The Rock’s last WWE matches, ranking

The Rock is one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Rock is a ten-time world champion and has headlined multiple WrestleManias. Rock’s full-time wrestling career ended in 2002 when he began a highly successful acting career in Hollywood. In addition, Rock has had success as both a babyface and a heel. The wrestling bug is unstoppable and Rock has returned to WWE several times to take part in high-profile feuds, additionally winning the WWE Championship in 2013.

The Rock’s most recent WWE appearance took place in the spring of 2024 and the Final Boss character was born. Rock became a villain for the first time in nearly two decades and was once again on the main scene. The final matches in the career of the most electrifying man in sports entertainment spanned from 2003 to 2024 and featured a mix of classic Rock and some disappointing matches.

10 The Rock vs. Erick Rowan – WrestleMania 32

Rock took part in the shortest match in WrestleMania history

The Rock appeared on WrestleMania 32 to announce the record attendance at AT&T Stadium of 101,763. However, the People’s Champion was confronted by Bray Wyatt, Braun Strowman and Erick Rowan of the Wyatt Family.

To the surprise of the crowd, Rock wore his wrestling gear under his vest and sweatpants. Rock and Rowan faced off, and Rock executed the Rock Bottom, setting a WrestleMania record for the fastest matches in WrestleMania history by defeating Rowan in just six seconds.

9 The Rock Vs. Goldberg – Backlash 2003

The Big One was Goldberg’s first victim

The Rock faced Goldberg in the main event of the former WCW World Heavyweight Champion’s debut match in a WWE ring. Backlash 2003. Their fight was not the biggest between two big stars in the wrestling business.

Goldberg was the favorite to win, having just walked through the doors of WWE. This match was Rock’s last in a WWE ring for 11 months, and fans saw Goldberg finish Rock off with a couple of Spears and then follow up with a devastating Jackhammer.

8 The Rock vs. Jeff Hardy – Raw (04/07/03)

Rock’s last match on Raw so far

The match between The Rock and Jeff Hardy on Raw in April 2003 was Rock’s last match on the red brand. The former WWE Champion dominated the bout, but Hardy fought his way back into the match when Rock momentarily lost track of the ball.

Hardy was no stranger to causing upsets, as he infamously defeated Triple H in a match for the Intercontinental Championship, executing his patented Swanton Bomb on Rock. Rock managed to kick out, and he picked up the win with his trademark Rock Bottom.

7 The Rock and John Cena versus the unbelievable truth – Survivor Series 2011

Rock and Cena temporarily put aside their differences

On the way to WrestleMania 28The Rock and John Cena had a brake they had to get around when they became strange bedfellows when they teamed up to face the rebellious Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) in the main event of Survival series 2011. It was a special night for Rock as he competed at Madison Square Garden, the site of his WWE debut 15 years earlier at Survivor Series.

There was nothing special about this match as the heels repeatedly tried to keep Cena at bay. Nevertheless, the 10-time WWE World Champion settled the score by hitting The Miz with the People’s Elbow for a SmackDown.

6 The Rock vs. John Cena – WrestleMania 29

Rock competed despite an adductor injury

The Rock and John Cena fought once at WrestleMania 28, but it was supposed to be a once in a lifetime match. Inevitably, they met in a rematch at WrestleMania 29 for The Rock’s WWE Championship, and Cena was the winner of the 2013 Royal Rumble match.

Both men hit multiple finishers and refused to stay down. The spark wasn’t there like it was in their match the year before and it was inevitable that Cena would get his win back. Rock suffered an adductor injury and Cena regained the WWE Championship with an AA.

5 The Rock ‘N’ Sock Connection vs. Evolution – WrestleMania 20

Rock’s last real WrestleMania fight in two decades

Former three-time WWE Tag Team Champions The Rock and Mick Foley reteamed to defeat Evolution’s Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton, Ric Flair and Batista in a Handicap Match. WrestleMania 20. Their handicap match was an underrated match with both sides going back and forth.

This was Rock’s last full WrestleMania match for two decades, as his WrestleMania 32 match against Rowan was spontaneous. Despite this, The Rock ‘n’ Sock Connection failed to complete the task and the Legend Killer knocked out Foley with an RKO out of nowhere, securing the win for Evolution.

4 The Rock Vs. CM Punk – Elimination Chamber 2013

Rock secured his place in the main event of WrestleMania 29

CM Punk was desperate to main event WrestleMania for the first time in his career, and one of his last chances was to dethrone The Rock in their WWE Championship rematch. Elimination Chamber 2013. The odds were in the Straight Edge Savior’s favor, as Rock could lose the WWE Title if he was counted out or disqualified.

Rock and Punk had a solid match and Punk almost regained the WWE Title when Rock was counted out but the referee was knocked down. The People’s Champion punched his ticket at the final Pit Stop at WrestleMania 29 by successfully defending the gold with the Rock Bottom.

3 The Rock & Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins – WrestleMania 40, Saturday

Bloodline rules confirmed

The outcome of the tag team match between “The Final Boss” The Rock and undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns had massive implications when they faced Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins in the main event of WrestleMania 40 on Saturday. This was Rock’s first match in eight years and his first appearance in the main event of WrestleMania in 11 years.

This match was an intense brawl that spilled out of the ring as well. Cody executed the Pedigree on Rock and Rollins hit the Pedigree on Reigns, but both men kicked out. Reigns accidentally rammed Rock, but that was no problem as Reigns hit the American Nightmare and Rock took Cody down with the Rock Bottom and followed it up with the People’s Elbow, ensuring the Bloodline Rules on the second night of WrestleMania between Reigns and Cody.

2 The Rock vs. John Cena – WrestleMania 28

Rock and Cena had an epic encounter

Setting up on the raw after WrestleMania 27The Rock and John Cena finally faced off in a match titled “Once in a Lifetime.” Rock had the hometown support and Mania blared from SunLife Stadium in Miami, Florida. They hit a home run in a thrilling match that captivated the crowd.

Cena executed a few AAs, but the People’s Champion refused to stay down. Cena thought he was being clever by attempting Rock’s signature Rock Bottom, but it was in vain as Rock blocked Cena with the Rock Bottom, leaving Cena sitting on the ramp, heartbroken.

1 The Rock vs. CM Punk – Royal Rumble 2013

Punk’s dreams of headlining WrestleMania have been shattered

The Rock challenged CM Punk for the WWE Championship in the main event. Royal Rumble 2013. The winner will face John Cena for gold in the main event of WrestleMania 29. The Rock is seeking his eighth WWE Championship and Punk has already been in office for 434 days.

Rock and Punk had an excellent WWE Championship match and there was a hilarious moment when Rock attempted the Rock Bottom through the announce table, but the table gave way. Punk gave it his all, but the People’s Champion captured the WWE Championship for the eighth time, setting up his rematch against Cena at WrestleMania 29.