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It turned out to be one of the better halftime shows, with legends taking the stage like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. A surprise to fans, the performers weren't paid, however, they'll pocket huge sums of money by other means, especially thanks to the exposure alone from the 'Super Bowl'.
Dwayne Johnson also appeared prior to kickoff, giving a chilling speech for the players and fans. Given that he's entering billionaire status sooner rather than later, some are wondering how much he made for the gig. In all likelihood, he has a deal in place with NBC, given his various projects with the network.
Let's dig into it, along with how special his 'Super Bowl' appearance was on a personal level.
It Was A Full Circle Moment For Dwayne Johnson, Who Failed To Make Into The 'Super Bowl', Though He Still Got To Appear
Football gave The Rock purpose. Once he found that passion, DJ started to take himself seriously, with the goal to make into the NFL one day. He had the talent, however, injuries would derail his journey. His goal to make into the Super Bowl dashed away and suddenly, he was playing CFL football in the cold climate over in Canada.
Even in the CFL, DJ couldn't cut it, leaving with $7 bucks in his pocket.
It is safe to say that it all worked out for DJ, as he became a global phenomenon, starting with his work as a sports entertainer and later, becoming a giant in Hollywood.
As if things couldn't get any better, The Rock got to live out his dream, taking to the field during the 'Super Bowl'. He delivered a chilling speech just prior to kick off with the players on the field. He admitted via Instagram, it was a special moment he'll never forget.
"What a full circle moment, God & the universe felt to bless me with last night. My @NFL & Super Bowl dreams never materialized and came true. Never got drafted. Never played in an NFL game. But last night, in a much different way than I could ever imagine — they did come true."
“Thank you to the NFL, the players/coaches of the Rams & Bengals for the amazing love & trust. Most of all — THANK YOU to the 100 MILLION+ FANS for the INSANE POSITIVE ENERGY & MANA you met me with!!!! I felt it all. See ya down the road.”
Surely, an unforgettable night for Dwayne and his family.
Dwayne Johnson Is Launching His Own Football League In 2022, The XFL Recently Purchased From Vince McMahon
That's not the last that will be seeing of Dwayne Johnson and football. In April, he's set to relaunch the XFL, which was once owned by his former boss Vince McMahon.
Johnson bought the rights to it, holding ownership of the league. DJ spoke highly about starting the league via Instagram, calling it a major passion project.
"I'm so inspired to put in the work because football always represented an opportunity to me. Opportunity to take care of my family. And even though my dreams of playing pro football never came true -- I'm in the exciting and humbling position to create opportunities for players so their dreams can come true. It's an uphill battle -- but we're hungry, humble and no one will outwork us."
Yup, just when you think DJ can't get any busier, he buys an entire football league. Given all his work, his net worth might be entering the billion territory sooner rather than later.
Exact Figures Of Dwayne Johnson's 'Super Bowl' Pay Haven't Been Released, But The Star Is Likely On A Package Deal With NBC For The Super Bowl, Olympics And 'Young Rock'
Celebrity Net Worth recently boosted DJ's net worth to $800 million, which really should not come as a surprise, given his work with Under Armour, Teremana, NBC, and his various other projects, like the millions he makes for other TV and film gigs.
Now as far as the 'Super Bowl' goes, most of the performers were not paid, like Eminem and Snoop Dogg. Though they'll be making millions thanks to the exposure alone.
As far as The Rock and his 'Super Bowl' pay goes, the exact figures have not been released. However, in all likelihood, he's on a major deal alongside NBC, packaging all his gigs into one. His current work with NBC includes his hit show 'Young Rock', along with his epic speeches and montages for the 'Super Bowl' and the Olympics.
There truly isn't much DJ can't do, and the start of 2022 is another example as to why he'll be a billionaire by the end of the year.