That ‘90s Show can make The Rock’s original cameo appearance in That ‘70s Show even better. The Netflix spinoff is set in 1995 and follows Leia Forman, daughter of original That ‘70s Show lead characters Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon), as Leia spends summer vacation with Eric’s parents, Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) and Red (Kurtwood Smith). Fans will recall an impressive slew of guest stars in the original series, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Johnson’s appearance during season 1, episode 15 “That Wrestling Show” occurred at the beginning of his acting career. In the episode, Eric (who is the frequent recipient of Red’s “dumbass” insult) is at odds with Red, and Kitty encourages them to attend a wrestling show together in hopes they will spark a friendship. After the event is over, Eric and Red travel to the locker room to score an autograph from 1970s wrestling icon, Rocky Johnson (portrayed by his real-life son, Dwayne). Johnson’s guest spot was a fitting nod to the elder Johnson’s wrestling career and younger Johnson’s future in the industry. During his exchange with the Formans, the younger Johnson remarks, “You know, I got a son, and one day he’s going to become the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.” Eric and Red leave with Rocky Johnson’s autograph, albeit made out to Red.
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For many, Johnson is firstly associated with his professional wrestling persona, The Rock. The Rock’s varied box office franchise successes have earned him worldwide acclaim, enhancing the allure of a cameo in That ‘90s Show. The series could make Johnson’s original cameo even better by celebrating The Rock's popularity in the mid to late
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