: The Rock and Austin defined the era, headlining WrestleMania XV (1999) after Austin personally pushed to work with him, recognizing their unique chemistry.
The Rock reached the pinnacle of the company at , winning his first WWF Championship through a "Deadly Game" tournament. This victory was a shock double-turn: he joined Vince McMahon’s Corporation , becoming the "Corporate Champion" and the perfect foil to the rebellious " Stone Cold" Steve Austin . wwf rock
: By 2000, he was the face of the company while Austin was sidelined with injuries. He hosted Saturday Night Live and began attracting Hollywood’s attention. 4. Passing the Torch and Hollywood Departure : The Rock and Austin defined the era,