ONE MORE FIGHT: The Complete History Of Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock
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- čas přidán 10. 06. 2023
- More than twenty years since their final clash, we reflect on the legendary feud between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, two iconic figures who shaped the professional wrestling landscape. Their trio of WrestleMania showdowns remains an epic chapter in WWE's history, firmly establishing their status as genre-defining stars.
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After watching this it made me realize how short The Rock and Stone Colds career was compared to other wrestlers. But I'm glad they were going at it in both of their primes.
Their careers seem short, because The Attitude Era was short. 97-2002 Austin 95-2003.... 04 if you count his GM run. Rock 96-2003... 04 if you count his returns
They were THE BEST TO EVER DO IT….they didn’t need a long career, others need more time to become legends…..these boys were legends almost basically since the beginning. It’s like Micheal Jordan and Kobe both playing in their primes at the same time 😳
They were like wrestling's Pac and Big
Honestly even a long career is a decade tops of prime stuff, sadly for decades they were considered contractors not employees, got zero benefits, awful healthcare, 365 working days and extremely bleak prospects of living past their 50s as Roddy Piper put it so bluntly he wouldn't live to 65,
These guys had it worse than the NFL and that's insanely saying a lot
Their feud is the reason I'm still here watching WWE over 20 years later.
It's kind of wild to think that on a couple of occasions the sound of glass shattering brought me to a level of emotion unmatched by any piece of media still two decades later
It's just not the same as it was back then
They are the reason I stopped watching WWE now
I think this feud isn’t the best ever. But that’s just my opinion.
If Vince vs Austin is the feud that saved the WWF, Austin vs Rock is the feud that solidified the WWF as the one and only dominant federation in the world.
So damn true
Consolidated?
@destdrom he means solidified
So true, I was so torn during the Rock vs Austin rivalry cuz I loved both of them so much... That was my childhood lolol
17:00 😅😅i😅😅😅 17:05 😢 17:10 17:10 😅
"I'll give you every drop of blood, every drop of sweat, every ounce of energy I have. You're gonna get the absolute best of The Rock at WrestleMania "
“I need to beat you rock I need it more than anything you could ever imagine” stone cold steve austin raw 2001.
Classic
@@alphagames8737” the fact of the matter is this rock, you got the wwf title and i want it” SCSA
I swear, no one does these documentaries better than Cultaholic. The editing, voiceover, research, everything is spot on.I didn’t even realize I watched an hour long video until it ended and I wanted more.
It’s literally one of the best documentaries I ever watched. Definitely made me emotional.
"I need to beat you, Rock. I need it more than anything you could ever imagine."
This reminds me of my own life in a way....when I was a kid, I had an "arch enemy" so to speak....this kid from the other side of Roosevelt Boulevard in NE Philly. I was from the Frankford side, he was from the Summerdale side, and we HATED each other for reasons still unknown to either of us.....but as kids, I'd say from the age of about 7 to we were like 17, we would fist fight literally every time we saw each other....I'm talking easy 40 times, maybe more. Then years go by without seeing each other until one day, as adult men now, we run into each other randomly in a New Jersey bar....we've been best friends ever since, and honestly I can't imagine my life without this dude....shits crazy.
There are a lot of Austin vs. Rock videos out there, but this one you made is by far the best. Most of these videos just include their IC battles and their WM battles. But you actually talked about the parallels of their careers before they even came face to face. This is really well done.
Btw, as big of a fan as I was for The Rock, I never knew that SS 2001 was the first time he ever pinned SCSA. That’s crazy.
ofc you didn't, its swept under the rug and made to look like by many that it was a good rivalry, cause many like austin and won't bring up how weird it was that the rock only beat him like one or twice all coming in a span of either 2001 or 2003
This is a brilliantly done piece of work. Sam with the great voice over-and everyone else involved putting this together should be proud. Great stuff.
FACTS dude.
This might be the best video this channel has done.
Banger. Tremendous work.
It's the greatest rivalry of all time and this team did it absolute justice. Cultaholic's documentary content is practically unrivaled.
