Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Archives - The SportsRush https://thesportsrush.com/tag/dwayne-the-rock-johnson/ Stories from American Sports Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:02:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://cdn-wp.thesportsrush.com/2016/07/cropped-FacebookCover-150x150.jpg Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Archives - The SportsRush https://thesportsrush.com/tag/dwayne-the-rock-johnson/ 32 32 Chance Encounter at Daytona 500 Leaves the Rock “Grateful” https://thesportsrush.com/nascar-news-chance-encounter-at-daytona-500-leaves-the-rock-grateful/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:00:49 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=653894 The Daytona 500 has always been special to the drivers and the fans for several reasons. For one, the season opens and closes at the 2.5-mile racetrack. And two, it is Daytona; one of the most-loved tri-ovals in NASCAR. But this year’s event was special to Grand Marshal Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for a very…

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The Daytona 500 has always been special to the drivers and the fans for several reasons. For one, the season opens and closes at the 2.5-mile racetrack. And two, it is Daytona; one of the most-loved tri-ovals in NASCAR. But this year’s event was special to Grand Marshal Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson for a very personal reason.

According to reports, today, Johnson is the world’s highest-paid actor. But life has not always been easy for the WWE icon. There was a time when he had gotten derailed and started committing petty crimes. “Thirteen is when I started to veer off the tracks,” he said in an interview. “I started getting arrested for fighting, theft, all kinds of stupid (stuff) that I shouldn’t have been doing.”

However, Johnson’s high school football coach, Jody Cwick, came to his rescue. Coach Cwick had told ‘The Rock’ to stop getting himself arrested and play football for him. And he did that, which ultimately changed his life. Surprisingly, at this year’s Daytona 500, the wrestler-turned-actor met someone who mentioned the name of Johnson’s school in Pennsylvania and his football coach. While making a video for this man, Johnson had said, “Rest in peace, I love you brother”. Later, he posted the entire incident on X and wrote, “Amidst the adrenaline and beautiful chaos of #DAYTONA500 this moment was the last thing I expected. I’m grateful it did.”

Dwayne Johnson’s love for American Football

Very few people know that ‘The Rock’, an extremely successful wrestler and now an actor, once wanted to pursue a football career. However, an unfortunate shoulder injury stood in his way to attain stardom in the sport. Although he could never make it to the NFL, he did play in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

After a successful high school career, Johnson received several scholarships, one of which led him to play football at the University of Miami under the tutelage of Coach Dennis Erickson. But the happiness didn’t last long as he got injured and wasn’t able to play a lot. That’s when he started getting depressed. “I didn’t want to do anything. I didn’t want to go anywhere. I was crying constantly. Eventually, you reach a point where you are all cried out,” Johnson recalled.

Sadly, even that phase in his career was short-lived. Despite landing a deal with the Calgary Stampeders as a linebacker in 1995, Johnson couldn’t continue playing owing to his past injuries. As a result, his coaches had to drop the hopes of having him on the team within barely two months into the season. Although they wanted him back in the team eventually, The Rock didn’t go back and made up his mind to join their family business in the wrestling industry. The rest is history.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Left in Awe of NASCAR After Daytona 500 Experience https://thesportsrush.com/nascar-news-you-gotta-go-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-left-in-awe-of-nascar-post-daytona-500-experience/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:45:41 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=654000 This year’s Daytona 500 was rescheduled from Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET to Monday afternoon due to inclement weather. As a result, two of the biggest stars from Sunday’s lineup, DJ Khaled and Pitbull, had to drop their plans of showing up on the track on Monday. However, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson didn’t back off…

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This year’s Daytona 500 was rescheduled from Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET to Monday afternoon due to inclement weather. As a result, two of the biggest stars from Sunday’s lineup, DJ Khaled and Pitbull, had to drop their plans of showing up on the track on Monday. However, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson didn’t back off and the wrestler-turned-actor seems to have fallen in love with this sport in just one day.

In a recent social media post, the WWE megastar wrote, “Absolutely incredible energy and mana on the speedway. If y’all haven’t gone to a @NASCAR race, you gotta go!! You’ll feel the chills. #DAYTONA500 #grandmarshal.” As he spoke to Jamie Little of Fox Sports, Johnson revealed the biggest reason why he was so impressed to be at Daytona International on Monday. “They’re all after that shot for greatness,” he admitted with a smile on his face.

