In case you’re wondering what caused all the beef between Vin Diesel and The Rock to get so heated on the Fast 8 set, then here are some really compelling reasons for you to know that it’s just a publicity stunt to get some buzz going for the film that’s set to premier April 17th, 2017.
The most glaring piece of evidence is that Wrestlemania 33 just happens to be on April 2nd. Such a strange coincidence that the two are in so close proximity. There’s nothing more that the folks at the WWE love than some good publicity, and The Rock and Diesel in the ring together would be a definite fan pleaser. In addition, Life & Style claims they have info from an insider that every WWE enthusiast wants to hear.
“They are playing a huge prank, and it’s all for publicity,” the insider shares.
“The Rock convinced Vin to amp up the drama between them so they could turn it into a WWE match to help promote the April 2017 release of Fast 8,” the insider explains.
Sounds about right, but some may be wondering why the Fast 8 movie needs more help earning money when Fast 7 made over $1.5 billion worldwide. Well, making more money never hurt anyone, and teaming up with one of the most profitable industries that is the WWE definitely would help the Benjamins rake in.