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. All World Wrestling Entertainment programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive. Dibiase woke up the referee as Austin put Vega in a choke to get a stoppage win. 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. Steve Austin made his WrestleMania debut back in 1996 at WrestleMania XII against Savio Vega. You could argue that the seeds were planted long ago for a Stone Cold/Rock feud based on how they each broke into the business and the WWE. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the main event at Wrestlemania 17, April 1, 2001, 7. 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. 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. 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. The Rock suffered his first loss at WrestleMania at the hands of The Rattlesnake, and in the process he lost his coveted WWE championship. They said there was no way he would come back for one match and beat John Cena, but he did. 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. 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. Preferred Name: 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. 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. His rivalry with Mr McMahon started just after his match at previous years WrestleMania. After that, Scott Hall delivered a Stunner to Austin, but Austin managed to kicked out of the pin. 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. 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. 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. When was Stone Cold Steve Austin's last match? - Sportskeeda The Rock was unsuccessful for the second year in a row at the big event, putting him at a 2-2 record. Wrestling Stats: Stone Cold's legacy as WWF Champ Stone Cold Steve Austin was the longtime veteran. 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. 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. 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. This set in motion a two-year feud that will culminate in the main event of WrestleMania 29 this Sunday. By then, however, Austin's momentum was wavering as booking plans and spinal damage were really plaguing his body and his star power. Apart from having more Rumble wins than any other Superstar in history, Stone Colds Rumble record is also the best in the business. 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 was a competitor of instinct if there ever was one. Who won the Wrestlemania match between Stone Cold and The Rock? The Rock, on the other hand, has made returns to the ring on various occasions but has himself stayed away from in-ring action for around five years at this point. For years Rocky's critics said he would never return, and he did. The Incredible Records of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin at the WWE Royal The Rock and WWE might be using each other to promote a movie and a PPV, but that does not mean Rocky is not one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of the business. Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event, your favorite shows, new movies, live sports, and more. #14 WBL, Sep 27, 2014. 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. A behind-the-scenes look on the match from the Mania of WrestleMania documentary. In Stone Cold's first match since WrestleMania XIX, the duo put on one of the highlights of the two-night event in Arlington with Austin also making his first 'Mania appearance in six years - also held at AT&T Stadium. It wasn't long before destiny came into play once, pitting the two men against each other one last time. WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin is considered as one of the greatest wrestlers to ever step in the ring. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestlemania 15, May 1999, 4. In 1999, The Rattlesnake spent a good deal of the match fighting Vince McMahon and the Corporation outside the ring. Its a long, hard road to get to the top and thats how Steve Austin did it. In a back and forth match, Austin kicked out of Rockbottom. Even the greatest proponents of the sport have fallen short of this feat. In 1999, Stone Cold was the finalist along with Vince McMahon, who got the better of his nemesis after a distraction from The Rock. Incredible Win-Loss Record in the Historic WWE - EssentiallySports 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. 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. This came off a short feud between Austin and Vega, where they fought to a double count-our on RAW. Please logout and login again. The Rock was embroiled in a completely different situation. 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. Austin then hit a stunner on Rock, only for the Rock to kick out of the pin. 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. Overall though, this feud defined a generation and an era of wrestling. 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. Because that feud was so great, it catapulted both of them to a new level of stardom within the company. Also, with both men trading and stealing each other's finishers, it felt like someone was spamming L+R+A+B (I grew up on WrestleMania on the GameCube, don't judge me.) Check it out, Be the first one to comment on this story. The Rock and Stone Cold have a long history at WrestleMania, and this was just the first step in that journey. Lost title to Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Aug. 25, 2002, 8. When not watching sport on TV (a rarity) you'll find me in Netflix and chill mode, in the garden or cycling the roads of East Anglia. This wasnt the best Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock match, but it still delivered. Check it out, Be the first one to comment on this story. Stone Cold explains why he can defeat The Rock in 2021 - Sportskeeda In the ring, those differences helped tell the stories of their matches and helped carry the feud that ended up lasting about 5 years. It was vintage Stone Cold. The Texas. Goldberg's painful method for getting ring-ready: Goldberg at 54 sneak peek. 