The Rock’s uncensored promo from WWE SmackDown with Austin Theory has been revealed.
Here's the uncensored "you are an asshole" chants during The Rock's segment with Austin Theory on #WWE #Smackdown. pic.twitter.com/1Qy34eoHYf
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a legendary figure in the world of professional wrestling and entertainment, recently faced some backlash after launching a donation fund for victims of the Maui wildfires. However, he has since addressed the criticism and offered an apology.
The Rock, known not only for his wrestling prowess but also for his philanthropic endeavors, joined forces with Oprah to create “The People’s Fund of Maui” to aid residents affected by the devastating wildfires in Lahaina. They kick-started the campaign with a generous donation of $10 million. The Rock then encouraged working-class individuals to contribute to the fund, which triggered a negative response from some quarters.
”The criticism, I get it. I could have communicated that message a lot better. I’ll be better next time”
During an appearance on the Pat McAfee show, The Rock acknowledged the criticism he received for urging people to donate to the fund and expressed his understanding of the situation. He admitted that he could have conveyed his message more effectively and vowed to do better in the future.
“We got really close, but we couldn’t figure out what that thing was, so we decided to put our pencils down, and we agreed, ‘hey listen, there’s a merger coming up, there’s WrestleMania coming up in Philly, that’ll happen.’ I’m saying that is potential too, I’m open.”
In the world of entertainment, The Rock’s name carries immense star power, and his appearance on the Pat McAfee show provided an opportunity to discuss various topics, including his wrestling career and plans. One notable revelation was The Rock’s acknowledgment that he was initially slated to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39, although the match did not materialize as planned. He mentioned that while they explored the possibility, they ultimately decided to hold off and expressed openness to the idea of a match at a future WrestleMania, such as WrestleMania 40.