From the People’s Champion to The Final Boss, The Rock Is the Exact Villain That WWE Needs

The most electrifying man in the history of WWE, The Rock has always been a force to reckon with. His phenomenal stint with the Stamford-based company has seen him fight off major rivalries and create storylines that would remain etched in history. Whether it was with Stone Cold/Steve Austin or Vince McMahon, the People’s Champ was always the history maker.
However, The Rock’s rise to the peak wasn’t built over a fortnight. He blended multiple elements to become the superstar that has always been the fans’ favourite. Despite switching between a heel and a babyface, his in-ring flair laced with his wrestling promos has made the fans go berserk for him.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania 40 / Credits: WWE
Despite not being a regular figure in the WWE industry anymore due to his Hollywood schedule, he still makes guest appearances, and no matter the character arc that he plays,...
However, The Rock’s rise to the peak wasn’t built over a fortnight. He blended multiple elements to become the superstar that has always been the fans’ favourite. Despite switching between a heel and a babyface, his in-ring flair laced with his wrestling promos has made the fans go berserk for him.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at WrestleMania 40 / Credits: WWE
Despite not being a regular figure in the WWE industry anymore due to his Hollywood schedule, he still makes guest appearances, and no matter the character arc that he plays,...
- 3/3/2025
- by Nick
- FandomWire
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