Dwayne Johnson has a captivating personality that indulges fans all around the globe. Fans also often imitate the antics of ‘The Great One’ on social media. Even other celebrities and sports personalities engage with him in interesting conversations online .
This one time, in particular, a tennis legend imitated one of Johnson’s popular looks and asked for his opinion.
The tennis player in question was none other than Roger Federer. The Swiss sports icon has 20 Grand Slam titles to his name and dominated the world of tennis for more than a decade.
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The usually soft-spoken tennis star once posted a picture on Twitter enacting one of ‘The Rock’s famous looks from his movies.
Federer and his smoldering look
During the 2018 Australian Open, Federer uploaded a picture of himself on Twitter with an intense facial expression.
The tennis maestro was attempting the ‘Smoldering Intensity’ look from The Rock’s movie ‘Jumanji’.
Federer posted the picture with the caption, “Hey @TheRock, am I doing the “Smoldering Intensity” right?”
Hey @TheRock, am I doing the "Smoldering Intensity" right? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/5A5ILEXYNK
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) January 12, 2018
For those who don’t know, The Rock played the role of Dr. Smolder Bravestone in Jumanji and “Smoldering Intensity” was one of the strengths of the character.
The Hollywood star was ecstatic over Federer’s post and posted a reply on Twitter.
He noted that a legend like Federer can do no wrong.
The Rock replied, “When you’re the GOAT there is no wrong brother. Perfect form. For those who don’t know.. ‘Smoldering Intensity’ is one of my character’s strengths in #Jumanji. And like Roger, ‘Dr. Smolder Bravestone’ has no weaknesses.”
When you’re the GOAT there is no wrong brother. Perfect form 😉👏🏾👊🏾
for those who don’t know.. “Smoldering Intensity” is one of my character’s strengths in #Jumanji. And like Roger, “Dr. Smolder Bravestone” has no weaknesses
🤣💪🏾 https://t.co/KdS76H1nec— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 12, 2018
An interaction between two icons of their respective industries surely had the fans talking. Such is the magnetic personality of The Rock that even Federer couldn’t help himself from having some fun with him.
Dwayne Johnson is one of the biggest Hollywood stars today
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After his success in WWE, The Rock stepped foot into Hollywood and hasn’t stopped since.
The former WWE Champion has been part of one hit franchise after another. Jumanji, Fast and Furious, G.I Joe are some of the biggest blockbusters involving Johnson.
He has also lent his talents to voice acting, famously voicing ‘Maui’ in the popular animated movie Moana.
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The Rock continues to grow as a brand and with him next starring in the DC franchise as the anti-hero ‘Black Adam’, there is no stopping the ‘Brahma Bull’.
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