Top five unique records The Rock holds in WWE

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the most famous names in the wrestling industry

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one name that resonates with households worldwide and stands tall as a titan in both the realm of professional wrestling and the glitz of Hollywood. His enigmatic persona has captured the beating hearts of fans spanning across industries, forging an unbreakable bond. Amidst the ceaseless whirlwind of his bustling schedule, Johnson remains firmly rooted in his origins within the WWE, forever devoted to gratifying his ardent fanbase.

Embracing the luminary path that awaited him in the mid-1990s, Dwayne Johnson embarked on a transformative journey within the hallowed halls of WWE, picking the mantle of "The Rock." With an alluring presence that ignited arenas, an intellect sharp as a lightning bolt, and a magnetic charisma that defied resistance.

The Rock instantaneously transcended the boundaries of praise and admiration. Giving memories within the collective consciousness of his fans, his resonant catchphrases reverberated through the ages, resounding with the resolute proclamation, "If you smell what The Rock is cooking!" Furthermore, his in-ring artistry reached its zenith with the iconic signature move known as the "People's Elbow," an embodiment of his unparalleled showmanship that solidified his name as a mythical figure in the annals of professional wrestling.

So, let's look at 5 Unique records The Rock holds in WWE

1. Most WWE Championship Reigns in a Single Year

The Rock captured the coveted WWE Championship with a thunderous crescendo in the year 2000, when the cosmic alignment favoured his climb to the pinnacle of wrestling dominance, an achievement that rang through the halls of time. He lost and snatched the prestigious championship six times in a year, each triumph an exclamation point in the story of his steadfast reign. This remarkable feat stood as a lasting tribute to his unwavering resolve and the adoration of his ardent acolytes, who catapulted him to the pinnacle of WWE's dazzling hierarchy.

2. Longest Time as Intercontinental Champion in the Attitude Era

With an iron hold on the Intercontinental Championship, The Rock embarked on a campaign that rang with uncompromising intensity. He stood as a behemoth from the frost-kissed cusp of December 1997 to the scorching heat of August 1998, defying all contenders and refusing to lose his grasp on the prized crown for an incredible eight months. An epic drama inscribed in the annals of the contemporary age, cemented his renown as a powerful force, an archetype of mid-card majesty that echoed through WWE's legendary halls. It is a record on its own.

3. Fastest WrestleMania Victory

The Rock's WWE performances are now restricted to special events. Whether it was his 'Once in a Lifetime' bout against John Cena, or the rematch the following year, or his feud with CM Punk for the WWE Championship, all of his programmes were well-received by fans. When The Rock was introduced as the host of WrestleMania 32, he was stopped and confronted by The Wyatt family.

As a result, the Rock agreed to an impromptu bout with Eric Rowan. In the flash of an eye, The People's Champ Rock-Bottommed Rowan to claim the quickest victory in WrestleMania history. After the bout, he was outnumbered by The Wyatt Family, which is when his two-time WrestleMania opponent, John Cena, came down and saved The Brahma Bull, allowing him to knock out the rest of the Wyatts. The sequence concluded as Rock and Cena approached the ramp and The People's Champ lifted Cena's arm.

4. Pinning The Big Boss Man in seconds

In a wrestling bout, timing is everything, and this match from Survivor Series 1998 showed it well. The 1998 Survivor Series was an intriguing tournament in which various wrestlers competed for the vacant WWE championship. While notable competitors for the championship included Mankind, Triple H, Steve Austin, The Undertaker, and The Rock, underdogs such as The Big Boss Man were also in the tournament. In the first round, Steve Austin disqualified The Big Boss Man and advanced to the next round after Boss Man whacked him with a nightstick.

The true drama began when The Rock entered the ring to fight Triple H, and, surprise, The Game did not compete due to a knee injury. Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson summoned a substitute, who turned out to be none other than the Big Boss Man. As soon as Bossman entered the ring, the Rock rolled him up for an instant pinfall win, securing his spot in the following rounds with a rapid victory. This record has been tied twice since then but has not been broken.

5. Highest Grossing WWE Pay-Per-View Event

At WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock's magnetic charisma and international appeal ushered in a devastating financial milestone, a seismic fight against the fearsome John Cena that defied the confines of the possible. The meeting of extraordinary star power, caused a supernova of global excitement, attracting a massive audience to the sacred grounds. As the last sounds of battle faded, a huge revelation emerged: the match had earned an incredible $67 million in revenue, smashing all prior records and engraving a historic chapter in WWE's financial vocabulary. The Rock's transcendent star power, a heavenly force that cut across cultural boundaries