WWE Throwback: Stone Cold Steve Austin says goodbye to WWE fans after losing to The Rock

‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and Dwayne ‘ Rock’ Johnson are kwn to be greatest rivals in WWE history. ir rivalry was so big that two legendary superstars headlined three WrestleManias. At both WrestleMania 15 and WrestleMania 17, Rock failed to beat Stone Cold Steve Austin, but at WrestleMania 19, he defeated ' Texas Rattlesnake' and ended a decade long rivalry. match was special for many reasons as it was last in-ring match of Stone Cold Steve Austin in WWE.

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According to fans, after winning match, Rock thanked Stone Cold for everything. He asked Stone Cold for forgiveness and left ring for Stone Cold to interact with fans. Fans revealed that when Stone Cold got up to thank WWE Universe, he received a lot of cheer and fans gave him a standing ovation which lasted for almost 20 minutes. Fans were crying because y knew that y won’t be seeing Stone Cold Steve Austin deliver a stunner again. This was definitely an epic end to one of greatest wrestling careers of all time.

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WWE WrestleMania 19: Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Rock

match started with a bang as both superstars exploded in ring and started delivering punched to each or. Rock, who was t happy with Austin being voted "Superstar of Decade," took control and delivered some moves, but Austin recovered and took fight down. But superstars again exchanged some moves and even went onto use each or’s special moves. In middle of match, Rock downed Stone Cold's vest and everyone who was seeing match was getting full dose of entertainment. However, in end, Rock won match after hitting Stone Cold Steve Austin with three Rock Bottoms and two Stunners.

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