“You have to stop working out,” When Dwayne Johnson’s past posed a threat to his Hollywood career
Dwayne Johnson is proudly holding the top spot in the Hollywood industry. But how did he manage to do so when he was given some horrible rules to abide by?
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Dwayne Johnson is living the dream life of almost everyone across the globe. However, his state was not served to him, and he had to go through a lot to earn a name for himself. Just like many other people, his past stood tall between him and the successful life that was to follow in the years to come.
Johnson worked with the WWE before making his way into Hollywood. However, the Hollywood industry wanted Dwayne Johnson to work for them and not ‘The Rock.’ In addition, they wanted him to drop all the qualities that were associated with his WWE character. Speaking on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ once, the million-dollar star revealed the story.
Dwayne Johnson had a list of changes that he would have to undergo if he wanted to join the Hollywood industry. “You have to stop working out as much. You have to lose weight,” he was told. The ‘Black Adam’ star is widely known for his well-built physique. Dropping these things from his checklist would mean stealing the majority of the happiness out of his life.
Not just this, he was also asked not to speak of wrestling or call himself ‘The Rock.’ The Rock’s WWE run has given him the necessary name and fame, making him ready for Hollywood. Extracting these things from his life would prove to be very heartbreaking, not just for the WWE Universe but for the star himself.
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How did Dwayne Johnson end up in Hollywood even after these conditions?
Even after these grave conditions, The Rock tried to adopt all these conditions, but in vain. He confessed to Tracy Smith, the host of the day at CBS Sunday Morning, “Tracy, I tried getting smaller, losing weight. It all felt wrong.” However, it can’t be easy for anyone to take away a part of themselves from the past, and Dwayne was no different.
The answer left Tracy confused since Dwayne has always been in perfect shape. She knew that the star had given up on the ‘forced’ style of living and was curious to know how he landed up in Hollywood. Losing such a star was never Hollywood’s plan, and they went ahead and accepted Dwayne Johnson the way he was.
Dwayne Johnson’s professional run got a massive boost after he stepped into the acting industry. He is now on a completely Hollywood-dedicated run, and his WWE appearances have turned sporadic. He is now expected to return at WrestleMania 39 against the top opponents, Roman Reigns or Cody Rhodes.
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