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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by Yuritopiaposadism@hexbear.net to c/politics@hexbear.net
 

https://www.salon.com/2024/04/06/dwayne-the-rock-johnson-raises-eyebrows-after-saying-he-regrets-endorsing-biden-in-2020/

Speaking to host Will Cain, Johnson revealed that he's not happy with the state of America right now, highlighting "wokeness" and "cancel culture" as contributing to a division in the country that really bugs him.

“I’m not a politician. I’m not into politics," he says. "I care deeply about our country. I’m a patriot, and I believe you are too, as well. And right now, my desire and my priorities are my babies and school drop-offs and pickups — that’s important to me."

He is running.

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[–] BurgerPunk@hexbear.net 38 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

He was literally a diversity hire

The Rock was more of a nepotism hire as was his initial push as Rocky Maivia. His family had a long history with the WWF. The fans hated him at first for that reason. That's why he turned heel and became the Rock and got over

[–] BelieveRevolt@hexbear.net 20 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (3 children)

Did you know that his dad was

::: spoiler CW SA

charged with rape in the 80s (edited because I don't think he was convicted) because I didn't find that out until recently.

[–] Parent@hexbear.net 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Nepo hires are good for angles and storylines. Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes both had family in the business and both have had story lines involving their family.

[–] BurgerPunk@hexbear.net 12 points 7 months ago

No arguement there. More just a correction to saying he was a diversity hire and cause i felt like talking wrestling lol. Family has always been big in the industry since the territory days and probably before