Celebrities Tied To Rumored Disagreements With Dwayne Johnson
Hollywood friendships can be as complicated as a superhero team-up gone wrong.
When you’re as famous and successful as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, not everyone is going to see eye-to-eye with you all the time.
While some feuds were squashed quickly, others took years to smooth over, and a few still leave fans wondering what really happened.
1. Vin Diesel
Back in 2016, sparks flew on the set of The Fate of the Furious when Johnson posted a cryptic Instagram message calling out unprofessional male co-stars.
Fans quickly connected the dots to Diesel, igniting rumors of a major clash between the two action heavyweights.
Their tension seemed so real that Johnson skipped shared scenes in later films.
However, both stars buried the hatchet publicly in 2023, with The Rock announcing his return to the Fast franchise, proving even the toughest feuds can find resolution.
2. Tyrese Gibson
When the Hobbs & Shaw spinoff was announced, Tyrese didn’t hold back his frustration on social media.
Gibson believed Johnson’s solo project delayed Fast & Furious 9, and he publicly blasted The Rock for prioritizing personal projects over the franchise family.
His emotional posts included threats to quit the series entirely if Johnson remained involved. Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed, and by 2021, the two reportedly made peace, showing that even loud disagreements can fade with time and perspective.
3. John Cena
Years before they became friends, Cena threw some serious shade at The Rock in 2008 for leaving WWE to chase Hollywood dreams.
Cena questioned Johnson’s loyalty to wrestling, calling him out for abandoning the industry that made him famous.
Their rivalry eventually played out in epic WrestleMania matches, but Cena later admitted he handled things poorly.
With genuine humility, he apologized publicly, acknowledging his selfishness and expressing deep respect for Johnson’s career choices and accomplishments.
4. Jason Statham
Sometimes disagreements aren’t personal – they’re just business.
Reports surfaced that Statham and Johnson engaged in behind-the-scenes negotiations over how much on-screen damage their characters could take during Fast franchise fight scenes.
Both action stars reportedly wanted to protect their tough-guy images, leading to contractual discussions that many outlets framed as disputes.
Though more about ego than actual animosity, these rumored negotiations highlighted the competitive nature of Hollywood’s biggest action heroes fighting for screen dominance.
5. Zachary Levi
Rumors swirled about tension between Levi and Johnson regarding DC Universe crossovers and creative decisions around Shazam and Black Adam.
Fans speculated about friction over which character would take priority in the superhero hierarchy.
Levi eventually addressed the whispers directly, downplaying any serious conflict and clarifying misunderstandings.
While the exact nature of their professional relationship remains somewhat mysterious, both actors maintained professionalism publicly, keeping any real disagreements, if they existed, mostly behind closed doors and away from drama.
6. James Gunn
When James Gunn took over DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, everything changed for Johnson’s Black Adam plans.
Gunn’s creative reset effectively ended The Rock’s momentum within the DC Universe, canceling potential sequels and crossovers fans had anticipated.
Industry insiders framed this as a power struggle between two Hollywood heavyweights with competing visions.
Though neither publicly trash-talked the other, the abrupt shift clearly disappointed Johnson, who had invested heavily in building Black Adam’s future within the franchise landscape.
7. Peter Safran
As co-head of DC Studios with James Gunn, Safran shared responsibility for the creative direction that sidelined Johnson’s Black Adam character.
Reports suggested internal friction over the future of DC projects, with Johnson’s team reportedly unhappy about the sudden strategic pivot.
Safran’s business decisions, while aimed at revitalizing the DC brand, meant Johnson’s carefully planned superhero arc got shelved indefinitely.
Though no public feud erupted, the behind-the-scenes tension highlighted how creative differences can create professional distance between even the biggest names.
