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Dwayne Johnson thanked BC Lions head coach Wally Buono for cutting him from the CFL
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In this April 11, 2018 file photo, actor Dwayne Johnson poses for photographers at the premiere of the BԪַRampage,BԪַ in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

Most people arenBԪַt thankful to be cut from a football team, especially when itBԪַs as big a team as the BC Lions.

But Dwayne BԪַThe RockBԪַ Johnson took to Instagram to show his appreciation for head coach Wally Buono after Buono cut Johnson while the now-actor was playing for Calgary.

BԪַHe was a mentor of mineBԪַ he ultimately cut me from the team,BԪַ Johnson, who is filming DisneyBԪַs Jungle Cruise, said.

BԪַIt was such a defining time and I appreciate that man and I appreciate me playing on this very field.BԪַ

Johnson played for the Calgary Stampeders back in 1995, but was cut just two months in.

The pro-wrester turned actor had dreams of making it to the NFL but never made the leap over to American football BԪַ and heBԪַs grateful for it.

BԪַSometimes, something you want so badly, your dreams in life, donBԪַt happen. And sometimes theyBԪַre the best thing that never happened,BԪַ Johnson said.

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