Friendships between WWE wrestlers and NBA players have developed over the years. Their bond is often fueled by their shared love for sports and entertainment. There is not a widespread trend of close friendships between the two groups. However, there have been some instances where WWE wrestlers and NBA players have crossed paths and formed connections. Such is the case with Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal and wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
An old picture of the basketball phenom with the actor has caught the fans’ attention. The photo was taken during the attitude era of WWE. The relative physique of the two athletes has made their fans curious.
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A resurfaced picture of Shaquille O’Neal and The Rock surprises everyone
The Rock and Shaquille O’Neal have achieved big milestones in their respective fields. While they both differ in their career path, they have some similarities between them. One similarity has caught the attention of their fans.
Physically both The Rock and Shaq are imposing figures. Johnson, who stands at 6’5, should be comparatively shorter than the 7’1 O’Neal. In the picture, the height difference looks quite drastic, with Shaq towering over the esteemed wrestler.
The photo has gone viral on Twitter. In the photo, Shaq and Dwayne are posing while shaking hands. It’s not everyday you see someone making The Rock look small.
Fans react to the photo of Shaq and The Rock
The fans are surprised by Johnson’s physique next to Shaq. In addition to this, they have reacted to the old photo of the two athletes. Many fans have come up with some interesting names for a wrestling duo of the two personalities. Some have also used the famous “it doesn’t matter what your name is?” meme from The Rock’s gimmick. Let us look at some of the tweets.
Rock Solid
— ChrisBomar (@ChrisBomar) May 20, 2023
BOOM SHAQAROCKA
— David Soderquist (@GettinSwamped) May 20, 2023
Rock Diesel
— Brian (@DC_B_Cost) May 20, 2023
Shrock
— Hollywood Oblska (@Oblska) May 20, 2023
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THEIR NAME IS
— Oliver Thompson (@OliverAThompson) May 20, 2023
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SHOCK
— damien (@damiene92) May 20, 2023
The two have amazed the fans with their old photo. While their career paths may have taken different trajectories, their unique blend of physical presence, charisma, and versatility has allowed them to leave a lasting impact in both the worlds of sports and entertainment.
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What are your thoughts on this photo? Are you amazed too with their comparison? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.