The Rock took to Twitter on Thursday to praise Gallus for helping him train for his WrestleMania 40 match.
As we previously reported here on eWn, The Final Boss trained with Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and others to prepare for his and Roman Reigns’ match against Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40 (Night One).
While responding to a post from Joe Coffey, The Rock wrote,
“Appreciate all the effort, ideas and hard work boys. Til next time. Keep kicking ass and see ya down the road.
– Final Boss”
Appreciate all the effort, ideas and hard work boys. Til next time. Keep kicking ass and see ya down the road.
– Final Boss— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 26, 2024
Spike Dudley was a recent guest on the “Stories With Bradshaw & Briscoe” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including not realizing what ECW was all about before he got there.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On not being familiar with ECW before he went there: “When I got to ECW, I went, ‘What the hell did I just sign up for?’… The first time I went in there, the first show, I just went, ‘These guys are the biggest bunch of F-ing idiots I’ve ever seen in my life!’ I guess I didn’t understand it, and then like the level of extreme stuff. But as I watched it over the course of time, you realize there’s a method to it. But my first introduction to it, I was went, ‘This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen in my life.’ But here I am, you know. I literally got in my car and drove 3,000 miles in like two days to for the offer. And the offer wasn’t even a job it was… ‘We’ll look at you.’”
On his reaction to his balcony toss in his debut match: “No, you know actually, it wasn’t that bad. It was only like eight or nine feet, you know, the platform. But he was throwing me onto a couple of guys. And so I actually — that one wasn’t the one that got me worried. The only time I ever really got scared was my first, like, true balcony dive at Asbury Park with New Jack. We did it, we both jumped off the same time onto Bubba and D-Von on tables. And that one scared the crap out, I had never done anything like that. That was terrifying. And actually, Bam Bam [Bigelow’s] throw into the audience was pretty terrifying… he just launched me.”
On PN News taking liberties with him: “The only time anybody ever gave me an attitude [about working with him]… you guys remember PN News. Paulie brought him in to do the the gimmick with me. And he got great heat. He went out to the ECW Arena doing his rap thing, ‘Yo baby, yo baby.’ And they’re booing and they’re s**tting on him and they’re booing on him. My music hit and the place went nuts. He did the business; I kicked him, I hit him with my move, I pinned him, great.
“The next week, we’re doing house shows, and we’re just working. So now I’m working a match with him. And I mean a house show in front of 300 400 people. He beat the s**t out of me. And whatever.”
On Heyman giving PN News a receipt over it: “So after the match — and here’s what’s great about ECW. After the match, Paulie says ‘Hey, how was it? I was like, ‘Ehh, it was a little snug.’ He went, ‘Oh. Okay.’ The next night, he booked PN News against Balls Mahoney. And Balls was doing that chair thing, just hit somebody over there with a chair as hard as you can. And Paulie gave him the green light, ‘Light this son of a bitch up for what he did to Spike.’ Balls put the chair over his head and shattered his nose flat against his face. And that was the last time we saw PN News.”
The Rock Praises Gallus for WrestleMania 40 Training
In a recent tweet, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson expressed his gratitude towards the wrestling group Gallus for helping him train for his highly anticipated match at WrestleMania 40. The Final Boss, as he is known in the wrestling world, teamed up with Roman Reigns to take on Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes on Night One of the event.
The Rock’s tweet was in response to a post from Joe Coffey, one of the members of Gallus. The tweet read, “Appreciate all the effort, ideas and hard work boys. Til next time. Keep kicking ass and see ya down the road. – Final Boss.” The Rock’s acknowledgment of Gallus’ contribution to his training highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration in the world of professional wrestling.
Gallus, consisting of Joe Coffey, Mark Coffey, and others, played a crucial role in preparing The Rock for his WrestleMania 40 match. Training for such a high-profile event requires intense physical conditioning and strategic planning. The Rock’s appreciation for Gallus’ efforts showcases the camaraderie and support that exists within the wrestling community.
In other wrestling news, Spike Dudley recently appeared on the “Stories With Bradshaw & Briscoe” podcast, where he discussed various topics, including his initial lack of understanding about Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) before joining the promotion.
Dudley admitted that when he first arrived at ECW, he was taken aback by the extreme nature of the matches and the unconventional style of wrestling. He described his initial reaction as thinking, “These guys are the biggest bunch of F-ing idiots I’ve ever seen in my life!” However, as he spent more time in ECW and observed the method behind the madness, Dudley began to appreciate and understand the unique appeal of the promotion.
During the podcast, Dudley also shared his experiences with high-risk maneuvers, such as balcony dives and being thrown into the audience. He revealed that while some of these stunts were nerve-wracking, he trusted his fellow wrestlers to execute them safely.
Additionally, Dudley recounted an incident involving PN News, a wrestler who took liberties with him during a match. Despite the rough treatment, Dudley maintained a professional attitude. However, Paul Heyman, the mastermind behind ECW, took notice of the incident and sought retribution on Dudley’s behalf. Heyman booked PN News in a match against Balls Mahoney, instructing Mahoney to deliver a punishing chair shot as payback.
The podcast episode featuring Spike Dudley provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the wrestling industry and the challenges faced by performers. It emphasizes the importance of trust and respect among wrestlers and sheds light on the unique dynamics within ECW.
Overall, these recent developments in the wrestling world highlight the dedication and hard work that goes into preparing for major events like WrestleMania. The Rock’s appreciation for Gallus’ assistance and Spike Dudley’s candid revelations offer fans a deeper understanding of the wrestling industry and its intricacies.