Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson taking Stone Cold Stunners makes for one beautiful WWE nostalgia trip compilation. Source: profightdb.com, Career Length: Primarily 1996-2004 (8 years). After the brief stint in ECW, Austin went to the WWE as The Ringmaster which failed just about as miserably as the XFL. The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battle for the final time in their illustrious careers: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network. The Rock's heelish antics in the ring, putting on Austin's vest and showboating to the crowd. 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. Stone Cold vs The Rock Stone Cold's last match was against The Rock at WrestleMania XIX. It is the quality of his performances that matter, and The Rock's matches are usually second to none. But, Austin refused to submit when put in Sharpshooter and passed out. One of the greatest rivalries in pro wrestling history is the one between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. Austin left the torch lying about, and The Rock picked it up and ran with it quickly. Lost title to Triple H at Judgement Day 2000 in 60 Minute Iron Man match, May 21, 2000, 5. In 1999, Stone Cold was the finalist along with Vince McMahon, who got the better of his nemesis after a distraction from The Rock. Match in New Jersey The second match started almost the same way as it started last time. These matches include House Shows, Events, TV Shows, and PPVs. Two men who immediately comes to mind when you talk about the Attitude Era or the Monday Night Wars, or professional wrestling in general. 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. University of Amsterdam, Luke is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Austin won the Royal Rumble in January (his record-setting third win to be exact) and Rock would defeat Kurt Angle to win the WWF Title a month later. In this match, The Rock finally closed the rivalry up by defeating Stone Cold at a WrestleMania; the one thing he had not done throughout his illustrious career. 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. With the referee still down, Mike Tyson got into the ring to quickly count to three for Austin to hand him his first WWF Championship. Mankind was sent out as the special guest referee and threw McMahon out of the ring. Visit Sony LIV to sign in or sign up and enjoy WWE's premium content. They said there was no way he would come back for one match and beat John Cena, but he did. Take a look at John Cena's history at WrestleMania next. Rocky hit a 2-3 record at this point, and more importantly he was 0-2 against Austin at Mania, something he was focused on fixing. The Rock is 4-4 in Wrestlemania. 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. Both men would enjoy success in other mediums such as film, TV and radio. It wasn't long before destiny came into play once, pitting the two men against each other one last time. John Cena vs. The Rock Timeline | WWE 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Dibiase handed Austin the Million Dollar belt for Austin to hit Vega with it twice. Advanced Writing from the University of California and Media and Ethics from the Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. 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. September 27, 1999 Mankind presents a video titled "This Is Your Life", which features The Rock and all the characters from his past. Dibiase woke up the referee as Austin put Vega in a choke to get a stoppage win. 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. As a result, the latter cost Austin the WWF Championship match against Chris Jericho, and they even painted nWo initials on Austins back. Shawn Michaels, now in the Commissioner role, put McMahon in the match at #2. He is considered by pro wrestling expert Jim Ross as on the Mount Rushmore of wrestlers. His epic feud with Stone Cold at WrestleMania spanned five years, with three matches taking place in that time. Vince McMahon tried to sabotage Austins chances of winning the Royal Rumble by putting him at #1. After quite a stunning 13 years as a journeyman wrestler, Austin would officially retire as an active competitor following the match as his body would succumb to the neck injury he sustained close to 6 years prior. 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. 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. Austin ended up attacking Chyna and Triple H only for Michaels to attack him. controversial fashion shared with Satan himself Mr. McMahon. Frustrated with how things were being operated, he took his ball and went home in 2002. March 23, 1997, WWF Tag Team Champion: 5 times This wasnt the best Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock match, but it still delivered. Shamrock took down Hart with a waist lock takedown to stop him. Wrestlemania 15 (1999): Lost WWF Championship to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the main event. WrestleMania 15 was the first of three Mania main events that the two would headline and it was awesome. Winning the match in 1997, 1998, and 2001, he is the only Superstar to have won the Rumble thrice. Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. From a real-life point of view, both men were opposites as well. The Rock vs Stone Cold: Compilation of Stone Cold - GiveMeSport The Texas Rattlesnake never disappointed fans when it comes to his WrestleMania matches. In the end, we saw Hogan's NWO brethren turn on Hogan following a hand shake of respect with The Rock, where The Rock haddefeated The Hulkster to even out his WrestleMania record at 3-3. Both men went back and forth during the match with Tyson, Triple H and Chyna at ringside. Six, it made me cherish the fact that it was fun to be a fan of wrestling as a carefree kid. Incredible Win-Loss Record in the Historic WWE - EssentiallySports Not to say that I'm not having fun now going 20+ years in as a fan, but this match was one of those good moments where the kid in me would show and have a good time. 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. Defeated Triple H at Backlash, April 30, 2000 After fans voted for Austin as the Superstar of the Decade, The Rock challenged him for a match at WrestleMania 19. This set in motion a two-year feud that will culminate in the main event of WrestleMania 29 this Sunday. At least to me, these men defined a generation in wrestling. Austin was gunning for his third straight win in Royal Rumble that year and challenge The champion Rock, but lost to Mr. McMahon after interference from Rock. The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin's legendary rivalry was one of the biggest factors in WWE managing to . 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. 