His pre-match promo with Jonathan Coachman was, arguably, the best of his career. Citing his experience in Hollywood he said, "Act I and Act II, they don't matter. The only thing that matters, everyone remembers...Act III."

In what would be Austin's final bout for two decades, Rock beat him, delivering three Rock Bottoms to finally put The Texas Rattlesnake away. After the bell, he shared a moment with his greatest rival that broke kayfabe, expressing his gratitude to Austin for helping make him the star he became.