What Makes The Rock One Of The Greatest Wrestlers Ever?

[@Itayarav]

He beat Cena, Hogan and Austin at WM. Won world titles. The best talker by far. Strong. Fast. Good agility. 5 Wrestlemania main-events...

[@spren9410]

Unmatched charisma

[@wackozackoyt]

@Pen Island scorched by CM punk? Lmao how? The Rock had control of the crowd that whole feud

[@chriscollins550]

@Pen Island if I rightly remember he mad punk look like a lost little boy in promos. Punk would say something pretty good and the rock would come back a destroy him. The rock had crowd calling him name's. Punk really had no answer to him. Truth is some fan's didn't like the fact the Rock won fued and went on to WM, they wanted punk to do it. Punk wasn't big enough star and look bad against the rock.

[@ILLeeT36]

🐐

[@LunarSpawnSerenata]

@@chriscollins550Most of us didn’t even want The Rock to compete in WM29 because we know damn well what would happen afterwards tbh.

[@Slamantha]

Rocks move set isn’t deep, but he did everything he could do so well. Even the amount of energy he put behind stomps is noteworthy.

[@extremepop324]

Dude I forgot about his rock stomps... Damn he truly was the best. Even his stomps and of coarse his legendary punches.

[@4KProductions93]

Can’t forget the punch combo lol and the Peoples Elbow slide in the loafers. Classic

[@JaeBurney15]

While rock wasn’t known for his moveset, he moves were always done with speed & explosiveness. Which was impressed being that he was a heavyweight

[@smartmouf3116]

I don't think too many great wrestlers were known for their move sets. They were all mostly popular because of their promos or storylines.

[@extremepop324]

Exactly!!! Bro, his entire movelist has this explosiveness with almost mathematical timing that only he's figured out. That's why he looks so flashy, even if it's a Samoan drop or a simple elbow drop. His timing, especially during comebacks, is literally the best.

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

The Rock is the one who invetented the word Smackdown . Thus that show exist even today

[@awanishkumarawasthi5810]

SmackDown is the best thing in wrestling nowadays...

[@PrizeJ]

Invented.

[@colechung7806]

The People's Show

[@Richterdgf]

The Rock is one of the all-time greats because of his charisma. He connected with fans in a way only a few are able to. His quick wit and knack for extremely marketable catchphrases also propelled him to the top faster than anyone could keep up with him. Whenever he was on camera, the audience was practically guaranteed something entertaining. The Rock was also just plain COOL. He had a great look, with his sideburns, eyebrow raising, sunglasses, and $500 shirts, The Rock was just the epitome of cool. He also respected the business of wrestling, which is understandable considering how he was raised in the business to begin with. The Rock is one of the most generous top guys ever, always willing to help make a new star or get someone else over. While he might not have been the most technically proficient wrestler ever, he still knew how to tell a story in a match and keep the crowd engaged. Look no further than his match against Hogan at Wrestlemania X8 for a nearly perfect example of this.

[@smartmouf3116]

When it comes down to a discussion about the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time, for me, it has always been The Rock and Steve Austin as the top two.

[@kylew7180]

The Rock did all the little things. Always in the right place at the right time, his expressions were always on point as far as selling goes and he's hands down the greatest mic guy ever

[@smartmouf3116]

Honestly, no one could control the audience like The Rock could. That dude had an unlimited supply of famous catch phrases. lol

[@llorenstorrespr4409]

The Rock was a very well all-around performer. & those don't come around often. The Rock had the look of a "star", good looks, great on the mic, great physique, size & stature, good enough in the ring. He had it all

[@therelease7083]

What makes Rock so good is his ability to react imo . A lot of the current roster wrestle and talk in a predictable way. But Rock always adapted to how the fans received what they were seeing.

[@theluckiesteh9058]

The Rock is THE greatest.

[@broken75.20]

Don't go too far lol he's definitely one of the greatest in WWE history but he can't be the GOAT. He's top 5 WWE history, and probably top 15, top 10 in pro wrestling history. He's truly a legend. No deny about that.

