Golden Globe Meets WWE

Scottish writer and actor Richard Gadd, fresh off his Golden Globe win for Baby Reindeer, has humorously thrown down the gauntlet to none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Gadd, who took home the award for Best Limited TV Series, made the playful challenge during his appearance at WWE’s flagship event Raw, just a day after his victory.

The Netflix debut of Raw on Monday was a star-studded affair, with celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens and her baseball-player husband Cole Tucker, rapper Travis Scott, and Home Alone icon Macaulay Culkin among the crowd. Adding to the excitement, Culkin’s brother Kieran had just picked up his second Golden Globe the night before. Fans were also treated to a nostalgic reunion of Girl Meets World stars Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle.

The wrestling extravaganza wasn’t just about celebrity sightings — it marked the start of John Cena’s retirement tour and featured a surprise appearance by Johnson himself, who entered the ring sporting a custom championship belt.

Gadd, a lifelong wrestling enthusiast, soaked in the spectacle from ringside and couldn’t resist sharing his excitement. Speaking to Deadline, he declared his fandom and jokingly issued a challenge to Johnson. “Maybe I’ll put my Golden Globe on the line in a sort of Universal Championship vs Golden Globe match. Winner takes all,” he teased, adding that it would be an “honour” to square off against the wrestling legend.

This playful banter comes on the heels of Gadd’s heartfelt tribute to Johnson during his Golden Globes acceptance speech. Overwhelmed by the star-studded audience, Gadd said, “I grew up on you, man. This is nuts.” His candid moment reflected the deep admiration he holds for Johnson and the world of wrestling that has influenced him throughout his life.

Gadd’s ability to blend heartfelt sincerity with lighthearted humor continues to captivate audiences, both in his work and in moments like these. While a showdown in the ring might remain a fantasy, his comedic challenge adds yet another layer of charm to his growing reputation.