PWTorch.com - NEWSWIRE: Rock talks WWE mentor role & "Ballers" premiere, Rollins talks C.M. Punk's exit, Santana Garrett/Brittany update, ODB joining Steiner on tour, Great North new web series

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NEWSWIRE: Rock talks WWE mentor role & "Ballers" premiere, Rollins talks C.M. Punk's exit, Santana Garrett/Brittany update, ODB joining Steiner on tour, Great North new web series

Dec 12, 2014 - 3:06:08 PM

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By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

-- ROCK TALK: Ahead of the premiere of "Wake Up Call" Friday night on TNT, "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson fielded a round of Twitter questions. The only WWE topic was his connection to the roster. "I'm not a 'coach' for WWE but more a mentor to many on the roster. I've walked miles in their boots. Some great talent."

Johnson also noted that his HBO series "Ballers" is scheduled to premiere in Summer 2015. "We're shooting now. Think ENTOURAGE in the sports world (with a bit more drama)," Johnson tweeted. [ LINK: Full Q&A HERE ]

-- ROLLINS TALKS PUNK: WWE star Seth Rollins made the media rounds Friday morning in Cleveland promoting the TLC PPV on Sunday. Included was Rollins talking about C.M. Punk leaving WWE on WMMS 100.7 FM radio. Rollins said he had insight on how miserable Punk was at the end of his run and he can see his side of the story, as well as WWE's position. Rollins then appeared on ESPN Cleveland radio. [ Thanks to Brian in Cleveland. ]

-- SANTANA GARRETT UPDATE: Former TNA Knockout Brittany (Santana Garrett) continues to garner publicity after reportedly being spotted at the NXT special Thursday night at Full Sail University. Santana is teasing a shift to WWE Developmental while also taking independent bookings through BrittanyTNA@gmail.com.

-- ODB UPDATE: Canadian Wrestling's Elite announced former TNA Knockout ODB for their sixth anniversary tour running January 13-18 in Western and Central Canada. Already announced foe the tour are Scott Steiner and Jimmy Jacobs. [ Tour Info HERE ]

-- GREAT NORTH UPDATE: Great North Wrestling will be debuting a new web series in January called "Hannibal Pro Wrestling" leading to their February 28 event featuring Dan Severn. [ VIDEO: Trailer HERE ]

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