Austin or The Rock

[The Naitch]

Who's best overall

I'd divide it into categories:

Wrestling: Austin

Mainstream appeal: The Rock

Mic work: The Rock

Biggest fan favorite: Austin

Who's got more bling bling: The Rock

Better worker: I'd give it to The Rock. He's willing to do the job, work with anyone, while Austin vetos and no-shows

Diversity: The Rock has changed and kept his character fresher than Austin. Austin also sucks as a heel

Win/loss record: Austin won 3 Wrestlemania main events. The Rock doesn't even come close

Better singer: The Rock. Austin should take lessons from George Straight

Better guitar player: The Rock. He had 2 Concerts. Austin sang for Vince.

Hotter wife: Hmm tough one. I like Debra's puppies

Hollywood success: Hmmm, The Rock. Austin looks like fucking Goldberg on the Longest Mile poster. Extra also capped his pic with Goldberg's name at the Spike TV Awards or something

Best beer drinker: Austin duh. I remember The Rock taking a baby sip at Backlash 2000 and spitting it out :nono:

Best feuds: Tough one. Austin also worked in WCW, and ECW. I'd say The Rock because I'm biased and he always makes the other guy look good (ie Brock Lesnar)

Merchandise: Austin. I'd rather wear an Austin 3:16 shirt in public than a Layin The Smackethdown shirt. But thats just me

Catchphrases: Can of whoop ass is still heard everywhere. Layin' the smackdown too, but I think Dr. Dre said it first. Austin was never really about the catchphrases, so I'll give it to Rocky



So yeah, who's best?

[The Naitch]

Chloe is a RAW Superstar btw

[Y3J]

The Rock's ability to switch from face to heel (vice versa) was amazing and he sold/oversold everything he did.

Although Austin's attitude made him what he is, I remember watching Punk'd and he's the same when he's out of the ring, which was hilarious.

Overall: The Rock

*Poll?*

[LK]

Wrestling: Austin

Mainstream appeal: Rock

Mic work: Austin (ECW promos)

Biggest fan favorite: Austin

Who's got more bling bling: Rock

Better worker: Rock

Diversity: Rock

Win/loss record: Austin

Better singer: Austin (I AM THE CHAMPION!)

Better guitar player: Austin

Hotter wife: Austin

Hollywood success: Rock

Best beer drinker: Austin

Best feuds: Austin (Austin vs McMahon, Austin vs Bret)

Merchandise: Austin

Catchphrases: Austin (Austin 3:16 says I just whooped your ass > If ya smell what the Rock is cooking)

So overall I got to say Austin

[Anybody Thrilla]

These are fairly silly categories, Naitch.

Maybe overall all time, Steve Austin is better. But I'd much rather see The Rock come back now.

[Kane Knight]

The Rock.

[Tornado]

The Rock

[James Steele]

The Rock

[D Mac]

Dwayne Johnson

[Innovator]

Steve Austin

[Innovator]

but right now I want Rocky back on my TV

[Zen v.W.o.]

Austin. Was there ever a better bad ass heel than Austin? Hell no.

Face or heel he was great. As a face he got the biggest pops one could garner, and as a heel...well he always did truly act heelish no matter when.
But seriously, watch him in 1996 and early 97...none of the rocks characters can compete with that. Austin as a heel in 2001 didnt work as they made him a funny man, hugging vince and kurt..gimme a break, that isnt "stone cold".

Austin has the bigger name when it comes to pro wrestling, and he's been in better feuds with better wrestlers.

He's just the man.

[The One]

In terms of wrestling ability, relatability, mass popularity, and what counts the most, ability to get seats filled with asses...Austin hands down was bigger in pro wrestling then anyone (yes I would say at their peek, bigger then Hogan).

However for my money I would rather watch Rocky. Just always liked him. Even when his move set was down to 5 moves in every single match around 99-01...he still was exciting. I like The Rock and admire how much he has changed his character while always keeping that "Great One" attitude (minus his time as Blue Chipper...hated that shit).

[Mr. JL]

The Rock

[Taker Fan]

Stone Cold

[Kane Knight]

Though I admit. We need Cocky "The Cock" Johnson more than either of them

[BlackDawn2024]

Rocky. No doubt about it.

[Skippord]

Austin...Just cause

[G-wrath]

The Rock.

[mrslackalack]

Rock

[Skippord]

Loose Cannon