The Rock Targets Ja Morant's Gun Incident at WWE SmackDown Event
During a WWE SmackDown event in Memphis, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson performed a musical number in the ring, taking the opportunity to address his WrestleMania 40 opponents, Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The performance included a controversial moment where The Rock referenced Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant's past incidents involving firearms. Morant, who is currently recovering from a shoulder injury, had been suspended twice in 2023 for brandishing a gun on social media, with the first incident taking place on March 4, and the second leading to a 25-game suspension at the start of the NBA season.
Despite the controversy, Morant responded lightheartedly to The Rock's jibe by posting a GIF on Twitter. Meanwhile, The Rock continues to build the tension for the upcoming tag team match at WrestleMania 40, where he will team up with Roman Reigns to face Rhodes and Rollins. This latest WWE appearance is one of several in recent months for The Rock, who has been increasingly active in the wrestling scene.
In a related update, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins commented on the team's performance, praising player Des Brailey for his hard work and notable improvement after recovering from a January ankle injury. Jenkins highlighted Brailey's progress in both team practices and individual training sessions.
