I heard vince saying that the main event would be undertaker vs. The rock and stone cold steve austin have a lot of history image. Nov 06, 2014 wrestlemania 17 xseven 22 the rock vs. Jim ross on steve austins wrestlemania 17 heel turn, if. Wrestlemania xseven was the 17th annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview. Wwe fans demand triple h be on the wwe raw commentary. You are going to get the absolute best of the rock at wrestlemania. Stone cold steve austin narrates his wrestlemania x7 main event.
Wrestlemania, wwes flagship event, airs on payperview. Stone cold steve austin in a no disqualification match for the wwf championship. It took place on april 1, 2001 at the reliant astrodome in houston, texas, the first wrestlemania held in the state of texas. Stone cold steve austin vs vince mcmahon the rivalry. Stone cold vs the rock wrestlemania xseven wwf championship. Wrestlemania xseven was the 17th annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe. Wrestlemania 17 stone cold vs the rock wstone cold. The rock vs stone cold steve austin the wrestlemania. Bret hart claims he risked career by cutting stone.
Where the rock and stone cold main evented the show, 12 match, biggest feuds. I need it more than anything that you can ever imagine. The rock vs stone cold steve austin wrestlemania 17. The match has stood the test of time, and many have probably checked it out since getting the wwe network. The main feud leading into wrestlemania xseven involved stone cold steve. Stone cold vs the rock wrestlemania x7 with austins commentary. See more ideas about the rock, stone cold steve and cold. Stone cold vs bret hart wrestlemania with austins. Craig wilson its very difficult to argue against wrestlemania 17 being the greatest ppv of all time, never mind greatest wrestlemania. It was a fortunate coincidence for the wwe that these two.
Who won the wrestlemania match between stone cold and the. Join john pollock and wai ting for their live commentary live reaction viewing of wrestlemania 17, a show many consider one of the best wrestling ppvs of all time. The wwe hall of famer also won at wrestlemania 17 but lost two. That name alone, an abbreviation and a number, holds so much feelings and meaning. Aug 22, 2012 d stone cold vs the rock highlights comenten, suscribanse y pulgar arriba. Why stone colds heel turn at wrestlemania 17 didnt work. Mar 23, 2012 craig wilson its very difficult to argue against wrestlemania 17 being the greatest ppv of all time, never mind greatest wrestlemania. To many, this is one of if not the best wrestlemania match of all time. Stone cold s commentary and just the fact that the match was flatout amazing by its own right. Under normal circumstances it would be easy to say that with wrestlemania looming, hes coming back not just because its march 16, but to set something up.
The moment immediately took pop culture by storm, launched austins popularity to new heights, and marked the beginning of the attitude era. Were breaking down the show segmentbysegment, giving our overall thoughts and opinions, as well as the. If ever in any doubt as to how strong the wwe was in 2001 then you need only look at the card which will make any wrestling fan salivate at the prospect. Join john pollock and wai ting for their live commentary live reaction viewing of wrestlemania 17, a show many consider one of the best wrestling ppvs. Stone cold vs bret hart wrestlemania with austins commentary. Stone cold steve austin narrates his wrestlemania x7 main. Feb 22, 2016 stone cold steve austin vs the rock for the wwf championship at wrestlemania xseven from the astrodome in houston texas.
I literally flew off my couch thinking, im not a submission wrestler. See more ideas about austin wwe, stone cold steve and steve austin. The rock c vs stone cold steve austin this was the first of the 3 stone cold vs the rock matches to happen at wrestlemania and it was probably the least exciting of the 3. I was watching raw, and a commercial came on for wrestlemania. Stone cold steve austin vs the rock for the wwf championship at wrestlemania xseven from the astrodome in houston texas. The main feud leading into wrestlemania xseven involved stone cold steve austin challenging the rock for the wwf championship. If you could book a wrestlemania card with talent in their prime throughout. Stone cold steve austin with stone cold commentary. Stone cold steve austin portraying the working mans wrestler rebelling against his boss.
It appears as though austin was upset with the direction of the wwf product, mainly the nwo, and voiced that opinion to the boss. The rock vs hhh w stone cold on commentary youtube. After defeating jake the snake roberts at the 1996 king of the ring, stone cold steve austin exclaimed, austin 3. Mar 20, 2017 the smark rant for wwe wrestlemania x7 17 scott keith. An indepth view with steven austin commentary from the steve austin show.
The book mostly takes about is life as a wrestler and how he became one if the most famous wrestler of all times. Stone cold steve austin is an alltime great match as is significant in wrestling history. Jan 12, 2017 back at wrestlemania 17, you know, the good one, stone cold steve austin turned heel by aligning with vince mcmahon to defeat the rock in front of 67,000 stunned fans at the reliant astrodome. Jim ross on steve austins wrestlemania 17 heel turn, if its. Sycho sid, and the second main event would be stone cold steve austin vs. Wrestlemania 17 stone cold vs the rock wstone cold commentary. It was a fortunate coincidence for the wwe that these two rose to prominence at the same period in late 1996. Sep 06, 2017 hope youre giving the authority the bird and pouring back an ice cold steveweister because today is stone cold steve austin day. During this last match, stone cold turns his back on the wwf fans by aligning with mr. Nov 11, 2011 i was watching raw, and a commercial came on for wrestlemania.
