Published: February 11, 2010 11:44 pm      

Jamie Jones: Is The Rock ready to roll?

Here are the notes and news from the week in pro wrestling:

� The Rock might be rolling with WWE audiences again. During a radio interview with Mix 104 in Boston, The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) hinted he may have a long-term role on “Raw.”

“Hosting a show like that would give me the opportunity to get on the microphone, rip open the writing and invite guests on to come host with me,” Johnson said. “We wanted to create something cool and big and fun for the audience.”

� There’s a buzz around TNA. And now, it appears legendary wrestler Ric Flair is ready to step back in the ring. In an interview with The Virginian-Pilot, Flair said he will wrestle for the organization soon. Flair’s last match was at “Wrestlemania” in March 2008.

“And probably sooner than later, much to my dismay,” Flair told the newspaper. "Things are happening quickly.”

� Former TNA, WCW, WWE (et al.) wrestler Scott Steiner is now accepting independent bookings. He and brother Rick are also appearing again as the Steiner Brothers.



The Local Corner: Two new managers have invaded TWA. Col. J.C. Towers and Nick The Rat are now directing wrestlers and causing plenty of problems for the good guys.

TWA runs at 8 p.m. on Fridays in the TWA Arena off Reed Road in north Whitfield County, about 3 miles north of the bypass. The Action Zone runs at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids 6 to 12. Kids younger than 6 are admitted free. Any military member with proper identification will also be admitted free.

In matches at BCW last Saturday night: Special Ed Nelson beat Mike Clay and Mr. 360 topped Paul Dollar.

BCW runs at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children. The BCW Arena is at 284 Highway 225 South, next to the Dollar General store.



Trivia Teaser: WWE executive John Laurinaitis is best known as wrestling under what name?

Check back next week for the answer.

Last week’s question: With what Minnesota-based organization did Hulk Hogan get his big break before jumping to WWE?

The American Wrestling Alliance (AWA).



Earlier this week, Jamie Jones spoke to a very inquisitive group of New Hope Middle School students about journalism, newspapers and wrasslin’. He can be reached at [email protected] or at (706) 272-7723.