When the time came for The Rock to finally fulfill what was expected of him as the People’s Champion and the Grand Marshal, he didn’t disappoint at all. Flaunting black shades and a black tank top, with his tattooed muscles glistening under the post-rain sun, he announced, “In the proud spirit of America and in the proud spirit of our great country, finally, The Rock says, ‘Drivers! Start your engines!'”, and with that, the drivers revved their engines. Unable to contain their excitement, the crowd let out a deafening roar from the grandstands.

The Grand Marshal’s duty was not the sole reason why Dwayne Johnson showed up at Daytona

When it rained out on Sunday, everyone was truly disappointed. After all, the Daytona 500 is oftentimes deemed as the most important race in NASCAR. But the universe works in ways that men cannot always comprehend. Or as The Rock said on Instagram, “Like everything happens for a reason”.

“Happy happy Monday. Sun is out,” exclaimed the Fast and Furious actor. “I got the windows down, sun is out here in Daytona Beach baby. And of course one of my favorite place over there, Hooters. Man, I’m so pumped today.” Now we know that the Daytona 500 wasn’t the only thing that The Rock was interested in. It’s probably the chicken tenders or perhaps even the beer at Hooters. Safe to say, there’s nothing wrong with a huge man like Johnson getting loaded up on chicken and beer before picking up the microphone as the Grand Marshal.

 

 

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The good news is that Johnson is ready to do it all over again. Later on, expressing his willingness to wear the hat of the Marshal again, Johnson wrote on X, “If you need the People’s Champ again, you know where to find me.”

 

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Why Pitbull Is Taking a Different Approach to NASCAR Team Ownership Than Denny Hamlin https://thesportsrush.com/nascar-news-why-pitbull-is-taking-a-different-approach-to-nascar-team-ownership-than-denny-hamlin/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:30:37 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=653401 Just recently, Denny Hamlin declared that 23XI Racing is no longer an underdog team. In his podcast, Hamlin said, “Patting ourselves on the back for running in the top-10? I don’t mean to be the tough guy but that’s very modest goals for our team.” However, during the pre-race interview before this year’s Daytona 500,…

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Just recently, Denny Hamlin declared that 23XI Racing is no longer an underdog team. In his podcast, Hamlin said, “Patting ourselves on the back for running in the top-10? I don’t mean to be the tough guy but that’s very modest goals for our team.” However, during the pre-race interview before this year’s Daytona 500, Trackhouse Racing’s co-owner Pitbull seemed to differ in the way he sees his team.

For the Grammy-winning rap artist, being underdogs is a blessing for the Chevy team. “For Trackhouse to be underdogs, that was a beautiful thing in the beginning but we’ll forever be underdogs,” said the ‘Timber’ star.

“That’s why we’ll fight the way that we fight, and we’ll continue to build the way that we build.”

According to Justin Marks’ partner, words like ‘can’t’, ‘don’t’, and ‘impossible’ only translate to ‘can’, ‘do’, and ‘possible’. “When you bring that mentality to a whole sport who is hungry to feed the world and teach different cultures and different communities that hey, there’s opportunities, then you’re in the ultimate world of do good and be well,” he added with confidence.

Pitbull might not see Trackhouse Racing the way Hamlin sees his team. However, Hamlin did receive the green flag of ‘The Rock’. And that’s because of the former’s villainous demeanor.

‘The Rock’ feels like Denny Hamlin is doing the greatest thing in the world

Denny Hamlin has been arguably the most booed driver lately. But he doesn’t care about it at all. And for the global superstar Dwayne Johnson, who has been in the good and the bad books of the WWE fans, that is the greatest thing in the world. Johnson feels like Hamlin should make it a part of his persona.

“Everybody wants to be a good guy or good girl. Everyone wants to be loved and cheered and considered the hero, which is great and it’s natural; it’s just human psychology and desire,” said the Daytona 500 Grand Marshal.

