30 Surprising WWE Facts You Probably Didn't Know

26. Hacksaw's 2X4 Was Inspired By Original 'Walking Tall' Movie

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In 2004, The Rock appeared in an action movie called Walking Tall. In the movie, he played a former Marine who no longer used firearms, and was running for Sheriff of a small town beset by a corrupt and murderous casino owner.

Infamously, especially on all the posters, the character carried and used a two-by-four to cause some serious mayhem at the casino in question.

Funnily enough, in reality WWE Legend 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan was inspired to carry a two-by-four to the ring as a prop after seeing the original Walking Tall, starring Joe Don Baker.

It’s unlikely that Baker or Johnson stomped around with a gonzo expression shouting ‘HEY-YO!’ though.

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