10 Amazing "Call And Responses" In Wrestling
2. The Rock - Millions
A walking, talking catchphrase machine who is undoubtedly the greatest promo of all time, The Rock’s connection with the fans is legendary.
As a heel or face, he could command them with the flick of an eyebrow or a simple inhale of the atmosphere. Fans would go wild and then they would joyfully shout along with every thing he said.
‘Finally, The Rock has come back…’
‘Know your role and shut your mouth.’
‘If ya smell what The Rock is cooking.’
Seriously, the man had a ten thousand person echo in every arena he was in, but he also had one of the greatest call and responses to his adoring people. As their champion, The Rock would often explode in a tirade, ripping his opponent to shred with a verbal onslaught.
Hoovering up every word, the fans would wait for The Rock to then refer to the millions…and then pause, waiting for the crowd to chant ‘MILLIONS’ back at him. Without missing a beat, he’d continue his promo, safe in the knowledge, based on their response, that they were hanging off the Brahma Bull’s every word.
There will never be another star quite like him, but The Rock knew that by reaching out to the people to respond, it would only strengthen one of the strongest bonds in wrestling.