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 storyline is two years in the making and it will finally reach a boiling point on Sunday. Austin was attacked by the Corporation and was taken to hospital. 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. 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. WrestleMania 15 was the first of three Mania main events that the two would headline and it was awesome. 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. The Rock faces "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a No DQ Match at WrestleMania XV for the WWE Championship. Former UFC fighter Ken Shamrock served as the special guest referee for Steve Austin vs Bret Hart No Disqualification Submission match at WrestleMania 13. 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. 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. Details here. This includes the date he won the title (Start), the date he lost the title (End), and also his PPV record during the title reign (PPV Record). Wrestlemania 16 (2000): Lost Four Way Elimination Match vs. First, in 1999 for the WWE championship. 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. 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. 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. Feuds in WWE are certainly different than in the real sports world due to the fact that things are scripted, but in this instance, The Rock vs Steve Austin felt as real as anything else. Stone Cold Steve Austin. Skip to 16:04 for Rock/Austin. Winner Steve Austin(Wins 1, Losses 0). 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? 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. After the brief stint in ECW, Austin went to the WWE as The Ringmaster which failed just about as miserably as the XFL. Another element of this feud that is paramount in making it what it was is the fact that both guys were polarizing opposites. Shawn Michaels, now in the Commissioner role, put McMahon in the match at #2. 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. Pinned Vince McMahon in a 6 man tag team match at King of the Ring June 25, 2000 Triple H, Mick Foley, and The Big Show in the main event. 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. 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. This rivalry and the feud between The Rock and Stone Cold defined a generation and an era of wrestling. 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. The Rock's second match back after seven years was in one of the main events on the biggest night of the year against John Cena. Defeated Mankind at Suvivor Series, Nov. 15 1998 Austin then defeated McMahon in a steel cage match after Paul Wight attacked him and caused him to land on the floor first. 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. From there, Austin developed a new gimmick in Stone Cold Steve Austin that would end up changing the face of wrestling. The Rock vs. Stone Cold is regarded by many as the greatest rivalry in WWE history. With the No-DQ stipulation, both men used steel steps, barriers and other foreign objects to hurt each other. 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. Stone Cold explains why he can defeat The Rock in 2021. Please logout and login again. Your login session has expired. The Rock vs Stone Cold Steve Austin WrestleMania promo is still the Shamrock took down Hart with a waist lock takedown to stop him. Austin worked Vegas arm throughout the match. Winner Steve Austin(Wins 4, Losses 1). 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. The Rock vs Stone Cold: Compilation of Stone Cold - GiveMeSport Sign up for Peacock to watch. 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. This put Rock at a 2-0 win record for Mania and set him on a course to greatness. 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. Stone Cold Steve Austin faced The Rock for the third time at the grandest stage of them all at WrestleMania 19. 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. 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. From there, both men went their separate ways again. 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. Throughout his tenure in WWE, The Rattlesnake competed in 5 Royal Rumbles- 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2002. McMahon named himself as the special guest referee, but his decision was overridden by Shawn Michaels, who also barred The Corporation from ringside. 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. Winner Steve Austin(Wins 3, Losses 1). Austin continued on as well by finishing up his feud with McMahon and having a summer run through 1999 with HHH. 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. During the buildup to WrestleMania, Cena accused his loss against the Rock previous year for his misfortunes, injuries and losses. 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. Survivor Series 2001 : The Rock pins Stone Cold in a winner take all match. Place of Birth: Austin, Texas, United States. What I learn in Hollywood is that no one remembers Acts I and II. Sixty thousand strong packed the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas for this showdown and it didnt disappoint. 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. 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. Looking back at the Historic rivalry between The Rock and Stone Cold University of Amsterdam, Luke is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Watch WrestleMania and other WWE Premium Live Events on Flow. Austin would need to take nearly a year off to repair and rehabilitate the damage done to his neck and spine. Legendary Boxer Mike Tyson served as the ring enforcer for this match. The Rock joined. 