No matter how tough Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson may appear, especially in the ring, Hollywood continually reveals his softer side. Behind the scenes, he’s known for his down-to-earth personality. Since his return to WWE, fans have been transported back to their golden nostalgic days, experiencing both The Rock’s cutthroat persona and his electrifying presence. Now, he has returned to the arena, not only as a wrestler but also as a member of the Board of Directors of TKO.
What is Dwayne Johnson Like in the Backstage of WWE?
Although Dwayne Johnson is known to be a fiery and ruthless persona in the ring, his transition to Hollywood introduced people to the person behind the tough exterior. It turns out, he’s one of the sweetest and most down-to-earth individuals one will ever meet. Naturally, people are curious to know, now that he’s back in WWE, how he really is backstage.
Since his return, The Rock has been engaging in intense back and forth, and using explicit language on live television, which many viewers haven’t seen the wrestler do in quite some time. But behind the scenes, the atmosphere appears to be entirely different. On The Fan Morning Show, Corey Graves, a fellow wrestler, revealed,
“Yes. I say that without hesitation because I’ve had a chance to get to know him just a little bit. I wouldn’t say I ‘know’ The Rock or I’m friends with The Rock. There are very few people on earth who star strike me, and despite the fact that he’s technically my boss now, he’s on the (TKO) Board of Directors, I have gotten to see him week to week with some regularity, the aura of The Rock has to be felt in person to be understood.”
He further added,
“We were in Dallas a few weeks ago for SmackDown and my brother was down there. I invited him down. He was right behind my commentary desk, so he could be in the arena to feel the electricity. Pun heavily intended. My brother, who is a special wrestler in his own right and has wrestled all over the world, he was a little kid again when The Rock’s music hit. You talk about presence and aura, The Rock is as big of a star in person as you would hope he would be, but he’s always incredibly gracious and will take time out of his day to do what needs to be done to make sure the business succeeds at the highest level.”
Turns out, behind the scenes, despite his in-ring persona, he’s just as one would imagine him to be- one of the sweetest people around. No matter how busy it gets, he always takes the time to be a good boss.
Dwayne Johnson on His Return to WWE
Amidst fans’ excitement over The Rock’s return, curiosity brews about his personal journey. People are curious to know about his experiences and the behind-the-scenes of his return to the ring, as well as his ongoing commitments beyond wrestling.
On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Dwayne Johnson revealed,
“Now that I’m back, and in the grind of it all, as he [Roman Reigns] has been, for years now, carrying the company, things like that [record-breaking RAW gate], you try to stay as present as possible because it moves, and the very next night, you’re at someplace else in a different city. But we had to take a moment last Monday, just to recognize how cool it is that we’re in this position. We both came from wrestling in flea markets and used car dealerships, to making $40 a match to making a little bit more than that. This guy is the champion and times are good.”
All in all, the atmosphere is electrifying as anticipation reaches its peak, with fans eagerly awaiting The Rock’s next moves. From his thrilling entrances to his jaw-dropping performances in the ring, people are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating every move The Rock has in store for his audience.
