Natalya reveals how The Rock helps WWE stars backstage (Exclusive)

Modified Apr 18, 2025 14:45 GMT

The Rock, real name Dwayne Johnson [Image Credit: wwe.com]

The Rock has been a board member of WWE's parent company TKO since January 2024. In an exclusive interview, RAW talent Natalya gave an insight into what the 52-year-old is like backstage when he attends WWE shows.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, The Rock cemented his status as one of the most popular performers in WWE history. Over two decades later, the Hollywood star portrays the villainous Final Boss character on WWE television.

It has been widely speculated that The Rock could appear at WrestleMania 41 to continue his storyline with Cody Rhodes and John Cena. Speaking to Sportskeeda Wrestling Senior Editor Bill Apter, Natalya only had good things to say about the WWE icon.

"He better [be at WrestleMania 41]. The Rock is honestly one of the sweetest people. I know he's a bad guy on TV, but he makes time for everyone. Every time I've ever seen Dwayne backstage, he gives everybody a hug. He makes time for everyone. He takes pictures. You can talk to him. You can tell him ideas. He remembers the last time he talked to you." [4:26 – 4:48]

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Watch the video above to hear Natalya's WrestleMania 41 predictions. She also disclosed which title she hopes to win after the event.

Natalya received The Rock's help on an upcoming project

Since joining WWE in 2007, Natalya has broken several wrestling world records. The former SmackDown Women's Champion will release her memoir, The Last Hart Beating, on October 28.

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Without giving too much away, Natalya hinted that The Great One contributed to her book:

"He's actually doing something very special for me for my book coming up, and when I asked him to do it I was nervous because I was afraid he might not be able to do it. I won't say what it is, but he was like, 'Absolutely, of course.' He was so wonderful, so I hope I see The Rock because I think he is everything that our business is built on, which is really respect. He never forgot his roots, and I love that about him so much." [4:49 – 5:18]

Natalya also explained why she asked to fight at Josh Barnett's GCW Bloodsport XIII ahead of WrestleMania 41 weekend.

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Danny Hart is a journalist who has been reporting on pro wrestling (WWE) at Sportskeeda since 2017. He grew up as a massive fan of football/soccer and wrestling, leading him to pursue a career in sports journalism.

Before assuming his current role, Hart worked as a football writer at Goal.com between 2009 and 2016. He prides himself on writing original content that is fact-based and highly accurate. Hart thoroughly proofreads his work before submitting it and relies only on credible sources for information.

Hart’s favorite pro wrestler is The Undertaker. He admires the 2022 WWE Hall of Famer’s ability to reinvent his character and remain relevant across his decades-long career. If given the keys to WWE’s creative department, he would bring back The Phenom for a farewell bout against AJ Styles in a stadium full of fans. Not only that, but he would love to have the multi-time world champion’s greatest rivals seated at ringside for the spectacle.

When not watching and covering sports, Hart enjoys long-distance running, playing video games, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

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