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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne Johnson go way back in time. And years later, Schwarzenegger does not hesitate to openly praise and appreciate the bond he has with The Rock. Moreover, he also recalled that there was a moment when Johnson helped out Arnold Schwarzenegger by staying as the After School Programme’s Honorary chair for a year when the former did not have anyone for that post.

As the 38th Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger has had enough experience in politics. When he was told that an old acquaintance of his, Dwayne Johnson was about to enter the same sphere of politics, Schwarzenegger exclaimed how he would always help him out, calling The Rock his friend.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne Johnson go way back

In an interview with Pardon My Take, Arnold Schwarzenegger was told that Dwayne Johnson, a fellow actor, might be following a similar trajectory as Schwarzenegger once did. When he was further asked if Arnold Schwarzenegger had at all reached out to help him move through it, Arnie replied, “I’ve known him for many many years and he and I are friends. He was kind enough when I ran for governor”.

Schwarzenegger further recalled how about 30 years ago when he became the Governor, The Rock offered to sit as the honorary Chairperson. He recalled, “He was the honorary chair for a year until we found somebody else to do it. And he did a great great job. And he was very very helpful and he was very helpful with my race for governor.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger openly confessed how he has always adored Dwayne’s career and both of them have amazing communication. The former actor and governor once helped out Dwayne during his initial days in Hollywood.

Arnold Schwarzenegger helping out Dwayne Johnson

Before the shooting of Dwayne’s movie The Rundown in 2002, Schwarzenegger accepted the role of a cameo in one of its scenes which was proposed to him. When asked about it, Arnie always pointed out how he sees Dwayne might be walking on almost the same path as him. He also stated, “My screen presence came from bodybuilding, Dwayne’s came from professional wrestling. He could do action very believably, and he is also a very good talker.”

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne Johnson might have been similar in many accords outside of their career shift from sport to big screen. And the fact that Arnie has always been open about how much he likes The Rock’s career and skills proves his willingness to help him if and when he enters politics.

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