*What made their feud so incredible is that not only really the two biggest draws of the Attitude Era but they were also built equally at the top. Sure they’ve had many matches together but the chemistry that they had was just incredible because it was always like lightning in a bottle. It’s just a shame that the company can’t operate the same way by having to multiple megastars at the top. But nowadays they think it should only be about one guy at the top which really sucks.*
You’d think they would learn but nope
@@eldiabloloco1977 I mean it’s WWE they never learn.
They tried it with John and Bautista in the mid 2000s, wish it would have worked out better
@@lightskinnedlarry728 kinda did they mega stars
Two*
WHAT AN INTRO!!!
The narrating in this entire video is nothing short of extraordinary and that score is the definition of perfection.
That, and the over all production, editing and compiling makes this 1 hour documentary a masterpiece.
Man. That was the first thing I thought of as I was listening to the into. Man! Cultaholic can sure articulate!!!!
Each time I think you’ve made the PERFECT documentary - you do it again - Even Better!
In retrospect, it’s amazing to see how Stone Cold’s injury defined an era of wrestling. Amazing video! Thank you! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I only came back to WWE in 99, I didn't know Rock and Austin's early WWE stories the few years before that were so entwined. Something about that era still feels mythic, I had shivers watching some moments of this. Outstanding documentary, guys.
Yeah, Austin had been around for a while prior to the rise of his superstardom but was struggling to find an identity that resonated with the WWF audience. It was the same case with The Rock, they both needed to hit the reset button and start all over again. The new characters unintentionally got them over, interesting right ?
@@jerelminteralso HHH too, seem like all 3 did a character change around the same time....I hate Austin vs Rock vs HHH triple threat never happened
@@jerelminterI stopped watching around 1995. When I left Austin was “the ring master,” Hunter was the Greenwich pedigree and the Rock wasn’t even in my consciousness. They were so far from stardom.
When I returned to wwf in 2000(ish), I couldn’t believe those three were the main attractions (although the Hardy Boys are what lured me back). Kudos to all of them.
@@ta0paipaiIt couldn't have been 95, when you stopped watching the WWF because The Rock hadn't debuted yet. That wasn't until 1996, Stone Cold was already Stone Cold (he wasn't The Ringmaster anymore), but Triple H was still Hunter Hearst Helmsley at the time. He wasn't Triple H, until the end of 1997.
Austin vs Rock 3 was not only a great rivalry in the WWF/E, but the end of something special. Had a feeling they would have matches years later with Rock headlining WM28 & 29, while Austin did WM38. What a ride they had! Thank you, Austin, & thank you, Rock
This editing is just next level y'all. You didn't just rehash a story everyone more or less knows. You added to it with brilliant writing and incredible editing. Great work.
Sam really know how to narrate a story in a way that exudes its epicness. I got chills during the Wrestlemania X-seven part, like he was telling a huge mythological tale. And what to say of the "last match" itself !
Brilliant work !
FACTS.
Exudes*
@@jarlwhiterun7478 Woops, i made a frenglish ^^'
What an amazing video. Brought back fond memories and gave me goosebumps. I remember watching it live at the time and when Rock had Austin poised for the third rock bottom it suddenly occurred to me that this could be Austin’s last match. There was a sort of dramatic intensity to that moment that felt very real. Overall, an amazing journey of two of the greatest so wonderfully, once again, put together by Cultaholic. Thank you.
This was absolutely fantastic. This type of content is, IMO, the best thing Cultaholic puts out; kudos to Sam, Justin, Pearse and everyone else involved with it.
Hearing Steve Austin have his own anxieties and panic attacks oddly reassures me. I go through similar stuff for less, and it's inspiring to see him still push through. It gives me hope.
This was a fantastically made video. The script was great but the narration was incredible. I saw many of the moments from this video on TV as they happened but the way that you narrated made the emotion even better and more significant than I remember. Again this was a fantastic video!
