PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — As WrestleMania 40 invades Philadelphia, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wasted no time in trolling Philadelphians and quarterback Jalen Hurts. This weekend's city.
in WWE World at the Pennsylvania Convention Center On Thursday, The Rock showed up nearly two hours late to boos from the crowd.
“What are you booing? Are you booing because The Rock was scheduled to be here at 4 o'clock? Is that booing?” Rock asked.
The Rock then went on to make some comments that are likely to be offensive to Eagles fans across the Delaware Valley.
”[The Rock] “I was watching YouTube and watching Jalen Hurts lose in the playoffs again,” he said, “and booing because that's the truth. Now The Rock shows up, you're in the eye.” Greatness is ahead, you just stand there, shut your mouth and enjoy the ride The Rock cooks up.”
This past season, the Eagles and Hurts certainly fell just short in the NFL playoffs after reaching the Super Bowl the season before.
hurt or Eagles lost to Tampa Bay BuccaneersThey finished the season with a 32-9 record in the wild card round of the playoffs in January, but lost six of their final seven games to end the season.
WrestleMania events kicked off Thursday in Philadelphia, with WWE World at the convention center. WWE World included discussions with WWE stars, game tournaments, live recordings of podcasts, and the chance to meet WWE wrestlers.
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