WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin was a recent guest on the Kelly Clarkson show to discuss a number of different topics including his relationship with Dwayen “The Rock” Johnson and how the Brahma Bull was his opponent. all time favorite. Highlights from the rattlesnake interview.
How he made three WrestleManias headlines with The Rock, including his last WWE match:
Rock and I made three WrestleManias heads together, which no one has ever done. And he knew that after this game, I was going to retire and leave at sunset. And he knew I didn’t want to retire, but I had some nerve and neck issues that [m’ont forcé] to leave the company. After the count of three, after pinning me down after three Rock Bottoms, he said, Dude, I can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done for me. I just wanna know that I love you, man. And I’m laying there with 70,000 people going crazy and I remember looking at it and saying, I love you too. Textually.
Calls the Rock a great friend and his all-time favorite opponent:
Rock and I had been great friends from the moment he entered the business and we turned our relationship into a rivalry. And on several occasions, no matter who played the good or the bad, we always had a great friendship and a lot of respect and love for each other. Rock has always been 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 # 1 guys together, the magic happens.
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