The Rock Calls Ricochet an Incredibly Gifted/Athletic Worker

Ricochet who also wrestles as Prince Puma for Lucha Underground has been regarded as one of the top independent wrestlers in the world for some time now. His matches with people like Will Ospreay and Rey Mysterio Jr have a lot of people taking notice. One of those people is Dwayne The Rock Johnson.

A few months back Ricochet went to Instagram to post a photo along with a message commenting on how much The Rock has influenced him.

Anyone that knows me knows how much #therock has influenced me. He’s literally the reason I wanted to become a wrestler. He had it all, the look, the mic skills, the charisma, the in ring work. He was a 10x world champion but he wasn’t afraid to lose. He knew how to work a crowd, he could make them hate him then love him then by the end hate him again. And still to this day he continues to inspire me to be better in every way. There will never be another like him. There’s a reason why he was called “The Great One.”

The Rock recently found this post and decided to responded to Ricochet.

Came across this amazing post from a man who’s out there grindin’ and chasing that greatness. Thank you so much @kingricochet for your kind words. I’m a lucky dude to have had the success I did in the world of pro-wrestling. A world that I grew up in and will forever be in my blood. I’m honored to be your inspiration as you go down that long hard road for success. Remember these important things: Always stay above the garbage of backstage politics and always give the audience what they want. Whether you’re a heel or baby face – going over or doing a job. Doesn’t matter.. always give them what they want. And most important.. HAVE FUN! Wish you all the success in the world brother and hope you become a big star in our business. I’ve seen a few of your matches – you’re an incredibly gifted/athletic worker. Keep workin’ hard and chasing your greatness. And I thought I was cool doing a little candy ass forward roll into an arm bar. 😂 👊🏾 #Repost @kingricochet ・・・ Anyone that knows me knows how much #therock has influenced me. He’s literally the reason I wanted to become a wrestler. He had it all, the look, the mic skills, the charisma, the in ring work. He was a 10x world champion but he wasn’t afraid to lose. He knew how to work a crowd, he could make them hate him then love him then by the end hate him again. And still to this day he continues to inspire me to be better in every way. There will never be another like him. There’s a reason why he was called “The Great One.”

A photo posted by therock (@therock) on Aug 3, 2016 at 2:47pm PDT

Ricochet responded on twitter with:

Between being on Stone Cold and Jim Ross’s podcast. Wrestling Rey Mysterio and now this, I don’t know what life is. https://t.co/WZCmO6Ebhe

— Ricochet (@KingRicochet) August 4, 2016