Dwayne Johnson and John Cena criticized for associating with Vince McMahon
An NBC News profile detailed Vince McMahon’s life after stepping down from WWE and TKO, amidst ongoing lawsuits and a federal investigation. In that report it was noted McMahon maintains contact with close friends, like former President Donald Trump, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and John Cena,
A spokesperson for Janel Grant later told Brandon Thurston:
“It’s shameful that Mr. Johnson and Mr. Cena would associate themselves with an individual with decades of allegations just like Janel’s. Behind-the-scenes support is louder than any public statement ever could be.”
New comment from a spokesperson for Janel Grant responding to NBC's reporting that Dwayne Johnson and John Cena are still in touch with Vince McMahon after his resignation:
"It’s shameful that Mr. Johnson and Mr. Cena would associate themselves with an individual with decades of…
— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) April 17, 2024
The Rock:
I won’t be endorsing any presidential nominees in the 2024 election because my endorsement caused division.
Also the Rock:
Hey Vince! How’s it hanging?
Guilty until proven innocent. And I’m not gonna defend Vince. But just like Punk said about Benoit, you knew the guy for 10 years and you didn’t know the guy for those last two days, and you gotta deal with that. Rock’s going on 30 years with Vince, and John’s going on 20?
Loyal to the guy who made them more money than they could have ever imagined. Not sure this isnt a shake down….