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The Rock 'n' Sock Connection later reunited in November 1999, when Mankind helped The Rock defeat Prince Albert and Big Boss Man.On the Thanksgiving episode of SmackDown!, The Rock 'n' Sock Connection defeated the Hollys to become number one contenders to the WWF Tag Team Championship.
The Rock defeated Mankind (c) WWF Championship: Royal Rumble: January 24, 1999 Anaheim, California: Mankind did not say "I quit", instead an earlier recording of Mankind saying the phrase was played over the PA system while Mankind laid unconscious in the entrance. The Rock was still awarded the victory. [35] The Rock (c) defeated Triple H: WWF ...
The Rock (c) vs. Mankind in an Empty Arena match for the WWF Championship [15] [16] 2 XXXIV: January 30, 2000 Stamford, Connecticut: Titan Towers: In-studio show (interview with Stone Cold Steve Austin as he recovered from neck surgery) [17] 3 LIII: February 3, 2019 Orlando, Florida: WWE Performance Center
Later that evening, Foley came from the crowd to assist The Rock in a handicap match against DX to prevent him from getting fired. One week later, Mankind was reinstated and wrestled with The Rock and The Acolytes against all four members of DX; Triple H emerged victorious by pinning Mankind after a brutal attack ending with a Pedigree.
The Rock was The Corporation's proclaimed "Crown Jewel" (and whom they helped win the WWF Championship at Survivor Series), holding the WWF Championship three times while part of the group. Later in the show, Intercontinental Champion Ken Shamrock would be recruited onto "Team Corporate", an unofficial name stated by announcer Jim Ross .
With Mankind lying unconscious in the ring, Rock handcuffed his hands behind his back and hit his head into the turnbuckle. Mankind kicked the Rock low, then dropped a knee into his crotch and asked him if he quit. The Rock managed to stand up and clotheslined Mankind to the mat, putting a chair on his face and performing the Corporate Elbow ...
"The Undertaker vs. Mankind" February 26, 2023 () 12: 3 "The Rock vs. John Cena" ... "Hulk Hogan vs. The Rock" May 19, 2024 () References External links ...
This led to Mankind becoming McMahon's protege, and led to Mankind apparently being given an easy road to win the vacant WWF title. The end of this angle coincided with the end of McMahon's feud with The Rock, and after Survivor Series Mankind and The Rock began a feud that led until the following February.