WWE Veteran Reveals The Rock’s Career-Changing Moment
Ken Shamrock, a veteran of both WWE and UFC, recently shared insights about the pivotal moment that transformed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson’s wrestling career.
Shamrock’s Reflection on The Rock’s Transformation
In an interview with Wrestling Live Online, 61-year-old Shamrock recalled working alongside The Rock and how his career evolved dramatically after WWE allowed him to deliver promos.
“You could tell immediately that his mind was different than everyone else’s. The way that he saw things, how he put matches together, being able to tie in what I did to what he does, being able to have those different swerves when it came to the finishes or even in between in the middle of the match. He just had that mindset that he’d see things before they happen.
Shamrock emphasized that The Rock’s confidence grew as he developed his character and gained freedom on the microphone.
“The minute they got him out of the Nation, the minute they handed him the mic, stars went off. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a transformation like that in my life that quick, where literally they just handed him the mic and game over.”
Historic Rivalry
The Rock’s long-standing feud with Ken Shamrock dates back to 1998 during Shamrock’s battles with The Rock and the Nation of Domination, highlighting their deep-rooted history in wrestling.
Summary
Ken Shamrock credits The Rock’s career breakthrough to the moment he was given promo opportunities, unlocking a unique creativity and confidence that changed his trajectory in WWE.