Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson surprises UFC fighter who slept in gym with his own APARTMENT… after young athlete donates $7,000 to build water pump for his home village in Zimbabwe
- In a glowing Instagram post, The Rock wrote that Themba only had $7 in the bank when he won a recent UFC fight, after which he sold his gear and won $7,000.
- “Instead of using the money to find accommodation, he built a bush pump so his village in Zimbabwe could have clean water,” The Rock explained last week.
- Dwayne, 51, recalled he had just $7 himself at one point nearly three decades ago after he was kicked out of the Canadian Football League.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has offered an apartment to UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo, who previously slept in a Miami gymnasium.
Themba, a longtime admirer of The Rock, got to meet him last week when the movie star flew to Florida to look him in the eye, “hug him and shake his hand.”
In a glowing Instagram post, The Rock wrote that Themba only had $7 in the bank when he won a recent UFC fight, after which he sold his fight gear and won $7,000.
“Instead of using the money to find a place to live, he built a bush pump so his village in Zimbabwe could have clean water,” The Rock explained last week. “He never asked me for anything, but I just wanted to help the guy. $7 Bucks you know.
Then this Thursday, Dwayne, 51, posted a heartwarming message Youtube video in which he gave Themba a new home, leaving him visibly amazed and defeated.
So nice: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson offered UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo an apartment, who previously slept at the gym
Wonderful: Dwayne handed Themba a key to the apartment, saying ‘Welcome home’ and wrapping her in a loving hug
Ruse: Themba showed Dwayne the sofa in the gym he was sleeping on, and Dwayne offered to introduce him to ‘a friend of mine’ called Jay
The video started with Dwayne surprising Themba at the gym, sneaking up behind him before revealing himself.
Themba leapt to his feet upon seeing The Rock and the two men share an embrace, in a touching moment that brought Themba to tears.
“You inspired me to work hard, man,” Themba said. ‘THANKS. Now I will become a champion, believe me. Believe me!’
Dwayne recalled that he himself only had $7 at one point nearly three decades ago after being kicked out of the Canadian Football League.
Themba showed Dwayne the gym couch he was sleeping on, and Dwayne offered to introduce him to “a friend of mine” called Jay, who might be a useful connection to him in his new life in Miami.
Two of them walked to a car and rushed to meet ‘Jay’ – who was actually a character invented to cover up The Rock’s real plan.
When they arrived at ‘Jay’s’ apartment, The Rock maintained the ruse for a few moments, even calling, ‘Jay!’ while Themba explored.
They wandered around the house until they reached the living room, where Themba noticed framed photos of his own family.
En route: They headed in pairs to a car and rushed to meet “Jay” – who was actually a character invented to conceal The Rock’s real plan
Here and There: When they arrived at “Jay’s” apartment, The Rock maintained the ruse for a few minutes, even shouting, “Jay! while Themba explored
Wow: They wandered around the house until they reached the living room, where Themba noticed framed photos of his own family
Revealed: Realization dawned on him and he beamed as he recorded that Dwayne presented him with a new place to live
The realization dawned on him and he broke into a beaming smile as he saw that Dwayne had given him a new place to live.
Dwayne handed Themba a key to the apartment, saying, “Welcome home,” and wrapping her in another loving hug.
The Rock also recently donated a seven-figure sum to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s emergency financial assistance program for its striking members.
Cyd Wilson, executive director of the foundation, said Variety“This is the biggest donation we’ve ever received from one individual at a time.”