[@x-man9473]

@@broken75.20 He's definitely the greatest. He's the epitome of what a wrestler is supposed to be. Winning, putting over other stars, selling, getting people hyped up for matches, selling out arenas, dominating ratings, selling big merchandise, getting over as a hero and a villain, andmaking every product of WWE feel legitimate.

[@broken75.20]

@@x-man9473 never said it's wasn't true. He was probably the epitome of wrestling the only problem is that it's was only like that for 5 years at best. He can't be the goat because it's was too short.

[@DragonBallzMoviesHD]

​@@broken75.20 longevity means nothing lol . The Rock more than Hogan and Austin in 2000 year alone

[@Southstartrill92]

The rock is top 3 to me he could go in the ring and had charisma and mic skills not every body had that and easy he was a great face and a easily a better heel

[@smartmouf3116]

The Rock also carried the Attitude Era to new heights when Stone Cold was gone due to neck injury.

[@KasirRham]

Strong, fast, agile, pretty diverse moveset ( strikes, flying clothesline, slams, and the sharpshooter) somewhat basic moves but very good delivery,he males a urinagi look like a chokeslam because of his posture when he does it, sells other dudes moves like gunshots and makes everyone seem tough, absolute gold on the mic, convincing as a face and a heel, helps get other guys over, he commits to the character.... need I say more.

[@lordtrigon1733]

The Rock at his peak could get a great match out of anyone. It’s hard to imagine a singles match featuring Rikishi being the best on a card and yet The Rock made it happen. It’s better to do a couple of things really well than a lot of them badly. (I’ll even defend his Sharpshooter!)

[@Ruben-to9yk]

When you see the word charisma in the dictionary there should be a picture of Rock next to it. Just unmatched on the mic and getting your attention, nobody like him.

[@extremepop324]

The Rock's comeback timing will literally give you goosebumps. That's how good he is.

[@emmanuelmoses7249]

He's the greatest of all time on the mic, one of the most over wrestlers of all time, and *at worst* he was a 6 out of 10 in the ring.

[@PrizeJ]

That's fair.

[@iaminsaniity5074]

I'd give him a solid 8. Not the best but also not near the worst. He's one of those guys who did the same moves and looked good doing it. Same as hogan flair etc.

[@Zigzagalltheway]

@@iaminsaniity5074 I would say 7

[@andrewfanfan]

@@Zigzagallthewayhe’s 4

[@LUKERs1196]

He's kick up is better then HBK's Shelton's and any of them guys

[@chrisxavier3147]

Rock in 1999/2000 was my absolute favourite

[@chunkyboyjames]

His most stand out promo is surely his utter burial of Billy Gunn in 1999?

[@louismclean6662]

The Rock literally wrestled every style in his career

[@noskoolikeoldskool]

Would've like to see him fight Macho Man.

[@jabbarmuhammad7529]

The Rock Dwayne Johnson is the G.O.A.T

[@matthiasmccormack3213]

PLEASE make one of these for Triple H. People argue he was only that successful due to his McMahon connection, but honestly, outside of him winning the 2016 Rumble and title, I think most of the storylines would’ve happened either way. He was the best choice to lead the Authority, and his final boss status would’ve led to much of his career remaining the same

[@birck4293]

Always remember hhh was supposed to win the king of the ring thr year Austin did

[@danl5797]

Hhh is a good villian but that 02-05 run sabotaged his credibility he was post to lose to booker t

[@birck4293]

@@JacksonOwex didn't think that needed to be said but that proves they had plans for him long before he got with steph

[@birck4293]

@@danl5797 so does 06-09 hurt cena?

[@danl5797]

@@birck4293 50 50

[@Macephtopheles]

I'd say Jack's missed a pretty major point that many overlook- the time span. Realistically, Rock's entire wrestling career if you were to view it continuously is perhaps what..? 6/7 years? It's actually a *_REALLY_* short career when you compare it to others who come up when "Greatest wrestlers of all time?" questions come up yet the Rock is almost a guarantee to be in the conversation. Everyone else like Austin, Hogan, Flair or Undertaker had *FAR* longer careers. Of those Austin was shortest with 14 years, the rest 30+ years. Despite being in the business (at least) half the time to over 4 times less he's still in the conversation.

