This Hilarious Old Pic of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Is Going Viral

See what the blockbuster star looked like when he played in the Canadian Football League.

Maxim Staff

Aug 20, 2018

Dwayne The Rock Johnson Promo — Getty Images

Long before Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson became Hollywood’s highest-paid blockbuster actor of all time, he was a 6-foot-5-inch 280-pound linebacker in the Canadian Football League—and we’ve got the picture to prove it.

Following a successful collegiate football career with the Miami Hurricanes, The Rock joined the Calgary Stampeders. He was cut after just two months, but his former team still held on to this truly hilarious old headshot.

Now that's a nice headshot, eh @TheRock? #FlashbackFriday pic.twitter.com/99BTXNaDJU

— Calgary Stampeders (@calstampeders) August 17, 2018

The image eventually made its way around to the man himself, who took the opportunity to add context with a colorful reflection.

“6’5 280lbs of hungry nightmare (or thirsty dream pending one’s perspective). Also not sure why I thought shaving my goatee but keep my beard was a good choice, “Johnson tweeted. “Someone throw chunky smiles over here another waffle.”

6’5 280lbs of hungry nightmare (or thirsty dream pending one’s perspective). Also not sure why I thought shaving my goatee but keep my beard was a good choice 🤦🏽‍♂️ Someone throw chunky smiles over here another waffle. #RookieHeadShot #CFL #Calgary https://t.co/TS71rNZtRM

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 17, 2018