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| The Rock and Hollywood Hulk Hogan in 2002 |
When The Rock came face-to-face with Hulk Hogan at No Way Out in 2002, it felt bigger than just another backstage moment—it was a collision of icons. Representing two different generations of pro wrestling, both men carried the weight of an era on their shoulders. The tension between them was immediate and undeniable. Their picture together was worth more than a thousand words.
With WrestleMania X8 on the horizon, this encounter served as the spark that would ignite one of the most legendary matches in WWE history. The Rock’s sharp confidence met Hogan’s larger-than-life presence, setting the tone for a showdown that would transcend storylines and become a true passing-of-the-torch moment.
Before the WrestleMania X8 match in Toronto, and before the crowd chose its side, it started with this backstage promo and Hogan taking a photo with his son's "favorite wrestler."
