WWE Veteran Reveals The Rock’s Career-Changing Moment
Ken Shamrock, a WWE and UFC veteran, recently shared insights about the turning point in The Rock’s professional wrestling career. In an interview with Wrestling Live Online, Shamrock recalled the moment that transformed Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s trajectory in WWE.
Shamrock’s Reflection on The Rock’s Evolution
The 61-year-old wrestler emphasized that the major change began when WWE allowed The Rock to deliver promos. Shamrock observed a unique mindset in The Rock compared to other wrestlers.
“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 described how The Rock quickly developed confidence and comfort with his character’s direction while they worked together. He pinpointed the moment WWE removed him from the faction "The Nation" and gave him the microphone as the true turning point.
“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.”
Shared History and Rivalry
The Rock and Shamrock share a long history dating back to 1998, highlighted by their rivalry when The Rock was part of the Nation of Domination.
Summary
Ken Shamrock credits The Rock’s freedom to cut promos and step out from the Nation of Domination as the pivotal moment in his rise to WWE superstardom.
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