{"id":223420,"date":"2025-10-14T07:11:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/223420\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T07:11:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:11:09","slug":"i-wanted-your-life-the-rock-stuns-fans-after-admitting-jealousy-over-travis-and-jason-kelces-fame-and-nfl-glory-nfl-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/223420\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI wanted your life\u201d: The Rock stuns fans after admitting jealousy over Travis and Jason Kelce\u2019s fame and NFL glory | NFL News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\u201cIDwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed on the New Heights podcast that his lifelong dream was to play in the NFL, a path that ultimately didn’t materialize. He confessed that this unfulfilled football ambition redirected him towards wrestling, leading to his immense success in entertainment. The conversation also touched on Travis Kelce hinting at a potential WWE crossover. Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201d Johnson may have built a billion-dollar empire through Hollywood and wrestling, but deep down, he admits his heart once belonged to football. During a new episode of the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, the former WWE<\/a> icon shared a rare moment of vulnerability, confessing that he once dreamed of living the very life the Kelce brothers now lead.<\/p>\n

The Rock opens up about his failed football dream and how it shaped his success<\/p>\n

Dwayne Johnson\u2019s journey to superstardom wasn\u2019t always lined with fame and fortune. Before conquering wrestling and film, he was chasing an NFL dream that never materialized. Reflecting on that chapter, he told the Kelce brothers, \u201cI wanted your life. I wanted to be in the NFL. That was my goal, and it wound up being the best thing that actually never happened for me.\u201dBefore becoming \u201cThe Rock,\u201d Johnson had a short-lived career in the Canadian Football League, where he struggled to find footing after going undrafted by the NFL. That disappointment, he says, ultimately redirected his ambition toward wrestling, a move that not only defined his legacy but made him one of the most recognizable figures in entertainment history.<\/p>\n

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on Career Changes, Jason at WrestleMania, Girl Dads & Jabronis | Ep 159<\/p>\n

Still, his admiration for athletes like Jason and Travis runs deep. The brothers have built what Johnson calls \u201ca legacy that defines brotherhood and excellence.\u201d Jason, a retired Eagles center, has seamlessly transitioned into a major media voice, while Travis continues to dominate the NFL as one of the Kansas City Chiefs\u2019 most valuable offensive weapons.<\/p>\n

Travis Kelce hints at a WWE crossover with The Rock\u2019s encouragement<\/p>\n

In a lighthearted twist, Johnson asked Travis if he\u2019d ever step into the wrestling ring. Without hesitation, Kelce said, \u201cWhen the opportunity presents itself, you know, I\u2019ll dive in there! I\u2019ve been dreaming about this, been working on my moves in the living room for years trying to get my chance.\u201dWith his charisma, physicality, and fan-favorite charm, Kelce seems tailor-made for the WWE spotlight, a sentiment The Rock seemed to share. The conversation offered more than nostalgia; it was a full-circle moment where two worlds, football and wrestling collided through mutual respect, ambition, and the enduring belief that sometimes, the dreams that don\u2019t come true can lead to even greater ones.Also Read: \u201cWe are not f**king fans of your boyfriend\u201d: Swifties enraged and slam Taylor Swift over Travis Kelce\u2019s signature on \u2018The Life of a Showgirl\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed on the New Heights podcast that his lifelong dream was to play in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":223421,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[64832,236,125459,6346,88,1236,120143,125456,125457,125460,4366,125458],"class_list":["post-223420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-celebrities","tag-canadian-football-league","tag-celebrities","tag-dwayne-johnson-success-journey","tag-eagles","tag-entertainment","tag-kansas-city-chiefs","tag-new-heights-podcast","tag-the-rock-nfl-dream","tag-travis-and-jason-kelce","tag-travis-kelce-wwe-potential","tag-wwe","tag-wwe-crossover"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223420"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223420\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}