In the entertainment and sports world, the name The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) has long been a symbol of strength, will and outstanding success. From a legendary wrestler of WWE to a top Hollywood movie star, his journey has always been followed and admired by audiences. However, recently, The Rock’s statement surprised many fans: he affirmed that he believed that currently no fighter could defeat him, but at the same time declared that he would no longer participate in martial arts or fighting tournaments, because “it is no longer profitable”.
This statement immediately created a wave of fierce controversy on social networks. Some people think that The Rock is too arrogant, because the martial arts world today has many formidable names such as Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou or Israel Adesanya. They are all top fighters of the UFC, having repeatedly proven their ability to defeat opponents in just a few minutes. Is The Rock, at the age of over 50 and with limited training time, really strong enough to confront those young fighters?
However, it cannot be denied that The Rock still possesses an extraordinary physical foundation. His rigorous training routine and disciplined diet have helped him maintain muscles and strength that many people his age find difficult to achieve. Therefore, it is not too difficult to understand why he is confident in himself. In fact, a part of fans agree with this opinion and believe that The Rock, if he really enters the ring, will at least make his opponent “suffer” to be able to defeat him.
But what is more noteworthy is the reason The Rock gives: martial arts is no longer profitable. This is a quite realistic assessment. While UFC or MMA tournaments bring glory to young fighters, for a Hollywood star like The Rock, the profits from movies, advertising and personal branding far exceed the bonuses from martial arts matches. Just one blockbuster movie can earn him tens of millions of dollars, not to mention business cooperation contracts. On the contrary, participating in an MMA match, whether winning or losing, the income is still incomparable.
The Rock’s choice also clearly reflects the philosophy of life he pursues: always aiming for things that bring long-term value. Martial arts, although dramatic, always come with the risk of injury. For an actor who needs to maintain his image and health to take on many film projects, betting his career on just one match is clearly not worth it.
However, this statement raises a big question: Is martial arts gradually losing value before the power of the entertainment industry? When a star who grew up in the ring like The Rock asserts that profit is the key factor that makes him give up martial arts, it reflects the harsh reality: a fighter can be brilliant in the ring, but income and a sustainable career lie in other fields.
In conclusion, The Rock has once again proven that he is not only a symbol of strength, but also a smart businessman. He knows clearly which path will bring him the greatest benefit. Although fans may regret not seeing him return to the ring, it cannot be denied that his choice is completely reasonable. And the statement “no one can beat me” will forever be a proud declaration, both controversial and making The Rock’s name continue to be mentioned as an undefeated legend in the hearts of fans.
