Updated October 8th, 2019 at 07:27 IST
WWE: The Rock delivers highest-rated segment of SmackDown on Fox
WWE: The debut episode of SmackDown on Fox kicked off with Becky Lynch welcoming the WWE fans to the debut show. Know what happens as she's joined by The Rock.
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WWE debuted SmackDown on Fox last Friday night with a show that saw groundbreaking performances from wrestlers from both brands, with the debut of UFC veteran Cain Velasquez and the return of the great one – Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Velasquez running through Lesnar was a cherishing moment for the many fans in attendance, but the ‘People’s Champ’ returning to join forces with ‘The Man’ Becky Lynch in the opening segment of the show was the highlight of the night.
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The Rock and Becky's segment with King Corbin
While there is no denying the magnetic appeal of The Rock, to say that the WWE Universe was thrilled to see ‘The Great One’ would be an understatement. The Rock, as he does, entertained the crowd at Staples Center from the get-go; from captivating the fans with his famous catchphrases to delivering the witty lines to insult the newly crowned King. Corbin, who has had enough of the embarrassment ultimately decided to trade jabs with Becky Lynch and The Rock only to fall victim to the People’s Elbow followed by a Rock Bottom.
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Check out the reactions:
The people’s elbow. The Rock Bottom. All the phrases. I feel like I’m 10 again with the spark that starts the wrestling dream. #Smackdown
— The HBIC (@MiaYim)
The Rock’s still got it. That was beautiful #SmackDown
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow)
The way it should be. @TheRock puts @BeckyLynchWWE over big time to kick off the debut episode of #Smackdown on FOX. pic.twitter.com/yYmG8k8eUW
— SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio)
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The Rock wins the night
The show was primetime’s highest-rated show on Fox and drew a total 3.888 million views. The Rock just took to Twitter to give a shoutout to Becky Lynch as they delivered Smackdown’s highest rated segment of the entire show.
The People’s Champ and The Man of the People.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock)
Big shout to my dance partner and the man, herself @beckylynchwwe for takin’ care of business with me and delivering Smackdown’s highest rated segment of the entire… https://t.co/IQr4rOw3nx
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Published October 7th, 2019 at 17:33 IST