Mustafa Ali recalled in an interview with Ryan Satin of FOX Sports about how The Rock carried himself when he was backstage a few years ago to film the final scene of the “Fighting with My Family” movie.
Ali put over The Rock for talking with some of the wrestlers at a WWE RAW event.
“The Rock was at RAW to do some filming for the Fighting With My Family movie,” Ali recalled. “At the time, I was part of the cruiserweight division, and we all pretty much knew to ‘stay out of the way.’ Rock was walking by with a camera crew and was obviously busy, talking to multiple people about the upcoming shoot. He walks by all the [cruiserweight], who are pretty much posted up against the wall to not be in his way. He stops, does a 180 and says hello to all of us. Shook everyone’s hand.
“Now, saying hello shouldn’t be a big deal, but when you’re brand-new and one of the biggest stars in the world treats you as a peer, it means something. Class act from him.”
The Rock responded to what Ali had to say on Twitter:
I remember this moment very well. I was impressed at how sharp everyone was dressed and how well respectful you guys just stood there. Mouths shut, ears & eyes open. How it should be with rooks.
I’m happy you’ve made it to the dance. Make all the money you can and HAVE FUN! Rock— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 18, 2021
