Steve Austin and The Rock are without a doubt two of the biggest names to ever come out of the professional wrestling industry, and throughout the course of their rivalry they gave fans many memorable moments that are still talked about today.
During an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show Austin talked about his classic rivalry with The Rock, and the moment they shared after The People’s Champion defeated him at WrestleMania 19.
“Rock and I headlined three WrestleManias together, which nobody has ever done. And he knew that after that match, I was going to retire and ride off into the sunset. And he knew that I didn’t want to retire but I had some nerve and neck issues that [forced me] to get out of the business. After the three count, after he pinned me following three Rock Bottoms, he told me, ‘man, I can’t thank you enough for what you did for me. I just want to know I love you, man. And I’m laying there, with 70,000 people going crazy, and I remember looking up at him and saying, ‘I love you, too.’ Verbatim.”
The Texas Rattlesnake went on to say that The Great One was always his favorite opponent.
“The Rock was always my favorite opponent because he brought out the best in me, and I brought out the best in him. And when you put the two No. 1 guys in there together, magic happens.”
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