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The Rock had nine-word response to Donald Trump fight after rejecting US president bid
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is one of the most recognisable people in America. After building a successful career in the WWE ring, he crossed into mainstream and has appeared in countless Hollywood hits. The Rock roared with laughter when a match between him and Trump was floated last yearWWE But one place you won’t find him is the White House. The People’s Champion, who remains by far wrestling’s most successful export ever, has seen his popularity explode in recent years. And 12 months ago, his popularity and numerous business ventures led to many calls for him to launch a surprise bid for the US presidency. Speaking to Fox News in January 2024, The Rock admitted he actually got approached by both parties in the build-up to the November election, but declined. He said: “I’m honoured. I’m not a politician, never had the intentions to be a politician. “As all this continues to take shape and form, and I get it, especially ramping up into this year… I actually got approached by both parties. One after the other. “I said, ‘I’m honoured, thank you. The most important thing I’m doing now is being a daddy to my little girls.’ “I like school drop-offs and I like pick-ups. I like that and I know if I were to ever go down that road, which I have no intention to, all that goes away, and I don’t want that to go away.” In 2020, The Rock endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, but did not repeat that four years later, instead choosing to ‘keep my politics to myself’. But had he decided to pursue a career in politics, it would have put him at odds with Donald Trump – who was inaugurated for a second term on Monday. Trump, a big fan of WWE, memorably shaved McMahon’s head at WrestleMania 23Getty Images - Getty Although, any potential future battle may not start and end with politics. Trump has been a high-profile WWE fan for years, appearing on the wrestling scene prior to his 2016 and 2024 ascents to the White House. Trump Plaza hosted WrestleMania 4 and 5, while the WWE Hall of Famer was also a key figure in ‘Mania 23 during a Battle of the Billionaires with Vince McMahon. Last year, WWE President Nick Khan, appearing alongside The Rock, was asked whether Trump could return to WWE TV after his outings at UFC events. He replied: “We welcome all people in WWE and UFC, so we don’t see ourselves as a political entity in any way shape or form… Red states we sell out, blue states we sell out. It’s not what we’re focused on. “What we’re focused on is the in-ring product and how it delivers to our fans. The Rock was asked about a match with Trump last during an interview in 2024X @willcain “If politicians are fans of our product, they are welcome.” A potential showdown between Trump and The Rock was then poised, which left the actor roaring with laughter at the idea. “Listen, Rock against Donald Trump, I don’t know how that will work out for Donald Trump in the ring,” Khan responded. Rock then chimed in by saying, “How about that ovation he gets when he comes out?” Khan added: “Trump, yeah. Big ovation, no question.” It seems like The Rock knows any match between the pair would be a draw – but whether President Trump would be able to find the time these days to join him in the ring is another question entirely.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is one of the most recognisable people in America.
After building a successful career in the WWE ring, he crossed into mainstream and has appeared in countless Hollywood hits.
But one place you won’t find him is the White House.
The People’s Champion, who remains by far wrestling’s most successful export ever, has seen his popularity explode in recent years.
And 12 months ago, his popularity and numerous business ventures led to many calls for him to launch a surprise bid for the US presidency.
Speaking to Fox News in January 2024, The Rock admitted he actually got approached by both parties in the build-up to the November election, but declined.
He said: “I’m honoured. I’m not a politician, never had the intentions to be a politician.
“As all this continues to take shape and form, and I get it, especially ramping up into this year… I actually got approached by both parties. One after the other.
“I said, ‘I’m honoured, thank you. The most important thing I’m doing now is being a daddy to my little girls.’
“I like school drop-offs and I like pick-ups. I like that and I know if I were to ever go down that road, which I have no intention to, all that goes away, and I don’t want that to go away.”
In 2020, The Rock endorsed Democrat Joe Biden, but did not repeat that four years later, instead choosing to ‘keep my politics to myself’.
But had he decided to pursue a career in politics, it would have put him at odds with Donald Trump – who was inaugurated for a second term on Monday.
Although, any potential future battle may not start and end with politics.
Trump has been a high-profile WWE fan for years, appearing on the wrestling scene prior to his 2016 and 2024 ascents to the White House.
Trump Plaza hosted WrestleMania 4 and 5, while the WWE Hall of Famer was also a key figure in ‘Mania 23 during a Battle of the Billionaires with Vince McMahon.
Last year, WWE President Nick Khan, appearing alongside The Rock, was asked whether Trump could return to WWE TV after his outings at UFC events.
He replied: “We welcome all people in WWE and UFC, so we don’t see ourselves as a political entity in any way shape or form… Red states we sell out, blue states we sell out. It’s not what we’re focused on.
“What we’re focused on is the in-ring product and how it delivers to our fans.
“If politicians are fans of our product, they are welcome.”
A potential showdown between Trump and The Rock was then poised, which left the actor roaring with laughter at the idea.
“Listen, Rock against Donald Trump, I don’t know how that will work out for Donald Trump in the ring,” Khan responded.
Rock then chimed in by saying, “How about that ovation he gets when he comes out?”
Khan added: “Trump, yeah. Big ovation, no question.”
It seems like The Rock knows any match between the pair would be a draw – but whether President Trump would be able to find the time these days to join him in the ring is another question entirely.
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