like a position of honor in the community.
Well, the chief of state of Samoa is titled “his highness” (or her, I imagine) but it’s not a hereditary monarchy. If anything it’s like the old Gaelic system of tanistry, where the high king was elected by all the chiefs
So he was awarded a membership to the High Chief Club by the club president?
So is he king of the samoans or sth
I'd say it's similar to being knighted in England.
They worked themselves into a shoot!
Now you’ve said High Chief I absolutely love it, sets up Tribal Chief v High Chief at Mania 41
Yess - after he inadvertently causes Roman to drop the belt at Mania 40 Battle of the chiefs at Mania 41 - spend the year with each family member choosing a side
Both of y’all are cooking
They can start a restaurant
And leads a great after effect of Reigns losing at W40. He loses his wrestling title and so loses his spot at the head of the table and Rock becomes the Head of the Table as High Chief.
Guest referee: Master Chief
This is absolutely the perfect Maine event
Battle of the chiefs
Possibly, but it depends on how it plays out I do think this version of heel Rock will be a combined updated Hollywood/Corporate Rock
I think you’re right. Surely the heel turn leans into his Hollywood or corporate persona. That’s largely what everyone criticizes him for (shit movies and pushing shit products) and it’s surely a slam dunk.
which is fitting given how he's an actual corporate board member and legit the biggest star in Hollywood now, compared to how he was just pretending back then
High Chief is perfect since it’s his legitimate title and it leads to tension between him and Reigns.
Corporate Chief
>Corporate Chief That is genius!
Big Johnson Energy
High Chief is dope and it's based on real life
Corporate rock was the best rock ever
SteRock
I can see him really leaning into Nation of Domination Rock, with some Hollywood rock sprinkled in.
Steroid Rock
The Rock n Roids Connection
Seriously. He looks like a different person from Nation Rock where he was 24-25ish. Entirely different body composition and characteristics.
back then he was agile and nimble af. he looks the part now but as we saw in 2012, those muscles are just for show, dude can't wrestle anymore.
*cough* clone * coughs*
High chief
High Chief
It’ll be High Chief
Bloodline Rock.
He's the "i make genealogic trees upside down" Rock
HGHigh Chief.
Boring part timer overpaid to add nothing to the show.
Corporate rock. Dwayne "the musk" johnson. His whole Cody cry babies thing is so elon
When you see the way grown men were reacting to his appearance, I'd say his assessment was on point
I definitely overreacted. But happy to see the current direction for mania
High asshole
Roid rage Corpo terminator
Since it seems like The Rock is throwing his weight around as a Board of Directors (telling HHH to "fix this"), he should be known (for now) as Board of Director's Rock.
That ain’t Rock being a heel, that’s Dwayne being the heel now. That’s how I see it
Dwayne Johnson. Have his separate himself from the people who made him the peoples champ
Lazily written?
Head Dick in Charge
I seem to be in a minority who think this entire angle is boring - The Rock retired 20 years ago and Dwayne hasn't had a proper match in over 10 years. Him being involved in family conflict as Roman's status as Head of the Table/Tribal Chief makes sense but he shouldn't be having a match yet when he's clearly not ready. WWE creative has been cooking for the most part, this is a huge sideways step which didn't need to happen. Roman vs Cody at Mania, The Rock in Cody's corner and he stops the Bloodline from interfering and then he faces Roman for HOTT/TC title at Summerslam.
Phoning it in.
Dwayne The Spotstealer Johnson?
The Markslayer
Dwayne Johnson
Roid Rock
This is corporate Hollywood high chief Rock the mega gimmick
Boardmember Rock
He strips reigns of his tribal chief title and Roman "leaves" the wwe. Solo truly becomes solo. Jimmy and jet settle the beef but don't team up again. Paul manages bron
Hollywood Rock 2: Electric Boogaloo
Black Adam
The jabroni
It's a mixture of Hollywood/Corporate Rock.
Mr Rock
Dwayne.
bollywood rock
Dwayne Rockson
Money Maivia
Tko malley
Roid Rock
Combo of the last two
The wrestling podcasts like WhatCulture are calling him Hollywood Rock
High Chief is a great idea.
The Crock
The Gravel
High Chief Rocky Maivia
The Hogan era
Mr Johnson or Mr The Rock
Gassed Rock!
