The Rock's popularity takes a massive hit on social media — Here's what happened!

The Rock had a huge setback when it came to his following on social media.

There is no doubt in the fact that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is one of the biggest celebrities in the world. Whether it is a wrestling ring or a Hollywood film, The Final Boss has fans everywhere. However, his social media is not looking good. In recent memory, many noticed that The Rock's following online took a huge hit, which began to raise eyebrows regarding his fame.

What happened on The Rock's social media?
The Rock commands one of the biggest social media followings on major platforms. However, there has been a major drip on his Instagram platform. As noticed by a fan on X, the former 10-time World Champion's Instagram followers dropped by 5 million people. Earlier, The Rock's follower count was 398 million. Now, it stands at 393 million, which comes as a major surprise.

The Final Boss losing so many people from his social profile is a question of debate. It could potentially be a large chunk of wrestling fans who had been upset after The Rock chose to sit out of WrestleMania 41. In the weeks leading up to the event, The Great One became involved in a storyline with Cody Rhodes and asked him to "sell his soul."

The American Nightmare bluntly refused at the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber event. At that moment, The Final Boss turned to John Cena, who shockingly turned heel on his command. Following that night, many fans thought that The Rock would be heavily involved in the storyline. However, he was completely absent in the buildup of their feud and even chose to miss WrestleMania. He later stated that he did not want the focus to shift from Cena and Rhodes in their match to him.

The Rock's explanation did not sit well with fans, which was evident from the negative responses on social media. Another potential reason for him losing millions of followers could be his waning popularity and fans no longer appreciating his work in other areas, such as films and business ventures. Regardless to say, The Rock needs to do some damage control before he losses more people on his social media.

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