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Ja Morant Playfully Claps Back at The Rock's WWE Diss With 50 Cent Meme

Photo: Instagram/Ja Morant In a recent episode of WWE SmackDown, Ja Morant found himself in the ring, not as a wrestler, but as the subject of a playful jab from none other than Dwayne " The Rock " Johnson.  The former wrestler turned Hollywood star took aim at Morant's past controversies regarding gun waving , drawing laughs from the audience with his witty rhymes. During a segment where The Rock was in character as the villain, he delivered a lyrical blow to Morant, referencing his previous social media incidents, stating, "You're simply an embarrassment, son. Just like Ja Morant when he's waving a gun. I love you, Ja!" Photo: Instagram/Ja Morant However, Morant proved he could take a hit and dish one back with equal finesse. Despite being sidelined due to shoulder surgery , Morant showed he's still got game off the court.  Responding to The Rock's diss, Morant cleverly deployed a 50 Cent meme, specifically the "What I Do" meme origi...

The Rock Set To Headline WrestleMania 40

Photo: Instagram/Dwayne Johnson Making his highly anticipated return to the wrestling ring, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson , the newly appointed board member of TKO Group Holdings, orchestrates a surprising power play. The Hollywood star is set to headline WrestleMania 40 in a showdown against Roman Reigns . Cody Rhodes , however, has thrown a curveball in the storyline.  Despite his year-long company carry, Rhodes announced that he won't be facing Reigns at WrestleMania, leaving fans puzzled about the unexpected twist in his wrestling journey. Photo: Instagram/Dwayne Johnson Instead, Rhodes is slated for a match against world heavyweight champion Seth Rollins, ensuring a different path to gold. Speculations about WrestleMania 40 taking a different direction have been put to rest, reaffirming WWE President Nick Khan's influence on the company.  NO. WAY. @TheRock is here on #SmackDown !!!! pic.twitter.com/AbES50dO43 — WWE (@WWE) February 3, 2024 The shift also brings i...

The Rock Admits Inspiration For Iconic Move Came From Legendary Wrestler

Photo: Instagram/Dwayne Johnson  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a renowned figure in professional wrestling and continues to have a strong connection to the industry despite his flourishing career in Hollywood. The People's Elbow is one of The Rock's most iconic finishing moves, and fans have always wanted to see him return to the WWE . However, it has now been revealed that The Rock was inspired to create this move by The Great Muta , a legendary Japanese wrestler. Photo: Instagram/Dwayne Johnson  While The Great Muta's version of the running elbow drop was quicker and lacked the theatrics that The Rock added to his version, it was still an inspiration for the move that would become one of The Rock's signature maneuvers. The Rock's delayed version of the People's Elbow involved him taking off his elbow pads to pop the crowd before hitting the ropes, which added to the excitement of the move. Despite criticism that the People's Elbow was unrealistic and not i...

The Rock Unlikely To Purchase WWE Amid Sale Rumors

Photo: Instagram/Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Johnson, also known as "The Rock," is a well-known and popular professional wrestler. Despite his success and wealth, it is unlikely he will buy WWE, despite rumors of the company being sold. Recent reports have indicated that WWE has not been sold to Saudi Arabia, and it is unlikely The Rock would make a smart move buying the company if partners change their minds about paying for it. Photo: Instagram/Dwayne Johnson Eric Bischoff believes Vince McMahon will do what is best for the financial success of WWE and it remains to be seen who will ultimately purchase the company. Read Next: Vince McMahon Faces Investor Lawsuit Following Return To WWE As Executive Chairman Source: Thirsty For News