The Rock Halts Baywatch Production to Visit Hospitalized Children, Recent WWE Attendance Figures, Jim Duggan on “The Ross Report”

The Rock Halts Baywatch Production to Visit Hospitalized Children

The Rock posted the following on Instagram, noting that he put “Baywatch” production on hold to visit Christopher and Aiden at the Pediatric Specialty Ward at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, Georgia:

 

I surprised the children at Savannah’s Pediatric Specialty Ward aaaaand look at the concentration on lil’ Aiden’s face!. We shot #BAYWATCH scenes at Memorial Health Hospital and thought I’d pop up to the ward. Awesome experience and THANK YOU to all the hard working and caring staff who helped make this visit possible. To all the kids I met – you guys keep smiling and staying strong. All the mamas and daddy’s I met, y’all stay strong too. Gotta tell ya little stuff like this will always be the best part of fame. And good Lord I wish I had Aiden’s concentration when I was in my high school math classes. I wouldn’t have failed Algebra twice.

A photo posted by therock (@therock) on Mar 12, 2016 at 7:41am PST

 

So I called an audible and went to visit Christopher. Glad we did… While I was visiting the Pediatric Specialty Ward surprising the kids, I got word from my team that there was a mom who was pleading with our production staff, that I go upstairs to her son’s room to give him a much needed big surprise. Since he’s older he’s in the main hospital and not in pediatric care. We were shooting #BAYWATCH scenes outside of the hospital, but instead of heading back to shoot I called the audible, put production on hold and went upstairs to see this young man. I walked in and his smile lit up the room! And I mean lit that room up!;) We talked for a while about his family, his school and how hard he’s working to eventually graduate AND we talked about how COOL all his scars are from his multiple surgeries – from his head to his chest – those scars are badges of honor and the reminder of how beyond tough this kid is. Right before I left his mom looked at him and said, “Christopher I can’t give you anything, but I’m so happy I could give you this today…” and she started to breakdown, which was captured in this pic. Made me think to give so much credit to these parents who would do anything to take their kid’s pain away and ANYTHING to bring a smile to their faces. As a papa bear I understand. Glad this mom brought a smile to Christopher’s face. And glad I got a chance to shake the hand of this very strong and inspiring young man. Stay strong Christopher and show them scars with pride. You’re the man! ~ DJ

A photo posted by therock (@therock) on Mar 13, 2016 at 8:36am PDT

Recent WWE Attendance Figures

The following are recent attendance figures, according to The Wrestling Observer:

-March 3rd in Columbus, OH for NXT drew a sellout of 1,400 fans

-March 4th in Cleveland, OH for NXT drew a sellout of 1,400 fans

-March 4th in Minneapolis drew 4,00 fans (Kane vs. Bray Wyatt, Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens)

-March 5th in Cedar Rapids, IA drew 3,000 fans (Ambrose vs. Owens tour)

-March 5th in Saginaw, MI drew 4,800 fans (Kane vs. Wyatt tour)

-March 6th in Moline, IL drew 3,500 fans (Ambrose vs. Owens tour)

-March 6th in Kalamazoo, MI drew 2,800 fans (Kane vs. Wyatt tour)

-March 7th in Chicago for RAW drew a sellout of 10,800 fans

Jim Duggan on “The Ross Report”

The latest guest on the “Ross Report” podcast is “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, and you can listen to the show via PodcastOne.com. JR’s guest on next week’s show will be veteran ring announcer Gary Michael Capetta, and below is the synopsis for the show:

“‘The World’s Most Dangerous Announcer’ Gary Michael Capetta, who had stints in the WWF and in WCW, joins JR for the first time to discuss his colorful and interesting career, the most unique people that he’s worked with, his career as an educator and an author. A rare interview with one of the best ring announcers ever!”