He’s a superstar wrestler, an actor with dozens of blockbusters under his belt, a loving dad and all-around family man – is there anything that The Rock can’t do?
Dwayne Johnson played “Dwanta Claus” to one of the people who has literally had his back for 17 years.
He surprised Tanoai Reed, his cousin and stunt double, with a brand-new truck.
Reed had just returned from an injury sustained while doing stunts and thought he was there with The Rock to shoot a behind the scenes clip for a film.
The Rock thanked him for the blood, sweat and tears and revealed why he was really there.
When it was revealed Reed was being given a truck, he was taken aback.
“SURPRISE! I love handing over keys🔑🎁
I love you brother and enjoy your new truck!
Over the course of my career, my stunt double (and cousin) Tanoai Reed @samoanstuntman has broken multiple bones, severed tendons, torn ligaments & just been an overall dominating bad ass achieving several “Stuntman of the Year” honors.
All done with one goal in mind - deliver the best movie possible to the world.
I had this custom pick up truck delivered just in time to surprise him (he’s still recovering from a stunt injury) while we give what he thought was going to be an interview about our careers together.
As you’ll see the moment I put my hands on my hips, that’s the drivers cue to pull away and reveal the big surprise.
Not only does Tanoai represent our family and my career with relentless commitment and passion. He also represents an entire Hollywood stunt community that is truly the backbone of our business.
Loveyouuso and thank you for the blood, sweat, tears and years.
We’re just getting started.
Enjoy your new truck!
#LetsRoll”
The Rock calls this moment a small token of appreciation and thanked Reed for his years of service.
The emotional moment has been viewed on Instagram nearly 5 million times.
Reed has been The Rock’s stunt double since 2001.