The Rock recently shared a video package and a statement with fans via social media following his appointment to the Board of Directors of TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE and UFC.
In the statement, The Rock expressed his honor and excitement at joining the Board of Directors, which holds deep personal significance for him as it represents a full-circle moment in his life.
He mentioned that his grandfather and father played a role in building the legacy of the WWE and UFC, and now he has the privilege of sitting at the same table. The Rock expressed his commitment to the work ahead, indicating that he and his partners would continue building upon that legacy.
The statement included thanks to his TKO/WWE partners, specifically mentioning key figures like Ari Emanuel, Mark Shapiro, Nick Khan, and Paul “Triple H” Levesque.
“My honor to join @TKOGrp Board of Directors (who owns @wwe & @ufc)
An historic day of big business with deep and personal ‘life comes full circle’ significance for me. I have the privilege now to sit at the table, that my grandfather and my dad helped to build. Now the fun part – we go to work. We build.
Thank you to my TKO/WWE partners-
Ari Emmanuel
Mark Shapiro
Nick Khan
Paul “Triple H” Levesque”
With The Rock’s appointment to the Board of Directors of TKO Group Holdings, the future of WWE and UFC appears to be in capable hands. As he embarks on this new chapter in his life, it’s clear that The Rock is motivated by a sense of honor and familial legacy.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s appointment to the Board of Directors of TKO Group Holdings is a significant development in the wrestling and combat sports industry. How do you think The Rock’s involvement on the board might impact the direction and strategies of WWE and UFC, and what kind of influence or changes do you expect him to bring to these organizations? Let us know in the comments below.