Top 5 promos that shattered the boundaries of Pro Wrestling

#2: This is Your Life

The Rock!

Many people claim that Mankind's first WWE Championship victory placed the final nail in WCW’s coffin. But I’d go as far as, that this segment lit that coffin on fire. “This is Your Life” is often viewed as one of the most popular pro wrestling promos, and understandably so. Not only was it conducted by The Rock and Mankind, two of the most charismatic names in pro wrestling history, but they completely went off-the-cuff. In essence, anything could have happened, whether it was bringing out people from Rock’s past or forgetting the birthday of The Great One himself.

What’s even more interesting about this promo is that it wasn’t even supposed to go as long as it did. Even though Vince McMahon was reportedly furious when the segment came to a close, surely the 8.4 rating changed the mind of the competitive promoter. I’m often critical of comedy in pro wrestling since it isn’t always done well. Instead of cracking up, I’m often rolling my eyes. However, this segment illustrated that it is possible for legitimate laughs to be had. You simply need the capable performers, the right platform, and sufficient time for the vision to come together.