The Rock was signed by the WWE almost on the spot, because of his overall look and oozing charisma. Sign up for BINGE to watch. The Rock would be there to pick up the pieces and win the WWF Championship by Survivor Series. The third WrestleMania match between The Rock and Austin took place at WrestleMania XIX, and this time things went a little differently. . The Rock has a long history dating back to WrestleMania 13, although his win-loss record might not be as impressive as you might think. As a kid, both men went out of their way almost each and every night to provide entertaining, long-lasting memories for myself growing up as a wrestling fan. It was vintage Stone Cold. Unfortunately, good things must come to an end. Two men who looked to be destined for greatness. Once again, Rocky came up short against the more seasoned Austin, losing his title to him for the second time. All four of these men were at the top of their game at this point in their careers, and it comes across in the match they put on for the fans. I mean Bill Goldberg before departing, returning here and there for matches and skits up until 2004. Vince McMahon tried to sabotage Austins chances of winning the Royal Rumble by putting him at #1. Not necessarily from a technical standpoint, but for the reaction that they received from the audience, how engaged fans were with their programs, and the overall drama involved in each of them. Apart from having more Rumble wins than any other Superstar in history, Stone Colds Rumble record is also the best in the business. Austin would earn his shot at the WWF Title after winning the 2001 Royal Rumble, for a record third time. As much as I enjoyed seeing Austin, I was always the biggest Rock fan growing up. WWE's Greatest Feuds Vol. 3: The Rock vs Steve Austin Rocky made his WrestleMania debut at WM13, defending his Intercontinental titleagainst The Sultan, who was actually his real-life cousin Rikishi under a strange mask. This wasnt the best Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock match, but it still delivered. Partners: Mankind (3), Undertaker (1), Chris Jericho (1), 6th Ever Triple Crown Champion: Held Heavyweight championship, Intercontinental and Tag Team title during career, Headlined Wrestlemania: 5 times #s 15, 16, 17, 28, 29, Only Wrestler to host Wrestlemania: #27 (2011), Most Notable Wrestling Feuds: Triple H, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mankind/Mick Foley, Wrestlemania 13 (1997): Rocky Maivia defended the Intercontinental Championship over The Sultan, Wrestlemania 14 (1998): The Rock defended the Intercontinental Championship over Ken Shamrock via disqualification. While he never won a championship at WrestleMania during the Attitude Era, he was involved in the only WrestleMania trilogy of matches. A behind-the-scenes look on the match from the Mania of WrestleMania documentary. Stone Cold turned heel at the end of the match, and though the debate on that subject can go forever, the match itself proved to live up to the hype with Austin beating The Rock once again for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Looking more in depth at the promo for Rock v Austin, the way in which the company put it together has to be recognised as one of, if not the best promo leading into a match at The Show of Shows. Bret Hart worked on Austins leg during the match to soften it up for Sharpshooter. What I learn in Hollywood is that no one remembers Acts I and II. Klopp responds when asked if Anfield will play it. Since their first WrestleMania encounter, Austin was still as white-hot as ever as the company's top babyface, but the injury he suffered from a botched piledriver in his match with Owen Hart as SummerSlam '97 was beginning to affect his abilities in the ring. Great matches for the Intercontinental title, epic and legendary main event matches at WrestleMania for the WWE Title and countless TV moments that defined the history of Raw. Shawn Michaels, now in the Commissioner role, put McMahon in the match at #2. But this is not Rocky's first time in the spotlight. The Sultan has Bob Backlund and The Iron Sheik in his corner, but it wasn't enough to keep down Rocky. During the build-up, Austin would feud with Michaels and his D-Generation-X stable. John Cena lost last year and has vowed to defeat The Rock and prove to himself and the world that he can do it. Because that feud was so great, it catapulted both of them to a new level of stardom within the company. Safeco Field in Seattle was the place as both men would square off for 'One More Round' in Act III. The Attitude Era is heralded by most as the greatest era of wrestling, and the reason it exists is because of The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. However, that didn't stop Stone Cold from raising hell and providing hilarity for us fans as RAW's Co-GM, as Sheriff of the Law and as just plain ol' Stone Cold. And they said there was no way he would ever be WWE champion again, but he is. Defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley Feb. 13, 1997, 1st WWF Heavy Weight Championship: Survivor Series. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. Preferred Name: Steve Austin. It truly was a rivalry that existed because the stars aligned perfectly with the right guys at the right time. Could another wrestler patch things up with Triple H like CM Punk did? Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock had one of the greatest feuds in WWE history. Name: Steven James Williams. Typically, that path is how it goes for pro wrestlers. In his latest interview with Lilly Singh, Stone Cold Steve Austin opened up on who would come out victorious if he and The Rock collided in 2021. The rest is history. Austin then defeated Rock by countering a Rockbottom with a stunner for the pin. 11: 02.12.2000: WWF World Heavyweight Title Four Corners No Disqualification: Kurt Angle (c) defeats Rikishi and Steve Austin and The Rock (8:51) During the match, Kevin Nash was present at Halls corner. But, before we watch The Rock and Cena duke it out again, let's take a trip down memory lane and look at The Rock's complete history at WrestleMania throughout the years. Rebellion 2001 : Stone Cold pins The Rock to retain the WWF title. The Miz was defending his WWE championship against John Cena that night, and after a double countout it looked like The Miz was in the clear. More than that though, his stock soared outside of the WWE ring with appearances in movies like the Scorpion King and a first-time stint hosting Saturday Night Live. The Rock was embroiled in a completely different situation. The Rock Dwayne Johnson Vs Stone Cold Comparison - YouTube The Rock: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD) The Rock Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV The Rock Promotion Search: All WWE WWF WWF/IWA Puerto Rico Superstars like John Cena, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H are Rumble greats in their own right, but this record deludes them. In Act I, Stone Cold would defeat The Rock for the Championship. Overall, taking away Royal Rumble's and multi-person matches, Austin and Rock have squared of in nine bouts, with Stone Cold winning six, Rock winning one and there being two no contests. The win-loss record of The Undertaker in WWE As per the statistics in CageMatch, The Undertaker wrestled in 2194 matches in WWE. Steve Austin vs. The Rock Rivalries Database - CAGEMATCH Archived post. Former UFC fighter Ken Shamrock served as the special guest referee for Steve Austin vs Bret Hart No Disqualification Submission match at WrestleMania 13. Oct 2, 2014 at 5:16am BrIaNMeRcY said: Oct 1, 2014 at 4:25pm marino13 said: Triple H vs Rock vs Austin is the greatest match we never got. Looking back at the Historic rivalry between The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. The Rock is 5-4 at WrestleMania, and if speculation about Cena winning ends up becoming a reality, then he could end up at an even 5-5, but the wins and losses are not what is important. The Rock - WWE Championship Match: Backlash 1999 WWE 93.7M subscribers Subscribe 667K views 10 years ago Shane McMahon referees a war between The Rock and "Stone Cold." Show more Shop the. After this, McMahon handed Austin a steel chair, completing a double turn for Austin to be a heel now and Rock to be a babyface. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Aiden mainly covers both men's and women's football, as well as professional wrestling. Survivor Series 2001 : The Rock pins Stone Cold in a winner take all match. From the choice of music perfectly fitting in with the clips used, the sit down segment where each man wanted to outdo each other, and the part where Vince McMahon used Austin's then-wife Debra as a pawn in what would turn into another excellent feud, the symmetry of this promo is insane. It was a very entertaining encounter as both men fought in a battle of attrition and one-upsmanship to see who was truly the better man of the two. In 1999, The Rattlesnake spent a good deal of the match fighting Vince McMahon and the Corporation outside the ring. The last time the pair met one-one-one in the ring was at WrestleMania 19, this time it was The Rock who was victorious. As Austin tried to reverse a sleeper hold, he pushed Michaels into the referee. Thanks for reading and follow me on Twitter @BR_Doctor, Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Pinned CM Punk to win WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble, Jan. 27, 2013 At least to me, these men defined a generation in wrestling. From there he went on to have a nice run as Stunning Steve Austin and as a member of The Hollywood Blondes with Brian Pillman. Mudlup50 Championship Contender. Rock and Austin first squared off in a WWF Intercontinental Championship match at In Your House 19, with the latter picking up the victory and retaining the belt. There were times where I would get caught saying some lines inspired by these two and I would get in trouble for it in school. Both men would return to the WWE in 2003 in their own way. It was during this time specifically that The Rock became the man in the WWE. The mic work in these feuds is probably the best ever for a feud in the wrestling business. Defeated Triple H at Backlash, April 30, 2000 Lost title to Triple H at Judgement Day 2000 in 60 Minute Iron Man match, May 21, 2000 5. Defeated Kurt Angle at No Way Out, Fe. September 27, 1999 Mankind presents a video titled "This Is Your Life", which features