Mr. The Rock Dwayne One of the most powerful figures in entertainment Johnson. The former wrestler-turned-actor is one of the most admired figures in both Hollywood and WWE. He hasn’t been immune to controversy, despite his notoriety and repute. Johnson’s 2011 remark that was perceived as transphobic enraged his followers. Even Donald Trump Jr. called The Rock out on it.
Making harsh comments on delicate topics in today’s environment, where tokenism is at its height, is strongly condemned. On the internet, no one can make provocative statements on social or political matters without expecting to face the repercussions or public criticism.
Due to an offensive comment, he made in 2011, Dwayne Johnson caused a significant uproar in 2022.
Donald Trump Jr. calls out Dwayne The Rock Johnson for making a transphobic comment on Twitter
Dwayne Johnson was chastised on Twitter by Donald Trump Jr. for his anti-transgender remarks. Johnson appears to be responding to a criticism made by a Twitter user in a now-deleted post.
We’re not to blame if you’re using dirty ways to pay for nursing school.
Wow, @TheRock, you can’t just try to quietly delete transphobic attacks without giving a groveling apology and expect to ever work in Hollywood again.
Do @UnderArmour, @Ford, @Apple, @Netflix and the rest of his sponsors/partners agree with this hateful rhetoric? pic.twitter.com/tkS0jpv5gw
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 5, 2022
Donald Trump’s eldest son questioned the former’s moral code in 2022 by referencing The Rock’s double standard remark. Johnson was criticized by Trump Jr. for anticipating that his comment would be ignored. He also inquired as to whether Johnson’s rhetoric was shared by The Rock’s corporate sponsors.
The former president’s eldest son tweeted on Saturday, along with an image of a post from 2011, “Wow, @TheRock, you can’t just try to quietly delete transphobic attacks without giving a groveling apology and expect to ever work in Hollywood again.”
The Rock was chastised by transgender rights activist Caitlyn Jenner for his offensive remark while also endorsing Donald Trump Jr. Bruce Jenner’s alter ego Caitlyn Jenner made her transition public in 2015. Even though Jenner claimed to admire The Rock, she did not find his remarks to be particularly amusing.
Will The Rock return to WWE at WrestleMania 40?
Before WrestleMania 39, much speculation surrounded The Rock’s potential comeback. But because of the former’s Hollywood schedule, the ideal union between The Great One and the Tribal Chief was never realized.
In the event that The Rock was unable to participate in the night, Cody Rhodes was reportedly WWE’s fallback choice to face Roman Reigns. Fans of wrestling continue to speculate about The 10-time World Champion’s potential return at WrestleMania 40.
The Rock turned down wrestling at this year's #WrestleMania due to his scheduled, but did “leave a crack in the door open” for 'Mania 40 next year.
But “that was far from a commitment” and Rock wrestling next year should not be expected.
– per @davemeltzerWON pic.twitter.com/USx4yeMQFy
— PW Chronicle (@_PWChronicle) April 10, 2023
Dave Meltzer said that The Rock’s comeback at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia is a possibility but not a guarantee when speaking on Wrestling Observer Radio.
When Dwayne Johnson declined this year because of scheduling conflicts, he did leave the possibility of appearing in Philadelphia at WrestleMania 40 open, according to Dave.
