Austin and The Rock always managed to have great matches, and this night was no exception. The Rock vs. Please logout and login again. Austin was attacked by the Corporation and was taken to hospital. He was a standout football player and NCAA champion from the University Of Miami that had NFL aspirations since he was a kid. 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. 25, 2001 Personally and professionally. With Austin still turning heel to win it. Having completed courses in Its The Rattlesnake vs The Viper, but for now, Steve Austin is the king of the Rumble. The storyline continued over the year and The Rock ended up winning the title at Survivor Series. 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. Winner Steve Austin(Wins 3, Losses 1). The Rock and Stone Cold have a long history at WrestleMania, and this was just the first step in that journey. Below is the list of all WWE WrestleMania matches of Stone Cold Steve Austin, along with the win-loss record. They were also the last two participants of the 1997 Royal Rumble match where Hart eliminated Austin but the officials didnt see it. Both men would return to the WWE in 2003 in their own way. 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. He is a huge fan of Manchester United, WWE, AEW and has recently started following Netball. Defeated Mankind Nov. 15,1998, 1st Wrestlemania: Wrestlemania 13: Defended his Intercontinental Title against The Sultan. McMahon named himself as the special guest referee, but his decision was overridden by Shawn Michaels, who also barred The Corporation from ringside. 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) His epic feud with Stone Cold at WrestleMania spanned five years, with three matches taking place in that time. 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. controversial fashion shared with Satan himself Mr. McMahon. Stone Cold vs The Rock Stone Cold's last match was against The Rock at WrestleMania XIX. 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. Their real feud started over the Intercontinental Championship with Austin and Rock trading the belt back and forth and having great matches and epic in-ring promos in 1997. Date Of Birth: Dec 18th 1964. From there on the pair's rivalry began and is arguably one of the best in WWE's history. 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. A die-hard wrestling fan on social media platform Reddit, user Anatosu posted a short but nevertheless painstaking compendium of every single stunner The People's Champ took down the years. The rest is history. Their rivalry began after Steve Austin won the 1996 King of the Ring tournament. It's been almost exactly 20 years to the day that WrestleMania 17 happened. The pay-per-view was held at the Reliant Astrodome on April 1, 2001 and featured some big matches on the card. This wasnt the best Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock match, but it still delivered. I mean, it was a crazy time to be a wrestling fan, but man, it was a memorable time to be a wrestling fan. The Rock will be defending his WWE championship against John Cena at WrestleMania 29 in a match where there is not only a title on the line, but the pride of both men. However McMahon. His popularity was unprecedented, and whenever he entered the ring, arenas went berserk. Also making a typically impromptu appearance on night two during Pat McAfee's bout with Austin Theory, it was Austin himself who got involved as Vince McMahon attempted a classic 'Mania screw job over the SmackDown announcer against his protege. Source: profightdb.com, Career Length: Primarily 1996-2004 (8 years). 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. Persevering through their own trials and tribulations, both men would meet again on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania XV, just four months later. . These matches include House Shows, Events, TV Shows, and PPVs. The Undertaker - No Contest (6:33) WWF SmackDown #69 - TV-Show @ Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. As a result, the latter cost Austin the WWF Championship match against Chris Jericho, and they even painted nWo initials on Austins back. As several brawls between Rock and Austin continued, McMahon fired Debra as the assistant to stop the brawls. Stone Cold returning to rectify the wrongs he made walking out on the company and dealing with his future Co-GM colleague Eric Bischoff. 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. 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 Mankind at Royal Rumble I Quit match, Jan. 24, 1999 Listing out every single win and loss is kind of pointless. The fresh-faced Rocky Maivia was looking to take the WWE by storm when he first debuted, and WWE seemed happy to give him the chance. Rock and Austin mostly brawled in the initial part of the match. Stone Cold responded with two Stunners on Hall to get the pin and the win. Destinydestiny in this case for The Rock, who has done it all but one thing: to beat the Rattlesnake once and for all. The Texas Rattlesnake never disappointed fans when it comes to his WrestleMania matches. In Act I, Stone Cold would defeat The Rock for the Championship. Austin the travelled veteran and Rock the cocky rookie certainly created real-life animosity, competitiveness, and the will to be the best over the other. Klopp responds when asked if Anfield will play it. 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. Could another wrestler patch things up with Triple H like CM Punk did? It wasn't long before destiny came into play once, pitting the two men against each other one last time. Name: Steven James Williams. Once both superstars were in the WWE it was gold pretty much every time they stepped into the ring together. 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. WrestleMania 15 was the first of three Mania main events that the two would headline and it was awesome. All World Wrestling Entertainment programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive. One of the greatest rivalries in pro wrestling history is the one between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock. The Rock is 5-4 at WrestleMania, and if speculation. The Rattlesnake had his reasons for picking himself over The Great One. Typically, that path is how it goes for pro wrestlers. Thirty-something in sports editorial. The Rock would come back to Toron to run his mouth on all our candy asses with a new look and attitude, berating The People for turning their backs on him and eventually putting down Hulk Hogan in the process. Former UFC fighter Ken Shamrock served as the special guest referee for Steve Austin vs Bret Hart No Disqualification Submission match at WrestleMania 13. Wrestlemania 15 (1999): Lost WWF Championship to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the main event. