Dwayne Johnson gets candid after recounting his journey from having $7 in scratch to joining TKO’s Board of Directors

The Rock shared a wholesome message on Instagram after joining the TKO Board of Directors.

Dwayne Johnson gets candid after recounting his journey from having $7 in scratch to joining TKO’s Board of Directors

The Rock (via SEScoops and @therockwwe/ Instagram)

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become one of the biggest names in the wrestling industry. He recently joined the TKO Board of Directors and rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. He expressed his gratitude on social media and recalled his journey from a very low to a very high point in his life.

The Great One took to Instagram and shared a post with multiple pictures of him with Triple H and other important executives. He wrote a wholesome message about how crazy it was to go from having only $7 in his pocket to joining the TKO Board of Directors. The Rock thanked the NYSE for the great welcome and shared that he is excited to start his work. 

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The Rock shared it is a great honor for him to continue the legacy set by his father and grandfather. He further revealed that he never thought this day would come. The 51-year-old star thanked the CEO of Endeavor, Ari Emanuel, for believing in him.

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From 7$ bucks to this surreal day. Crazy. Thank you, NYSE for the incredible and very warm welcome. Honored to join the Board of Directors for the TKO group and to ring the iconic bell to open our market.
The Rock on his Instagram

It was a surprise to all when The Great One returned at the Day 1 edition of Raw, where he name-dropped Roman Reigns. As a result, fans were excited about the prospect of seeing him go up against Reigns at WrestleMania. With The Rock in a powerful position, only time will tell what the future holds for the two cousins. 

Rhea Ripley pays a special tribute to The Rock on social media

The Rock is truly an inspirational figure in the wrestling industry, and almost every young wrestler looks up to him for advice. Recently, the current Women’s World Champion, Rhea Ripley, paid a special tribute to The Great One on social media. 

Rhea Ripley and The Rock
Rhea Ripley and The Rock (via @rhearipleywwe/Instagram)

Mami took to X and shared a picture of her pet dog dressed in the special attire of a turtleneck and a chain. The interesting thing about that is that it is inspired by a famous picture that he took in a specific kind of turtleneck shirt and a chain. She even put a caption referring to him as Barry “The Rock” Bennett. 

The Rock and Rhea recently met backstage when he returned on the Day 1 edition of Monday Night Raw. Some fans even collaged the picture of The Eradicator and her pet dog Barry in the turtleneck shirt and chain. They share a great relationship, and both are future Hall of Famers who have accomplished a lot in their careers.

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