The Rock Offers to Help Zimbabwean UFC Fighter With Only $7 to His Name

The Rock Offers to Help Zimbabwean UFC Fighter With Only $7 to His Name

Byron Pillay
updated at June 27, 2023 at 3:24 PM
  • Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo is excited at the prospect of meeting Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson
  • The former wrestler was touched by Gorimbo's story and offered to help the Zimbabwean fighter
  • Gorimbo recently shared a screenshot of his bank balance to show he had about $7 to his name

WWE and Hollywood superstar, Dwayne ‘The Rock Johnson, is coming to the rescue.

The former WWE champion has been touched by the story of Themba Gorimbo, and has agreed to help the UFC newcomer.

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Themba Gorimbo is excited that he will be meeting The Rock after the former WWE superstar offered to help him financially. Image: Chris Unger
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The Answer made headlines last month when he shared a screenshot of his bank balance, saying that's how much he had left after his last fight.

Gorimbo took on Takashi Sato at UFC Vegas 73, picking up his first win in the organisation.

His story began to make headlines and has now attracted the attention of The Great One. As noted by Give Me Sport, The Rock saw Gorimbo's tweet and has now offered to help him.

"This is crazy to see and brings back many emotions and memories. $7.49 in this fighter’s bank account. I once had $7 bucks too. I’ve been there on that grind. Got your back, brother. I’ll help. You got this. I’ll be in touch," Johnson replied.

Despite being a superstar today, The People's Champ wasn't always rolling in the money. He struggled financially before he signed with the WWE and, therefore, can relate to the Zimbabwean fighter's story.

For former EFC star, Gorimbo, meeting The Rock is a dream come true.

"It's surreal, to be honest, that The Rock wants to meet me. I mean, it's everyone's dream to meet The Rock, but this is the other way around. The Rock wants to meet me! I'm so excited," he exclaimed.

The Rock has a big heart

Wrestling icon, Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock, showed his kind side after buying his cousin a luxury new house.

In a video shared by the star, he surprised WWE fighter, Tamina - real name Sarona Snuka - with a gift in the form of a residence.

The Rock's kind gesture left his younger cousin emotional, with Snuka in tears as she was led inside, Sports Brief reported.

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Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.
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