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“Different Level of Hot”: How Dwayne Johnson Ignited Another Fire in Grand Slam Champion With His Return Back in 2019

Published September 29, 2023, 12:30 PM EDT

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On October 4th, 2019, WWE SmackDown witnessed a historic night as the FOX premiere and 20th Anniversary special delivered electrifying action. In a pivotal segment, the RAW Women’s Champion, alongside the iconic Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson came together to confront Baron Corbin. It set the stage for a transformative moment to unfold.

In a recent interview, Becky Lynch recounted her experience working with The Rock during his 2019 WWE return. She disclosed how it launched her to unprecedented levels of stardom.

The Rock inspires Becky Lynch

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The WWE Universe erupted in joy when The Rock made his way to the ring in 2019 SmackDown. In a display of respect and mentorship, The Rock passed the torch to Becky Lynch during a segment with King Baron Corbin. He acknowledged her as the future of WWE and, in his inimitable style, showered her with praise. The Great One didn’t hold back when it came to King Corbin, delivering a barrage of humorous insults that left the WWE Universe in stitches.

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Now after four years since that memorable segment, in a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Lynch revealed her experience sharing the stage with Dwayne Johnson. For Becky Lynch, this encounter with The Rock was more than just a memorable segment. She said, “And getting to work with him and, being out there and feeling the energy of the crowd. And then you go that’s what I want.”

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It was a passing of the torch, a declaration that she had arrived on the biggest stage. It was a moment that ignited a new fire within her, propelling her to strive for even greater heights in the world of WWE. The reception and the energy from the crowd, made Lynch crave more such moments and create her own place in WWE.

As Lynch later reflected in her interview, this was a different level of “hot.” She stated, “Okay I knew I was hot. This is a different level of hot.” It was a level of stardom and adoration that would drive her to ask herself, “How do I get this level of hot?” 

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The answer, it seemed, was to follow in the electrifying footsteps of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The segment reached its climax as Lynch and The Rock joined forces, double-teaming King Baron Corbin. 

Double trouble as Lynch and The Rock unleash fury on Corbin

In a thrilling moment, The Man, Becky Lynch, hyped up the crowd as she entered the ring with Charlotte Flair. Together, they defeated Sasha Banks and SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley in the opening match. 

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However, the excitement took an unexpected turn when King Baron Corbin crashed Lynch’s speech, claiming he should be the show’s opener. Becky issued a warning, setting the stage for a surprise that rocked the arena. The Rock made a triumphant return, igniting thunderous cheers from the WWE faithful. He praised Lynch and humorously roasted Corbin.

The segment concluded with Lynch and The Rock teaming up to take down Corbin, leaving the WWE Universe in awe. The Rock delivered his iconic People’s Elbow and Rock Bottom to the 2019 King of the Ring tournament winner. It was a moment of electrifying entertainment and passing of the torch.

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Are you a Becky Lynch fan? What do you think about the Dwayne Johnson igniting fire in The Man? Comment down to let us know. 

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Sheron Singh

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Sheron Singh is a WWE writer at Essentially Sports. She started watching and following the WWE when her father introduced it to her at the age of 6. Sheron has since been an avid fan and devotedly follows the sport.
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