Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gave Super Bowl LVI an electrifying opening, as only he could.
First, he was featured in a special video package on the pre-show, in which he hyped up the significance of the NFL’s biggest game of the year.
Welcome to Super Gold Sunday: The biggest game of the year AND the biggest spectacle in sports – both on the same day.
And it all starts NOW on @NBC, @PeacockTV, and @Telemundo .
#SBLVI | #WinterOlympics | @TheRock pic.twitter.com/FQcXXECLFX— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) February 13, 2022
Then, “The Great One” came to the field at SoFi Stadium, where he delivered a promo reminiscent of his days as a WWE star. “The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment” introduced both teams and stated that it was “finally” time for the game to begin.
.@THEROCK. INCREDIBLE OPENING TO #SBLVI
?: #SBLVI on NBC
?: https://t.co/K02y40b5Nu pic.twitter.com/Jib7mVPztC— NFL (@NFL) February 13, 2022
Prior to his legendary career, Johnson had an unsuccessful venture in the CFL after his collegiate career as a Miami Hurricane. He is now the owner of the XFL, the league founded by WWE Chairman Vince McMahon.
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