Falling just $200 million shy of billionaire status, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson finds himself grappling with an elusive milestone, one that may remain forever out of reach due to a string of misfortunes that have beset his life in recent times. Despite his stature as one of Hollywood’s most triumphant personalities, and even being hailed by fans as a potential future President of the United States, Johnson’s recent journey has been marred by a series of calamities, casting a shadow over his otherwise stellar career.
One major setback for Johnson was his failed venture to become DC’s next big superhero. His debut as the superhero Black Adam was met with high hopes, but the movie’s weak storyline couldn’t be overlooked even with Johnson’s star power. “Black Adam” ended up being a financial failure, earning only $393 million against a budget of $260 million, along with an additional $80 million spent on the global marketing campaign. To break even, the movie would have needed to earn at least $600 million, which it failed to do. Despite Johnson’s claims about the movie’s excellent performance, “Black Adam” turned out to be a financial disaster. Additionally, with James Gunn now in charge of the DC-verse, Johnson’s dream of taking on the iconic character Superman has hit rock bottom.
Another significant blow to Johnson’s net worth came from his ownership of the XFL, a minor American football league. Despite initially having high hopes, the XFL suffered a loss of over $60 million in just one season under Johnson’s ownership. The situation became so dire that job cuts were necessary to manage the league. There are doubts about whether Johnson can turn things around and make the XFL a success or if he will lead it to its downfall.
Furthermore, Johnson’s highly publicized feud with Vin Diesel, co-star of the “Fast & Furious” franchise, has had a negative impact on his career. Previously stating that he had no chance of returning to the franchise and calling Diesel manipulative, Johnson has now decided to make his comeback. However, his return has resulted in fans labeling him a hypocrite, cheat, and liar, which could substantially affect his illustrious career.
Adding to Johnson’s woes, the sitcom dedicated to his thriving life, “Young Rock,” has been canceled by NBC. Portraying a future version of himself in the series, Johnson continues to face one disaster after another.
Critics view the cancellation of “Young Rock” as the final blow to his career, leaving little hope for the future of the WWE superstar.
Despite these setbacks, Dwayne Johnson remains a bankable star and the most admired celebrity. It remains to be seen whether he can make a successful comeback or continue to face a downward spiral in his fortunes.
