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Themba Gorimbo was in tears as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson surprised him with a new furnished home in Miami.
Themba Gorimbo recently made the headlines after earning an inspirational first UFC victory in May.
The Zimbabwean fighter defeated Takashi Sato at UFC Vegas 73.
Following his first victory, the Welterweight fighter revealed in an inspiring post-match presser that he was homeless and only had $7 in his bank account prior to the fight.
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The story seemed to resonate with one of the most influential figures in pro wrestling and Hollywood - Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.
Months after that victory, the WWE legend decided to arrange a special surprise Themba Gorimbo.
Themba Gorimbo: Emotional moment WWE legend ‘The Rock’ surprised Zimbabwean UFC fighter with a new house
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently paid Themba Gorimbo a spectacular surprise while he was being interviewed at a training center.
In the video uploaded by the Fast & Furious star, The Rock slowly moved in behind Gorimbo to surprise him while he was being interviewed, before Gorimbo spots him and is completely shook.
The duo share an emotional hug and while Gorimbo expresses delight at meeting one of the richest wrestlers in the world.
Soon after, The Rock surprises Gorimbo again with a house for the previously homeless fighter.
Gorimbo repeatedly thanked The Rock while the two hugged it out.
Taking to his official Twitter page, The Rock, who is one of the most followed sportsmen in the world posted photos of his encounter with Gorimbo and captioned it: “Welcome home @TheAnswerMMA
You and your family enjoy your new house brother.
Lights are on.
Bills are paid.
Keep your “My Reason” list close, keep taking care of your people and I’m honored to play a very, very small role in your $7 bucks journey.
$7 bucks.
I’ve been there too.
Got your back brother.
Let’s get to work on that dream of becoming @ufc champion one day 💪🏾”
The Rock further revealed that Gorimbo had used the $7,000 he earned selling his fight gear on a bush pump for his village back in Zimbabwe instead of on housing for himself.
In recognition of Gorimbo’s inspiring philanthropy and selflessness, Johnson proceeded to buy Gorimbo a house of his own.
“I’ve got to tell you, your story moved me,” Johnson told Gorimbo during their first face-to-face meeting.
“When I found out you had $7 in your bank account, I know what that’s like. I was here in Miami when I had $7, but then also you win your second fight, then you sell your fight kit, you buy a water well for your village in Zimbabwe so your people can have clean water.
“Because you could have taken that money and put it down on a car, on an apartment, but you didn’t. You took care of your people, and that just says exactly who you are, and that’s why I flew all the way in. Just to look you in the eyes and tell you, I got your back.”
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Gorimbo who had tears in his eyes as he took a tour of his new house, told Johnson he was going to use this gift as a way to help continue giving back to his home village in Africa.
“Because you got me this house, I was supposed to get a house to come here,” Gorimbo explained.
“The money that I was going to use for the house, I’m going to build another borehole in my village now when I land in Africa.”
Why did Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson by a house for Thembo Gorimbo?
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Gorimbo and Johnson shared similar experiences in their careers as professional athletes.
A report from Forbes revealed that The Rock once only had $7 to his name himself.
In the past, Johnson has told the story of how he only had approximately $7 in his wallet after he was cut from the Calgary Stampeders' practice squad and his dreams of playing professional football came to an end.
That experience stuck with the Hollywood megastar and producer, who later named his own production company Seven Bucks Productions as a homage to one of the lowest points of his life.
"He never asked me for anything, but I just wanted to help the guy out. $7 Bucks ya know," Johnson wrote. on social media.
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"And I felt the MANA & emotion in every hug. Very good and very special day.”
Gorimbo, who boasts a 1-1 record in the UFC, also vowed to make Johnson proud as he continues his career, as the Zimbabwean fighter hopes to one day life the UFC Welterweight title.
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