[@joeraptor1]

One of the great things about The Rock is how giving he is. I've been a wrestling fan for 40 years. I've never seen a performer at that level put over so many competitors at big time matches. He was smart and mature enough to realize that the more guys you have at the top, the more the product remains interesting to fans and the less it gets stale because you have more matches/rivalries to see.

[@simply_fxtou]

One of the reasons why I respect the rock so much was because he was very selfless and didn’t mind putting people and young talent over. People like HHH, Hulk Hogan, Cena and Shawn Michaels let their ego get the better of them and refused to put people over and ending up ruining many peoples career. But the Rock put over a young Brock Lesnar which helped to establish him as a top star. He didn’t mind giving Kurt Angle his first WWE title victory, even though he was in WWE for a little over a year. Heck he even let the freakin hurricane win their short funny feud they had on raw. I can’t see many other top wrestlers doing that 🤷🏿‍♀️.

[@chriscollins550]

Austin refused to put over Brock. I remember him saying in he's podcast, that top talent that's still selling tickets should not be putting people over

[@simply_fxtou]

@@chriscollins550 I thought he refused bc they wanted to put that match on raw and austin thought it was ppv worthy which cause him to walk out

[@chriscollins550]

@@simply_fxtou he said that at the time yes. But since on he's own podcast. He said that wwe should not ask a top card wrestler who still selling tickets and a big name to put over new guy's. I said the rock and Brock match was great match but it took a lot of rock being the top card guy. He also said the rock was still on a massive run and selling merchandise and tickets. The guy that should of put over Brock was jericho or triple h

[@LUKERs1196]

Cena hasn't won a singles match in 6 years

[@Neetaku86_vt]

Anyone that says The Rock wasn't great in the ring needs to drive themselves down "Know Your Role Boulevard", hang that right at "Jabroni Drive", and CHECK THEMSELVES STRAIGHT INTO THE SMACKDOWN HOTEL!!

[@Suge8263]

I think the rock is a underrated wrestler

[@BeastOfBrierleyRoad]

I think he’s up there with the best in ring ability and as far as the mic goes he’s the GOAT

[@mt_baldwin]

The Rock killed careers with his promos, it was like a super hero attack, only other super stars could (barely) survive The Rocks verbal onslaughts. But it was that quality that doesn't have a name, that ability to posses a crowd, to take over and control them like only the greatest of the greats had, Stone cold, Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sanmartino. Sure a 450 canadian destroyer off the top of cage will get a crowd to cheer but the peoples elbow made crowds lose their fucking minds and this is why he's a GOAT.

[@frozyre7854]

The Rock definitely destroyed Billy Gunn's career with that promo leading into Summerslam '99.

[@chriscollins550]

What about that French tag team he destroyed. Lol

[@Bork19]

If we are talking highest peaks the list is 3 names long; Austin, Hogan, Rock.

[@extremepop324]

Austin, Rock, Hogan, Bret Hart. After attitude era, all the "main stars" weren't legit anymore, they were all forced to be the main star. Also known as industry plants. Ps. John Cena killed wrestling 🤮

[@jeanpaulsinatra]

~2:30 I've thought about making a fantasy Shakespeare game, like Fantasy football, but instead of being given a club and getting the best side, you're given a play and have to get the best cast I suggested the Rock as Othello as a joke and then realised it was actually a good idea

[@exquisitelemonade3039]

People misremembering Rock for his promo abilities. Yeah, he had his catchphrases and loads of entertaining moments, but as a serious promo guy hyping up a match when it was all business he was amazing.

[@garretindall2820]

I'm a The Rock fan. I honestly think that he was more of a bruiser styled wrestler, and normally technique isn't a big thing for that style. So when ppl talk about technique we have to remember the true styles these guys had or have.

[@DJDoubleCee]

I know when it comes to cutting promos, no one is better than The Rock.

[@Geohillierneo]

No one took a Stone Cold Stunner like the Rock!