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. Once again, Rocky came up short against the more seasoned Austin, losing his title to him for the second time. 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. John Cena was the heavy favorite to win, with some citing Rocky passing the torch to Cena as a reason to believe so. So, Austin came back and eliminated Bret Hart to win the match. Luke Dias is a senior WWE and AEW author at EssentiallySports, having published Every Major Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker Match, Ranked - TheSportster 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. Every Steve Austin vs. The Rock Rivalry, Ranked From Worst To Best As one of the leaders of the Attitude Era along with Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Undertaker and D-Generation X, the Great Ones brash and boastful persona along with his incredible physical tools helped the WWE win the Monday Night wars with rival WCW. Austin was popular for being the toughest guy in any room, while The Rock captured hearts with his undeniable charisma. 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. 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. 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. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson taking Stone Cold Stunners makes for one beautiful WWE nostalgia trip compilation. The age-old line that wrestlers constantly say is that when you make your opponent look good, you look good as well. For WWE fans both old and new, this one minute of mayhem may be the best thing you see. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson taking Stone Cold Stunners makes for one beautiful WWE nostalgia trip compilation. The pay-per-view was held at the Reliant Astrodome on April 1, 2001 and featured some big matches on the card. Out of those 2194, he ended up on the winning side on 1701 occasions and lost in 411 matches. 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. 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. But this is not Rocky's first time in the spotlight. After WrestleMania 15, the Rock was just getting much too popular to continue his run as a heel. Sign up for BINGE to watch. 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. Profile & Match Listing Facts & Stats PWI Ratings Opponents & Partners Win/Loss Record Star Ratings Win Types Relations PPV. Pinned Kurt Angle in a Triple-Threat Match with The Undertaker at Vengeance to win the WWE Undisputed Title, July 21, 2002 Joined: Jun 27, 2014 . The match at WrestleMania was announced as a No-Disqualification match. September 27, 1999 Mankind presents a video titled "This Is Your Life", which features The Rock and all the characters from his past. 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 Hunter Hearst Helmsley Feb. 13, 1997, 1st WWF Heavy Weight Championship: Survivor Series. Listing out every single win and loss is kind of pointless. Frustrated with how things were being operated, he took his ball and went home in 2002. 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 The Rock and Austin put on a tremendous wrestling match with near-fall after near-fall leaving the crowd gasping for air. Two men who looked to be destined for greatness. The Sultan has Bob Backlund and The Iron Sheik in his corner, but it wasn't enough to keep down Rocky. Klopp responds when asked if Anfield will play it. . As several brawls between Rock and Austin continued, McMahon fired Debra as the assistant to stop the brawls. As Austin tried to reverse a sleeper hold, he pushed Michaels into the referee. 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. WrestleMania 17 saw The Rock face Stone Cold in the main event for the WWE championship for the second time in three years. Both men traded Rockbottom, before Rock attacked McMahon. Both men would enjoy success in other mediums such as film, TV and radio. Both the fighters once again used each others finishers during the match which was quite exciting to see. Lost title to Mankind during WWF Superbowl Half-Time Heat/Empty Arena Match Jan. 31, 1999, 3. The Rattlesnake had his reasons for picking himself over The Great One. Winning the match in 1997, 1998, and 2001, he is the only Superstar to have won the Rumble thrice. Nationality: USA. The mic work in these feuds is probably the best ever for a feud in the wrestling business. McMahon wanted him to control his rebellious nature and become a Corporate Champion. Austin responded with a stunner to McMahon. Both journeymen would begin their foray in the WWF/E in 1996. 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. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestlemania 15, May 1999 4. 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. 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. This impressive track record of Stone Cold in the Royal Rumble match only gets better. John Cena vs. The Rock Timeline | WWE Plus, get every WWE Premium Live Event and the worlds best TV and movies. But just how many times has The Rock taken one himself? WWE's Greatest Feuds Vol. 3: The Rock vs Steve Austin As a result, the latter cost Austin the WWF Championship match against Chris Jericho, and they even painted nWo initials on Austins back. Stone Cold responded with two Stunners on Hall to get the pin and the win. After injuries got in the way, football was moved to the side, and The Rock was left wondering what was next. The Rock was signed by the WWE almost on the spot, because of his overall look and oozing charisma. Kevin Nash interfered in the match several times, but then the WWE officials forced him to leave from the ringside.
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