Austin and mcmahon form an alliance at wrestlemania x7. Wwf wrestlemania xseven the rock, stone cold steve. Mar 24, 2014 stone cold steve austin won the 2001 royal rumble, becoming the events only three time winner, and earning a main event match at wrestlemania. Wrestlemania was the th annual wrestlemania professional wrestling payperview ppv event produced by the world wrestling federation wwf, now wwe. Mcmahon hands stone cold the chair, as he mercilessly assaults the rock with it. Stone cold and wwes most captivating rivalries at wrestlemania. Wrestlemania is a professional wrestling event produced annually between midmarch to midapril by wwe, an american professional wrestling promotion based in stamford, connecticut. Still not written with as much honesty as mick foleys bios have a nice. What began at wrestlemania 17 as two newcomers to the main event battling over the wwf championship, ended four years later as two archrivals finally closed the book on a storied personal history. The smark rant for wwe wrestlemania x7 17 inside pulse. Nine years ago, stone cold steve austin had his final wrestling match. Wwf backlash 1999 the rock vs stone cold wwf championship no holds barred. Austin was gunning for his third straight win in royal rumble that year and challenge the champion rock, but lost to mr. Wrestlemania remains the centerpiece of wwes payperview calendar, but it has.
This match really had it all, they took it into the crowd, they both bled, rock hit austin with a stunner and austin turned heel and joined forces with his former nemisis vince mcmahon at the end and shared beers with him. The event was presented by playstation and held on march 23, 1997, at the rosemont horizon in the chicago suburb of rosemont, illinois. Jim ross on steve austins wrestlemania 17 heel turn, if its failing influenced john cena not turning, how undertaker vs. The rock and stone cold steve austin main evented wrestlemania back in 2001, but the whole card was just on a different level. To further increase the nostalgia, former announcers mean gene okerlund and bobby the brain heenan handled commentary for the match. Stylesundertaker contract signing for wrestlemania, edge live inring interview kevin s. Kellers report on stone cold steve austin in fanfree setting, a. Jun 01, 20 this book is at its best when steve is being himself instead of the stone cold character. The rock and stone cold steve austin had fought for the wwf championship at wrestlemania xv and backlash in 1999. There can be only one world wrestling federation champion, and that will be rock, stone cold steve austin. Unlike the rocks book, this one is a bit more honest and not in character every moment. The rock, one month later, would defeat kurt angle to regain the wwf championship, setting the stage for a highlyanticipated encounter between he and austin, would both men as faces.
In a literal sense, this grueling bout featured the most fiery conclusion of all mick foleys matches, as the ratedr superstar speared his indomitable foe through a table that lita had set ablaze at ringside. D stone cold vs the rock highlights comenten, suscribanse y pulgar arriba. Wweinheart wwe wrestlemania 19 the rock vs stone cold. Stone cold steve austin earned his opportunity to compete for the wwf championship at wrestlemania xseven by winning the 2001 royal rumble. Stone cold steve austin won the 2001 royal rumble, becoming the events only three time winner, and earning a main event match at wrestlemania. The stone cold truth, by steve austin is a autobiography. Jul 23, 2019 march 17, 2002 wrestlemania x8 toronto skydome. Triple h i quit this two had the most heated feud in the wwf at the time and here they can blow it off with a definitive winner.
March 18, 2002 steve austin and debra head home for a week off after wrestlemania. Steve austin shoots on having heat with the rock during wrestlemania 17. Sep 21, 2017 join john pollock and wai ting for their live commentary live reaction viewing of wrestlemania 17, a show many consider one of the best wrestling ppvs of all time. Mar 30, 2012 nine years ago, stone cold steve austin had his final wrestling match. The fans went berserk whereas michael cole and jerry the king lawler coudnt contain their shock on commentary. They are republished as is with relative commentary from when they were written. Back at wrestlemania 17, you know, the good one, stone cold steve austin turned heel by aligning with vince mcmahon to defeat the rock in front of.
Hope youre giving the authority the bird and pouring back an icecold steveweister because today is stone cold steve austin day. The no dq main event between the rock and stone cold steve austin is right up there in terms of best wrestlemania main events. Nov, 2014 the match was stone cold steve austin vs bret hart at wrestlemania. The rock at wrestlemania x7 is the greatest sports entertainment match of all time. A look back at the legendary encounter between bret hart and stone cold steve austin from wrestlemania. Without question, the biggest highlight from last weeks episode of friday night smackdown were triple hs antics while working at the commentary desk alongside michael cole in front of the empty. Bret hart, and then the kicker camein a submission match. The smark rant for wwe wrestlemania x7 17 scott keith. This book is at its best when steve is being himself instead of the stone cold character.
In the wwe, retirements are often times built up or given a lot of attention. Wwe first produced the event in 1985 and has since produced 35 editions, with the most recent having been held in east rutherford, new jersey on april 7, 2019. From an inring perspective, some of the greatest performances were showcased during that calendar year. Playing off wrestlemania as well with the stipulation. They faced 3 times in wrestlemania, the grandest stage of all.
Stone colds commentary and just the fact that the match was flatout amazing by its own right. Stone cold steve austin to appear on wwe raws 25th anniversary as roman reigns faces the miz. Stone cold tells all the bad and good things about being a wrestler and what you have to do if you want to become one. Wwe fans demand triple h be on the wwe raw commentary team. Why wwe wrestlemania 17 is the greatest wrestlemania of.
Steve austin shoots on having heat with the rock during. Welcome to the latest installment of the wrestlemania flashback series as we lead you. March 16th, 316, is the day that wrestling fans celebrate the. Reviews, books dvds cds, games movies videos video games. Stone cold steve austin with stone cold commentary d allan. Now im not saying this match isnt good but if you compare it to their other 2 matches, it cant compete. Top 5 stone cold matches in wwe wrestlemania history. The event was presented by playstation and held on march 23, 1997, at the rosemont horizon in the chicago suburb of rosemont, illinois the main event was a no disqualification match between the undertaker and sycho sid for the wwf world. The match was stone cold steve austin vs bret hart at wrestlemania. Stone cold vs the rock wrestlemania x7 with austins.
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