[@earlclark6002]

I think the “Die Rocky Die” promo was one of his best but people do overlook it because he wasn’t over at that time. That was where it all started

[@stevenwalters3962]

but my names billy, gets me every damn time

[@thugdoctor8461]

The Rock is the 🐐

[@x-man9473]

facts

[@miamimagicians]

What makes the rocks, so great is his level of seriousness, I also think he should’ve been a heel, his whole entire career

[@liamhemstock2286]

Promos Charisma Wrestling (he is underrated in my opinion) Attires (people still dress up as him with some of his Attitude Era attires when he would cut a promo) Also, even though this doesn’t count as him as a wrestler his success outside the ring. The biggest actor in the world, SUPERB team behind him (his Instagram has made him millions just based off him marketing on it) and when he is a film it draws big box office because people know “it’s going to be a fun summer blockbuster that I can enjoy and my kids can enjoy”. Rock vs Reigns at WrestleMaina 38 would draw MEGA money if The Rock promoted it on his social media. “Use the promo code ‘ReignsvsRock’ to save 20% off your first order of Teriman”. Plus the story would be just to perfect to not do. WWE seems to be doing stadiums for the Big 4 (according to the Mad Mat podcast Survivor Series will be bigger then SummerSlam) so who knows what they are planning for that show. All I’m saying is if WWE want 100,000 people for WrestleMaina 38 Rock vs Reigns is the match. Although they could do it at Survivor Series because it would be 25 years of The Rock’s debut however I’d rather it be at WrestleMaina 38 in 2022

[@zakrowe1301]

What match would you recommend as the rocks best performance as a wrestler? ive bever rated the guy in the ring

[@liamhemstock2286]

@@zakrowe1301 his match with Austin at WrestleMaina 17 and his WrestleMaina 18 Hulk Hogan match. He’s not a “moves” type of wrestler but he is excellent at getting a crowd into a match and keeping them invested, plus his selling in the Wrestlemania 17 match with Austin was outstanding. EDIT: I also think his Royal Rumble 2013 match with CM Punk match was great.

[@chihollywood9379]

@@zakrowe1301 any match he had w/Hhh

[@extremepop324]

@@zakrowe1301 honestly, you need to watch 2000 and 2001 rock matches... As in like random Smackdown and Raw. Trust me back then smackdown and raw are treated as good as a ppv. And the rock matches in the regular shows are passionate.

[@laneodell4408]

9:29 cursed image, I now know what will be haunting my nightmare tonight

[@SunsetBuilders]

I love the video with the one thing I’ve been correct was the reason is McMahon allowed the rock to win the Monday night? War was because of Stone Cold Steve Austin‘s injury if not mistaken, he was out for almost a year and some change. And during that time the rock was putting in some real work, I just think this big man felt he owed the rock.

[@txl17]

I came for more Craig David content. My disappointment is immeasurable. Still, Jack is awesome.

[@emmettdeans9693]

My girlfriend didn’t know The Rock was a wrestler until she saw me watching his match with Lesnar at Summerslam one day, he’s completely transcended every industry and is not just famous for being The Rock

[@extremepop324]

Thing is, he sucks as an actor and his movies suck. But when he was the Rock in the attitude era, thats that man's prime straight up.

[@earlclark6002]

I always thought the float over DDT was a cool move I hadn’t seen anybody do at that time. It was very smooth & fluid

[@chriscastrofilmfashion]

The Rocks is the greatest of all time . he hyped up the audience like nobody else and his catchprases and most importantly he layeth the smackdown on all those jabronis !!

[@x-man9473]

Correct.

[@claytonclifford2323]

The Rock is the greatest on the mic of all time!!!............. ALL TIME!!!!! There never has been and never will be another wrestler that oozes as much charisma and draws every single fan in for the entirety of a promo like The Rock!!! Greatest character work, promo abilities, aura and in ring work combined to ever be in the business. Might not have had as long of a main event run (or full time run period) in the WWE as some of the other all time greats but he is 1,000%, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the greatest to ever do it!!!

[@httrtaylor21]

At one point, before he went Hollywood he held some kind of record... I remember he was only a 6x champ at the time. I cant remember though, I was a kid!

[@boundsy88]

Name a finisher The Rock never sold like pure gold...... You can't.

