Dwayne Johnson will not attend UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14, per Vanity Fair, which cited a source close to him. Adam Sandler, Jared Leto, and Mario Lopez are also confirmed as declining their invitations. The attendance status of Tom Brady, Guy Ritchie, and Jason Statham has not been confirmed.
Johnson sits on the board of directors for TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of both UFC and WWE. Dana White had mentioned Johnson among the celebrities invited to the event, which is expected to draw approximately 4,300 attendees including at least 1,200 active duty military members. The main event is a lightweight championship bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.
Several WWE talents are still scheduled for fan fest appearances in Washington, D.C. that weekend: Charlotte Flair, The Miz, Trick Williams, Chelsea Green, The Usos, Tiffany Stratton, and Bron Breakker.