Exciting news for all you fans out there! Dwayne Johnson had made his way to Overwatch 2, in the form of Mauga, one of the many playable characters in the game. Today, The Rock is an insanely famous Hollywood actor who has become a source for many pop culture references. Interestingly, Overwatch 2 has also recently decided to create its own ‘Dwayne Johnson’ reference in the game.
Recently, the multiplayer FPS released its latest update and added a special graphic for Mauga. The new graphic directly resembles one of the most iconic looks of Dwayne Johnson.
Interesting details about Overwatch 2
Overwatch 2, the eagerly awaited sequel to the beloved hero shooter, pays homage to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s iconic eyebrow raise. Specifically, a new spray added for Mauga directly referenced The Rock’s eyebrow raise, as pointed out by one Reddit user.
Released on December 5, Overwatch 2 Season 8 brings exciting updates. It includes the new Player vs. Environment mode, The Battle of the Beasts, offering challenging missions for cooperative play. Season 8 also introduces Hard Light Weapon Skins for a fresh look at heroes’ weapons. A major highlight is the addition of Mauga, a new Tank hero armed with dual miniguns, who was revealed at BlizzCon 2023, quickly gaining popularity for his unique playstyle and abilities.
Mauga’s raised eyebrow spray: honoring The Rock’s iconic gesture
Mauga offers unique cosmetics, including a spray for 100 Overwatch 2 credits that pays homage to The Rock’s iconic raised eyebrow. Shared by Reddit user cheesebxwl, an image comparison highlights Mauga accurately replicating The Rock’s facial expression.
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The Mauga spray effectively captures the essence of The Rock’s trademark move, creating a delightful reference for players. Beyond the iconic eyebrow gesture, The Rock and Mauga share other commonalities, including impressive tattoos and Samoan heritage. The Rock embraces his Samoan culture in wrestling and films, a theme reflected in Mauga.
Emotes like the Pec Dance pay homage to The Rock’s iconic moves from Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Meanwhile, another emote nods to professional wrestling poses, reinforcing the shared wrestling background between Mauga and The Rock.
Overwatch 2 highlights this connection, even if the Mauga Back Flex emote draws inspiration from the broader world of professional wrestling, not directly linked to The Rock.
Anticipation for additional Mauga cosmetics infused with The Rock’s influence
As Blizzard enhances Overwatch 2, the subtle nod to The Rock with Mauga’s eyebrow spray suggests the potential for more cosmetics inspired by the iconic figure. This delightful addition not only accurately captures The Rock’s signature expression, but also pays tribute to his cultural contributions.
Overwatch 2’s acknowledgment and celebration of the crossover between gaming and pop culture icons, with the possibility of future Rock-inspired cosmetics, continue to impress players.