Dwayne Johnson recently made an appearance on the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) episode no 2063. The former WWE superstar turned actor and entrepreneur was making his first appearance on the podcast. The conversation between Joe Rogan and Johnson touched upon their shared love of working out, and hard work in their professional lives and included stories from his early wrestling days!
Prior to the podcast Johnson and Rogan went through a workout session along with other comedians like Shane Gillis and Tony Hinchcliffe, amongst others. However, Rogan’s post on Instagram about the session has caused fans to slam The Rock! The comments indicate that the community isn’t thrilled about Johnson and his appearance. Let’s take a look at what the netizens had to say.
Fans slam Dwayne Johnson after JRE appearance.
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Dwayne Johnson ranks as one of the highest-paid actors in the world. According to Forbes, The Rock has a reported worth of $270 million. His successful transition from WWE into the world of acting has laid the foundation for other wrestlers like Dave Bautista and John Cena to also find their way to Hollywood.
Fans eagerly anticipated Johnson’s appearance on the JRE due to his known charisma on the microphone. But the expectations have seemingly flipped as fans reacted negatively to his presence on the popular podcast.
In a recent Instagram post, Rogan shared a picture of the workout session he held with the Rock ahead of recording their podcast. Rogan captioned the post, “Had a f**king amazing time working out with @therock @shanemgillis @tonyhinchcliffe @duncantrussell @ehsanjahmad and @duncantrussell at the studio gym!”
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But fans have largely filled the comments on Instagram with slamming Johnson! Here’s how the community reacted:
Fans pointed out the Rock and his ill-received crowdfunding attempt
Did the Rock ask for donations to save his land in Maui?
Others stated that his appearance was a PR move
The rock is trying real hard to fix his reputation
Fans also took humorous jabs at Johnson
Bunch of cool dudes, and the rock.
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Reminders of past history between the two also caught a fan’s attention.
Come on Joe, you know the rock is a sell out
Who remembers when the rock defended you and then deleted his comments because it was unpopular
Many commenters directed pointed responses toward the Rock’s actions in Maui.
Didn’t the rock have property on maui that was untouched by the fires and had his roof painted a specific color just like oprah?
And others humorously pointed out the size difference between the Rock and Shane Gillis
So you’re telling me Shane Gillis is bigger than the rock
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience has sparked varied reactions from fans. With many expressing skepticism and raising questions about his actions and associations. The mixed sentiments highlight the complexities of celebrity perception and the scrutiny that public figures like The Rock face from their audience.
Johnson faced criticism from fans due to his actions during the Maui wildfires
A majority of the comments pointed out the backlash Dwayne Johnson received for his actions during the Maui wildfires in August. Johnson shared a video on social media, along with Oprah Winfrey, launching a relief fund to provide aid for local residents affected by the devastation caused by the fires.
However, the response to the video was largely negative. Viewers criticized Winfrey and Johnson for soliciting donations, highlighting the fact that both are wealthy individuals compared to the people being asked to donate.
The Rock quickly released another video apologizing for his actions. In an Instagram post, he stated, “When we first launched the fund, there was some backlash, “I get it and I completely understand, and I could’ve been better — and next time I will be better.””
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Johnson explained that he can relate to the people who are living “paycheck to paycheck”— and also shared that he understood why the backlash was directed towards the video he shared on social media.
This incident underscores the heightened scrutiny that celebrities face in the age of social media. Where actions are subject to immediate public feedback and evaluation. Negative comments on Rogan’s post about Johnson’s workout and appearance on the JRE also serve as evidence.
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Do you think the Rock and his appearance on JRE was a PR move as pointed out by the fan comments? Why or Why not? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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