The Rock Returns to WWE: Raw, June 17, 2002

June 17, 2002 | Oakland, California |

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[btdaniels]

The timing of everything was perfect...this return sets up the Brock push, the rock leaving (again), the heel turn, WM finale. Everything made sense

[bambasakho]

The People's Champion, The Great One, The Rock 🐐💯

[paulbenton]

This promo was so raw (no pun intended) and emotional you can just hear it in his voice

[AzAkh]

People thought Rock lost his popularity after the Hogan match at WM but he ended up being even more popular.

[BeastCocoPuffs]

Look at all the Rocks returns, ain’t nothing like a return with JR as the commentator

[noahlsmith]

I have to admit even though I was still disappointed I was glad The Rock was back. And I almost forgot about Stone Cold a little. But then back to reality. But the only reason I believe The Rock returned early was because of Stone Cold walking out. He was the only one who can make people feel any better about what was going on.

[nicopillay]

Imagine being Vince McMahon, the boss, in the middle of the ring, being circled by your biggest babyface and the crowd going insane. That must feel exhilarating. Business picked way up.

[johngladman]

King: The star of Scorpion King is back!
JR: The star of Smackdown is back!
King: ...Yeah!!!

[shadow]

It's always rare to hear the rock speaks outside of his third-person persona 8:30

[WarhawkBeyond]

You know business has picked up when The Rock is in the building electrifying crowds as only he can

[deezoemarley]

I remember watching this live in Oakland this was the best moment i ever had as a kid

[jgadonisspeaks]

You could see here he was slowing losing the rock alter ego. His heel turn at summer slam a few months later did wonders for his career

[TheFawcettDVDguy]

It's crazy to think that this is mid 2002 and the rocks wrestling career is all but over people just hadn't quite reilised yet.

[caitorosario]

The Rock was amazing back then and still is! WWF/E at it's best✊🏾🌟✊🏾

[surferguy]

You can tell The Rock was frustrated with Stone Cold here, just by listening to the tone of his voice.

[MrAce-lmes]

The Rock's first WWE Appearance since April 9, 2002 when Rock last appeared on WWF Smackdown!

[simonelement]

My fave entrance music of the rocks 😍😍

[ooStillWeRiseoo]

Vince looking at dollar signs when he looks at The Rock

[Mula]

I remember being 14 at this event. Smh man the good ole days.

[eddiemarin]

Only the rock is iconic enough to get the crowd to be ok with it not being stone cold