The Rock has heaped praises on the actor who helped him kickstart his career in Hollywood.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s first Hollywood venture was The Mummy Returns in 2001, in which he played the role of The Scorpion King. He has come a long way since then and has established himself as one of the highest-paid actors in the industry. 24 years later, The People’s Champion showed his gratitude to co-star Brendan Fraser for helping him kickstart his acting career.

During a recent interview on the New Heights podcast, The Rock expressed his gratitude towards Brendan Fraser for “embracing” him when he got cast in The Mummy Returns.

“The very first movie I ever did was a movie called The Mummy Returns. Brendan Fraser was one of the biggest stars in the world, as he is today. Brendan Fraser, by the way, I always want to make mention of this. He was one of the biggest stars in the world. That was his franchise. I am coming in, I have never acted before, I’m excited. He could have easily said, ‘I don’t know if I want this wrestler. But instead, Fraser embraced me. I love that man for that, and he helped kick off my career.” [H/T Entertainment Weekly]

The Rock Says He Has A Slight Influence in Choosing John Cena’s Final Opponent

The Rock stated that he has a slight influence in choosing John Cena’s final opponent.

Speaking on the same episode of New Heights, The Rock stated that he has a “tiny bit of influence” in booking John Cena’s retirement match, but said that it was ultimately Cena’s call to make.

“I have a tiny bit of influence in the booking of it, but really, it’s whoever John wants. That’s what it comes down to. Whoever he wants. That should be who it is. It’s not me, Nick Khan, or Triple H. It’s whoever John wants. That guy has earned it. The best part about John is that he comes as advertised. Who you think he is, that’s who he is. He’s a good dude, and I love that guy.” [H/T Fightful]

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