The rivalry between Steve Austin and The Rock headlined three WrestleMania events. That sentence should be all the argument anyone needs to justify their rivalry ranking as the best in WWE history. No other rivalry had the consistency and the longevity that Austin vs. Rock did and none could have gotten away with headlining three 'Mania events. It is a testament to the performers themselves that they were able to keep things interesting and entertaining for the duration of their rivalry as long as they did. Whether it was a more traditional battle between babyfaces and heels or a clash between two of the most popular stars of all-time, their matches captivated fans, thanks to the incredible drama and crowd-popping spots that they were responsible for. It is rare that the wrestling business benefits from having one industry giant in any given generation. That WWE had produced two at one time, and was able to reap the rewards of their outstanding rivalry, is unprecedented. It was the greatest rivalry between two active wrestlers in the most celebrated and acclaimed era in wrestling history. Two men determined to prove that they were the top star in the industry gave it their all, creating magical moments, segments, promos and matches for fans across the globe.
Erik Beaston is a freelance pro wrestling writer who likes long walks in the park, dandelions and has not quite figured out that this introduction is not for Match.com. He resides in Parts Unknown, where he hosts weekly cookouts with Kane, The Ultimate Warrior, Papa Shango and The Boogeyman. Be jealous.
