5 most iconic catchphrases in WWE history

WWE Superstars and legends have had signature catchphrases that have become so well known that they have crossed into pop culture.
WWE Superstars and legends have had signature catchphrases that have become so well known that they have crossed into pop culture.

#1 "If you smell what The Rock is cooking!" - The Rock (WWE)

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When fans think of WWE Superstars and legends with a litany of catchphrases, the name on the tip of everyone's tongue is The Rock. The People's Champion is one of the greatest talkers of all time in the wrestling business. His signature sayings have been echoed by fans, celebrities and athletes of all kinds over the years.

The Rock typically kicked off his promos with "Finally, The Rock has come back to..." with the city of where WWE was at on the evening. He also had a catalog of memorable insults that he fired at his rivals from "Rootie Poo" to "Jabroni". He would also tell his opponents that "it doesn't matter what you think" in classic responses that pissed off some of the best heels to come through WWE.

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His "Just Bring It" catchphrase became a mantra that led to several shirts and has been his calling card for challenging his enemies to face him. However, his most popular saying has to be his exclamation point at the end of his diatribes when he proclaimed "If you smell what The Rock is cooking!"

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The Rock's command of the WWE Universe is unparalleled, with fans often echoing whatever he says. That final saying was always beloved by the fans and can even be heard at the start of his theme song. Whenever the people hear the first "If you smell...", they immediately rise to their feet and get ready to greet The Most Electrifying Man In Sports Entertainment.

Everyone has done impressions of The Rock. His amazing popularity in WWE made for an easy transition, into Hollywood where he has gained even more fans for his work on the silver screen. From his starring role in Jumanji to his recurring role as Hobbs in the Fast and Furious series, The Rock has become the biggest star in Hollywood and has had the most successful post-wrestling career.

Fans can literally pick any of his catchphrases to place in this spot, but "If you smell what The Rock is cooking" has proven to be the perfect finale in so many incredible promos for a superstar who has translated from WWE to Hollywood more than anyone in history. That's why it is the most iconic catchphrase in the company's history.

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Edited by Kaushik Das
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