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The Rock praised Austin for being at the peak of his career that year. After all, he had just defeated Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship the previous year and was the face of the company. Johnson added that Austin recognized his potential, and their natural chemistry led the WWE Hall of Famer to pitch their matchup to McMahon. And as wrestling fans know today, the rest is history.

The Rock weighs in on wrestling Stone Cold Steve Austin in his true farewell match at WrestleMania 19

It is rare for two WWE superstars to peak simultaneously and exit the business at the same time. But that’s exactly what happened with The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. By 2003, the duo had achieved virtually everything in professional wrestling. While Austin had a quiet 2002 after leaving the company over creative differences, Johnson was firmly stepping into Hollywood.

By No Way Out 2003, the stage was set for their final showdown at WrestleMania 19. The storyline was clear: The Rock had never beaten Austin at the grandest stage of them all. Though no championship was on the line, the match carried immense significance for both men and their fans.