However, seldom does an athlete come across the opportunity to be a great bad guy, he explained. Might seem like a bit of an oxymoron. However, it looks like Hamlin is doing quite well being the “great bad guy”. It’s surely a good thing that The Rock will be the Grand Marshal for Monday’s race at the Daytona International Speedway and will watch Denny Hamlin race it out and perhaps be the bad guy on the 2.5-mile, trioval race track in hopes of winning his fourth Daytona 500.

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WATCH: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Welcome for Patrick Mahomes And Kansas City Still Fires Up Chiefsdom https://thesportsrush.com/nfl-news-patrick-mahomes-travis-kelce-and-only-one-more-chief-made-it-to-the-super-bowl-after-last-times-electrifying-welcome-by-the-rock/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 04:02:07 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=647031 Patrick Mahomes is a proud WWE fan. And justifiably, his team, the Kansas City Chiefs was welcomed by none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson the last time they faced the 49ers in a Super Bowl. Well, as it unfolded, only three out of the many Chiefs in the intro video have made it to…

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Patrick Mahomes is a proud WWE fan. And justifiably, his team, the Kansas City Chiefs was welcomed by none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson the last time they faced the 49ers in a Super Bowl. Well, as it unfolded, only three out of the many Chiefs in the intro video have made it to the second ride.

As the Chiefs plan to safely call themselves an NFL Dynasty, only Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and WR Staple are in Kansas. MeCole Hardman made it to the 2023-24 Super Bowl from the list of players Dwayne Johnson introduced all those years ago. Here’s the electrifying video from that day:

It’s been 4 years since the other Super Bowl with the 49ers and the Chiefs, but the energy that Dwayne Johnson’s intro produced is still as strong. The Chiefs, except for the notable exits, still have the double-headed monster in Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Instead of Tyreek Hill, they now have Rashee Rice. But will all that be replacement enough for those that have gone? Only Sunday will tell.

What are the fans saying about Dwayne Johnson’s intro is exactly how it went down 4 years ago. An electrifying intro, an energized audience, and a super team welcomed. Here’s what the fans say 4 years later:

 

The fired-up Chiefdom is all set to take on the mighty fanbase from the Bay Area. It is a true clash of titans in Super Bowl LVIII and the fans, analysts, journalists, celebs, owners everyone involved are waiting with bated breath to watch history written.

Are the Chiefs a Different Team Now?

The rest of the dynasty? Well, they are still there, a lot of them on the defensive side, and career Chiefs players like James Winchester and Harrison Butker are going strong. But the people that Dwayne Johnson introduces in the end include Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill, Sammy Watkins, Mecole Hardman, Tyrian Matthieu, and Patrick Mahomes.

Well, out of these only three remain. The Chiefs have been the Chiefs after all these exits, albeit a little slower and a little less open, but Patrick Mahomes’ magic is still more than enough to get to the big stage. And they could once again, win it all. But will Dwayne Johnson still introduce the Chiefs? Probably not. It’s Vegas this time, so maybe they have something bigger in store for the fans.

In any case, the fans are still enthralled by The Rock’s electrifying intro as can be clearly seen from the reactions. While some fans argue which players have made it to the second go around of the Super Bowl with the 49ers, others have showered and poured all their love out for Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

 

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Arjun Sukumaran
Cam Newton Gets First Black Female NASCAR Pit Crew Member Brehanna Daniels to Spill the Beans on Dwayne Johnson’s “Rigged” Reality Show https://thesportsrush.com/nfl-news-cam-newton-gets-first-black-female-nascar-pit-crew-member-brehanna-daniels-to-spill-the-beans-on-dwayne-johnsons-rigged-reality-show/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:42:42 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=615098 Brehanna Daniels scripted history when she became the first African-American woman to become a NASCAR pit crew member. Recently, she made an appearance on former NFL star Cam Newton’s light-hearted series, ‘Funky Friday’, where the duo dove into her inspiring journey in the racing industry. During the discussion, Brehanna went on to discuss the time…

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Brehanna Daniels scripted history when she became the first African-American woman to become a NASCAR pit crew member. Recently, she made an appearance on former NFL star Cam Newton’s light-hearted series, ‘Funky Friday’, where the duo dove into her inspiring journey in the racing industry.

During the discussion, Brehanna went on to discuss the time she took part in the challenge-based “inspiring” show, ‘The Titans‘, hosted by wrestling legend and actor Dwayne the Rock Johnson. It certainly caught Cam Newton off guard when Brehanna dubbed the reality sports competition as “rigged”.

