Dwayne Johnson Jokes About 'Baywatch' Flop at WWE Raw

The surprise appearance by the retired wrestler sparks speculation of a potential showdown with Roman Reigns.

Dwayne Johnson made a surprise appearance at WWE Raw and humorously compared fellow wrestler Jinder Mahal to his 2017 'Baywatch' movie, which was poorly received by critics and audiences.
Johnson's 'Baywatch' movie, a reboot of the long-running television series, held approval from just 17% of 245 Rotten Tomatoes critics and only 58% of audience members who reviewed it indicated they enjoyed the movie.
Despite the movie's poor reception, Johnson defended it at the time of its release, stating that fans loved the movie and there was a big disconnect with critics.
Johnson, a WWE legend, retired from wrestling in 2019 but made a surprise appearance at WWE Raw, sparking speculation of a potential showdown with Roman Reigns.
Johnson's self-deprecating humor about his 'Baywatch' movie was well-received by the audience, both at the arena and online.