WWE: 10 Iconic Alliances That Should Be Reinvented For 2014

8. The Rock 'n Sock Connection (1999-2000; 2004)

What else can you say about the Rock 'n Sock Connection other than simply, "Enjoy!?" The unlikely pairing of WWE superstar The Rock and his former arch-nemesis Mankind resulted in some of the most memorable and funniest segments in the history of Monday Night Raw. It also produced an impressive three tag-team title reigns in less than a year. The much-heralded "This Is Your Life" segment (embedded below) between the two superstars pulled in an estimated 8.4 Nielsen rating which, comparatively, is more than double the viewers of any episode of RAW for the past decade. Their chemistry together was almost magical, and despite being two of the company's top stars, they always seemed to be the underdogs against any opponent. It's rare when a professional wrestling pairing can generate comedic interest from non-wrestling fans, but Rock 'n Sock achieved precisely that at a time when WWE was focusing its efforts on generating a more "mainstream" entertainment product. 2014 Proposed Update - The Rock 'n Sock Connection Reborn There really is no need to recreate the wheel on this one. Several well-place Rock 'n Sock promos would be best served up by the original members themselves, perhaps as publicity for the Rock's new role in "Hercules" or Foley's "I Am Santa Claus." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUQVTsShUxo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb-k87BOn4I