[@fullcomicalchemist2195]

I think The Rock "Never whipped that baldy ass at Wrestlemania" was pretty special and memorable

[@AMMB]

4:28 Until 2022...

[@the_happy_gamerino]

Jack could talk about the weather and I would probably watch it. Keep up the good work!

[@Geohillierneo]

I remember being bought his autobiography The Rock Says about 20 years ago and just loving it. And thats before he even went to Hollywood and became the highest paid actor in the world. What a life! A proper legend. Mcmahon looked at him and saw money

[@ryannicholswhite283]

First wwe wrestler to reach 7 time wwe champion

[@s.o.c.c.5027]

5:36 YES. I always took that as him thinking (Finally, he will retire for good.) Maybe. That was what i thought.

[@daphnegrass9579]

Love you, man. I better go back to watching some more Rock's promos

[@arramon6096]

One of the shows is named after his catch phrase. That's all you need to know about his charisma

[@LUKERs1196]

The rock is the GOAT Who could do what he did in a 6 year active wrestling career? Nobody

[@tsb3208]

Only smarks try to claim he wasn't one of the greatest because they want to give props to their favorites. Rock was the best, the most talented, the most entertaining, the most eye drawing and the most brilliant wrestler ever.

[@paulkusler]

This analysis is on point. I'll be honest, cultaholic isn't my favorite channel or cast. That being said, knocked this one out the park and I will be adjusting my preference accordingly. Good job Jack👍💯🔥

[@TheRav3n]

Jack you weren’t a weird kid… I liked The Rock but preferred Triple H… when he finally found his footing as a heel, you loved to hate him!

[@noiserocker]

The fact that he got out of full time wrestling right after he beat Hogan and Austin.

[@grimreaper1542]

Who? Never heard of him. He looks a lot like Dwayne Johnson though

[@PsychicPsircus]

I think Jack's got his interpretation of why The Rock was chosen as the one to put the nail in the coffin of WCW slightly wrong; I believe it was given to The Rock because he was a homegrown WWE talent. From inception to superstardom, the guy worked only in the WWE and itäs development territories. He was a 100% WWE and Vince Mcmahon creation and went on to become one of the biggest icons the business will ever see all via the backing of the WWE and his own extraordinary talents, of course. But, of the main event talent the fed had at the time, The Rock was had to be the guy to turn the lights out on the invasion given he was WWE through and through and the single most over homegrown talent they ever created.

[@KiLLeRisMe100]

Floatover-DDT if ya know ya know

[@TheRav3n]

The closest promo of The Rock that you’ll get to the classics that you named would probably be his Toronto promo…. But I see why you didn’t name it… If I instantly think of one promo from Austin…. KOTR. Rock doesn’t have one like that

[@claytonclifford2323]

Is there really a wrestling fan out there in the world that actually doesn’t believe The Rock is undoubtedly one of the all time greats?!?? I don’t think so and for good reason!

[@SomeSmexyBeast]

I just see hype and the right guy around the right time

[@framincire]

This is one of the most underrated talents of Jack. He is entertaining, likeable, knowledgeable, but also an excellent orator. His writing and verbal skills are very underrated. This video shows why the Rock was maybe the GOAT but also why Jack is certainly one of the best of the modern wrestling presenters.

[@MarkieDood]

I've always been one of the first guys to rag on the Attitude Era for how much of a slog the actual wrestling matches were, but I have always maintained that The Rock's in-ring ability is somewhat underrated, or at least somewhat unjustly overshadowed. Like he wasn't doing anything revolutionary between the bells, but the dude was honestly sound fundamentally. That is to say, his wrestling matches looked like wrestling matches -- not always a given in the Attitude Era.

[@lilpoetat]

thanks!

[@GaryLamars]

What an image 9:30

[@rosserjake]

With his promos, it's just about what he said- it's also to do with how he said them.

[@prashantconstantine5943]

Agreed Rock was the Bestest...

[@forbiddensun2127]

Speaking of the Rocks ability to do promos, top 10, 20, 100, promos of all time list?

