Why did Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson lie about his height? Likely reason explored

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is one of the most popular WWE Superstars of all time. The Final Boss has multiple achievements in the Stamford-based promotion, including multiple championships, a Royal Rumble win, WrestleMania main events, and more. In 2001, he ventured into the world of Hollywood and became one of the industry's essential figures.

Fast forward to 2024, and The Rock remains a larger-than-life personality. This year he made his in-ring return to the Stamford-based promotion and turned heel. He also competed at WrestleMania 40, which was a blockbuster.

There are numerous queries about The Rock. One of the most asked questions is about his height. The Stamford-based promotion billed Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson’s height as 6 feet 5 inches tall. However, several fans have pointed out that The Final Boss doesn’t appear as tall. Some spectators pointed out when The Brahma Bull and Roman Reigns were seen together that Reigns' listed height is 6 ft 3 inches, and when compared, it appeared they both are of the same height. Some reports also suggested that the People's Champion uses heel boots to enhance his height.

However, with that being said, many fans might wonder why The Rock lied about his height. Although The Final Boss has never openly stated a reason for it, the most likely explanation could be his professional wrestling career.

Back in the day, the Stamford-based promotion was known as the land of giants, and World Wrestling Entertainment often exaggerated the height and weight of their stars to make them appear special and astonishing. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, being listed as a powerhouse, might have been listed as taller than his actual height to make him look more like a role model.

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When was Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson last seen on WWE television?

The Rock made his surprise return earlier this year at the Bad Blood 2024 Premium Live Event, where he stood on the ramp and set his sights on Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Jimmy Uso, who were standing in the ring after defeating Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in a tag team match.

The Final Boss did not utter a single word, and before leaving, he counted to three on his fingers and made a cryptic gesture. Since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for The Rock’s comeback. According to some reports and experts, The Brahma Bull is most likely to make an appearance on the season premiere of RAW on Netflix on January 6th, 2025.

It remains to be seen whether Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson returns on January 6 to venture on a new journey.