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#2 Megastars like Steve Austin and The Rock were born

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It's interesting to think what would have become of globally recognized Superstars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock if Hogan had never turned heel.

When Vince McMahon decided to change the creative direction of his product, one thing that he focused on was to create new stars who would carry the WWE into the new millennium. One of the most cringe-worthy characters of the time, Rocky Maivia, got repackaged as The Rock. The Ringmaster, on the other hand, was given the gimmick of a no-nonsense anti-hero named Stone Cold Steve Austin.

The characters took off in a way no one had ever imagined. Austin still holds the record of selling the most number of T-shirts, with his "Austin 3:16" T-shirt becoming an instant hit with the fans. The Rock is now one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. Would these two have had this kind of success had it not been for the nWo? It's certainly an interesting topic for discussion.