She recounted her time on the show, where she took part in a series of obstacle courses, including punching walls, climbing structures, and dragging heavy cement balls.

As she was warming up alongside another female contestant, Brehanna discovered a significant disparity on her side — an additional weight that her competitor didn’t have to contend with. This unforeseen hurdle made the challenge significantly more challenging for the NASCAR tire changer, which is why she went on to raise questions about the fairness of the competition at Cam’s show.

After Brehanna spilled the tea, Newton asked her about the prize pool, which was a whopping $100000. She felt pretty bummed out after the incident and added that the show was probably trying to get rid of her and send her back to NASCAR.

The star tire changer has made quite a name for herself over the years. She has currently amassed more than 119k followers on Instagram after becoming part of a sport that she had no interest in.

Brehanna Daniels’ NASCAR Journey Started in an Unexpected Way

Brehanna Daniels has achieved something very few people of color have managed in the world of NASCAR. However, her journey into this world wasn’t something she had envisioned for herself. Prior to her entry into the sport, she had never watched a race and had a vague understanding of it.

It was her friend from the Norfolk State College athletic department, who urged Brehanna to take part in a pit crew trial that was supposed to be held at her college. It was part of the ‘Drive for Diversity’ program and Brehanna was quite hesitant about taking part in it as she was rather interested in basketball.

Nevertheless, she trusted her gut and showed up to the trial, only to discover she was the lone African American attendee there. Her athletic background must have been a great help as she made the top 10 and was soon selected as a tire changer, according to Face to Face Africa.

 

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Since then, she has carved out a place for herself in the predominantly white-dominated sport, given the scarcity of black drivers. However, this 7-year journey hasn’t been easy, and there were many times she encountered sexist comments. She also revealed in the interview that she was often benched despite outscoring her counterparts.

 

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It takes a resilient spirit to endure such challenges. In 2019, Daniels etched her name history once more by becoming the first woman to pit at the Daytona 500 and also the first African-American female to handle tire change at a national series. She has now gained the ability to change two tires in under 15 seconds.

A lot has changed since Brehanna joined a league that she didn’t have any interest in. Despite a few hurdles here and there, the tire changer has revealed that NASCAR has been “very accepting of their black employees,” which could move mountains in the coming years. She continues to inspire people of color to push boundaries and not settle for less.

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Israel Adesanya, Kevin Hart, & Others Left in Splits at Dwayne Johnson’s ’90s Fanny Pack Iconic Look for Christmas https://thesportsrush.com/ufc-news-israel-adesanya-kevin-hart-others-left-in-splits-at-dwayne-johnsons-90s-fanny-pack-iconic-look-for-christmas/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:39 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=612808 Former WWE champion turned actor Dwayne Johnson is a big fan of MMA and the UFC. ‘The Rock’ has often been spotted cageside at UFC events cheering on his favourite fighters. Johnson’s recent Instagram post wishing his followers a Merry Christmas left former champion Israel Adesanya, Kevin Hart among others in splits. Dwayne Johnson is…

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Former WWE champion turned actor Dwayne Johnson is a big fan of MMA and the UFC. ‘The Rock’ has often been spotted cageside at UFC events cheering on his favourite fighters. Johnson’s recent Instagram post wishing his followers a Merry Christmas left former champion Israel Adesanya, Kevin Hart among others in splits.

Dwayne Johnson is one of the most followed celebrities on Instagram. The 51-year-old took to Instagram to share a message with his 395 million followers. Johnson wished his followers Merry Christmas while dressed as himself from the 90s. Johnson’s black turtleneck outfit is one of his most famous looks before he became a household name. Needless to say, Johnson dressing up as himself for Christmas and posting about it left fans in splits. Here are some of the best reactions to the same.

 

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One fan said, “The Rock cosplaying The Rock”

Another fan said, “Can’t believe your PR team approved this”

The post also invoked similar reactions from Kevin Hart as well as Israel Adesanya.

