“We Gotta Give That Much” – Dwayne Johnson Once Recalled A Late American Politician As The Inspiration Behind His Iconic WWE Promos In The Third Person

The Rock, a celebrated WWE superstar, quickly became its backbone within a short period after his debut. After his introduction during the attitude era, he quickly rose to prominence despite the presence of other famous wrestlers. Using the third person, his electrifying speaking style clicked with the audience.

Dwyane Johnson‘s consistent speaking style, both on and off the ring, is characterized by arrogance and a wooing tone. While it is possible that Johnson developed this style independently, a resurfaced video of an interview suggests he may have been influenced by a similar speech style. The video was a hit with the audience.

Who inspired The Rock’s iconic speaking style?

The resurfaced video uploaded on YouTube is going through social media like wildfire. The footage dates back to the year 2000. 

While he maintained that the idea was his own, he did affirm that he knew about another person who did it. Bob Dole was a senator who represented the state of Kansas. He was a famous politician of the Republican Party who was known for speaking in the third person.

The interviewer, in the video, asks The Rock how he got the idea to speak in the third person. She compares it to how Bob Dole speaks. The Rock replied by agreeing with the interviewer’s comparison. The Rock admitted that he knew about Dole and his way of speaking. He even admired the personality of Dole.

He added, “The character of The Rock refers to himself in the third person as very arrogant then and over the edge and in terms of a lot of things actually on the show.”

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While the former Kansas Senator may not have directly inspired the character of The Rock, he may have influenced its ideation indirectly. However, fans of The Rock know that there’s more to the character than the way he speaks.

Rocky Becomes The Rock

In a jaw-dropping debut on the WWE RAW episode of November 4, 1996, Dwayne Johnson made his grand entrance into the wrestling scene as Rocky Maivia. Just days later, he proved his mettle by securing a victory in the Survivor Series match against Crush and Goldust. Later, Rocky Maivia took a timeout for recovery after sustaining a knee injury in a heated battle against Mankind.

During his downtime, Dwayne Johnson discussed his return and fresh storylines with WWE officials. In August 1997, he stormed back into the WWE ring, shedding the Rocky Maivia moniker and embracing his new identity as “The Rock.” He went rogue, forming the notorious ‘The Nation of Domination’ and took on the role of a charismatic heel in the company.

The Rock’s persona flourished, sparking feuds with wrestling legends like Stone Cold, Steve Austin, and Triple H. His electrifying performances and unique third-person referencing made him a legendary wrestler. Dwayne Johnson’s legacy as a true wrestling legend left an indelible mark on fans worldwide.

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