Former WWE star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has successfully made a name for himself as a top actor in Hollywood. Due to his fame, his words often attract significant attention. In 2019, he stirred some controversy with what he thought was a lighthearted joke about Boris Johnson, the new British Prime Minister at the time. While promoting the movie “Hobbs & Shaw” on “Good Morning Britain,” Dwayne joked about sharing the same last name with Boris Johnson, humorously claiming, “He’s my cousin… every time I look at Boris, it feels like I’m looking in a mirror.”
Less than half an hour after the show’s social media post, Boris Johnson responded, possibly addressing the backlash from The Rock’s comment. He wrote, “According to people, we may not be related after all,” adding a playful shoutout to those who gave him clarity on the matter and asking England for tequila.
Boris Johnson, a divisive figure in UK politics, served as London’s Mayor and later as Prime Minister until 2022. Even after leaving his formal political role, he remains active in political discussions as a commentator.
Meanwhile, the “Fast & Furious” spin-off “Hobbs & Shaw,” featuring stars like Jason Statham, Idris Elba, and WWE’s Roman Reigns, earned over $760 million worldwide, proving that Dwayne Johnson’s offhand joke had little impact on his career.
Fan Take: This incident reminds WWE fans that even the biggest stars like The Rock can face scrutiny outside the ring, showing the importance of managing public image carefully. It also highlights how WWE talents successfully crossing over into mainstream entertainment can raise the sport’s profile globally.
