The Rock’s induction of his grandmother, Lia Maivia, into the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame left a lasting impression, despite a brief and somewhat perplexing altercation that ensued afterward.
Amidst a lineup of esteemed inductees including industry icons like Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, The U.S. Express, Muhammad Ali, and Thunderbolt Patterson, The Great One’s tribute to his grandmother took center stage.
Thunderbolt Patterson’s extended speech may have contributed to the event running longer than anticipated.
Nevertheless, The Rock gracefully took the stage amidst chants of “Rocky sucks” from the crowd, expressing gratitude to the audience and acknowledging the significance of the weekend.
"The biggest stars in the world would come to Hawaii…"@TheRock lists some of the legends that worked for his grandmother, Lia Maivia. 👏#WWEHOF pic.twitter.com/nFS4OFTgWO
— WWE (@WWE) April 6, 2024
Congratulating all 2024 WWE Hall of Fame inductees, The Rock hailed Lia Maivia as a true pioneer in professional wrestling.
However, he took a more serious tone when addressing Cody Rhodes, expressing respect for Dusty Rhodes and Mama Rhodes but emphasizing that their impending confrontation transcends business—it’s personal.
Introducing his mother, Ata Johnson, as the true matriarch of the family, The Rock’s speech resonated with authenticity and familial pride.
Following the segment’s conclusion, an unexpected verbal altercation between The Rock and a fan erupted, the details of which remain unclear.
Despite the incident, The Rock’s speech, albeit brief, likely owed to the lateness of the hour, ensuring a memorable conclusion to the Hall of Fame ceremony.