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. Would have made sense after Triple H defeated Austin at No Way Out the prior month. Journalism from Xaviers College. the latter of which could go down as the worst one in history. Steve Austin took his revenge by painting 3:16 on the back of Scott Hall. The pay-per-view was held at the Reliant Astrodome on April 1, 2001 and featured some big matches on the card. 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. Stone Cold responded with two Stunners on Hall to get the pin and the win. 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. Thanks to one devoted fan - perhaps with a little too much time on their hands - we now have the definitive truth in video form. The Viper holds two Rumble victories and is still an active WWE Superstar. Austin won the 1998 Royal Rumble and earned the right to challenge Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship at the grandest stage of them all. Here's what's he had to say: The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin's legendary rivalry was one of the biggest factors in WWE managing to topple WCW in the Monday Night War, which ultimately led to Vince McMahon buying off his competition in March 2001. Looking back at the Historic rivalry between The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. But just how many times has The Rock taken one himself? List of Stone Cold Steve Austin All WWE WrestleMania Matches Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. 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. Wrestling Stats: Stone Cold's legacy as WWF Champ Throughout 2000 The Rock became champion on his own and had amazing matches with HHH, Kurt Angle, The Undertaker, Chris Jericho, and many more. Personally and professionally. The mic work in these feuds is probably the best ever for a feud in the wrestling business. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. The Rock - YouTube The Rock suffered his first loss at WrestleMania at the hands of The Rattlesnake, and in the process he lost his coveted WWE 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. This put Rock at a 2-0 win record for Mania and set him on a course to greatness. A true rivalry needs to have two things: history and competition. I mean Bill Goldberg before departing, returning here and there for matches and skits up until 2004. Lost title to KurtAngle at No Mercy, Oct. 22, 2000, 6. #14 WBL, Sep 27, 2014. a scene in that movie motivated a little kid to save his brother's life. Austin continued on as well by finishing up his feud with McMahon and having a summer run through 1999 with HHH. 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. After this, Tyson revealed his Austin 3:16 shirt, revealing that he double-crossed Michaels and DX. Place of Birth: Austin, Texas, United States. Defeated Mankind at Suvivor Series, Nov. 15 1998 Listing out every single win and loss is kind of pointless. Competition is obviously important as well because even if the history part is there if its one-sided, there wont be a vesting interest in the outcomes. Defeated Mankind at Royal Rumble I Quit match, Jan. 24, 1999 WWE: The All-Time Best Wrestlers at WrestleMania Its The Rattlesnake vs The Viper, but for now, Steve Austin is the king of the Rumble. I mean, it was a crazy time to be a wrestling fan, but man, it was a memorable time to be a wrestling fan. Name: Steven James Williams. 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. 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) Stone Cold Steve Austin was a competitor of instinct if there ever was one. Hulk Hogan: Win/Loss Record - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD) Hulk Hogan Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV See also: the Wrestlers with Highest Win Percentages series of record lists. The third WrestleMania match between The Rock and Austin took place at WrestleMania XIX, and this time things went a little differently. After their second WrestleMania encounter, The Rock would pursue acting endeavors in Hollywood, taking time off here and there between 2001 and 2002 to star in blockbuster motion pictures and wrestle mostly as WCW/World Champion and getting involved in a high-profile match against Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8, whereas Austin was running roughshod as the paranoid leader of the Alliance throughout the Invasion angle. Winner Steve Austin(Wins 4, Losses 1). Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Disney + HotStar. Wrestlemania 16 (2000): Lost Four Way Elimination Match vs. The Rock: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD) Details here. Lost title to Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Aug. 25, 2002, 8. Interestingly, some of his most commendable records came at the Royal Rumble. 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. Lost title to Mankind on Monday Night RAW, Dec. 29, 1998, 2. The Rock Dwayne Johnson Vs Stone Cold Comparison - YouTube 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. Fast forward to 2001, destiny would sneak up on them as The Rock and Austin were to cross paths once again. In a back and forth match, Austin kicked out of Rockbottom. They were also the last two participants of the 1997 Royal Rumble match where Hart eliminated Austin but the officials didnt see it. 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. The Rock. 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. It gave me a good laugh as a kid, it would still give me a good laugh today. The Rock joined. He returned in the final moments, only to be distracted by The Rock and getting eliminated by McMahon. The Rock was unsuccessful for the second year in a row at the big event, putting him at a 2-2 record. Skip to 16:04 for Rock/Austin. The storyline continued over the year and The Rock ended up winning the title at Survivor Series. Austin then hit a stunner on Rock, only for the Rock to kick out of the pin. 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. While he never won a championship at WrestleMania during the Attitude Era, he was involved in the only WrestleMania trilogy of matches. 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. WWF Debut: Nov. 4, 1996 on Monday Night RAW as Rocky Maivia, a combination of his dad and grandfathers wrestling names (Rocky Johnson and Peter High Chief Maivia). Their rivalry began after Steve Austin won the 1996 King of the Ring tournament. Here is the complete listing of Austin's 6 reigns as WWF Champion, along with some basic summary information about each reign. The Rock had been around less than seven years when WrestleMania 18 rolled around, but he had already cemented himself as one of the greatest of all time. It should of headlined WM17 IMO. From there, both men went their separate ways again. Winner Stone Cold(Wins 6, Losses 2), Your email address will not be published.
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