The Rock compliments James Norwood.
Ipswich Town Football Club scored a 5-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. The first goal of the game was provided by James Norwood in the 19th minute on a penalty kick. After his goal, the Ipswich Town FC Twitter account posted a GIF of Norwood and his stadium screen goal celebration, which might be familiar to wrestling fans.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAALLL!!!!!
— Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) August 24, 2019
NORWOOD BATTERS IT STRAIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE AND TOWN LEAD! pic.twitter.com/UOcCmvrf6t
After the match, Norwood commented on the victory with another familiar wrestling phrase.
CAN YOU SMEELLLLLLLELELELEL ..... 3 points ? Good win today and top of the league ! https://t.co/f2zXo3wPLL
— James Norwood (@jnorwood_10) August 24, 2019
The man himself, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson noticed Norwood's homage to The Great One and responded with praise.
Great form brother!! #norwood #heartstopping #elbowdropping
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 25, 2019
Thanks brother --------
— James Norwood (@jnorwood_10) August 25, 2019
It's been a good month for The Rock as the global superstar got married on Aug. 18 and was named the highest-paid actor in Forbes' annual list.
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