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If you’ve ever watched a Dwayne Johnson film or wrestling match, you’ll know a thing for sure: he has several seriously iconic catchphrases. From ‘If you smell what The Rock is cooking?’ to ‘It doesn’t matter what you think!’ the man has the ability to deliver a line that will leave you grinning, cheering, or just plain confused.
Over the years, he has coined and popularized numerous catchphrases, which have become synonymous with his image. However, recently, The Rock ended up receiving some hilarious trolling after it was discovered that he actually owns the trademark for over 20 of his most famous catchphrases.
Yes, The Rock is now the owner of ‘Roody Poo’, ‘Candy As*’, and even Jabroni. Even so, jokes and memes about his unexpected ownership of some extremely ridiculous phrases began to appear everywhere, and the internet could not contain its amusement.
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It is now official for Dwayne Johnson to hold the title of ‘The Most Electrifying Man in Sports and Entertainment’.The actor and entertainment mogul, who first rose to fameas a WWE star two decades ago, purchased the rights to a number of nicknames, insults, and catchphrases during his time in the ring in the 1990s and early 2000s, including ‘Candy As*’, ‘Jabroni’, and ‘If you smell what The Rock is cooking’.
Johnson’s agreement to join the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings—the business Endeavor formed by combining WWE and the UFC—comprises the transfer of the intellectual property rights to the names and phrases to Johnson.
The actor owns the rights to his well-known ring name, ‘The Rock’, as was announced last month (viaVariety). In its 10-K filing with the SEC on February 27, TKO disclosed over twenty more names and taglines now under Johnson’s ownership.
Dwayne Johnson (@therock | IG)Here’s the full list, including (viaTHR):
Along with“all other nicknames, caricatures, voice, signature, gestures, routines, costumes or parts of costumes, accessories [and] crowns”connected to his time as a WWE performer, Johnson has also acquired ownership of related logos and servicemarks under the terms of the TKO agreement.
But that didn’t stop the fans on the internet from having a field day, with memes and jokes popping up left and right about The Rock’s ownership over some truly ridiculous phrases.
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Love him or hate him, Dwayne Johnson has left an indelible mark on both the Hollywood and professional wrestling industries. He has left adistinct legacy for himself, from his legendary WWE matches to his box office triumphsas an actor. But recently, The Rock has become embroiled in a bit of a sticky situation concerning a few of his most famous catchphrases.
While this may seem like a savvy business move, it has also opened the door for some hilarious trolling. Let’s hear some of the fans’ views:
him copyrighting these awful namespic.twitter.com/bh0Ubkx4FD
— harv (@harvv)June 05, 2025
https://twitter.com/normposter/status/1763362809998418137?t=oC0JtFy3gmM0l_QqrimfxQ&s=19
Copyrighting “jabroni” is such a jabroni move…pic.twitter.com/onh098Ogj3
— the World’s Greatest Narcissist (@JAMnit_JAM)July 11, 2025
This is so corny
— Chombe🃏 (@Chombe1080)July 09, 2025
this nigga copyrighted Roody Poo😂?
— DUFFY ♒️ (@DuffyBag5)July 20, 2025
Though the mocking of his catchphrases may be playful, it provides an example of how much his persona has connected with fans.
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There is no doubt that The Rock’s legendary persona has had a lasting impact on popular culture, even though some people may find humor in his catchphrases. Johnson’s legacy, catchphrases and all, will undoubtedly endure as long as he continues to entertain audiences on the big screen. Are you a fan of his catchy catchphrases?
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