The Rock and all the characters from his past. WWE: The All-Time Best Wrestlers at WrestleMania The Rock vs. Stone Cold is regarded by many as the greatest rivalry in WWE history. Ring Names: Flex Kavana, Rocky Maivia, The Rock, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Nick Names:The Brahma Bull, The Great One, The Peoples Champ, Thee Most Electrifying Man in All of Sports Entertainment, Finishing Moves: Rock Bottom, Peoples Elbow, Sharpshooter, Spine buster, DDT, Career Record: 269-163-40 draws/no contests (472 matches) 57% winning percentage. Interestingly, some of his most commendable records came at the Royal Rumble. A behind-the-scenes look on the match from the Mania of WrestleMania documentary. Dwayne Johnson is someone who has been successful at just about everything he has ever done because he works his ass off to make sure it happens, so expect him to leave it all in the ring on Sunday. While this was a loss for Austin, note that he became the only Superstar in WWE history to be one of the final two men in the Rumble, 4 times out of his 5 appearances! Throughout 2000 The Rock became champion on his own and had amazing matches with HHH, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, Chris Jericho, and many more. Stone Cold Steve Austin was the longtime veteran. The Rock's heelish antics in the ring, putting on Austin's vest and showboating to the crowd. Out of these 5, he won 3, which gives him the best track record in the event with a 60% win record. Austin then defeated McMahon in a steel cage match after Paul Wight attacked him and caused him to land on the floor first. By his third WrestleMania The Rock was main eventing the whole show against a man who would go on to become Rocky's greatest rival, Stone Cold Steve Austin. On the road to WrestleMania 17, Austin once again won the Royal Rumble match and earned the right to challenge the Rock at WrestleMania to setup a rematch. Looking back at the Historic rivalry between The Rock and Stone Cold Stone Cold would come back for his final match and what better way to have a send-off but to have the third and final encounter with The Rock on another WrestleMania, WrestleMania 19. After getting unceremoniously fired by WCW over the phone, Austin joined ECW with Paul Heyman where he was able to hone his speaking skills and truly be a character that was an extension of himself. His famous quote is In 1995 I had $7 in my pocket and knew two things: Im broke as hell and one day I wont be. Lost title to Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Aug. 25, 2002, 8. Triple H, Mick Foley, and The Big Show in the main event. The storyline is two years in the making and it will finally reach a boiling point on Sunday. In 1998 Stone Cold won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for the first time, and a collision with The Rock was the obvious choice heading into 1999 and WrestleMania 15. After many years of WWE fans' desperate pleas for Stone Cold . a scene in that movie motivated a little kid to save his brother's life. The Rock vs. The Rock would be there to pick up the pieces and win the WWF Championship by Survivor Series. For years Rocky's critics said he would never return, and he did. With that in mind, I view this match as a bit of a swan song as I wasn't going to see them wrestle for very long afterwards. That trilogy, against. Stone Cold responded with two Stunners on Hall to get the pin and the win. Wrestlemania 17 (2001): Lost match and WWF Championship to Stone Cold Steve Austin in No Disqualification match (main event), Wrestlemania 18 (2002): Defeats Hollywood Hulk Hogan via pin in Icon vs. Icon match, Wrestlemania 19 (2003): Defeats Stone Cold Steve Austin via pinfall in main event, Wrestlemania 20: (2004): Evolution (Batista, Ric Flair, Randy Orton) defeat The Rock N Sock Connection (partner-Mick Foley) tag team handicap match, Wrestlemania 27 (2011): Becomes first wrestler to host a Wrestlemania, Wrestlemania 28 (2012): Defeats John Cena via pinfall in the Once in a Lifetime main event match, Wrestlemania 29 (2013): Lost WWE Championship to John Cena via pinfall in main event, Wrestlemania 30 (2014): Made appearance in the ring with Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold Steve Austin, Wrestlemania 31 (2015): Teamed with Ronda Rousey in forcing Stephanie McMahon and Triple H out of the ring, Wrestlemania 32 (2016): Pinned Erick Rowan a record 6 seconds in an impromptu match, 1. John Cena was the heavy favorite to win, with some citing Rocky passing the torch to Cena as a reason to believe so. The Rock and Stone Cold have a long history at WrestleMania, and this was just the first step in that journey. Yet have no fear, there were a multitude of stars who were groomed to be World Champion material, guys like Mick Foley, Triple H, Kurt Angle and The Rock. At WrestleMania 14, Stone Cold Steve Austin headlined WrestleMania for the very first time. As I would enjoy getting accustomed to new stars in the forefront like Brock Lesnar, John Cena and the SmackDown! Dibiase woke up the referee as Austin put Vega in a choke to get a stoppage win. So many laughs and cheers were had witnessing this thrill ride of the match, but FINALLY it was The Great One who would fulfill his destiny