Overwatch 2 Celebrates Iconic Eyebrow Raise with Mauga Spray: A Rock-Inspired Homage Takes Center Stage in Season 8

Overwatch 2 pays a unique homage to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's iconic eyebrow raise with a Mauga spray in Season 8. Released on December 5, Season 8 brought various game adjustments, including the introduction of a PvE mode called The Battle of the Beasts, Hard Light Weapon Skins, and more. Alongside these updates, the new tank character, Mauga, joined the hero roster, complete with his distinctive version of The Rock's signature raised eyebrow.

Unveiled at BlizzCon 2023, Mauga is armed with two powerful miniguns, delivering massive damage on the battlefield. Season 8 players can acquire Mauga's eyebrow-raising spray for 100 Overwatch 2 Credits. A Reddit user, cheesebxwl, shared an image comparing The Rock's classic pose with Mauga's rendition. While the spray accurately captures The Rock's expression, some shading details, highlighting the intensity of the raised eyebrow, are absent. The comparison emphasizes the precision of Mauga's depiction, echoing The Rock's signature look, especially when he turns his head, emphasizing the intensity of one eye while the other is mostly closed.

Beyond the eyebrow homage, Mauga shares similarities with The Rock, sporting impressive tattoos and showcasing Samoan heritage. The Overwatch 2 hero often references Samoan culture, reminiscent of The Rock's portrayal in professional wrestling and films. Mauga's emotes pay further tribute, featuring a Pec Dance reminiscent of The Rock in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" and a pose reminiscent of professional wrestling. While the Mauga Back Flex isn't a known Rock move, WWE wrestlers like Lex Luger and Raquel Rodriguez are associated with this iconic pose.

Mauga's spray serves as a subtle nod to The Rock, unmistakably capturing the essence of his facial expression. The homage extends beyond facial features, drawing inspiration from both The Rock and Mauga's shared references to their Samoan heritage. With Blizzard's ongoing updates to Overwatch 2, it remains possible that Mauga may receive additional cosmetics inspired by The Rock in the future.