{"id":973885,"date":"2022-02-02T17:28:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T17:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/02\/02\/dwayne-johnson-facing-backlash-for-his-support-of-joe-rogan\/"},"modified":"2022-02-02T17:28:56","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T17:28:56","slug":"dwayne-johnson-facing-backlash-for-his-support-of-joe-rogan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2022\/02\/02\/dwayne-johnson-facing-backlash-for-his-support-of-joe-rogan\/","title":{"rendered":"Dwayne Johnson facing backlash for his support of Joe Rogan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson is facing backlash for showing support for Joe Rogan.<\/p>\n

In response to critics calling for Spotify to remove \u201cThe Joe Rogan Experience\u201d podcast, arguing that he often spreads misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic on the show, Rogan released a nearly 10-minute video.<\/p>\n

The Rock is one of the many public faces that commented on the podcaster\u2019s video, however it seems fans are not too impressed with the actor\u2019s stance.<\/p>\n

Johnson wrote: \u201cGreat stuff here, brother. Perfectly articulated.\u201d He added that he looks forward to \u201ccoming on one day and breaking out the tequila with you\u201d.<\/p>\n

Johnson’s comment left many people divided and they made sure to express it in their responses.<\/p>\n

The replies came in flooding on the Instagram post, over 2\u00a0000 replies.<\/p>\n

@philboy19 said: \u201c@therock this is so disappointing. Lost all respect.\u201d<\/p>\n

@bazkanda said: \u201c@therock good to see you supporting @joerogan in this absolutely disgusting era of cancel culture. Much respect 🙏🏽.\u201d<\/p>\n

@kevhun92 said: \u201c@therock love that you’re supporting Joe! (hilarious that this comment has created so much buzz in MSM… Lol).\u201d<\/p>\n

The Rock defended his decision to support Rogan in response on Twitter.<\/p>\n

\u201cHi Jack, no I don\u2019t clout chase, my friend you got the wrong guy. I\u2019ve been buddies with Rogan for many years. His response was articulate, straight up and fair,\u201c he said.<\/p>\n

The actor added that he and the podcaster have always had talks of him coming to the show, which one day will happen.<\/p>\n

Johnson is yet to be a guest on Rogan’s popular podcast but they have had a few friendly exchanges on social media.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor years he and I have talked about me going on his show. And one day I will. And we will drink tequila. A lot. Tumbler glass,” he said.<\/p>\n

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Hi Jack,
No I don\u2019t clout chase, my friend you got the wrong guy. I\u2019ve been buddies with Rogan for many years. His response was articulate, straight up and fair. For years he and I have talked about me going on his show. And one day I will. And we will drink tequila. A lot. \ud83e\udd43<\/p>\n

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 1, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The former \u201cFear Factor\u201d host previously backed Johnson in 2020 amid speculation that the former \u201cWWE\u201d star was planning to run for political office, according to Fox News.<\/p>\n

Last week, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and guitarist Nils Lofgren announced that they were pulling their music off the platform until it addresses the issue of misinformation on Rogan\u2019s show.<\/p>\n