to defeat the Rattlesnake on the grand stage. As we mentioned, Austin's last match before being forced to retire due to a neck injury was against one of the WWE's other main attractions at the time, The Rock, as the two biggest draws battled in the main event for the second time in three years, after X-Seven's infamous Austin heel turn. However McMahon. Two men who immediately comes to mind when you talk about the Attitude Era or the Monday Night Wars, or professional wrestling in general. Rock would receive bigger praise as Hollywood's highest-paid stars, becoming even a bigger Superstar in Hollywood. As McMahon walked out to the ringside, Rock hit Stone Cold with a stunner. Your login session has expired. But just how many times has The Rock taken one himself? Stone Colds match at WrestleMania 15 was a culmination of storylines against The Rock and Vince McMahon. Date Of Birth: Dec 18th 1964. Stone Cold Steve Austin faced The Rock for the third time at the grandest stage of them all at WrestleMania 19. WWE Superstars Who Have Won the Royal Rumble From the #1 Spot. Austin spent time in various territorial promotions before getting a break and joining WCW. 30 Matches in 30 Days, Day 5: The Rock vs. "Stone Cold" Steve - Reddit In 56 glorious seconds of back-to-back mayhem, for WWE fans who still yearn for its halcyon days, it is a welcome hit of nostalgia. Both men traded Rockbottom, before Rock attacked McMahon. The Rock was unsuccessful for the second year in a row at the big event, putting him at a 2-2 record. During the buildup to WrestleMania, Cena accused his loss against the Rock previous year for his misfortunes, injuries and losses. John Cena vs. The Rock Timeline | WWE Defeated Triple H at Backlash, April 30, 2000 Thirty-something in sports editorial. Thanks goodness then, for social media. It's been almost exactly 20 years to the day that WrestleMania 17 happened. Austin is the heel, Rock is the face. Check it out, Be the first one to comment on this story. From a character standpoint, on one hand, you had the beer-swilling Texas redneck, and on the other, you had a silk shirt sharp-dressed smooth talker in Dwayne Johnson. Here is statistics and information of The Rocks wrestling career in the WWF/WWE. Steve Austin: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD) Initially billed as a special episode of the 'KO Show', months of Owens driving the Lone Star State's name into the ground finally built to a crescendo as the two faced off with Owens then challenging Austin to a No Holds Barred Match in his home state. Since their initial encounter, the Austin Era was in full swing as The Bionic Redneck would enjoy the fruits of his labor as WWF Champion, becoming one of, if not, the biggest star in the company. Winner - Steve Austin (Wins - 3, Losses - 1) 5. Source: profightdb.com, Career Length: Primarily 1996-2004 (8 years). University of Amsterdam, Luke is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in The dream match started with Hogan as a heel as a member of the New World Order (NWO), but the fans quickly got behind Hulk, and Rocky knew it was going to be a special match. After this, Tyson revealed his Austin 3:16 shirt, revealing that he double-crossed Michaels and DX. It had history, and it certainly had competition but more than that, this feud defined and carried an era of pro wrestling all by itself and is without a doubt the greatest feud that the wrestling business has ever seen. Plus, I always thought that The Rock sold the Stunner hilariously well. Stone Cold vs The Rock (c) - WWF Championship No Disqualification Match - WrestleMania 17 On the road to WrestleMania 17, Austin once again won the Royal Rumble match and earned the right to challenge the Rock at WrestleMania to setup a rematch. The two battled for the final time in their careers in one of the best matches of the night.. Austin would need to take nearly a year off to repair and rehabilitate the damage done to his neck and spine. Pinned Vince McMahon in a 6 man tag team match at King of the Ring June 25, 2000 Lost title to Kurt Angle at No Mercy, Oct. 22, 2000 6. Apart from all these achievements, Austin also holds the record for the longest time spent out of the ring during the Royal Rumble! Winning the match in 1997, 1998, and 2001, he is the only Superstar to have won the Rumble thrice. Every Steve Austin vs. The Rock Rivalry, Ranked From Worst To Best Same outcome, which mean Austin gets the win with Kurt Angle's help as he hits Rock with the belt and Stone Cold capitalizes with the Stunner. His presence and participation can only help WWE in the long run, and I for one look forward to Sunday when he faces off against John Cena for a second time. Rock would be right there to steer the ship as a top babyface and as WWF Champion for a good part of 2000. Austin ended up attacking Chyna and Triple H only for Michaels to attack him. Frustrated with how things were being operated, he took his ball and went home in 2002. Lost title to Triple H at Judgement Day 2000 in 60 Minute Iron Man match, May 21, 2000, 5. Austin then caught Michaels Sweet Chin Music, spun him up, and hit a Stunner. Stone Cold explains why he can defeat The Rock in 2021. Vince McMahon, who was still playing heel to Austin, assigned Austins wife as Rocks manager to rile him up. The former WWE Champion won back-to-back Royal Rumbles in 1997 and 1998, which places him amongst the only three Superstars to achieve this feat, the other two being Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels. After injuries got in the way, football was moved to the side, and The Rock was left wondering what was next. The Rock served as host for the 27th WrestleMania, but he had a major impact in the outcome of the main event despite a reduced role. How To Watch WWE Backlash 2023 Online Live Streaming, WWE RAW May 1, 2023 Preview & Match Card- Draft Night 2, AEW Dynamite May 3: Starks vs Juice, Saraya vs Willow Added. Check it out, Be the first one to comment on this story. