Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) appears as his own father, Rocky Johnson. When "Rocky" tells Red (Kurtwood Smith) that he also has a kid, Dwayne (in character) is talking about himself. Finally, "Rocky" says that his son (Dwayne) would become "the most electrifying man in sports entertainment", which is how the media usually refers to Dwayne (The Rock).
Wrestlers Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy and Ken Shamrock portray unnamed characters, and legendary wrestler/trainer/promoter/martial-artist Gene LeBell plays the referee.
Johnson's manager is portrayed by Ernie "The Big Cat" Ladd, former NFL football player who was later a professional wrestler and manager for nearly 20 years.
Dwayne Johnson sports a late '70s Afro, complete with trendy mutton chops, replicating his father's (professional wrestler Rocky Johnson) image.
The wrestling match location uses the Point Place High gymnasium set, also seen in Streaking (1998) and Prom Night (1999).