I've watched so many different videos about this rivalry and I can't get enough of it. I was born during Hulkamania and 1997 is my favorite year in the WWF because I was watching the creation of the Attitude era and one of the greatest Feuds ever, it still blows my mind. When it was happening I felt excited now I feel honored. Wrestlemania 15 felt like the opening of a new book and Wrestlemania 17 feels like the book closed. I stopped watching wrestling in 2004 because I didn't find anything interesting in the new wrestlers. Back in 2011 I re watched the old wrestling videos on youtube and dailymotion and when I got to 2002 It was hard for me to watch pass that because I knew this was the beginning of the end for the wrestling I grew up loving. Great video and commentary 👍👍
Sam Driver, Cultaholic's Epilogue master. What an excellent piece, yet again. This is the kind of content that separates Cultaholic from everyone else in the wrestling CZcams space. Fantastic work
Wow, this was amazing! So much detail and passion went into this. Can’t wait for more to come!
And this right here is exactly why I love Cultaholic!!! Exciting videos and documentaries that take way more than just effort. Austin vs. Rock surely was hit or miss with both of them at times but at the end of the day this rivalry was the inflection point that put WWE on the map. I sure wish I was a teen/adult in this time, I never got into wrestling until five years after their last match. But it's still very fun and important to learn about this kind of history. Huge kudos Sam, Justin and everyone else on this endeavor!
Thank you. I grew up with these 2 on my TV and you effortlessly brought me to the feeling I had watching them as a child. It was an all time great era with a lightning in a bottle rivalry that can never be replicated. No one could match The Rock's charisma like Austin could, and no one could sell a Stunner like The Rock could 😁
What a freaking watch! 👏
Cultaholic always brings the best wrestling content without rival.
my late grandfather and i bonded over the matches between stone cold and the rock...
those were some of my fondest childhood memories, and i am grateful for what these two legends have contributed to the overall legacy of professional wrestling...
What a time to be alive. That was one of the best rivalries ever. The trilogy of matches these two had at mania was one of the most epic ever. WrestleMania X-7 was definitely one of the turning points in the attitude era
Hearing that Austin was 26 before he even became Stone Cold and had very little experience beforehand gives this 26yo deadbeat dad hope that I can do better for my life
Then go pay some child support already.
This was a phenomenal piece of work! Fantastic job!
Awesome vid! I love these longer documentary style series you guys do
We appreciate you so much Sam. Your long form videos like these are incredible. Just when I think I know all about a certain event The Shreddator drops another banger. We love you Bovril King ✊🏻
One of your best videos yet, excellent narration, great research and buildup 👌
This might be my favourite video you’ve ever produced! Well done to all those involved 👏👏👏
Incredible work from Justin and the rest of the team. Thanks so much!
It's kinda funny how similar their WWE careers started. The Ringmaster & Rocky Maivia were gimmicks that wouldn't lead them anywhere, they both got over as heels, to the point where they'd end up being cheered & becoming babyfaces. Also a rare case where you have 2 number 1 guys in the same era. That doesn't really happen nowadays.
At late 90's though, 2 guys at the top wasn't really enough. It was the heat of monday night wars with wcw rising up as new wrestling industry giant and actually putting the mighty wwe almost out of business. Wcw have hulk hogan, ric flair, randy savage, sting,bret hart, lex luger, kevin nash and psycho sid.but for wwe and the all wrestling fans, the chemistry of the rock vs austin with support from vince, undertaker, foley, triple h and hbk(in promos) was gigantic enough to overwhelm the new wrestling giant company with massive amount wrestling legends, icons and superstars...
Wow! Just wow! Well done guys, this was amazing to watch, almost brought a tear to my eye 😢
Thanks for putting this together this rivalry was a huge part of my childhood
This was great! Thank you! Sam, your videos are always great!
That was f*****g quality, took me back to all them points in my fandom that will never be replicated. I love these kind of videos, the historical significance and the correct use of gravitas is perfect to show younger fans how good our sport was. I’m gonna make my son, 9, skip homework and study this so he can further understand why I always play as Stone Cold or the Great one on 2k with him (and normally lose) instead of using Roman or Brock. Please do more like this, Cultaholic and their presentation is head and shoulders in a world full of “CZcamsrs” discussing our history. Keep it up folks.