“Dwayne we weren’t ready”- Said another fan

With that being said, let’s take a closer look at The Rock’s partnership with the UFC

A closer look at the partnership between Dwayne Johnson and the UFC

The UFC announced a partnership with ‘The Rock’ in February this year. Johnson has had a long-standing relationship with sportswear giant Under Armor which comprised sportswear as well as footwear. The collaboration between the UFC was branded ‘Project Rock x UFC BSR 3’. Prior to the deal with Under Armour, the official footwear for fighters was supplied by Reebok. All UFC competitors and corners wear Official Footwear from the BSR line and Project Rock Slides.

 

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The BSR collection celebrates the UFC and its historic collaboration with Dwayne Johnson’s Project Rock. It includes a design language influenced by the UFC’s corporate colours as well as UFC branding on the tongue tag and insole. The famous line “Blood, Sweat, and Respect: The first two you give, the last one you earn” by Dwayne Johnson serves as the inspiration for the name of the BSR collection. Unfortunately, while the UFC benefits from the partnership with the brand, fighters do not receive any monetary compensation from the same.

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Ashvinkumar Nilkanth Patil
“Best Therapy in the World”: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gushes Over Bodybuilding Icon Chris Bumstead’s ‘Iron Paradise’ https://thesportsrush.com/bodybuilding-news-best-therapy-in-the-world-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-gushes-over-bodybuilding-icon-chris-bumsteads-iron-paradise/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 09:53:22 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=596104 One might associate Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson with hardcore workouts and a hilarious screen presence, and rightfully so. The former wrestler has championed the concept of a home gym with his ‘Iron Paradise’ in Miami. However, a new private gym owned by bodybuilding sensation Chris Bumstead recently caught his eye. Bumstead, who shot to fame with his 10/10 aesthetics,…

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One might associate Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson with hardcore workouts and a hilarious screen presence, and rightfully so. The former wrestler has championed the concept of a home gym with his ‘Iron Paradise’ in Miami. However, a new private gym owned by bodybuilding sensation Chris Bumstead recently caught his eye.

Bumstead, who shot to fame with his 10/10 aesthetics, climbed the ladder of success with five consecutive Mr. Olympia Classic Physique titles. Now, with over 21 million followers on Instagram, the icon is setting new fitness goals with his recently built private gym.

 

 

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In his latest post, the 28-year-old brags about the benefit of owning a gym: the ability to play one’s choice of music. The video shows Bumstead walking over to his equipment while Elvis serenades in the background.

“One more benefit of a private gym: post workout cool down music.”

This seemed to have impressed 51-year-old Dwayne Johnson, who has often highlighted the concept of an ‘iron paradise’. Johnson, who is known to carry around a traveling gym, called it the “best therapy” while he appreciated Bumstead’s gym.

“you’re own iron paradise, I love it brother. Best therapy in the world”

The sentiment seemed to resonate since the bodybuilding icon echoed ‘The Rock’s thoughts. Referring to his gym as his own “heaven,” Bumstead responded:

“A little slice of heaven”

While Johnson gushes over other gyms, his fitness alone has garnered quite a lot of attention due to its extreme nature. From waking up at odd hours to extravagant cheat days, ‘The Rock’ has made a huge name for himself in the fitness community.

Dwayne Johnson doesn’t hesitate to burn the midnight oil for a good sweat

Owing to a busy schedule, the ‘Jumanji’ star has often admitted to working out late at night or in the wee hours of dawn. Armed with all the fitness tools under the sun, ‘The Rock’ takes pride in his ‘Iron Paradise’ – his home gym located in his Miami mansion.

After Receiving Gift From $800,000,000 Man Dwayne Johnson, UFC Star Unveils His ‘Mamba Mentality’
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However, the madness doesn’t stop there. The former wrestler is so dedicated to getting his daily grind that he carries his own gym. The ‘Black Adam’ star owns a mobile gym with equipment weighing around 40,000 lbs. Combine this with his passion for fitness, and you’ve got yourself a fan-favorite entertainer with an enormous physique.

