Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Reflects On WWE Debut at Survivor Series, Wrestlers React

Yesterday was the 21 year anniversary of the debut of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that took place at Survivor Series. The Rock took time to reflect on his debut via his Twitter account after ESPN posted a video highlighting then Rocky Maivia’s fantastic debut. The Rock says that his goal was just to buy his parents their first home and three years later he was able to do just that.

On this date 21 years ago, @TheRock made his WWE debut. pic.twitter.com/NrpENEnSr5

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— ESPN (@espn) November 17, 2017

2hrs before this PPV starts, Vince McMahon calls me in his office (I thought I was in trouble) he said, “You’re going over tonight”, meaning I was going to win. I was shocked. 3 months later my career crashed hard but that negative eventually became my positive. #grateful 🙏🏾 https://t.co/0MDBSPiH2M

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 18, 2017

Crazy it all started 21yrs ago today. Made my @wwe debut. My #1 goal was buy my parents their first home. 3yrs later in ‘99 I was able to. No idea where this crazy road would lead me, I just knew I was willing to work my ass off and that I loved the hell outta Waffle House https://t.co/dHkJByOqQi

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 17, 2017

Fellow wrestlers Tessa Blanchard and No Way Jose took the time to thank “The Great One” for inspiring their careers and motivating them to become who they are. Even Sports Illustrated celebrated the Brahma Bull.

You’re such an inspiration, DJ! Thank you for motivating the hell outta me 💪🏽 #HWITR https://t.co/ZOA3bo6OJc

— Tessa Blanchard (@Tess_Blanchard) November 18, 2017

A monumental day for @TheRock and for the millions (and millions) he would inspire. #ThankYou https://t.co/dh5u59IJoG

— No Way Jose (@WWENoWayJose) November 18, 2017

It’s time to celebrate the Great One. @TheRock made his WWE debut 21 years ago today https://t.co/ysocrNNRQG pic.twitter.com/JFis822Rtg

— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) November 17, 2017

You know…it sure is interesting that most of your big @WWE moments somehow involve punching me in the face… 🤔 https://t.co/iRUghIg5OC

— Triple H (@TripleH) November 18, 2017