Overview

• On August 26, Sean Strickland posted that he was about to call Dwayne Johnson a "potential lizard person" before realizing Johnson holds a board position connected to the UFC.
• He followed with tongue‑in‑cheek praise for Johnson’s film, calling Black Adam "a cinematic master piece" and telling a fan to go watch it.
• Dwayne Johnson has been on the TKO Group Holdings board since January 23, 2024, with TKO serving as the parent company of UFC and WWE.
• Coverage of Johnson’s appointment details cites roughly $30 million in TKO stock with staged vesting through 2024–25, plus control of the 'The Rock' trademark and long‑term merchandising and promotional agreements.
• Fans mostly reacted with amusement to Strickland’s posts, with comments nodding to his recent six‑month suspension and references to anger‑management courses.