In accordance with a current report, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson would possibly quickly discover himself concerned on the planet of Nationwide League soccer, very similar to Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The report states that native businessmen Simon Jackson and Kristofer Tremains are at the moment in superior talks to accumulate the financially-challenged membership, Southend United.
In an attention-grabbing improvement, Jackson and Tremains’ group has reportedly reached out to Johnson and his manufacturing firm, Seven Bucks Productions, with the thought of making a documentary in regards to the Shrimpers. This potential collaboration may make clear the membership’s journey and supply an inside look into its operations and challenges.
Nevertheless, Johnson’s involvement with Southend United is contingent on the success of Jackson and Tremains’ takeover bid. Earlier this yr, membership proprietor Ron Martin introduced his intention to promote the membership, prompting the seek for new house owners who can revitalize its fortunes.
Southend United shared the Nationwide League stage with Wrexham within the just lately concluded season, throughout which the Welsh membership gained international consideration by the advertising efforts of Reynolds and McElhenney. Wrexham’s journey was chronicled on the FX present ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ which offered followers with an intimate take a look at the membership’s transformation underneath the Hollywood actors’ possession.
Whereas Wrexham skilled heartbreak within the Nationwide League playoff semifinal in opposition to Grimsby City, they managed to beat the frustration this season. With an excellent 111 factors, Wrexham clinched the Nationwide League title and secured promotion to League Two with no need to undergo the playoffs.
Southend United, alternatively, completed eighth out of 24 golf equipment within the Nationwide League, indicating a strong basis for the membership’s potential new house owners to construct upon. If the takeover is profitable and a documentary is made, Johnson may seize one other Hollywood-worthy story of redemption and triumph on the planet of soccer.
