In my view, this match was a transitional point for me as a fan. During the buildup to WrestleMania, Cena accused his loss against the Rock previous year for his misfortunes, injuries and losses. The storyline is two years in the making and it will finally reach a boiling point on Sunday. 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. Rock would be right there to steer the ship as a top babyface and as WWF Champion for a good part of 2000. Austin worked Vegas arm throughout the match. 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. No other rivalry in wrestling has had that lasting of an impact. First Championship - 91 days Start: 3/29/98 In a back and forth match, Austin kicked out of Rockbottom. 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. Here is statistics and information of The Rocks wrestling career in the WWF/WWE. It was an end of an era match in many ways because Stone Cold would retire afterwards and The Rock would be taking almost all of his talents to the stages of Hollywood. Lost title to KurtAngle at No Mercy, Oct. 22, 2000, 6. Steve Austin: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD) The only thing that they'll remember is Act III - Hollywood Rock. 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. Iconic Rock vs. "Stone Cold" rivalry moments: WWE Top 10 - YouTube Shamrock awarded the match to Bret Hart, but Hart refused to let go. Dwayne Johnson The Rock WWE Wrestling Stats You Didn't Know About After that, there werent long roads on the independent scenes, but a quick phone call to Vince McMahon that got is a foot in the door. So, Austin came back and eliminated Bret Hart to win the match. It should of headlined WM17 IMO. 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. We had two guys, break into the business together, and through the work that they did together, kept moving up and up and up to heights never seen before in the wrestling business. Kevin Nash interfered in the match several times, but then the WWE officials forced him to leave from the ringside. Austin was popular for being the toughest guy in any room, while The Rock captured hearts with his undeniable charisma. Both men traded Rockbottom, before Rock attacked McMahon. 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. Six, it made me cherish the fact that it was fun to be a fan of wrestling as a carefree kid. It was during this time specifically that The Rock became the man in the WWE. 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. The Incredible Records of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at the WWE Royal Sign up for Peacock to watch. Legendary Boxer Mike Tyson served as the ring enforcer for this match. The rivalry between Steve Austin and The Undertaker is among the most underrated in WWE history. Could another wrestler patch things up with Triple H like CM Punk did? 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. So, you could imagine the elation that I felt when the Great One finally defeated the Bionic Redneck on the grandest stage. It truly made for remarkable moments, and in the end, both ended up carrying the WWE on their shoulders and being the guy for significant periods of time. A look back at The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin: Was The Rock suffered his first loss at WrestleMania at the hands of The Rattlesnake, and in the process he lost his coveted WWE championship. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestlemania 15, May 1999, 4. Arizona Cardinals: Peter King claims team's moves in draft be huge warning for Kyler Murray ahead of 2023, Arsenal: 68k-a-week star's exit 'long time coming' at the Emirates, Why do Liverpool fans boo national anthem? What I learn in Hollywood is that no one remembers Acts I and II. Both the fighters once again used each others finishers during the match which was quite exciting to see. No Disqualification stipulation was added to the match right before the superstars were introduced. Winner Steve Austin(Wins 4, Losses 1). Stone Cold won almost everytime over The Rock and Undertaker - only one In the same contest in 2003, 'Rocky' used the Stone Cold Stunner on his opponent before hitting a total of three Rock Bottoms for the win in Seattle. Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV. 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. However, they feuded multiple times on and off in a six-year period with both men vying to be at the top of the tree. 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. Pinned Kurt Angle in a Triple-Threat Match with The Undertaker at Vengeance to win the WWE Undisputed Title, July 21, 2002 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. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestlemania 15, May 1999 4. 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. During the match, Kevin Nash was present at Halls corner. 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. Sign up for BINGE to watch. With WM38 likely to be Austin's final in-ring activity, Triple H hanging up his boots with The Undertaker already having called time on his career it is a poignant moment, as the embers of a truly classic era begin to fizzle out. A true rivalry needs to have two things: history and competition. The Texas Rattlesnake never disappointed fans when it comes to his WrestleMania matches. Journalism from Xaviers College. Rock followed with a Peoples Elbow but McMahon pulled him out before the pin. Stone Cold returning to rectify the wrongs he made walking out on the company and dealing with his future Co-GM colleague Eric Bischoff. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson taking Stone Cold Stunners makes for one beautiful WWE nostalgia trip compilation. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. Hulk Hogan: Win/Loss Record - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD) Stone Cold was the babyface entering this match whereas the Rock was portraying his characters Hollywood heel version. 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. His tremendous knowledge of WWE history In a way, these men were basically my heroes as wrestling grew to be a good source of comfort for me growing up. By then, however, Austin's momentum was wavering as booking plans and spinal damage were really plaguing his body and his star power. Stone Cold explains why he can defeat The Rock in 2021. Rebellion 2001 : Stone Cold pins The Rock to retain the WWF title. Their match at 'Mania 17 is possibly the standout in their feud, with every aspect of the build up to the aftermath excellently thought out. The Rock would be there to pick up the pieces and win the WWF Championship by Survivor Series. That trilogy, against. Once again, Rocky came up short against the more seasoned Austin, losing his title to him for the second time. At the end of 2000, Stone Cold Steve Austin made his comeback, and with The Rock and his popularity being what it was, the stage was set for an absolute epic encounter at the greatest Mania of all time in WrestleMania 17. Two men who looked to be destined for greatness. Austin would earn his shot at the WWF Title after winning the 2001 Royal Rumble, for a record third time. After many years of WWE fans' desperate pleas for Stone Cold . The Rock found himself in the main event of WrestleMania yet again when he faced the WWE champion, Triple H, the Big Show and Mick Foley in a four-way elimination match for the championship. Yes, they each wanted to be the best, and the top guy for the company but both guys understood that the only way they could do that was if their opponent looked as good, if not better than they did. The Mania of WrestleMania, a nice documentary detailing the events of WrestleMania XIX, highlighted Rock/Austin as one of the matches. Austin is the heel, Rock is the face. Frustrated with how things were being operated, he took his ball and went home in 2002. Superstars like John Cena, Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, and Triple H are Rumble greats in their own right, but this record deludes them. With the No-DQ stipulation, both men used steel steps, barriers and other foreign objects to hurt each other. Shawn Michaels, now in the Commissioner role, put McMahon in the match at #2. And that he wanted redemption. He returned in the final moments, only to be distracted by The Rock and getting eliminated by McMahon. As McMahon walked out to the ringside, Rock hit Stone Cold with a stunner. The music, the flow of clips and the story itself are all key factors this this excellent promo. Stone Cold Steve Austin was the longtime veteran. 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. In 1999, Stone Cold was the finalist along with Vince McMahon, who got the better of his nemesis after a distraction from The Rock. Could another wrestler patch things up with Triple H like CM Punk did? 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. Vince McMahon, who was still playing heel to Austin, assigned Austins wife as Rocks manager to rile him up.