Thursday, March 14, 2013

The Rock's Cardio & Possible Improvement With Adventure Racing

By Rob Sutter


The WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event had taught me a number of things. It showed me just how violent wrestling could be and what kinds of lengths people would go to if it meant that they would secure a win. The Rock was arguably the most notable name that has worked the event but I'd be lying if I said that he hasn't performed better. It's clear that he became tired quite easily and I think his stamina problems could be helped with adventure racing.

The Rock hasn't always become tired during his matches, if you could believe it. When he was at the top of his game, he moved around pretty fast for a six foot five inch tall man. He utilized quicker maneuvers in comparison to a good number of his opponents who seemed to be more inclined to showcase strength above anything else. The Rock appeared to emulate the strength game, though, and I can't help but think that his wrestling style was worsened for it.

The Rock worked with CM Punk at the Elimination Chamber and the match itself was needlessly slow. Punk had to take his opponent into one chin lock after another so that the Rock could catch his breath. This isn't uncommon, though, since this kind of lock is able to slow down the match and allow everyone - competitors, especially - to allow moments to register in order to make a better match. The problem is that these locks became all too common, which resulted in me not enjoying the match to the fullest.

I think that if the Rock wants to compete well at the upcoming WrestleMania event, some changes are going to have to be made. One of those changes may have to come in the form of adventure racing. These sorts of events, endorsed by entities like Spartan Race, push people to their limits and show them just what they are capable of once the pressure is on. The Rock may not be at the peak when it comes to conditioning but I think that he can get there in time.

It's difficult to support a show which you feel isn't giving you your money's worth. Pay-per-view events are ones that you have to fork over a premium for, so you can be certain that you're going to see a fantastic show. It's tough for me to give that kind of money, though, especially when you consider that these shows are oftentimes not worth it. The Rock's conditioning could play a part in one's overall enjoyment of WrestleMania since his match with Cena will be most highlighted.




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