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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has come a long way from his Rocky Maivia days. He is now the highest paid actor in Hollywood, along with being one of the greatest WWE superstars of all time. While his time in wrestling, he has had some great rivalries-some which defined generations. Let's take a look at some of his greatest WWE feuds ever.
Note: the numbering doesn't signify the priority or importance of the rivalry. So put your pitchforks down when u see #1.
Honorable mentions:
#1. Goldberg
#2. Hurricane
#1. John Cena
John Cena Vs. The Rock was billed as a match-up for the ages,and rightly so. Both were megastars of their own era, both were fire on the mic, and both were well-established ring generals- not to mention their real-life tensions. Cena was upset at Rocky for leaving WWE in pursuit of Hollywood fame, while The Rock minced no words for his disdain towards Cena.
All this made for compelling television. This rivalry blurred the lines between kayfabe and reality, giving it a personal edge. Their Wrestlemania 28 match was the sole reason that it had the highest PPV buy-rate in the history of WWE.
#2. Steve Austin
The Rock vs Steve Austin rivalry was one of the greatest of all time. It takes something special for a rivalry to main event 3 Wrestlemanias. The storytelling was fantastic, booking logical and the performers legendary. Rocky's slick heel persona was the perfect foil to Austin's no-nonsense character. It also didn't hurt that the segments featuring these two competitors were always gold and must-see television.
They contested probably the greatest WWE Championship match at a Wrestlemania. Both these workers were megastars during this rivalry, adding more to the spectacle. All these factors made this feud perfect in every sense.
#3. Mick Foley
Mankind was a rugged every-man, with loads of charisma and tonnes of heart. On the other hand, The Rock was a handsome, rich, entitled heel who the audiences loved to hate. This dynamic made this rivalry even more special. It told the story of a plucky underdog(Mankind) standing up to the powerful Corporation's Rock. It had the audiences at the edges of their seats. Everyone wanted Mankind to win, and his WWE Championship win is one of the most emotional victories in the history of the WWE.
This rivalry stands testament to the storytelling acumen of both the performers, as well as the WWE Creative.