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Deion Sanders, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Others Pray For Michael Irvin and His Family, Who Recently Lost a Loved One https://thesportsrush.com/nfl-news-deion-sanders-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-and-others-pray-for-michael-irvin-and-his-family-who-recently-lost-a-loved-one/ Sat, 14 Oct 2023 20:53:14 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=569696 Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Deion Sanders, and other NFL veterans along with thousands of fans joined hands to put up prayers for the NFL legend Michael Irvin and his family. In his most recent post on social media, Irvin was seen standing next to the coffin with an emotional message as the caption dedicated to…

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Deion Sanders, and other NFL veterans along with thousands of fans joined hands to put up prayers for the NFL legend Michael Irvin and his family. In his most recent post on social media, Irvin was seen standing next to the coffin with an emotional message as the caption dedicated to the loved one that he had recently lost.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver shared the heartbreaking news on Saturday giving a glimpse of the funeral that he was attending. Although it is not yet known whom he had lost but saddened by the tragic news, Irvin’s friends and fans chimed in to support him through the tough time.

Deion Sanders and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Pray For Michael Irvin

As soon as Michael Irvin took to social media Saturday morning, prayers started pouring in for him and his family. “Leaving time going to eternity to be with God,” the caption of the post read. It was certainly a sad day and his friends made sure to send in their love. Deion Sanders, who took an embarrassing defeat the night before against Stanford, took no time to send in his prayers. “Praying for u my brother,” Deion wrote.

 

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Furthermore, the WWE legend and a friend of the former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Dwayne Johnson also took to the comment section to write, “Sorry my brother, stay strong.” Former Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith too sent his love by saying, “Sending Love and prayers to you & your family my brother. Condolences.”

Not to mention the love and support that was pouring in from the fans was certainly comforting. One fan said, “Deepest condolences my brother, losing a loved one is never easy. I’ve lost 4 in the past year and a half. God’s got you! Praying for your family.” While another stated, “Hang in there Michael! Praying for you and your family!” 

Irvin Has Faced Big Personal Losses In the Past

Although it is never easy to lose a loved one but this wasn’t the first time that Michael Irvin lost someone close to him. In 2015, the Cowboys legend sadly lost his mother Pearl Irvin. And Irvin was only 17 years old when his father Walter Irvin died of cancer in 1983.

It was certainly sad to see the much-loved NFL legend turned broadcaster lose a loved one. However, his fans and friends made sure to keep sending him heartwarming prayers with love and support.

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Dwayne Johnson Proudly Reveals That One of Deion Sanders’ Peculiar Traits Served as an Inspiration While Creating ‘The Rock’ https://thesportsrush.com/nfl-news-dwayne-johnson-proudly-reveals-that-one-of-deion-sanders-peculiar-traits-inspired-his-character-the-rock/ Sat, 07 Oct 2023 18:44:29 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=566265 Deion Sanders and Dwayne Johnson share deep respect for each other and it was very visible when the two legends met before Colorado’s game against Colorado State. However, what came out as a surprise was the WWE legend revealing that much of his character ‘The Rock’ was inspired by Coach Prime himself. In a new…

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Deion Sanders and Dwayne Johnson share deep respect for each other and it was very visible when the two legends met before Colorado’s game against Colorado State. However, what came out as a surprise was the WWE legend revealing that much of his character ‘The Rock’ was inspired by Coach Prime himself.

In a new report from TIME, Dwayne Johnson revealed that his ‘The Rock’ character was influenced by Coach Prime’s unique trait of speaking about himself in the third person. This unexpected revelation by Dwayne highlights the bond between the NFL legend and the wrestling powerhouse.

Bromance Between Dwayne Johnson and Deion Sanders

The report from TIME has given an inside view of Dwayne Johnson on Coach Prime Deion Sanders. Both the celebrities have huge respect for each other. Last month on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson left University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders visibly moved.

The Hollywood star surprised Sanders with an emotional promo which had quite an effect on Coach Prime. On the other hand, Sanders also had earlier expressed his admiration for The Rock. He even got down on his knees to welcome the iconic actor. In a recent TIME report, The Rock revealed the impact of Coach Prime on his wrestling persona. He stated,

“So much of the character and the entity of the Rock came from Prime. One of the characteristics of the character of the Rock was talking in the third person. Deion would say certain things in the third person. I always found that so f-cking cool. Because he walked the walk.”

The statement by Dwayne Johnson truly sheds light on the genuine connection and mutual inspiration between these two larger-than-life personalities.

