___ WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale Dwayne Johnson gives custom truck to Culver City veteran whose personal story ‘moved me’ BY CNN NOVEMBER 26, 2021 Share Play Video Courtesy: KABC CULVER CITY, California (KABC) — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently created an unforgettable moment for one special, and deserving, fan. Johnson gifted his own custom-made truck to a Navy veteran from Culver City who is active in community causes and cares for his 75-year-old mother. Johnson presented the truck to Oscar Rodriguez, who collapsed in grateful tears as he received the gift. Johnson chose Rodriguez as part of a special screening for his new film “Red Notice” in a theater. Someone from a gym where Rodriguez used to work as a trainer nominated him, and film producers invited him to the screening. At the show, Johnson surprised Rodriguez. Johnson later explained on Instagram why he chose Rodriguez: “I gathered as much information as I could about everyone in the audience and ultimately, Oscar’s story moved me. Takes care of his 75 year old mom. Personal trainer. Leader at his church. Provides support and meals for women victimized by domestic violence. Proud & humble Navy veteran. Kind human being.” The Rock says the original plan was to gift Rodriguez the Porsche Taycan he drives in the movie – but Porsche said no. So instead he gave away his own personal Ford Raptor truck. Rodriguez told Eyewitness News he is a fan of Johnson, particularly for his positivity and how he inspires others. He hopes to use the truck to pay it forward. “I just hope and pray that this will inspire other people, will lift other people up,” he said. Rodriguez also posted his reaction on social media. “I woke up today, counted my blessings,” he said. “It’s Thanksgiving. There’s just so much to be thankful for.” “Just grateful that The Rock hooked me up with this whip. I’m gonna use it, baby. I’m gonna use it to encourage people and help people. And bring a lot of cheer to people. Rock, you the man.” The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2021 Cable News Network, Inc., a Time Warner Company. All rights reserved. Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox Email address Submit Trending Jury finds Rittenhouse not guilty in Kenosha shootings US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+ Woman who was in coma from COVID-19 wakes up on same day family decided to take her off life support Woman arrested after throwing soup in face of Texas restaurant employee Dems’ sweeping social, climate bill passes divided House More Trending Stories SPONSORED CONTENT China's Newest Coin Has Global Markets Surging BY FLASH FINANCE 2021 Sponsored Content Recommended by WSVN-TVSunbeam Television Corp 1401 79th Street Causeway Miami, FL 33141 Switchboard: (305) 751-6692 Newsroom: (305) 795-2777 Join us PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF SERVICES TV LISTINGS CONTACT US INTERNSHIPS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISE WITH US WSVN FCC PUBLIC FILE EEO PUBLIC FILE REPORT CHILDRENS PROGRAMMING ED ANSIN All content © Copyright 2000 - 2021 WSVN-TV. WSVN broadcast educational and informational programming for children, and file quarterly reports with the FCC detailing the station's outreach to children. The public may view the reports by going to WSVN.com and clicking on "FCC Public File", or by visiting the FCC's website at FCC.org. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.