To be called a future champion by a WWE Legend is an exciting endorsement for any Superstar, but to receive such praise from The People’s Champ is nothing short of electrifying.

That’s exactly what happened to Ricochet Thursday night after a tweet about NXT’s One and Only caught The Rock’s attention.

The Great One’s hat tip was precipitated by an observation from USA Today entertainment writer Brian Truitt. While taking in an NXT Live Event in Washington, D.C., Truitt couldn’t help but notice a similarity between one of Ricochet’s high-flying moves and one of The Rock’s signature moves:

So @KingRicochet did @TheRock Bottom Flip and is pretty much the business. 🔥🔥🔥 #NXTDC pic.twitter.com/XBAYNjeT0J

— Brian Truitt (@briantruitt) April 20, 2018

That Ricochet considers The Rock a source of inspiration might not come as a surprise seeing as how Ricochet often cites The Great One as one of his biggest influences (including in a WWE.com interview this week).

Yet, The Rock didn’t hesitate to share his own thoughts on the black-and-yellow brand’s preeminent high-flyer, whom he has previously described as “incredibly gifted”:

He’s the man! Love the stuff King is doing and will no doubt be the leader in ushering in a new era of our wrestling business. Future champ.

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 20, 2018

Ricochet thanked The People’s Champ for the king-sized kudo and ID’ed the move in question:

As if the NXT Universe needed any more reason to keep an eye on the man Mauro Ranallo calls “the GIF that keeps on giving,” The Rock’s latest endorsement certainly solidifies it.

Fans in Pennsylvania and Maryland a can catch “The One and Only” Ricochet in action at NXT Live Events tonight in Bethlehem, Pa.; Saturday in Bel Air, Md.; and Sunday in Johnstown, Pa. Select seats are still available at NXTtickets.com.