“Never thought this day would come,” Dwayne Johnson reacts for the first time after joining the Board of Directors of TKO and getting full ownership of ‘The Rock’

The Rock is one of the biggest names in wrestling who has been very active in the business in various ways.

“Never thought this day would come,” Dwayne Johnson reacts for the first time after joining the Board of Directors of TKO and getting full ownership of ‘The Rock’

Dwayne Johnson (via Metro/TKO)

A huge announcement broke out today that TKO has named Dwayne The Rock Johnson as a member of the Board of Directors. After the merger of UFC and WWE, in order to form TKO by Endeavor, there have been a lot of changes in WWE. However, this news is making the rounds on the internet. The Rock briefly reacted to this bulletin as he welcomed the future with bright eyes.

In a press report by TKO, Dwayne expressed himself on the huge announcement. He added that he is really looking forward to carrying on his family’s legacy. Moreover, he made it known that he is delighted to have the opportunity to sit at the table where important decisions regarding sports entertainment are made. Besides, The Great One is inspired to take TKO toward success in the upcoming years.

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My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky ‘Soulman’ Johnson, would’ve never thought this day would come. Which is why I’m very humbled to have a seat at the table that has decades of history and family legacy for me. - I’m very motivated to help continue to globally expand our TKO, WWE, and UFC businesses as the worldwide leaders in sports and entertainment.
The Rock on him becoming board member of TKO (H/T: TKO)

Furthermore, the Brahma Bull is motivated to represent highly exceptional talents. He added that he is doing the job for them as he has been there for the sport for a long time. Besides, The Rock talked about his family legacy that he will carry forward in the future.

It was unexpected news, it broke out after TKO announced the latter as a board member. Only time will tell what the implications of this huge news are. However, it is going to be interesting to see the role and duties of the Great One in TKO. In addition to that, it will be keen for the fans to see what the impact of this decision on the WWE product will be in a few years.

The Rock gets full ownership of his name

Including the news of Dwayne Johnson becoming a board member of TKO. Another piece of news also broke out, which was related to the trademark of “The Rock.” The Great One, in his interview with Variety, revealed the update. Moreover, he also heaped praise on the CEO of Endeavor, Ari Emanuel.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (via WWE)

Dwayne Johnson divulged that from now on, he has full control over the name “The Rock.” Before, WWE had a part in the trademark of the popular name. This was a huge move by him heading forward. Besides, he made it clear that he believes that Ari Emanuel has been working on something huge in the upcoming years, which inspired him to join the group.

A table that my family helped to build. Being on the TKO Board of Directors, and taking full ownership of my name, ‘The Rock’, is not only unprecedented but incredibly inspiring as my crazy life is coming full circle. At my core, I’m a builder who builds for and serves the people, and Ari is building something truly game-changing.
The Rock on his name (H/T: TKO)

This was a game-changing announcement by TKO. The Rock is one of the biggest personalities in the world and holds huge star power. Only time will show how things will move forward after this. Moreover, entities like Vince McMahon and Ari Emanuel himself have yet to break their silence on this matter.

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