Dwayne The Rock Johnson showed no love towards the Memphis Grizzlies by calling out their star player, Ja Morant, calling him embarrassing while he used his name to denigrate Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on WWE SmackDown, and now Morant had his say.
The wrestler-turned-actor is beefing up his presence as he prepares for a controversial return alongside Roman rule in April at WrestleMania, and he did it on SmackDown while performing a song.
Dwayne Johnson dedicates song to Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins
During this song intended for Rhodes and Rollinshe said to the latter: “You are simply a nuisance, my son. Just like Jacques Morant when he waves a gun.
This is of course a reference to Morant is suspended for 25 games by the NBA for brandishing a gun in a strip club and a fake in a car, he was later criticized for a bizarre celebration in which he appeared to fire a gun into the crowd during of a match.
Although The rock pointed out that he was joking when he added: “I love you Ja!”, it’s not clear how Morant could have reacted to the dissent.
But he did respond, and he did so while wondering in disbelief why he had been dragged into this debacle when an X.com account, formerly Twitter, said he “was here to catch stray animals.”
It was something Morant echoed, saying, “Why did he say ‘F**k me’?!”, accompanied by a GIF of 50 Cent looking offended.
The Rock’s wrestling history
As he prepares to make his return to the sport that made his name before becoming the iconic action actor we know today, here’s a recap of why Johnson was so popular in wrestling.
After debuting in WWE in the mid-1990s, Johnson quickly became one of the biggest stars in the industry. Known for his charismatic personality, electrifying mic skills and unparalleled athleticism, The rock has captivated audiences around the world.
He has won numerous championships, including multiple WWE Championships and World Heavyweight Championships. Johnson’s feuds with wrestling icons like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H are legendary.
His wrestling career laid the foundation for his successful transition to Hollywood stardom, in which he starred in Fast & Furious, Jumanji, Rampage, San Andreas, Moana (voice role) and Central Intelligence.
