WWE Legend & IWGP Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho was recently interviewed by the folks from Business Insider. During the interview, Jericho explained why he feels Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson becoming U.S. President in 2020 is an actual realistic possibility.
“Everything the guy does turns to gold, ’cause he’s got the work ethic to make it happen,” said Jericho. “Why wouldn’t he want to try politics? I think The Rock, if you look at how he’s built his career, much like [Arnold] Schwarzenegger when he became the Governor of California. When you work to a certain level, how much bigger can you get? How much more can you do?”
Jericho went on to elaborate, explaining why if a celebrity businessman like Donald Trump can make it all the way to the White House, why can’t Johnson?
“We’ve entered an era now having [Donald] Trump in the office, whether you agree or don’t agree, he got in because of his celebrity,” said Jericho. “That’s exactly why. He knew how to play a camera. He knew how to deliver lines. He knew how to be charismatic enough to get people on his side, and that’s what politics is. You know, even [Barack] Obama. As long as you have some money behind you and can deliver lines charismatically, I think Rocky has a chance to really get in there and take over if he wants to do it.
“We’ve seen that a celebrity can basically come in and make it just on their name and charisma alone, which is kinda scary to me,” said Jericho. “The Rock is great. He’s one of my favorite rivals. One of the best guys I’ve been in the ring with for chemistry. When he was in the business and the top guy on the microphone, I don’t think too many people could touch him, but I could. I’ll be the Vice President! I am gonna be the first undisputed “Prime President” of North America. I’m gonna be the Prime Minister of Canada and the President of America at the same time. And it’s called the “Prime President.” Prime President Jericho. That sounds good.”
WWE legend Chris Jericho explains why he thinks Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson could make a real run as president pic.twitter.com/H3H9Xsf104
— Business Insider (@businessinsider) November 5, 2018