[@DragonBallzMoviesHD]

The Rock was way better Austin in the ring despite being a brawler

[@sammilksword5716]

Marty 'The Moth' Martinez run in at 4:50

[@Nick_Naim]

He was a bully. His promos were all about belittling people's appearance, voice, or physicality. He would never make it today.

[@connorstenquist1344]

It’s not the same without the history lesson in the begging

[@gsandison1]

Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat?

[@pauliewalnuts829]

Austin is the best character. Rock is the best on the mic. But then I'd have to say that the best 2nd character is Rock and 2nd best on the mic is Steve.

[@louismclean6662]

Stop that Stone Cold Steve Austin overrated on the mic

[@Hells333]

Is this video even needed?

[@tamzidmohsinkhan3333]

Great that The Rock joined Hollywood or else he would've never been better than WWE in general

[@lemonadesauce227]

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[@jerransperarman9411]

good vieo

[@labbaby189]

I respectfully disagree with the promo thing. Aside from his character not needing the serious tone, one of his most underrated mic moments was when he told Cena "I look at you and I see fear... fear that I'm taking everything away". Previously Cena broke his character down as a part timer that only came for a paycheck. Without listing off a bunch of accomplishments, he reminded Cena and everyone watching that he was a man of respect and at any moment he can make things very ugly for anyone. His serious moments (WM19, his first heel promo, some of his stuff with Rikishi) are few and far between, but they gave him enough of that edge to make the rivalries/matches mean that much more.

[@thefiggamehunt6946]

Why is the rock one of the all time greats?..... IT DOESN'T MATTER WHY THE ROCK IS ONE OF THE ALL TIME GREATS

[@moodrooms]

9:32 what in the fuck is that

[@ukwolfman6938]

You think The Rock is an all-time great? IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU THINK!

[@orinalaric593]

If his is great look at his dad r.i.p. rocky Johnson

[@adamblamplate3657]

Tye rock didnt have a great singular promo like hard times and pipebomb? So what about this is your life and my names billy theres 2 for ya

[@shonenjumpmagneto]

Austin was in WCW & Rock wasn't. Simple as that dude.

[@Dim4323]

He is one of my favourite wwe wresrlers of all time won titles, rivals with triple h are epic. Okay okay with stone cold. And alot of movies

[@ericng7656]

If this is indy wrestling, his technique is a 2/10. As a wwe wrestler, he is 9/10

[@chriscollins550]

Back then no body really cares about the indy wrestling scene. To be fair a lot don't now. I would much prefer to have a wrestler like the rock then wrestling style of indy guy's. I really don't like the high flying athletic stuff. Give me good old slams back drops and suplex.

[@ericng7656]

@@chriscollins550 I agree but would be good if someone can do everything, someone like a keith lee. Wrestlers like Ricochet dun really do it for me because they lack the charisma like the rock

[@extremepop324]

Fuck modern wrestling. For them Bob Holly is probably the best guy in the attitude era lmao cause he has the best work rate. When really, he's boring as fuck and has zero personality... Sounds like every modern wrestler today.

[@extremepop324]

@@chriscollins550 Don't worry man, literally almost everyone and their dog hates modern wrestling. Only the weakest of minds are into modern wrestling.

[@andrewj305079]

LEBRON > rock

[@neddytheniblin6173]

Rock undid his greatness about a year ago when he bent the knee to his sick overlords

[@Zigzagalltheway]

Rock is the 11th best ever.just misses the top 10 but he is for sure a golden honorable mention

[@mjstory1976]

Just stop. The Rock is definitely a top 10 and there is absolutely no doubt

[@Zigzagalltheway]

@@mjstory1976 well my no 10 is bret so you can understand why

[@YaBoyKels1]

Top 5 my guy wtf are you talking about!?

[@mjstory1976]

@@Zigzagalltheway The other 9 would be?

[@Zigzagalltheway]

@@mjstory1976 savage shawn Bryan kurt punk Jericho scsa flair undertaker

[@zakrowe1301]

The rocks a great performer/entertainer as a wrestler his not that fantastic

[@retroal4569]

Watch his wrestling match in his early career.. Rock really could wrestle well he just switch his style from technical to brawler ..

[@no1wasgeorgiebest]

The host is truly awful.