WWE Legend The Rock Has a Family Connection to James Bond

By: Alok Nayak Image credit: Instagram

After achieving some incredible feat in the world of pro wrestling, WWE legend, The Rock went to Hollywood to follow his dreams.

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Well, years after he became one of the biggest stars Hollywood has ever seen with many successful movies.

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The Rock has made some incredible movies such as Jumanji Reboot, Fast and Furious, Black Adam, Central Intelligence and many more.

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The Rock's grand father played the role of a villain in "You Only Live twice" and had a fight sequence with Sean Connery's James Bond.

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"He was he was a bad guy in 'You Only Live Twice.' He had this amazing fighting with Sean Connery."- The Rock said in interview with Lad Bible

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The WWE legend also said that he would like to play the iconic role of James Bond in the near future.

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