With The People’s Champ back in WWE, he is having the time of his life as a heel persona, and his outstanding mic skills and charismatic promos have played a key role in the show. With an unparalleled mic skill and the ability to connect with the audience on an emotional level; he makes the wrestling show an entertaining watch. Naturally, fans would look forward to the storyline of The Bloodline vs Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins that would reach its peak climax this WrestleMania.
However, Dwayne Johnson’s electrifying promos have invited him into some trouble as it has rubbed off people in the wrong way, setting up double standards in the show. Johnson, who has recently joined the TKO group as one of its board members, used profane language, not adhering to the PG guidelines that the company has set for its stars.
Dwayne Johnson’s Use of Curses Has Set a Double Standard in WWE
Dwayne Johnson is one of the most prolific wrestlers in WWE, who has reached a heroic status, especially due to his heel persona, which adds another layer of depth and reality to the show’s well-written storyline.
With the ability to sell his promos and dominate his opponent in the ring, he believes the rules do not apply to him. As per SEScoops, WWE was sent a memo where it was “emphasized the need for talent to follow PG guidelines on TV and social media.”
Despite the memo, the Black Adam actor has continued to use vulgar language on his social media and in his promos, where he has been constantly taking shots at his WrestleMania opponents, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. This action has raised the issue of double standards inside the locker room, making the WWE talent wonder why Johnson is allowed to curse while they are not.
SEScoops also reported how Nick Khan, Paul Levesque, and Dan Ventrelle had allegedly sent a memo the other week on how the talent must adhere to the PG guidelines on TV as well as on social media. However, Dwayne Johnson is enjoying this special treatment, especially after his recent promo on SmackDown, where he sent a creepy message to Cody Rhodes’ mother, Michelle Rubio.
This has rubbed off people in the wrong way, where they believe that they are witnessing a double standard by WWE because it is Dwayne Johnson on the other end. A source came forward stating how rules should be the same for everyone and that he must not get a green pass merely because he’s the boss of the company.
“Even if he is the big movie star, shouldn’t everyone play by the same rules? So he can curse and use that to get over, but everyone else is handcuffed?”
At this moment in his career, he can get away with the use of profane language, as he is the most electrifying man in the history of sports entertainment, and his promos have made The Bloodline vs. Cody Rhodes, possibly the best storyline featured in WWE.
Fans React to Dwayne Johnson Setting up a Double Standard in WWE
In the past, fans have witnessed how the organization has taken strict against its stars for using such language on TV or on social media. The news of Johnson setting up an example of a double standard in the wrestling show has spread like wildfire.
The latest report has been shared by Cultaholic Wrestling (@Cultaholic) on social media, where the wrestling fans had a mixed response to the news, as some decided to side with the 8-time WWE Champion, while some criticized him.
This is exactly what I was thinking since Cody and seth have always been company guys and play by the rules. But the rock is making them look like jokes, but they can’t even cut the same type of promos the rock has been cutting.
— chill 🏝️ (@SpukkiM) March 16, 2024
I really enjoy what he’s doing, it’s fresh and new.
— Dean Shepherd (@DeanDreamsDaily) March 16, 2024
Nick khan has other stuff to worry about. Leave my wholesome goat alone.
— Joe Randazzo 📚📕📖 (@LibrarianJoe_) March 16, 2024
Well considering his positioning in the company I’m pretty sure there is leeway for him to do what he wants. Aside from him being a movie star he’s still holds a powerful position in the TKO brand.
— Lovely Liv 🏳️⚧️ (@LovelyLiv859) March 16, 2024
If they make him stop they deserve to lose ratings
— garbaggio (@rise_and_grime) March 16, 2024
They used to allow Ric Flair drop the F bomb on live shows. Were they complaining then because he’s Flair?
— Chris McCullough (@GrigLager) March 16, 2024
Nevertheless, it is intriguing to see The Rock return to his home, dropping fire promos each week on Raw and SmackDown, reminding the wrestling fans of the good ol’ Attitude Era, when he was The Corporate Rock matching Vince McMahon’s villainous biddings, making him a top-tier villain.