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestlemania 15, May 1999 4. After countering a sharpshooter, Austin put Rock in the Million Dollar Dream submission move, signalling a heel turn. Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock had one of the greatest feuds in WWE history. Could another wrestler patch things up with Triple H like CM Punk did? At WrestleMania 14, Stone Cold Steve Austin headlined WrestleMania for the very first time. History is key because without it there isnt a long term vesting interest for the fans or the opponents themselves. The Rock joined. The Rock himself would enjoy success in feature films like 'The Scorpion King,' 'Walking Tall,' 'The Fast and Furious' series and 'San Andreas' in which a scene in that movie motivated a little kid to save his brother's life. Nothing can showcase that notion more than the feud between The Rock and Stone Cold. For years Rocky's critics said he would never return, and he did. Nationality: USA. The rivalry between Steve Austin and The Undertaker is among the most underrated in WWE history. The Rock was embroiled in a completely different situation. Bret Hart worked on Austins leg during the match to soften it up for Sharpshooter. Thanks to one devoted fan - perhaps with a little too much time on their hands - we now have the definitive truth in video form. 30 Matches in 30 Days, Day 5: The Rock vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, WWE WrestleMania XIX. 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. With the No-DQ stipulation, both men used steel steps, barriers and other foreign objects to hurt each other. Interestingly, some of his most commendable records came at the Royal Rumble. Apart from all these achievements, Austin also holds the record for the longest time spent out of the ring during the Royal Rumble! Stone Cold Steve Austin. When The Rock popped up and hit Cena with a Rock Bottom and got the 1-2-3, it was like everything we thought we knew about wrestling changed. 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. Defeated Mankind on Monday Night RAW Ladder match, Feb. 15, 1999 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. After the brief stint in ECW, Austin went to the WWE as The Ringmaster which failed just about as miserably as the XFL. Winner Stone Cold(Wins 6, Losses 2), Your email address will not be published. After fans voted for Austin as the Superstar of the Decade, The Rock challenged him for a match at WrestleMania 19. Both journeymen would begin their foray in the WWF/E in 1996. 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. And for that reason, it certainly wont be duplicated and will go down as the best ever. The stipulation in the match was that if The Rock got disqualified he could lose the title, but in a twist fans saw Rocky actually retain by DQ. WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin is considered as one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step in the ring. John Cena was the heavy favorite to win, with some citing Rocky passing the torch to Cena as a reason to believe so. One year later, both men would face off against one another for the first time in a short one-off feud for the Intercontinental Championship. 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. Lost title to Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Aug. 25, 2002, 8. I mean Bill Goldberg before departing, returning here and there for matches and skits up until 2004. 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. It gave me a good laugh as a kid, it would still give me a good laugh today. Vince McMahon, who was still playing heel to Austin, assigned Austins wife as Rocks manager to rile him up. Check it out, Be the first one to comment on this story. 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. 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. 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. The Rock's heelish antics in the ring, putting on Austin's vest and showboating to the crowd. The Rock came down and used the power nobody knew he had that night to restart the match, but instead of letting it play out, he gave Cena a Rock Bottom and cost him the WWE title. 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. Fans were able to choose if they were a Stone Cold fan or a Rock fan while all the while knowing that their number two was probably the other guy. 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! Lost title to Triple H at Judgement Day 2000 in 60 Minute Iron Man match, May 21, 2000, 5. Stone Cold has headlined WrestleMania a total of three times before getting inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2009. The overall Rocky vs Stone Cold feud in itself is more memorable than wins and . The Rock worked a longer period of time in Hollywood before returning, and Stone Cold had his run as a heel, created the What chant, and ultimately walked out of the company before the two would cross paths again. 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. However, not only was The Rattlesnake popular, but he was also pretty accomplished. 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. 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. 03:47. 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. What better opponent for Rocky than another legend in the business than Hulk Hogan. Your login session has expired. Watch every Premium Live Event and get unlimited access to WWE's premium content - available to you anywhere, anytime, on any device. A double turn took place during this angle as Hart attacked Austin with chairs after the match, inciting boos from the crowd. The Rock would be there to pick up the pieces and win the WWF Championship by Survivor Series. 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. 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. 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After many years of WWE fans' desperate pleas for Stone Cold . During the buildup to WrestleMania, Cena accused his loss against the Rock previous year for his misfortunes, injuries and losses. 