Wrestling luminary Vince Russo recently shared his insights on the apparent decline in fan interest in WWE following The Rock’s departure from the scene.
Earlier this year, The People’s Champ assumed a pivotal role as a member of the Board of Directors for TKO, while also significantly contributing to weekly programming through frequent appearances on RAW and SmackDown leading up to WrestleMania.
The wrestling world experienced a surge in enthusiasm, with The Rock leveraging social media to generate hype for the grandest event in WWE history.
During this week’s segment on Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, Russo highlighted the noticeable exodus of fans following The Rock’s announcement of his temporary departure.
He emphasized the impact on his own platform, noting a decline in subscription numbers coinciding with the Hollywood star’s declaration.
“I mentioned it last week when Rock said, ‘I’m taking a break,’ it seemed like everyone followed suit. Seriously. I dedicated an entire show on my Patreon to this. My sales, subscriptions, Twitter followers, Twitch followers, everything skyrocketed the moment The Rock reappeared. The overall audience witnessed a substantial increase. However, it all took a hit last week when he announced his hiatus. It was almost as if he predicted a return to the status quo.” [4:57 onwards]
In a compelling promo segment last week, The Rock reaffirmed his passion for the wrestling business and assured fans of his imminent return, underscoring his unwavering commitment to the industry.
Meanwhile, on SmackDown, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes addressed The Final Boss, expressing his readiness to defend his title whenever the 51-year-old legend makes his anticipated comeback, signaling a potential showdown of epic proportions.
