Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s seemingly normal interview turned into one of the most shocking moments in the entertainment industry this year, when UFC fighter Dricus du Plessis suddenly appeared without warning, leaving the world-famous action star completely “frozen” in front of the camera.

Unexpected moment on live broadcast
According to the video that quickly spread on social networks, Dwayne Johnson was in a live interview with a major TV channel to promote his new action movie. Everything went smoothly until Dricus du Plessis – the reigning UFC middleweight champion – suddenly walked into the studio.
The audience could clearly see the look of surprise on “The Rock”. He stopped talking, his eyes turned towards the door when he realized who had just appeared. The whole audience seemed to “explode” with surprise. The host tried to keep his cool, but the scene turned chaotic as the two powerful figures faced each other live.
The atmosphere was tense
According to behind-the-scenes sources, the interview was not planned to include Dricus du Plessis. This unexpected appearance left both the crew and Dwayne Johnson “shocked”. A staff member on set revealed:
“No one knew Dricus was coming. Everyone thought he was just dropping by the set, but he walked straight into the middle of the recording. The Rock was completely surprised.”
The moment the two men stood facing each other was likened to “two mountains about to collide”. Dricus smiled, while Dwayne remained calm, but his eyes were full of caution. After a few seconds of silence, Dricus approached and shook Dwayne’s hand. However, according to some viewers watching live, the handshake looked “stiff and cold as ice”.
History between the two

What makes the audience even more curious is the relationship between Dwayne Johnson and Dricus du Plessis. In an interview a few months ago, Dricus once joked that he wanted to “take The Rock down in the ring just to see who is really the strongest man in Hollywood”.
This statement was considered a tease at the time, but it seems that Dwayne Johnson was not very pleased. As a former WWE wrestler, “The Rock” has always been proud of his athletic background and strength. Therefore, Dricus’s sudden appearance in the middle of the interview made many people suspect that he was deliberately “testing” The Rock in public.
Fans’ reactions
After the clip went viral, social media exploded. Thousands of comments appeared in just a few hours:
“It was so tense that I thought they were going to fight on the spot!”
“Dricus du Plessis really knows how to attract attention. But doing that to The Rock is a bit reckless!”

“The Rock handled the situation very professionally, not losing his composure, even though he was clearly surprised.”
Many also thought that this could be a clever PR move for an upcoming film project or event, as both are symbols of power in their fields. However, Dwayne Johnson’s representative denied it, stating:
“This was absolutely not part of the plan. Everything happened naturally and no one was informed in advance.”
Conclusion: The fateful encounter between two “mountains”
Whether it was an unexpected incident or a media trick, the meeting between Dwayne Johnson and Dricus du Plessis has certainly become one of the most memorable moments on television this year.
The two men – two symbols of power – made millions of viewers hold their breath in just a few seconds.
And while the story behind it remains shrouded in mystery, one thing is certain: when The Rock loses his cool, all of Hollywood stops to see what’s going on.