Just superb work by the team, love the long form content and it really shows the love that’s gone into it
Absolutely superb stuff as usual lads. Props to all involved. I always look forward to these documentaries, they never disappoint. Fantastic presentation as well Sam.
I really don't think we will ever get another pair like Rock and Austin popularity wise. They were just absolutely huge on their own, but together they were pure money.
This channel does these long form videos better than anyone, keep up the good job gents
Hulk Hogan may have put WWF on the map, but it was The Rock and Stone Cold that ended what I consider to be some of the best that wrestling entertainment had to offer.
agreed Taker too
This was awesome fair play. Sam narrates it so well and the research that goes in to it is spot on. This is why cultaholic is my new go to and has been for a while.
March 30th 2003 was definitely the end of the greatest period of the WWF and Childhood nostalgia After Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock retired WRESTLING WAS OVER !!!!! It was never the same again From Hulk Hogan to Stone Cold and The Rock WRESTLING WAS DEFINITELY FINISHED!
This is fantastic. Thank you so much👊
this was on par with any wwe doco that was done, well done for a amazing doco..
Man we are so spoiled with all of these videos! Thank you for creating this wonderful content!
Wow! What a journey this took me on. Thank you team for putting this together
Be proud of this Documentary mate.
I felt the passion
Great work! Dope Documentary, nostalgia at its finest 🔥💯🫡
What a fantastic video. Thank you Cultaholic ❤
You make me feel good about my old age. I got to see all this when it happened! Great vid.
Well researched and a wonderful video brother. It was soo detailed ❤
What a great video! Thank you fellas!
This video is incredible! Thank you!
Great work on this video, really enjoyed it.
Awesome stuff as always guys.
great documentary on the biggest rivalry of WWE/WWF history
Thank you for this incredible video. This transcript deserves to be printed and read like a novel. Thank you!
This is genuinely perfect ❤ it shouldn’t be buried on CZcams with a few thousand views, it should be televised and marketed, hell this could’ve been released on a big screen 😭 can’t say enough, this was remarkably well done, and this fan is eternity grateful
Cultaholic do the best wrestling documentaries..I still can't get over the awesomeness of Golden Age 🙌🙌
Really good job on the vid. Great job narrating and your choice of words
Fantastic work Sam & Editor I loved this documentary really brought me back to this amazing trilogy
This is why I love cultaholic wrestling.
Sam Driver is a natural narrator with telling the myths and tales of the Monday Night Wars, Montreal Screw Job, and One More Fight.
It is a bittersweet story that many people miss the attitude era in the present. Through the CZcams videos related to the golden days of the WWE, I can see it was a treasure memory.
FACTS dude.
Amazing video...this one took me back to when I was 17 again! I'm downloading My Way now!! 🙌🙌
Brilliantly done 👏
So many amazing memories from my childhood. The greatest rivalry and the two biggest ever stars in pro wrestling
Such an amazing encapsalation of 1 of the most memorable times of my childhood. Austin & Rock/Rock & Austin era, being able to say I grew up at the same time they both rose to prominence and the absolute heigth of their wrestling careers. To say they were both the pillars of their Attitude Era is too accurate.
Not that I wouldn't dare recognize all the other amazing talent of the Era. But it was pretty clear, when these 2 got hot, catch phrases that shouldn't have worked... worked for them. "What?!", "And that's the bottom line...", "Austin 3:16!!!", "Oh Hell Yeah!!!" to "Roody Poo Candy Ass!", "Jabroni!", "It doesn't Matter!!!", "Just Bring It!", "Who in the blue hell are you?!". Lol
They both became such well rounded talents in every way. I also agree. They absolutely were the Yin to each other's Yang. No disrespect to all the other roster members during their era. These 2 just complimented each other so well and should be the start, middle, and end class of what great chemestry is, as they both gave to each other as much as they took. As much as I grew to love Cena, Orton, Bautista, and Lesner. None of them ever had with each other the chemestry Austin and Rock had. If only WWE didn't royally screw up so much with their current crop of talent. Seth and Roman could have achieved this level of popularity. If done right, AJ and Finn could have reached this. There are a lot of current WWE talent who could be pushed to this level if Vince would just get the hell out of the way and let Paul and Stephanie run things.
