How Did Lindsey Vonn Become Friends With Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson?

It’s one thing to know each other at a professional level, but it’s an entirely new dynamic when two celebrities know each other at a personal level. For example, Ski Racer Lindsey Vonn and Pro-Wrestler Dwayne Johnson being friends beyond the professional realm is something fans know, but often wonder how their friendship started.

So, how did the two become friends? Reportedly, it started when Lindsey Vonn heard that Dwayne Johnson claimed she could keep up with him at the gym. She revealed that was the beginning of her admiration for Johnson, which has now matured to a full-fledged adorable friendship.

They exchange voice notes, birthday messages, and everything in between. In fact, she revealed that ever since the blossoming of this friendship, she’s learnt quite a bit from him and he has helped her grow as an athlete and a person.

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It’s absolutely delightful to know that one simple answer from Dwayne Johnson led the path towards a beautiful friendship.

Dwayne Johnson and Lindsey Vonn are similar athletes

Vonn and The Rock, both suffered injuries during the course of their career as an Alpine Ski Racer and a pro-wrestler respectively. However, none of it would stop them.

They would recover from the injuries and be back to pick up victories all over again. Both of them share the same passion and zest to be at the top of their game, and because of that, they’ve secured innumerable victories during their respective careers.

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Unfortunately, Lindsey Vonn retired after suffering permanent damage to her right knee. Considering the important role knees play in skiing, she had to retire owing to the permanent damage.

On the other hand, The Rock hasn’t officially retired from pro wrestling. He still has the strength to get inside the ring and thrash someone. However, he hasn’t decided to return to WWE and doesn’t seem like he’ll return anytime soon.
As of now, it’s unknown if he has decided to never come to pro wrestling. But, there have been instances where he has indicated a possible return in the future.