Although Dwayne Johnson initially dismissed the notion of being a guest on Joe Rogan’s podcast in 2022 due to a controversial video resurfacing, the WWE star has now collaborated with Rogan. In their extensive conversation lasting nearly three hours on Episode 2063 of The Joe Rogan Experience, the focus was predominantly on workouts and fitness.
Given that both individuals are passionate about fitness, it’s understandable that the majority of the podcast centered around their perspectives and approaches to staying fit.
Nevertheless, it seems like the duo also had plans to hit the gym for an amazing workout session together, as the UFC color commentator posted a picture on his Instagram account where he was seen in the studio gym along with ‘The Rock’, popular comedians Shane Gillis, Duncan Trussell, and Tony Hinchcliffe. However, what caught the eyes of fans around the world was the fact that Dwayne Johnson was looking smaller in comparison to Gillis.
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‘The Rock’ is known for his big muscular physique from his wrestling days. However, fans pointed out that he looks nothing in front of Gillis. “Shane makes The Rock look like Kevin Hart, wrote a fan on Instagram. “How is Shane the most jacked guy in the room? asked another Instagram user.
“So you’re telling me Shane Gillis is bigger than the rock,” wrote another fan who was surprised to see the size difference between Shane Gillis and Dwayne Johnson. The comment section was also filled with a lot of comments pointing out that ‘The Fast and the Furious’ star had betrayed Joe Rogan in 2022 after a questionable video featuring Rogan went viral on the internet.
What was the controversy between Joe Rogan and Dwayne Johnson?
In 2022, Joe Rogan was in big trouble when a video surfaced on the internet in which the popular podcaster used the N-word multiple times. Many criticized the ‘The Joe Rogan Experience‘ host and declared him a racist. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson initially was on Rogan’s side but had revised his stance upon discovering Rogan’s use of a racial slur and gaining awareness.
He appreciated Rogan’s clarification and even commented on his post. However, according to the former WWE star, he came to the real truth behind the controversy much later, and that is why he retracted his appreciative comments for Joe Rogan.
Dear @donwinslow
Thank you so much for this
I hear you as well as everyone here 100%
I was not aware of his N word use prior to my comments, but now I’ve become educated to his complete narrative.
Learning moment for me.Mahalo, brother and have a great & productive weekend.
DJ https://t.co/3mBf85wRoe— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 5, 2022
On December 2022, the former ‘Fear Factor’ host Rogan also poked Dwayne Johnson by accusing him of taking steroids. So, it is pretty clear that the duo does share some history. However, all seems to be well now, as Johnson has appeared on Rogan’s podcast and they even hit the gym together.