Updated List for Ring of Honor's Top Prospects Tournament , Ric Flair to Wrestle for All Japan Pro Wrestling? , WWE concern on The Rock and RR ,Another The Rock Appearence

--Ring of Honor has announced the inclusion of independent wrestlers Matt Taven and Tadarius Thomas to their upcoming Top Prospects tournament, set to begin at the January 5th television taping in Baltimore.

They join QT Marshall, ACH, Silas Young, and Mike Sydal, who is the younger brother of WWE Superstar Evan Bourne.

Tickets are still available to the event at the Du Burns Arena. Visit ROHWrestling.com for more information.

--Wrestlezone reported earier that two-time WWE Hall of Famer "Nature Boy" Ric Flair would be making his return to the All Japan Pro Wrestling promotion. Speculation is that he will be promoting his son, Reid Flair, as he begins his pro wrestling career with AJPW.

However, the Puroresu Spirit Facebook page has now confirmed Ric Flair's current status as an "active competitor", which could lead to an in-ring return for the 16-time World Champion.

Flair has not wrestled a match since September of 2011, where he lost to Sting on an episode of Impact Wrestling.

--Sources have informed WZ there is growing concern within WWE as to whether or not CM Punk vs The Rock at The Royal Rumble is a wise move.

The Royal Rumble usually sells itself and has traditionally always been one of the best bought pay-per-views throughout the years. The worry seems to be whether or not having The Rock in a high profile match at the Rumble is the best use of WWE's time and focus.

Several officials are concerned that with The Rock appearing at the PPV, the attention paid to the Royal Rumble match will be less than what it should be, from both an advertising and creative standpoint. This concern is coming from the talent as well as those in positions of power.

As of now, there is no set plan or path on exactly what is going to happen regarding The Rock at Rumble and the road to WrestleMania. Apparently, if you were to ask most in WWE a few months ago, they would say it was a sure thing The Rock wins the title at Rumble. Now, there is less certainty as WWE is said to have not made final decisions on any of the high profile names, feuds and matches for WrestleMania 29.

--According to a listing by the Verizon Arena, Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson is scheduled for the February 12th WWE Smackdown taping from Little Rock, Arkansas. The following is a list of the Rock's scheduled appearances that have been confirmed by WWE.com:

Raw - January 7

Smackdown - January 8

Raw - January 14

Royal Rumble - January 27

Raw - January 28

Elimination Chamber - February 17

Raw - April 1

All these appearances make me concerned that Punk will drop the title to him,

The Rock have a less schedule than last year. I was hopping to see him more between Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania, but oh well. -_- CM PUNK FTW!!!

As much as I liked The Rock in his heyday, he is now just a marquee wrestler.  He claimed he had come back home 2 years ago upon his return, but he does pretty much nothing other than put bums in seats.

My boy EB reppin that Wrestling News Posting Quartet !

Yeah , back on active road !

After being under the impression that he would win for months, I'd be shocked if Rock didn't win the title at the Royal Rumble.