Deion Sanders and Dwayne Johnson share a deep respect for each other, and it was very evident when the two legends met before Colorado’s game against Colorado State. However, in a surprise move, the WWE legend revealed that much of his “The Rock” character was inspired by Coach Prime himself.
In a new TIME report, Dwayne Johnson revealed that his character in The Rock was influenced by Coach Prime’s unique trait of talking about himself in the third person. This surprising revelation from Dwayne highlights the connection between the NFL legend and the wrestler.
Bromance between Dwayne Johnson and Deion Sanders
TIME’s report provides an inside look at Dwayne Johnson’s Prime coach Deion Sanders. Both celebrities have a lot of respect for each other. Last month on ESPN’s “College GameDay,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson left University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders visibly emotional.
The Hollywood star surprised Sanders with an emotional promo that left a strong impression on Coach Prime. On the other hand, Sanders has also previously expressed his admiration for “The Rock.” He even knelt down to greet the iconic actor. In a recent TIME report, The Rock spoke about Coach Prime’s influence on his wrestling persona. He decided
“Much of The Rock’s character and essence came from Prime. One of Rock’s character traits was speaking in the third person. Dion said some things in the third person. I always thought that was pretty damn cool. Because he was walking.
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Dwayne Johnson’s statement truly shines a light on the genuine connection and mutual inspiration between these two extraordinary individuals.
Deion Sanders worships “The Rock”
The energy in Boulder, Colorado, was at its peak during the Week 3 College Gameday broadcast. It reached an unprecedented level when Deion “Prime Time” Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes against their in-state rivals, the Colorado State Rams. The return of the iconic Gameday show to Colorado was fueled by the presence of superstar Deion Sanders and an unexpected celebrity.
The highlight was the appearance of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The WWE superstar was seen making a grand entrance to the applause of passionate fans. Coach Prime was visibly shocked by Rock’s arrival. He bowed respectfully on one knee, thereby showing his mutual admiration.
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Sanders greeted The Rock with glowing praise, declaring: “This man can run for president and win.”
Viewers witnessed a rare and genuine moment between two of the country’s most iconic personalities. “Primetime” and “The Rock” have added even more excitement to an already tense atmosphere, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if we see both of these stars collaborating again in the near future.