Dwayne Johnson, who has lived the American dream with a successful wrestling career followed by becoming a top movie star, faced many controversies during his earlier years. During his notorious attitude era in WWE, he made remarks that are now considered problematic, including some comments that have been labeled transphobic, racist, and even misogynistic.
Despite attempts to cancel him, The Rock remains a prominent figure in Hollywood. This serves as a reminder of how societal standards have evolved, with actions once deemed acceptable now considered grounds for cancellation. With that said, two other WWE stars would also have gotten canceled due to how they trolled Dwarfism.
Two WWE Stars Would Be Cancelled Today For Making Fun of Dwarfism In The Past
As revealed by a video on Instagram featuring Shawn Michaels and Triple H as part of an old D-Generation X segment, it saw the iconic duo taking part in a Little People’s Court session, including Hornswoggle.
Throughout the video, Triple H and Shawn Michaels were constantly making fun of the little people by making puns, as Triple H even called them midgets once. He even wondered if they wanted to be known as people of diminished stature.
”What do you people want to be called?… Diminished stature?
Obviously, such a segment would not work today and Shawn Michaels and Triple H would face the wrath of the cancel culture if they tried to do this now.
The Rock Once Called John Cena A Bloated Transvestite Wonder Woman
After establishing himself in wrestling, Dwayne Johnson ventured into showbiz, starring in numerous blockbuster action, thrilling, and adventure films, establishing himself as a successful actor. With an irresistible on-screen presence, Johnson has garnered a massive global fan base, boosting the value and viewership of any project he’s involved in.
However, his success hasn’t been without controversy. The actor has faced criticism for making controversial remarks on sensitive subjects, nearly leading to cancellation. Making insensitive remarks about transgender issues, Johnson triggered a social media frenzy, prompting varied responses about the Red Notice movie star.
During an episode of Monday Night RAW during the height of his feud with John Cena, The Rock brought out several of John Cena’s merchandise outside and mocked each and every one of them. When he came to the John Cena wristbands, he insulted John Cena
“Like a bloated transvestite, Wonder Woman fighting crime, pew pew pew.”
John Cena has openly acknowledged that he owes a lot to The Rock for paving the way and being a source of inspiration for him. Despite their intense rivalry in the ring, there is undoubtedly mutual respect between the two wrestlers. The impact that The Rock and John Cena have had on WWE and beyond cannot be understated.
It is crucial to acknowledge that the controversial statement mentioned above was made years ago within the context of Dwayne Johnson portraying the character of The Rock for the WWE. These comments and remarks do not reflect his personal views but are scripted elements of his character.
