Triple H has addressed Dwayne Johnson’s shift towards a heel persona and his criticism of WWE and its producers for imposing constraints. The Jumanji star recently shared a behind-the-scenes clip from Monday Night Raw, expressing frustration with the rules enforced by WWE.
In his recent interview with Impaulsive, the Chief content officer of WWE shared his perspective on The Rock’s move towards portraying a heel character and explained why he thinks The Rock is opting for this direction leading up to WrestleMania 40.
Dwayne Johnson Expressed Frustration with WWE Rules And Constraints
Dwayne Johnson recently shared an Instagram post with behind-the-scenes footage of The Monday Night Raw. The clip features the WWE star with a beatdown Cody Rhodes who is down on the ground. And he refuses to stop and continues whipping Rhodes even after the producer says cut.
Enraged, he further expresses his frustration with the constraints, saying, “The show is over and then it stops. F*ck that. Your script, f*ck that,” before telling the cameraman to continue filming. He also expressed his disdain for such rules in the caption, saying,
“I hate constraints and bulls*it rules – and just because some @wwe producer says, “clear”—that doesn’t mean I just stop whatever I’m doing and tell everyone great job. It f**king pissed me off. I can’t shut my high emotions off just because a script says we’re done.”
Johnson further denounces “individuals, corporations & governments” dictating what one can or cannot do while imposing the threat of cancellation. “They create fear if you have a different perspective and don’t live by their rules,” he said. And he refused to abide by these rules, stating that he would express himself and act according to his own beliefs.
Triple H Responds to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Criticism
In a recent appearance on Impualsive, Triple H reacted to Dwayne Johnson’s criticism of the WWE rules. Discussing his turn to a heel, the WWE executive emphasized that The Rock is a “pro” and despite all the content and intrigue he’s creating, he maintains a deep respect for the decisions made by WWE management.
As for the post shared by the WWE star, he described it as part of his creative process to keep fans engaged with the storylines. The former wrestling star also emphasized Johnson’s approach towards these things, stating that sometimes it even confuses people around him if he’s mocking them. He said,
“He’s taking you on a ride and this is the genius is blurring the lines between fiction and reality to a place that even people that are close to it are going like I think, ‘He’s taking a piss on us right here’—You know what I mean”
Triple H also stated that although there might be disagreements between The Rock and the organization sometimes, the Baywatch star ultimately respects the decisions made by the authorities, as they are all working towards the same goals.
“He is a pro, right? So all that stuff is it’s amazing and it’s amazing content,” he said before adding, “But at the end of the day he’s a pro we sit in a room we talk this all out.” He praised Johnson’s knack for keeping the fans invested in the storylines.
WrestleMania 40 will stream live on Peacock on April 6 and April 7, 2024.
