Published 07:27 IST, October 8th 2019

WWE: The Rock delivers highest-rated segment of SmackDown on Fox

WWE: The debut episode of SmackDown on Fox kicked off with Becky Lynch welcoming the WWE fans to the debut show. Know what happens as she's joined by The Rock.

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WWE debuted SmackDown on Fox last Friday night with a show that saw groundbreaking performances from wrestlers from both brands, with debut of UFC veteran Cain Velasquez and return of great one – Dwayne ‘ Rock’ Johnson. Velasquez running through Lesnar was a cherishing moment for many fans in attendance, but People’s Champ returning to join forces with Man Becky Lynch in opening segment of show was highlight of night.

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Rock and Becky's segment with King Corbin

While re is denying magnetic appeal of Rock, to say that WWE Universe was thrilled to see ‘ Great One’ would be an understatement. Rock, as he does, entertained crowd at Staples Center from get-go; from captivating fans with his famous catchphrases to delivering witty lines to insult newly crowned King. Corbin, who has h eugh of embarrassment ultimately decided to tre jabs with Becky Lynch and Rock only to fall victim to People’s Elbow followed by a Rock Bottom.

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Rock wins night

show was primetime’s highest-rated show on Fox and drew a total 3.888 million views. Rock just took to Twitter to give a shoutout to Becky Lynch as y delivered Smackdown’s highest rated segment of entire show.

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