The Rock Says He Asked For $2 Million, Double What Steve Austin Was Making, During First Contract Renegotiation
The Rock failed to catch on a babyface Rocky Maivia, but found his footing alongside The Nation of Domination when he became The Rock. By 1999, The Rock was next to Steve Austin as the top stars in wrestling. Speaking to Patrick Bet David, The Rock recalled his first contract negotiation with Vince McMahon.