A notable name from the world of wrestling does not want to see The Rock make a potential run for office.
The WWE legend running for office has been discussed numerous times in the past. Along with many fans stating that the Hollywood star’s following and influence is so massive that he could make a viable run for a political role, The People’s Champion was seen making a bid to become US President in 2022 as part of his biographical sitcom Young Rock. Additionally, The Rock previously stated that he has been approached by political parties in the past.
Wrestlers making the transition to politics is nothing new as Jesse Ventura previously served as the Governor of Minnesota and WWE co-founder Linda McMahon was recently nominated for a role in Donald Trump’s cabinet. However, when the topic was pitched to Hall of Famer and Mayor of Knox County Kane, the former World Champion had a different view.
Speaking with Going Ringside, Kane noted that while everyone loves The Rock right now, The People’s Champion is at risk of losing half of his fans depending on which party he chooses to represent:
“Politics is incredibly contentious and toxic right now. Everybody likes Dwayne no matter where you are in the political spectrum, because he’s a great entertainer, he’s just a good guy. Gotta remember that no matter what you say in politics, 50% of the people are just gonna knee-jerk disagree with you and you’re gonna really tick some folks off. I’ve had to deal with that, obviously. If I were him, I would advise him not to do that. He can still have an impact. Obviously you see folks who do great work through philanthropy as well as getting in politics behind the scenes. That can be as important as what happens out in the public eye.
I would advise him not to, it’s not one of those things where you can go in and oh my gosh, he’s really famous and everyone is gonna like him! No, what’s gonna happen is you’re gonna immediately alienate almost of your fan base, which can be an uncomfortable place to be.”
The Rock Names His Ultimate WWE Show
The Final Boss has been more involved in professional wrestling in 2024 as he became a part of the build to WrestleMania 40, was named as one of the TKO Board of Directors and competed at the biggest show of the year. While WrestleMania 40 likely introduced new fans to WWE, The Rock still believes one show from the past remains the ultimate spectacle.
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