The Rock’s dream matches that never happened

One big thing: The Rock wanted to face Sting and Randy Savage

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed that he threw matches against WCW stars like Sting and Randy Savage for Vince McMahon following WWE’s 2001 acquisition of WCW.

The details:

• The Rock revealed this information in VICE’s “Who Killed WCW?” docuseries.
• He made a list of potential opponents in his hotel room, including Goldberg and the nWo.
• The Rock presented this list to Vince McMahon, hoping to create new storylines.
• Despite his efforts, matches against Sting and Randy Savage never materialized.

According to the numbers:

• WWE purchased WCW in 2001.
• The Rock won the WCW World Championship from Booker T at SummerSlam 2001.

Quote:

“I remember sitting in my hotel room and writing down all the wrestlers I had hoped to wrestle. Goldberg, Sting, (Randy) Savage, everyone in the nWo. I remember writing everyone up and going to Vince and saying, ‘Hey, this might be a good idea.’

Why it matters:

The Rock’s revelation highlights the missed opportunities following WWE’s takeover of WCW. These dream matches could have had a significant impact on wrestling history and fan satisfaction.

Looking forward:

The Rock has hinted at a possible match with Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, suggesting his wrestling career may not be over just yet.

What dream match would you have liked to see The Rock in? Share your thoughts in the comments below!