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The Rock broke protocol in the ring after getting into a heated argument with a referee

Monday, 08/04/2024, 17:15 (GMT+7)

WWE was forced to mute live coverage at WrestleMania 40 after The Rock broke protocol in the ring following a heated argument with a referee.

The Rock has sparked debate after breaking protocol in the ring.

The Rock teamed up with Universal Champion Roman Reigns to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event.

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WWE had to mute live coverage at WrestleMania 40 due to The Rock's outburst. Image Credits: X

This marked Johnson's first in-ring appearance in eight years, following his victory over Erick Rowan at WrestleMania 32.

However, the night took a fiery turn when The Rock got into a heated argument with a referee.

The footage captures the moment of The Rock's argument with a referee, shared on the page @Overtime on X, and quickly went viral on social media.

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The Rock expressed his feelings toward a referee during the event. Image Credits: X

The video has the caption: "“YOU COUNT, YOU'RE FIRED”

THE ROCK DON’T PLAY "

The footage showed The Rock seemingly threatening the referee's job. Things escalated as Dwayne ordered him not to count anyone out, dropping an expletive-laden outburst.

The actor shouted, 'I'm not f**king around!' after boasting about his influence since he started his career on the board of directors at TKO Holdings.

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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson returned to WWE after eight years for WrestleMania 40. Image Credits: X

WWE was forced to mute the live broadcast to avoid further violation of their TV-PG rating.

Tense moments outside the ring were shared on social media. 

After the incident, the viewers were left shocked after witnessing the breaking of protocol in the ring.

One person said: just allow him finish Seth, we don’t need no counts to save him!

A second worte: They were like 10 seconds late…we heard exactly what was said. 

While a third commented: Rock is Playing the best character of his life. Just loving this side of him

Another added: can you imagine the rock panicking to get his persona right after supporting Oprah

Someone else said: I’ll never understand American TV and their issues with swearing and censorship. So weird.

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The Rock engaged in a heated confrontation with a referee during the match. Image Credits: X

This isn't the first time Johnson's language has caused a stir. 

He recently denied claims that his use of strong language is a headache for WWE, calling such reports "horses**t."

The Rock also found himself in a war of words with a fan earlier in the week during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

After inducting his late grandmother, a fan heckled him about his upcoming match with Rhodes, accusing him of "selling out."  The Rock responded with another expletive, shutting down the heckler.

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Despite controversies, The Rock remains a prominent figure in both wrestling and Hollywood. Image Credits: X

Despite the controversies, The Rock and Reigns emerged victorious at WrestleMania.  

This win adds another chapter to the Rock's legendary wrestling career, which has propelled him to superstardom in Hollywood.