Deion Sanders Bows down to ‘The Rock’

The energy in Boulder, Colorado, was at its peak during the College Gameday broadcast in Week 3. It hit unprecedented levels as Deion ‘Prime Time’ Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes against in-state rivals, the Colorado State Rams. The return of the iconic Gameday show to Colorado was fueled by the superstar presence of Deion Sanders and an unexpected celebrity.

The highlight was the appearance of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. The WWE superstar was seen making a grand entrance to the cheers of passionate fans. Coach Prime was visibly awestruck by the arrival of The Rock. He bowed down on one knee in reverence, thus showing his mutual admiration.

Sanders welcomed The Rock with enthusiastic praise, stating, “This man can run for President and win.” The audience witnessed a rare and genuine moment between two of the nation’s most iconic personalities. Prime Time and The Rock added extra excitement to the already charged atmosphere and it won’t be a surprise if we see both these stars collaborating yet again in the near future.

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Responds To Colin Kaepernick’s Chances in Spring League After Announcing XFL, USFL Merger https://thesportsrush.com/nfl-news-dwayne-the-rock-johnson-responds-to-colin-kaepernicks-chances-in-spring-league-after-announcing-xfl-usfl-merger/ Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:54:52 +0000 https://thesportsrush.com/?p=562479 Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently made a much-awaited announcement revealing that the two Spring League giants XFL and USFL, are planning to merge. However, soon after posting the big news, The Rock was seen replying back to a fan who wanted Colin Kaepernick to shoot his shot in the newly merged league. Colin Kaepernick is…

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson recently made a much-awaited announcement revealing that the two Spring League giants XFL and USFL, are planning to merge. However, soon after posting the big news, The Rock was seen replying back to a fan who wanted Colin Kaepernick to shoot his shot in the newly merged league.

Colin Kaepernick is back at pitching a job to the struggling New York Jets. This time, he made his official proposal through a letter. However, many think he might work his way up by starting from the spring league. But Dwayne Johnson poured cold water on that plan.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Reacts to Colin Kaepernick-XFL Rumors

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson responded to the ongoing speculation around the potential return of Colin Kaepernick to football after seven years. The former WWE Champion addressed the situation on his Instagram after a fan commented on The Rock’s post. Dwayne Johnson had posted on his IG about the merger of XFl and USFL.

 

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A fan commented on the post, “This is where Kap should play if he wants to prove he still can.” Dwayne Johnson replied, “we met with Kap and his agents (whom I like a lot) earlier this year. Good meeting, looked to create opportunity for him but I don’t think it’ll happen. We’ll see.”

On a similar note, the BC Lions from the Canadian Football League have placed Colin Kaepernick on their negotiation list. This has definitely opened a window for potential discussions with the ex-49ers player. The Lions will have a 45-day negotiation period to finalize any move.

Colin Kaepernick Still has a Long Way to go

There has been quite a buzz around Colin Kaepernick ever since he wrote a letter to the New York Jets. Apparently, Kap extended his service to the Jets to be a squad QB in order to prepare their defenses as veteran Aaron Rodgers has suffered a season-ending injury. Rodgers tore up his Achilles inside 75 seconds into his Jets debut against the Buffalo Bills.

Kap’s letter however, hasn’t met with much enthusiasm. Even if Dwayne Johnson is considering manufacturing a possibility for Kaepernick to return to football, other analysts don’t feel the same way. NFL Network’s Steve Wyche on ‘The Rich Eisen Show‘ said,

“There is a fear of – ‘Okay if we bring him in, we already have the media crowd of Aaron Rodgers, albeit that he’s hurt, they’re still ripe for that. And now we bring him in here’. So as an owner again I just don’t think Woody Johnson or any of these owners we’ve seen over the years have the stomach for that.”

Rich Eisen also doesn’t think that inviting Kap to the Jets training is a good idea. He said, “You have to sit here and understand any NFL team that welcomes in somebody into their home, who might use this moment as a platform for a social stance of any sort, any team might be like – ‘yeah this is not what we’re looking for right now we’re looking for a quarterback, we’re not looking for someone to utilize the opportunity to make a social stance“.

It will be interesting to see whether the journey of Colin Kaepernick back to football will take a Canadian detour or the NFL will reconsider its stance on the quarterback who has been longing to return to the field.

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