Stone Cold vs The Rock Stone Cold's last match was against The Rock at WrestleMania XIX. 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. 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. By then, however, Austin's momentum was wavering as booking plans and spinal damage were really plaguing his body and his star power. From there on the pair's rivalry began and is arguably one of the best in WWE's history. His popularity was unprecedented, and whenever he entered the ring, arenas went berserk. The Texas. 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. The Rattlesnake had his reasons for picking himself over The Great One. For WWE fans both old and new, this one minute of mayhem may be the best thing you see. 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Former UFC fighter Ken Shamrock served as the special guest referee for Steve Austin vs Bret Hart No Disqualification Submission match at WrestleMania 13. Austin then defeated Rock by countering a Rockbottom with a stunner for the pin. From there, Austin developed a new gimmick in Stone Cold Steve Austin that would end up changing the face of wrestling. Safeco Field in Seattle was the place as both men would square off for 'One More Round' in Act III. 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. Watch every Premium Live Event and enjoy some of your favorite WWE content on Shahid. Steve Austin took his revenge by painting 3:16 on the back of Scott Hall. 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. 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. First Championship - 91 days Start: 3/29/98 Sixty thousand strong packed the Reliant Astrodome in Houston, Texas for this showdown and it didnt disappoint. Stone Colds match at WrestleMania 15 was a culmination of storylines against The Rock and Vince McMahon. So what better time than to take a trip down memory lane back to the company's iconic Attitude Era? 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 almost seventeen minutes of. All of you hating on Austin and saying The Rock broke all records, and that Undertaker has his streak which is bigger. Stone Cold Steve Austin faced The Rock for the third time at the grandest stage of them all at WrestleMania 19. 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. These matches include House Shows, Events, TV Shows, and PPVs. Winner Steve Austin(Wins 4, Losses 1). The Rock: Win/Loss Record - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD) The Rock 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 Rock and Stone Cold have a long history at WrestleMania, and this was just the first step in that journey. 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 Undertaker - No Contest (6:33) WWF SmackDown #69 - TV-Show @ Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York, USA. 03:14. Shawn Michaels, now in the Commissioner role, put McMahon in the match at #2. This wasnt the best Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Rock match, but it still delivered. 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. Answer (1 of 7): They faced 3 times in Wrestlemania , the grandest stage of all. Unfortunately for Rocky, Foley took the fall for the team, putting The Rock at an even 4-4 record at WrestleMania. Watch the unforgettable moments from the iconic Attitude Era rivalry between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and The Rock.Stream WWE on Peacock https://pck.tv/3l4d. The Rock was embroiled in a completely different situation. 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. Nationality: USA. Throughout his tenure in WWE, The Rattlesnake competed in 5 Royal Rumbles- 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, and 2002. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at Wrestlemania 15, May 1999, 4. 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. Typically, that path is how it goes for pro wrestlers. The consistently good promos that the Rock and Austin delivered on a weekly basis not only moved storylines along in a flawless fashion, but they were presented in a genuine way that made the rivalry feel real. 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. What better opponent for Rocky than another legend in the business than Hulk Hogan. 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. Bret Hart worked on Austins leg during the match to soften it up for Sharpshooter. September 27, 1999 Mankind presents a video titled "This Is Your Life", which features The Rock and all the characters from his past. 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). 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. These two had decided to have this match a year earlier, the night after WrestleMania 27, and it was finally going to come to a head. The Rock faces "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a No DQ Match at WrestleMania XV for the WWE Championship. The storyline is two years in the making and it will finally reach a boiling point on Sunday. 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. Advanced Writing from the University of California and Media and Ethics from the Defeated Mankind on Monday Night RAW Ladder match, Feb. 15, 1999 The age-old line that wrestlers constantly say is that when you make your opponent look good, you look good as well. The rivalry between Steve Austin and The Undertaker is among the most underrated in WWE history. Source: profightdb.com, Career Length: Primarily 1996-2004 (8 years). John Cena was the heavy favorite to win, with some citing Rocky passing the torch to Cena as a reason to believe so. Personally and professionally. His rivalry with Mr McMahon started just after his match at previous years WrestleMania. To produce a promo of this calibre in such a brief period, as well as make it flow the way it does, fires up a fan for the match perfectly. Their rivalry began after Steve Austin won the 1996 King of the Ring tournament. 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. 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. Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. Both journeymen would begin their foray in the WWF/E in 1996. 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. He is a huge fan of Manchester United, WWE, AEW and has recently started following Netball. Tyson would also be revealed to have joined DX. Fast forward to 2001, destiny would sneak up on them as The Rock and Austin were to cross paths once again. Lost title to Stone Cold Steve Austin in the main event at Wrestlemania 17, April 1, 2001, 7. After this, Tyson revealed his Austin 3:16 shirt, revealing that he double-crossed Michaels and DX. In a back and forth match, Austin kicked out of Rockbottom. 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. This time Cena showed more athletic side of him. 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. It truly was a rivalry that existed because the stars aligned perfectly with the right guys at the right time. The pay-per-view was held at the Reliant Astrodome on April 1, 2001 and featured some big matches on the card. 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.