Sean Strickland Almost Got In Big Trouble With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

In the world of mixed martial arts (MMA), Sean Strickland is not only famous for his fierce fights in the ring, but also for his controversial statements on social media. Recently, the American boxer caused a stir in the online community when he mentioned Hollywood superstar and former WWE wrestler – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

The story began when Strickland posted a sarcastic post on Twitter (X). He wrote that he almost mocked Dwayne Johnson because he suspected him of being “a lizard alien” sent to invade and destroy America. However, after researching, Strickland discovered that The Rock is currently a member of the UFC’s board of directors. “Oh, that was a close call…” – Strickland wrote with a sad face emoji.

The post quickly attracted the attention of fans. An account named Wilson Fisk responded frankly: “But you just said it, lol.” This response made the story even more humorous and ironic, because it was clear that Strickland had accidentally “revealed” something he intended to keep to himself.

Not giving up, Strickland continued to respond in a sarcastic and harsh tone: “No… go watch Black Adam and shut your mouth… it’s a cinematic masterpiece.” This was his way of both sarcastically and somewhat “soothing” when mentioning The Rock’s movie – although everyone knows that Black Adam has received many mixed opinions and has not achieved the expected box office success.

This incident is not out of Strickland’s usual habits. This martial artist is famous for his outspoken, even extreme personality, often making harsh statements about politics, society, colleagues, and even stars outside of the martial arts world. Therefore, many fans both laughed and shook their heads in dismay at his new status lines.

However, what surprised the audience was that Strickland “held back” at the right time. The fact that he discovered that The Rock is now part of the UFC management system clearly made this fighter wary. Because if he publicly insulted or mocked an influential member like The Rock, Strickland could completely put himself at a disadvantage. UFC is not only the arena where he competes, but also the organization that has the power to decide his future career.

On the other hand, this incident also shows the close connection between Hollywood and UFC. The participation of a top entertainment superstar like The Rock in the UFC executive board is not only symbolic but also contributes to expanding the influence of MMA globally. Therefore, Strickland must be more careful when speaking.

However, those who have followed Strickland for a long time know that it is difficult for him to change his nature. It is his impulsiveness and “arrogance” in his words that have contributed to creating his unique image in the MMA world. Fans even think that if Strickland suddenly becomes calm and polite one day, that would be unusual.

In the end, this incident can be considered a spectacular “escape” for Sean Strickland. He stopped in time before going too far, but did not forget to leave behind some words that made the online community laugh. Whether you love him or hate him, it cannot be denied that Strickland always knows how to make his name appear in the newspapers and become the center of debate.