@wwblackjd@ChrisVanVliet Wikipedia: 46 "Stone Cold" Steve Austin November 9, 1997 Survivor Series The Rock December 8, 1997 Raw Portland, ME The second Rock IC reign was after Steve threw out the IC belt for the new one. Steve did the same to the WWE Championship later.
@jimmykorderas Not even just that... they're locked in, and get that money regardless of how good their show is. And if company A won't pay, Company B will gladly overpay for content.
@jimmykorderas I think having people off TV for a couple months after a big feud is a good thing. Can't miss people if they never leave and it keeps TV fresh. You got an aging roster so it's not like the time off doesn't benefit their ability to stay healthy and injury free.