The Rock's WWE Championship celebration kicks off in style, with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Marching Band playing the university's fight song.
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With the strong support of the WWE Universe members in Lafayette, La., The Great One enters the arena with the WWE Championship back in his possession.
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The Rock decries CM Punk’s disrespectful attempts to exploit the rules in their match the night before. Among other offenses, Punk spat in the WWE Champion’s face.
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Having pinned Punk on two consecutive pay-per-views, The Rock now looks ahead to headlining WrestleMania 29 as WWE Champion. His opponent, either Punk or John Cena, will be determined in a match on next week’s Raw.
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However, The Rock adds a twist, explaining he won’t head into MetLife Stadium with the current WWE Title, the “spinner” design that John Cena introduced to WWE eight years ago.
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“The bottom line is this: The WWE Title, the championship title, should never look like a toy,” The Rock declares, before adding, “ And it should never, ever … spin.”
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“The first time you see the title, it should inspire you. It should be worthy to be worn around the waist of the great men of the past … who paved the way for men like The Rock,” The Great One states.
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With that, the WWE Champion unveils the new WWE Title.
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Chants of "Rocky, Rocky" rain down on The Great One as he admires the prestigious look of his new championship gold.
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The Rock turns his attention to next week's high-stakes bout between The Straight Edge Savior and the Cenation leader.
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Without further prompting, Cena — the man who brought credibility to the “spinner” title in the first place — arrives on the stage and stares down The Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment.
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As Cena keeps his vision on the squared circle, Punk makes a surprise entrance from behind, leveling Cena with the “Spinner” Title discarded by The Rock moments earlier.
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The Cenation leader lies prone on the steel ramp ...
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... while Punk gestures toward the object of his desire, the brand-new WWE Title in The Rock's hands.