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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he missed UFL season opener due to plane emergency

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's private jet experienced a hydraulics issue approximately 35-40 minutes into a flight from Hawaii on March 28, 2025, causing the pilot to inform Johnson that they needed to return to Hawaii.
Johnson was en route to Houston, Texas, to participate in the opening weekend of the United Football League's second season, a league he co-owns following the merger of the XFL and USFL in 2023.
The pilot, Captain David, knelt down and faced Johnson to explain the situation, stating, 'Mr. Johnson, I'm sorry to inform you, but we cannot continue to fly over the ocean' due to the overheating hydraulics issue.
Johnson expressed gratitude for the pilot and crew's actions in ensuring a safe return to Hawaii, stating, "Bottom line is I'm grateful to be back on ground, grateful to be back in Hawaii," and later sharing details of the experience in a video posted on X on March 29, 2025.
The incident led to a moment of clarity for Johnson, who reflected on the importance of life's true priorities, stating that one starts to realize what really matters and what doesn't when faced with such situations, and expressed regret for missing the UFL's opening day.

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