‘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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Showcase for young Canadian football players kicks off in Vaughan04:42 | January 17, 2025
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Ágnes Keleti, oldest Olympic gold medallist, dies at 10301:56 | January 2, 2025
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How women’s sports went mainstream in 202403:46 | December 26, 2024
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Canada’s most Googled words are in, here’s what mattered most in 202402:08 | December 11, 2024
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Why the Mets are signing Juan Soto to record $765M, 15-year contract01:59 | December 9, 2024
-
Hockey and head health: Significant CTE risk for players highlighted in new study02:09 | December 4, 2024
-
Gaudreau brothers to be honoured as Flames host Blue Jackets01:38 | December 3, 2024
-
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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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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Australian breakdancer ‘Raygun’ retires after Olympics backlash00:40 | November 7, 2024
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U.S. election 2024: Trump lauds UFC President Dana White during speech to supporters01:54 | November 6, 2024
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Freddie Freeman makes history as 1st Canadian to win World Series MVP01:44 | October 31, 2024
-
WNBA champion New York Liberty get ticker tape parade through NYC streets01:39 | October 24, 2024
-
2024 World Series: Yankees, Dodgers ready to reignite historic rivalry02:01 | October 23, 2024
-
Trump shares story about golf legend Arnold Palmer being well-endowed00:53 | October 20, 2024
-
WNBA championship: Women’s basketball sees surge in support02:06 | October 18, 2024
-
Stickhandling racism: NHL scoring star Nazem Kadri’s new memoir discusses breaking barriers02:51 | October 14, 2024
-
Hockey Preview: What to expect ahead of the NHL Season05:34 | October 9, 2024
-
Shohei Ohtani hits record-breaking 50 home runs, steal 50 bases in 1 season01:53 | September 20, 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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Showcase for young Canadian football players kicks off in Vaughan04:42 | January 17, 2025
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Ágnes Keleti, oldest Olympic gold medallist, dies at 10301:56 | January 2, 2025
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How women’s sports went mainstream in 202403:46 | December 26, 2024
-
Canada’s most Googled words are in, here’s what mattered most in 202402:08 | December 11, 2024
-
Why the Mets are signing Juan Soto to record $765M, 15-year contract01:59 | December 9, 2024
-
Hockey and head health: Significant CTE risk for players highlighted in new study02:09 | December 4, 2024
-
Gaudreau brothers to be honoured as Flames host Blue Jackets01:38 | December 3, 2024
-
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
-
World Juniors sex assault case: Court to hear legal arguments of 5 hockey players00:41 | November 25, 2024
-
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
-
More girls playing sports, but still less than boys: study01:52 | November 18, 2024
-
Prince Harry makes surprise appearance at Grey Cup in Vancouver05:02 | November 18, 2024
-
Excitement rings through Vancouver as city hosts Grey Cup final for 1st time in 10 years01:56 | November 17, 2024
-
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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Australian breaker Raygun not retiring, but won’t compete in elite competitions00:49 | November 8, 2024
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-
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Trump shares story about golf legend Arnold Palmer being well-endowed00:53 | October 20, 2024
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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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