5 Ways The Rock Was A Hero And Saved WWE
3. The Rock 'N Sock Connection
September 27th, 1999, is a night for the record books. With Mick Foley standing in the middle of the ring, he announces, "Rock, this is your life!"
The highest rated quarter hour in the history of WWE RAW was that segment, with over 8 million viewers tuning in. When The Rock and Mick Foley formed The Rock N Sock Connection, a certain chemistry was formed, and it came about organically.
Mick Foley credits The Rock for lengthening his career in the WWE during that period. As Foley was getting older and dealing with numerous injuries, this tag team allowed him to showcase another side of him. He was able to shift the focus from his hardcore style of in ring action, and reveal a lighter and funnier side.
By showing us this comedic style, Mick Foley was able to continue with the WWE when his in ring career was over. Foley went on to become the WWE Commissioner, and a lot of memorable moments between himself and Kurt Angle, Edge and Christian ensued.
Not only was The Rock able to reinvent himself early in his WWE days, and save his career, but he was instrumental in helping Mick Foley reinvent himself.