Ranking What Was Really The Best Wrestling Entrance Every Year 1990-2021

19. 2003 - The Rock, WWE WrestleMania XIX

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Almost a parody of a big-time entrance, The Rock never descended to it.

He was simply too high above you, as depicted in a stunningly artful, protracted drone shot that captured the big city life Rock had chosen to leave sports entertainment behind.

It was majestic. The ambience of it all tapped into how aloof 'Hollywood Rock' had become, and WWE spared zero expense to get over just how rich and famous he was now.

And when he entered the ring, he seemed to float. He didn't even need your energy; just the entitlement that the glamour fuelled him with.

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