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. 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. The action in the ring was pristine and the story told was that of a constantly screwed over challenger in Austin finally overcoming the odds of the deck being stacked against him and winning the title over The Rock. WrestleMania 17 saw The Rock face Stone Cold in the main event for the WWE championship for the second time in three years. Austin then caught Michaels Sweet Chin Music, spun him up, and hit a Stunner. Defeated Triple H at Backlash, April 30, 2000 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. The rivalry between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Scott Hall started when the former refused a gift of beer from the nWo. 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. Ted DiBiase was still playing the role of Stone Colds manager at his first appearance at The Show of the Shows despite him leaving The Ringmaster gimmick behind. 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. His tremendous knowledge of WWE history However, the Brahma Bull wasn't too far behind as Rock would build his reputation as a rising star during his run as the best damn IC Champ there ever was. By the fall of 1998, it seems as if destiny would bring these two together, destiny in the form of a dastardly Chairman who had a successful deliberate plan to dethrone the Rattlesnake as Champion. Out of those 2194, he ended up on the winning side on 1701 occasions and lost in 411 matches. The Rock finally defeated Stone Cold on the grandest stage of them all, and while there was no title on the line, the victory was one The Rock needed to truly be known as one of the best of all time. Two men who looked to be destined for greatness. At Wrestlemania XV on March 28, The Rock and Austin faced off in the main event with the WWF Championship on the line in a no-disqualification match. Preferred Name: Steve Austin. the latter of which could go down as the worst one in history. So, you could imagine the elation that I felt when the Great One finally defeated the Bionic Redneck on the grandest stage. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, these two were the biggest stars in the sport. Stone Cold Steve Austin was a competitor of instinct if there ever was one. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. No Disqualification stipulation was added to the match right before the superstars were introduced. Winning the match in 1997, 1998, and 2001, he is the only Superstar to have won the Rumble thrice. This impressive track record of Stone Cold in the Royal Rumble match only gets better. So, Austin came back and eliminated Bret Hart to win the match. September 27, 1999 Mankind presents a video titled "This Is Your Life", which features The Rock and all the characters from his past. Survivor Series 2001 : The Rock pins Stone Cold in a winner take all match. It was during this time specifically that The Rock became the man in the WWE. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the main event at Wrestlemania 17, April 1, 2001, 7. Austin then hit a stunner on Rock, only for the Rock to kick out of the pin. The Mania of WrestleMania, a nice documentary detailing the events of WrestleMania XIX, highlighted Rock/Austin as one of the matches. 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. 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. McMahon wanted him to control his rebellious nature and become a Corporate Champion. Austin responded with a stunner to McMahon. Here is the complete listing of Austin's 6 reigns as WWF Champion, along with some basic summary information about each reign. Steve Austin made his WrestleMania debut back in 1996 at WrestleMania XII against Savio Vega. As Austin tried to reverse a sleeper hold, he pushed Michaels into the referee. Triple H had his own match that night, so it was up to Ric Flair, Randy Orton and Batista to take on the two legends. Austin then defeated Rock by countering a Rockbottom with a stunner for the pin. 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. The Rock shifted gears and focused on acting at this point, and it wasn't until WrestleMania 27 that The Rock would have a major role at the event again. 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. All of you hating on Austin and saying The Rock broke all records, and that Undertaker has his streak which is bigger. Unlike the last two matches, this one had a different feel. After that, Scott Hall delivered a Stunner to Austin, but Austin managed to kicked out of the pin. Austin left the torch lying about, and The Rock picked it up and ran with it quickly. 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. 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. 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. Austin then defeated McMahon in a steel cage match after Paul Wight attacked him and caused him to land on the floor first. This rivalry and the feud between The Rock and Stone Cold defined a generation and an era of wrestling. 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. Act II would occur at WrestleMania X-Seven, where both men would take each other to the limit in an impromptu No DQ match that ended with the Rattlesnake standing high and mighty once again as WWF Champion, albeit in a controversial fashion shared with Satan himself Mr. McMahon. No other rivalry in wrestling has had that lasting of an impact. Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. Mankind was sent out as the special guest referee and threw McMahon out of the ring. Six, it made me cherish the fact that it was fun to be a fan of wrestling as a carefree kid. Match in New Jersey The second match started almost the same way as it started last time. The Rock and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battle for the final time in their illustrious careers: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network. As I would enjoy getting accustomed to new stars in the forefront like Brock Lesnar, John Cena and the SmackDown! Even the greatest proponents of the sport have fallen short of this feat. 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. Details here. 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.
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