An old video of The Rock has emerged of him accusing Ronaldo of spending his millions on Instagram followers.
In a recent resurgence of a 2021 clip from a Q&A session on the UK-based platform Heart, WWE superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson raised eyebrows with a subtle yet pointed accusation aimed at football icon Cristiano Ronaldo.
The clip, featuring The Rock alongside his Jungle Cruise co-star Emily Blunt, captured the attention of fans and media alike as the actor and wrestler trolled the Al Nassr and Portuguese superstar over his staggering Instagram following.
14:51 - 23.08.2024
Ronaldo stretches lead over Messi in Top 10 Most-Followed Footballers in the World (2024)
Check out the incredible list of the Top 10 most-followed footballers in the world with no African making the cut.
The Rock vs Cristiano Ronaldo: A Clash of Titans on Social Media
Pulse Sports reported that Cristiano Ronaldo,39, currently reigns as the most followed individual on Instagram, boasting an impressive 623 million followers on Meta’s platform.
However, The Rock,51, not one to be overshadowed, also holds his ground as the most followed actor and wrestler on Instagram, amassing over 397 million loyal followers.
During the Q&A session, when prompted to share his thoughts on the global football superstar, The Rock seized the moment with a witty retort.
With a smirk, he joked, “Oh my God…he’s [Ronaldo] been paying for his followers for years.”
While the comment may have been delivered in jest, it ignited speculation and debate among fans and media outlets alike.
Ronaldo, who is of the highest-paid footballer in the world, stands at the pinnacle of global sports stardom, while also holding the title of the most followed footballer on the planet.
Meanwhile, The Rock, a legendary figure in Hollywood and the WWE, commands an unparalleled presence on both the silver screen and the wrestling ring.
14:00 - 08.03.2024
Cristiano Ronaldo trumps Lionel Messi in list of Top 10 highest-paid athletes in 2024
Ronaldo has leapfrogged Messi to become the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2024, ahead of NBA icon LeBron James and a host of other big names.
15:50 - 20.03.2024
WWE Revealed: The Top 20 Richest Wrestlers in the world in 2024
Pulse Sports reveals the Top 10 richest professionals in the Wrestling industry as per net worth in 2024.
07:59 - 09.02.2024
WWE WrestleMania 40 Press Conference Recap: Cody Rhodes chooses Roman Reigns before getting slapped by The Rock
Thursday's press conference leading up to WrestleMania 40 added a layer of confusion to the main event.
12:33 - 08.03.2024
Returning Ronaldo Disappoints As Al Nassr Blow Chances Of Saudi League Title
The Portuguese superstar's return was marked with disappointment as Al Nassr's chances of winning the league went up in smoke