During the season 3 premiere of WWE Rivals on A&E, the spotlight was on the early career of Dwayne Johnson, also known as 'The Rock,' and his rivalry with fellow WWE star Paul 'Triple H' Levesque. Retired WWE wrestlers shared insights into the sense of 'jealousy' that surrounded Johnson's rapid rise to the top of the professional wrestling world.
Johnson, with a wrestling lineage that includes his father Rocky Johnson and grandfather Peter Maivia, made a significant impact on his debut at the Survivor Series pay-per-view in 1996. His quick success, including winning the Intercontinental Championship just three months later, raised eyebrows and stirred jealousy among his peers.