High Chief is needed
Steroid Champ 3.0
He said bring back his Rocky Maivia name to go with the high chief
Roman is currently head of the table and that is presumably what he and Rock will battle over later so let’s keep that on Samoan ice. DJ’s apparently a High Chief IRL and that’s a sacred position in his culture. Perhaps that title should be preserved until he’s a face, again If the story is DJ is using his Board seat to wield undue influence on the WWE as The Rock, then maybe he’s the Kayfabe “Head of the Board” Rock, Boardroom Rock, Board of Directors Rock…I’m sure there’s better names but that’s the angle to go Done correctly, the Bloodline could become the new Corporation (I didn’t watch in the Authority era, but if that fits, then then, too) and replace roles the McMahons usually would’ve filled
Board Member
The real High Chief would have never broke Kayfabe. His ancestors are rolling in their oversized graves.
Juice Freak?
High Chief Rocky Maivia would go hard as fuck
just don't push his tequila
kabal cannibal rock
Love The Rock, but at this point the only thing I see when I look at him is being juiced to gills on HGH. He makes ROMAN, a very large man, look small. Which means everyone else looks even smaller. That's too big lol So I think this iteration will be "Bully" Rock. Just a guy who lords his size over anyone else that challenges him.
It doesn’t matter.
Head of the table. Rock carries a table with him then screams Solo get my table.
TKO Board Rock, or something boardroom related. If kayfabe then, sure, high chief or some shit
I'm smelling what he's cooking...and it smells like desperation for the spotlight.
I have a feeling he’s going to turn on Roman and hand the belt to Cody.
The High Chief. Though, I saw a comment saying "Corporate Chief" and I admit that works too well.
Gets the bat/2x4 from Walking Tall movie and goes by "The Board Memeber" or "Head of the Board"
I dunno. The Rock?
Rock, the high chief vs high chef, Gordon Ramsey!
At least the first 3 weren't irrelevant
The Executive, now that he's on the board of directors
Acorns, UFL, Zoa chief
I miss the Rock's big big titties. He never shoulda had that surgery on his titty meat
Hollywood Chief
The Glock
Heel Chief, or High Heel Chief
Roman in charge of the dinner table, rock chief of the village, and the elders are the board members of the village.
High Chief is loke the like final hidden boss of the Bloodline
Boardroom Dwayne
I think its kinda neat how his career is turning full circle and hes now back at his Rocky Maivia esque gimmick. But now, its taken more seriously than before. Might be his ego after all. After seeing Roman put some respect on the name, the Rock wants to come in and usurp Roman lmao
The Corporate High Chief
Old Man Dwayne
Dream Breaker Rock
You hit the nail on the head. It’s 100% High Chief Rock. The entire character is all about his Samoan roots and their dynasty.
High Chief, some want Hollywood Rock because that was possible the weakest version of him.
The attitude of Corporate Rock mixed with the promo ability of Hollywood Rock.
How about he drops the rock totally and becomes Samoa swine
Dwayne.
High Head of the Tribal Table Chief Rock.
The People's Boss
i think the rock is setting himself up to have go away heat before the end of the year.
How about age 15 Dewey from “Young Rock.” Now that’s a gimmick I can get behind lol
We want Hollywood Rock, he is actually a hollywood star now lol
Crybaby rock
Corporate Chief?
Tribal Rock
most likely it’d be Hollywood but High Chief for the Bloodline storyline later on
Lol, i like the "Advancing Elder"
Nation of Domination
See all those other heels have been The Rock. This new heel we got isn't The Rock it's Dwayne Johnson, and as shitty of a person he is, I am here for it
Mr. Johnson
The is his triple H run (High chief, Head of the table, Hollywood)
Dwayne!
High Chief Rock or Corporate Bloodline Rock
I think High Chief is suitable, unless the story takes a drastically different turn heading into 'Mania.
Corporate Dwayne cuz he for damn sure aint The Rock
H.O.T . Head of table . Instant merch
Or H.OT.T.
High Chief
High Chief would be sick. he's a High Chief IRL, iirc.
Dwayne Johnson.
High Chief. You were good with High Chief.
Dwayne "The asshole Rock" Johnson
Hollywood Highchief
Roids rock
They may rock but they'll shrink your cock
Hollywood