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Rock - YouTube The Rattlesnake had his reasons for picking himself over The Great One. Who won the Wrestlemania match between Stone Cold and The Rock? Steve Austin made his WrestleMania debut back in 1996 at WrestleMania XII against Savio Vega. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. If you just look at the matches themselves for the IC title and the WWE title, they are some of the greatest in-ring performances in the history of the company. Destinydestiny in this case for The Rock, who has done it all but one thing: to beat the Rattlesnake once and for all. Please logout and login again. List of Stone Cold Steve Austin All WWE WrestleMania Matches The Texas Rattlesnake captured his fifth World Title after one hell of a contest. The Rock is undoubtedly one of the greatest performers in the history of the WWE, and his matches at WrestleMania are a big part of that legacy. WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin recently weighed in on who would win a match between him and The Rock in 2021 and picked himself as the favorite. So, you could imagine the elation that I felt when the Great One finally defeated the Bionic Redneck on the grandest stage. The Texas Rattlesnake never disappointed fans when it comes to his WrestleMania matches. While this was a loss for Austin, note that he became the only Superstar in WWE history to be one of the final two men in the Rumble, 4 times out of his 5 appearances! They were also the last two participants of the 1997 Royal Rumble match where Hart eliminated Austin but the officials didnt see it. The Texas. It is the quality of his performances that matter, and The Rock's matches are usually second to none. Although he becomes the first Superstar to kick out of the Stunner, he fails to defeat The Texas Rattlesnake. Sixty thousand strong packed the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas for this showdown and it didnt disappoint. Defeated Mankind at Royal Rumble I Quit match, Jan. 24, 1999 Please logout and login again. It wasn't long before destiny came into play once, pitting the two men against each other one last time. Lost title to Mankind on Monday Night RAW, Dec. 29, 1998, 2. WrestleMania 17 saw The Rock face Stone Cold in the main event for the WWE championship for the second time in three years. Details here. Rock worked on Austins leg throughout the match, but it took three Rockbottom for Austin to be finally defeated at WrestleMania for the first time in 6 years. After fans voted for Austin as the Superstar of the Decade, The Rock challenged him for a match at WrestleMania 19. A double turn took place during this angle as Hart attacked Austin with chairs after the match, inciting boos from the crowd. Winner Steve Austin(Wins 1, Losses 0). 25, 2001 First, in 1999 for the WWE championship. Austin retired following the match and has stayed retired ever since. In the ring, those differences helped tell the stories of their matches and helped carry the feud that ended up lasting about 5 years. However, his roots in wrestling would get to him as he returned to the WWE in 2011 to become a host for WrestleMania XXVII and getting involved in high profile matches against guys like CM Punk and John Cena, whom he faced at two consecutive WrestleManias. The 20th anniversary of WrestleMania saw The Rock team up with Mick Foley to take on Evolution in a 3-on-2 handicap match. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the main event at Wrestlemania 17, April 1, 2001, 7. Hitting both Theory and the Chairman with Stunners - the latter of which could go down as the worst one in history - Stone Cold then put the victorious McAfee also in his place in a pool of beer. The storyline continued over the year and The Rock ended up winning the title at Survivor Series. 03:14. He returned in the final moments, only to be distracted by The Rock and getting eliminated by McMahon. Their feud created mainstream attention and created new fans of pro wrestling that until this day are still watching Monday Night Raw each and every week. the latter of which could go down as the worst one in history. Their rivalry began after Steve Austin won the 1996 King of the Ring tournament. So what better time than to take a trip down memory lane back to the company's iconic Attitude Era? After the brief stint in ECW, Austin went to the WWE as The Ringmaster which failed just about as miserably as the XFL.
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