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WATCH: WWE Moves Finally Make It To MMA With Devastating Effect

It may not have the theatre of the People’s Elbow, but it appears The Rock’s signature Rock Bottom move is as devastating as the WWE would have us believe.

Brazilian fighter Luis Nogueira unleashed the Dwayne Johnson tribute on journeyman Yuki Baba at Pancrase 271 over the weekend to devastating effect.

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But first, a refresher. First there’s the Rock Bottom.

Then, the People’s Elbow.

Check out the video above for Nogueira's impersonation. As far as homages go, what Nogueira is cooking is sure to bring a nostalgic tear to The Rock’s eyes.

The win improved Nogueira to 20-4 overall and dropped Baba to 11-7.