Jinder Mahal spoke about working with The Rock during a recent interview with The Gorilla Position.
They had a segment on the Day 1 edition of RAW where the WWE Legend laid out Mahal following a promo exchange. Here are the highlights:
When he found out about the segment:
“I didn’t pitch it. I went home for Christmas. When I landed back in Tampa, I got a call from one of the writers, ‘I think you’ve probably seen on social media, we announced a WWE Champion will return.’ Yeah, it’s me, but….I knew a big kicker was coming. ‘There’s going to be a big switch, you’re actually with The Rock. Don’t tell anybody.’ I found out a few days earlier. What an awesome moment. I was super excited. The Rock is one of the most amazing performers of all time. Super giving. Super easy. That was the most relaxed I’ve been in a promo. He’s an absolute pro. In the meantime, I’ve been working with an acting coach. That was a different side of me I got to show and I got a lot of positive comments and a very positive response overall in my performance. Followed it up with a promo against Seth Rollins. Had a title match. All in all, was a great start to the year. I wasn’t planning on it, but luckily, I stay ready year-round. That’s WWE, anything can happen at anytime. Just like when I became WWE Champion out of nowhere.”
What it was like working with Rock:
“Unbelievable. Obviously, he’s now a board member, so he brings a different side of entertainment to WWE. I believe it’s only going to make us bigger. Coincides with Raw moving to Netflix next year. It’s an amazing time. An amazing time for the company. We’re exploring uncharted territory in terms of growth. All of us performers in the locker room are super excited. Dwayne is a very giving performer. Based off my experience, he’s always been super helpful. Anytime he’s there on Raw or SmackDown, he hangs out after. He’s super approachable, he gets along with everybody. Overall, it’s a positive thing.”
Jinder Mahal, the former WWE Champion, recently opened up about his experience working with none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson during a segment on RAW. In a recent interview with The Gorilla Position podcast, Mahal shared his thoughts and excitement about the opportunity to work alongside one of the greatest performers in WWE history.
The segment in question took place on the Day 1 edition of RAW, where The Rock made a surprise appearance and laid out Mahal following a promo exchange. When asked about how he found out about the segment, Mahal revealed that he had no prior knowledge of it. He had gone home for Christmas and received a call from one of the writers upon his return to Tampa. The writer informed him about the return of a WWE Champion and revealed that Mahal would be working with The Rock. Mahal was instructed to keep it a secret, and he couldn’t contain his excitement. He described the moment as “awesome” and expressed his admiration for The Rock as one of the most amazing performers of all time.
Mahal also mentioned that working with The Rock was a relaxed experience for him. He praised The Rock for being super giving and easy to work with. In fact, Mahal stated that it was the most relaxed he had ever been during a promo. He also revealed that he had been working with an acting coach, which allowed him to showcase a different side of himself. The positive response he received for his performance further added to his satisfaction.
Reflecting on his time working with The Rock, Mahal described it as “unbelievable.” He acknowledged that The Rock’s involvement as a board member brings a different side of entertainment to WWE and believes it will only make the company bigger. Mahal also mentioned that this coincides with Raw moving to Netflix next year, which he sees as an exciting time for the company. He emphasized that everyone in the locker room is thrilled about the growth and opportunities that lie ahead.
Mahal also had nothing but praise for The Rock as a performer and as a person. He described him as a very giving performer who is always helpful and approachable. Mahal mentioned that The Rock often hangs out after Raw or SmackDown and gets along with everyone. Overall, Mahal sees his experience working with The Rock as a positive thing for both himself and the company.
In conclusion, Jinder Mahal’s experience working with The Rock was nothing short of amazing. The surprise segment on RAW allowed Mahal to showcase his skills and receive positive feedback from fans and fellow performers. The opportunity to work with The Rock, one of the greatest performers in WWE history, was a dream come true for Mahal. He praised The Rock for his generosity and approachability, and he believes that The Rock’s involvement will contribute to the growth and success of WWE in the future.