The Rock To Win 'People's Champion' Award

Dwayne Johnson may not have helped Vince McMahon's golden egg hunt, BUT...

by Andy H Murray
The Rock Gym
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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is set to scoop the appropriately named People's Champion Award at the upcoming NBC and E! People's Choice Awards.

E! announced the news on Monday. The ceremony takes place in Santa Monica, California on Tuesday 7 December, and will be hosted by Kenan Thompson. Johnson is being honoured for his contributions to the entertainment business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropic work.

E! News and NBCUniversal executive Jen Neal said the following:-

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"Dwayne is one of the most beloved actors of our time who has achieved unprecedented success throughout his career. During a period where there has been a lot of uncertainty, Johnson has displayed an uncanny ability to raise spirits and make people smile despite circumstances. His philanthropic efforts and international social media presence has made him a cultural leader and inspiration to many, making him the perfect recipient for The People's Champion Award of 2021."

Rock's new Netflix movie, Red Notice, has been promoted heavily across WWE programming over the past few days, culminating on last night's episode of Raw, when a prop egg from the film was returned to Vince McMahon after going missing at Survivor Series 2021.

Originally set to be part of this co-promotion, other commitments prevented Johnson's participation.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.