>>9017312The feud between Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock had been brewing for years in the WWF leading up to their match at WrestleMania 17 in 2001. The two had faced each other in several high-profile matches, including at WrestleMania 15, where Stone Cold had defeated The Rock to win the WWF Championship.
In the months leading up to WrestleMania 17, Stone Cold had been on a path of destruction, attacking anyone and everyone in his way, including The Rock. Meanwhile, The Rock had been busy chasing the WWF Championship, which was held by Kurt Angle at the time.
In the lead-up to WrestleMania 17, Stone Cold had won the Royal Rumble match, earning himself a shot at the WWF Championship at WrestleMania. Meanwhile, The Rock had won the WWF Championship from Kurt Angle and was looking to cement his place as the top superstar in the company. The stage was set for a showdown between the two biggest stars in the WWE, with the added twist of Stone Cold's newfound alliance with Vince McMahon.
At WrestleMania 17, Stone Cold and The Rock put on an epic match that is still remembered as one of the greatest WrestleMania matches of all time. In the end, Stone Cold emerged victorious, winning his third WWF Championship in front of a record-breaking crowd of 67,925 fans at the Houston Astrodome.
The aftermath of the match saw Stone Cold and Vince McMahon celebrate together, marking the beginning of a new era in the WWE. However, the fans were left in shock as their hero had betrayed them and joined forces with the most hated man in the company. The rivalry between Stone Cold and The Rock would continue for years to come, but their match at WrestleMania 17 will always be remembered as one of the greatest moments in WWE history.
