WWE superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a subtle yet pointed remark aimed at football icon Cristiano Ronaldo.
This was captured in a resurfaced clip from a 2021 Q&A session on the UK-based platform Heart,
The clip posted by OK on X, featuring The Rock alongside his Jungle Cruise co-star Emily Blunt, garnered attention as the actor and wrestler playfully teased Ronaldo about his massive Instagram following.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, currently holds the title of the most followed individual on Instagram, with an impressive 623 million followers on Meta’s platform.
However, The Rock, 51, also boasts a significant following as the most-followed actor and wrestler on Instagram, with over 397 million loyal followers.
During the Q&A session, when asked about his thoughts on the global football superstar, The 51-year-old actor seized the opportunity with a witty response.
With a smirk, he quipped, “Oh my God…he’s [Ronaldo] been paying for his followers for years.”
NO WAY THE ROCK OWNED PENALDO😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/FUkIpcHnNl
— Ok (@ClinicalPessi) March 8, 2024
The Rock’s remark sparks controvercy
While the comment was likely made in jest, it sparked speculation and discussion among fans and media outlets.
Ronaldo, renowned as one of the highest-paid footballers globally, enjoys unrivaled fame in the world of sports, holding the title of the most followed footballer on the planet.
Meanwhile, The Rock, a legendary figure in Hollywood and the WWE, maintains a formidable presence on both the big screen and the wrestling stage.
