Dwayne Johnson kicked off Super Bowl LVI with an electrifying introduction at SoFi Stadium, channeling his wrestling persona, The Rock. “Finally, the Super Bowl has come back to Los Angeles!” he announced, setting the stage for the matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.

He described the Rams as having “a soul-crushing, unrelenting defense” and “a head-spinning offense,” declaring them the NFC champions. Johnson hailed the Bengals as a team that has “risen from the ashes” and aimed to give their city its first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

Concluding his energetic speech, he emphasized the determination of the players to leave everything on the field, stating, “It is time for the Super Bowl!”

Dressed in a maroon T-shirt, brick red pants, and white sneakers, Johnson accessorized with a gold necklace and watch. Reflecting on his college football days at the University of Miami, he shared how his childhood dream of playing in the NFL had come full circle, as he stood on the 50-yard line to inspire over 80,000 fans.

He also highlighted the unique coincidence of the Super Bowl coinciding with the Olympics, calling it “Super Gold Sunday.” “For the first time ever, the biggest game of the year and the greatest spectacle in sports happen on the same day,” he noted, celebrating the occasion as a moment to unite and appreciate what it means to be part of a community.