The Rock's 14 Greatest Moments Since His 2011 Return

7. Opening Wrestlemania 30 With Steve Austin & Hulk Hogan

On the 30th anniversary of the Grandaddy of 'em all, Hulk Hogan opened the show in a similar guest-hosting spot that Rock had partaken in three years prior. After firing up the crowd by welcoming them all to the 'Silverdome' (Superdome, Hogan, Superdome), Stone Cold Steve Austin made his own Wrestlemania return before The Rock came out to complete the epic trifecta. They came out, busted out their catchphrases, mocked Hogan a little bit for his cock-up, drank some beers... it was brilliant. A true Wrestlemania moment and a rare moment in time with three of the greatest ever standing side by side. It was the perfect opening for an event of such magnitude. Whilst everyone will remember this show for Daniel Bryan's World Heavyweight title victory and the end of The Undertaker's undefeated streak, this moment also deserves the same kind of recognition, even if the only physical altercation that occurred was the crashing of beer cans together as the old friends and rivals toasted 30 years of wrestling history.
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