But none the less. This video damn right magical! Amazing work to everyone involved over there at Cultaholic! I hope to see more content like this. How about a video on the Outsiders, Scott Hall and Kevin Nash.
Another documentary from Culthaholic that got me hooked. Excellent work guys 👍
35:00 they forever put Limp Bizkit's My Way into an iconic pop culture song..
Pretty epic highlight of their history, weaving their own stories together into the intertwined story that was their careers. Truly the definition of that Attitude Era. Gret job!
Once again, these long form videos hit the note! More of this for suitable content would be awesome!
I just got back to watching some of the clips in wwe. I stopped in 2001.. im glad i found your video❤ thank you.
I actually enjoyed listening to this, thank you!
I absolutely can not wait for this. Maybe not the greatest wrestling rivalry of all times, but certainly one of the most entertaining ones.
I think it can be argued that, considering the money it generated and how long it lasted, driving the biggest boom period of pro wrestling, this might be the BIGGEST feud ever, even if it isn’t the GREATEST feud ever.
Holy sh**t guys, you really pulled out a great píece of documentary, i really enjoyed it and had me emotional at the end, you deserve all the likes
Such Awesome memories. Great categorical narration. All in sequence too with behind the scenes info that even as an avid fan of that era I was naive about... I could listen to this feud ab Stone Cold, The Rock & Vince for Hours!! :)
My goodness. From 0:46 to 1:06.
Austin's beginning photo with his later photo together speaking about his beginning to speaking about his relationships while showing his Don't Trust Anybody shirt. What masterpiece of a video. Made me tear up in 2 minutes. 😢
Heck yeah! Love this documentaries
Holy shit, this was excellent. You really encapsulated what was a real end of the era because in 2003, you could see how Austin in the ring was not the same blow the roof off Austin of years earlier and it begs the question if Austin didn't walk out on the WWF, would we have even gotten the match in Seattle?
Great content my friend 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💎
I think their first encounter at WrestleMania 15 was the best, I didn’t like it when Stone Cold turned heel at 17 and it was kinda depressing to see him retire at 19.
People always lament why Vince never wanted to 'bring back' or recreate the Attitude Era, but it could never be brought back because Austin and Rock were once-in-a-lifetime performers, who just happened to peak at the same time. You are never getting two AAA+ players like that in wrestling simultaneously ever again. And that's why it can never be brought back.
I must say this video ended with a lot of passion, love and expert craftsmanship well done. You can definitely feel it see it and appreciate it, Thank you
So much great wrestling content dropping tonight! Top tier effort here Sam/team. Your longer format stuff is really good
Thank you that was beautifully done!
I’m so blessed as a wrestling fan
I started watching a couple weeks after wrestlemania 2000, and so for my fan experience, wrestlemania x7 is the first mania, and the build up has never been topped
Would love to watch WWF year 2001 again for the first time
This just truly inspired me now..thank you
Absolute epic Documentary 👏
Well done!!
This needs to be a series
Sam, great job. This is incredibly amazing!!!
These are the kinda documentaries that deserve just one word of appreciation
Spectacular 😍
My childhood in one video. I grew up watching these guys and the Monday night wars. I was in my early teens when the attitude era kicked off and what an awesome era it was. My dad bought every wwf ppv and some of the wcw’s ppvs and fam and friends would all chip in a little and come watch at our house. We’d get pizzas and wings and just have a good time. Damn we had no idea how lucky we were as we were witnessing these two guys rise. Best memories ever.
boys, you've put done yourselves once again. the swell of the music for the third rock bottom was incredible.