‘Best thing that never happened’: Dwayne Johnson thanks B.C. Lions’ Buono for cutting him from CFL team
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‘Best thing that never happened’: Dwayne Johnson thanks B.C. Lions’ Buono for cutting him from CFL team
Description
August 13, 2018
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took to Instagram on Sunday to thank B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono for cutting him when he tried to crack the roster of the Calgary Stampeders years ago, saying him not making the NFL as he dreamed was the "best thing that never happened" as it inspired him for greater success.
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‘Best thing that never happened’: Dwayne Johnson thanks B.C. Lions’ Buono for cutting him from CFL team00:56 | August 13, 2018
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PWHL drops puck on 2nd season after major 1st year success02:06 | November 30, 2024
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Toronto traffic forces NHL’s Utah players to walk to arena01:48 | November 25, 2024
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World Juniors sex assault case: Court to hear legal arguments of 5 hockey players00:41 | November 25, 2024
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NFL issues security alert over possible crime syndicate targeting players’ homes01:25 | November 22, 2024
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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal retires01:42 | November 20, 2024
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More girls playing sports, but still less than boys: study01:52 | November 18, 2024
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Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at Grey Cup in Vancouver05:02 | November 18, 2024
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Excitement rings through Vancouver as city hosts Grey Cup final for 1st time in 10 years01:56 | November 17, 2024
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111th Grey Cup kicks off in Vancouver04:57 | November 17, 2024
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Trump spotted at UFC fight with Elon Musk, RFK Jr.01:05 | November 17, 2024
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Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in 8-round boxing match: ‘Such an honour’01:17 | November 16, 2024
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Canada Soccer spying scandal: Drone investigation leaves lingering questions02:00 | November 13, 2024
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60+ arrests in Amsterdam over attacks on Israeli soccer fans02:07 | November 8, 2024
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Australian breaker Raygun not retiring, but won’t compete in elite competitions00:49 | November 8, 2024
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-
Rogers buys control of Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors in $4.7B deal02:14 | September 18, 2024
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Highlighting the Importance of Girls Participating in Sports05:23 | September 17, 2024
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Miami police officers under scrutiny over Tyreek Hill detainment01:42 | September 10, 2024
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Viral Olympian Raygun ranked world’s #1 breakdancer after bombing at Paris 202400:36 | September 10, 2024
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns01:29 | September 10, 2024
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns01:29 | September 10, 2024
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PWHL reveals names, logos for all 6 franchises02:15 | September 9, 2024
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‘Best thing that never happened’: Dwayne Johnson thanks B.C. Lions’ Buono for cutting him from CFL team00:56 | August 13, 2018
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PWHL drops puck on 2nd season after major 1st year success02:06 | November 30, 2024
-
Toronto traffic forces NHL’s Utah players to walk to arena01:48 | November 25, 2024
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World Juniors sex assault case: Court to hear legal arguments of 5 hockey players00:41 | November 25, 2024
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NFL issues security alert over possible crime syndicate targeting players’ homes01:25 | November 22, 2024
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Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at Grey Cup in Vancouver05:02 | November 18, 2024
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Canada Soccer spying scandal: Drone investigation leaves lingering questions02:00 | November 13, 2024
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Australian breaker Raygun not retiring, but won’t compete in elite competitions00:49 | November 8, 2024
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Viral Olympian Raygun ranked world’s #1 breakdancer after bombing at Paris 202400:36 | September 10, 2024
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns01:29 | September 10, 2024
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‘Justice has been done’: Man who set Ugandan Olympian on fire dies from his own burns01:29 | September 10, 2024
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PWHL reveals names, logos for all 6 franchises02:15 | September 9, 2024
‘Best thing that never happened’: Dwayne Johnson thanks B.C. Lions’ Buono for cutting him from CFL team
Description
August 13, 2018
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took to Instagram on Sunday to thank B.C. Lions coach Wally Buono for cutting him when he tried to crack the roster of the Calgary Stampeders years ago, saying him not making the NFL as he dreamed was the "best thing that never happened" as it inspired him for greater success.
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