[157] Because of negative fan reaction during his previous couple of matches as a result of his budding acting career, The Rock turned heel for the first time since 1999. Dwayne Johnson, byname The Rock, (born May 2, 1972, Hayward, California, U.S.), American professional wrestler and actor whose charisma and athleticism made him a success in both fields. PS. Dany is the president and CEO of two multi-million dollar companies, namely 'Garcia Companies' and 'Seven Bucks Productions.'. Rushmore, Hulk Hogan's Lawsuit, Origins Of 'Woooo', "SI Now: John Cena's wrestling Mt. Recently, he revealed that after they'd lost their apartment, his mother, Ata Johnson, tried to kill herself. Joe: Retaliation and reprising his role as Luke Hobbs in Fast & Furious 6 (2013),[277][278] while also starring in true-story films Pain & Gain (2013) and Empire State (2013). [148], The Rock made a surprise return on a June episode of Raw before going to his assigned brand of SmackDown!. In 2017, Johnson revealed that his larger-than-life animated. [236], The Rock made a surprise appearance at the official Xbox unveiling during Bill Gates's keynote speech at the ongoing Computer Electronics Show in 2001. When he was wrestling full-time with WWE, one of Johnson's many catchphrases was telling opponents he was going to "lay the smackdown" on them. He opted to accept a full athletic scholarship offer from the University of Miami, whose football program was then one of the best in the nation. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and remained on the list for several weeks. 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He turned face and became known as "The Peoples Champion". [332][333] His second item, a black T-shirt sporting his signature "Brahma bull", sold out after being worn at WrestleMania 32. The Rock, who is reportedly the highest-paid actor in the world, is also well-known for his philanthropic endeavors. [115][116], Due to his image at the time, a Magic: The Gathering deck archetype was named after him. [158][159] The Rock defeated Hogan at No Way Out before moving to the Raw brand. By the mid-2000s, he had such a following that he was dividing his time . I heard that from a friend when I was about 15, and I've never forgotten it. For his second acting role, Johnson appeared in, In 2006, Johnson told NPR he'd been arrested "probably eight or nine times" by the time he was 17. Nearly a year later, he appeared in the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Tsunkatse" as an alien wrestler who fought popular character Seven of Nine. [338] The show was set to debut in October 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia, but plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rock was also part of the highest rated match of the 21st century with his WWF Championship defense, on May 1, 2000, against Shane McMahon did an 8.3 rating making it the highest rated segment of all time behind 'This is your life'. [367][368][369], In recognition of his service to the Samoan people, and because he is a descendant of Samoan chiefs, Johnson was given the noble title of Seiuli (meaning the son of Malietoa [Alo o Malietoa]) by Malietoa Tanumafili II during his visit there on August 9, 2004. [371], He got a partial Samoan pe'a tattoo on his left side in 2003. Dwayne Johnson's character creation of "the Rock" became one of the most charismatic and dynamic characters the WWE industry has ever seen. Regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, he wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE) for eight years prior to pursuing an acting career. He was an exceptionally talented footballer and even won a full scholarship from the University of Miami, where he was a part of the national championship team of 1991. 's 20 Top Entertainers [2001]", "AmIAnnoying.com Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People [2000]", "AmIAnnoying.com E! Wherever his origins lie, this man has repeatedly wowed us with his talent and created a permanent niche for himself in our hearts. [109][110], At the Royal Rumble, on January 23, 2000, the Rock entered the Royal Rumble match and was one of the final two remaining, along with Big Show. Few people have had as rock-solid of a career in so many realms as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Though initially believed to be a part of F9, Johnson did not appear in the film; instead, he opted to begin development on a sequel to Hobbs & Shaw. He owns the rights to name "The Rock" (including logos, phrases, etc). Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson finally cleared up many questions surrounding his ethnic identity. [128] In 2001, the Rock continued to feud with Angle over the WWF Championship, culminating at No Way Out on February 25, 2001, where he pinned Angle to win the WWF Championship for a sixth time. [82] His popularity caused him to be booked in a feud with fellow Nation members Mark Henry and D'Lo Brown, turning babyface in the process. Austin tried to capitalize on this by pinning the Rock, but Kurt Angle revealed his true allegiance by attacking Austin. When the classic Universal Orlando ride Earthquake: The Big One was redesigned in 2007, its new iteration, called Disaster!, featured Johnson in a prominent role. [34][35] His mother is Samoan. The donation was announced at the Miami premiere of, In an interview with "Entertainment Magazine", he no longer wants to be known as "The Rock". Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Shane McMahon, Booker T & Rob Van Dam; Sole Survivor: The Rock", "Hulk Hogan: I Changed Rock Match On The Fly", "The Rock's seventh WWE Championship reign", "The Rock defeats Undertaker and Kurt Angle in a triple threat match to become WWE Champion", "Brock Lesnar w/Paul Heyman vs. [256][257] His return in 2001 did a 7.1 rating which was the highest rated segment of the entire year. [106][107] Rock and Mankind then lost the titles to The New Age Outlaws on the very next episode of SmackDown!. The following night on Raw, the Rock praised Cena, calling their match "an honor". [249] In "Cable Visions: Television Beyond Broadcasting", the Rock was described as "for a long time, the WWE's biggest star and probably held the greatest international appeal". London. As of this year, Johnson has starred in 11 films that have grossed over $1 billion worldwide. When he tried to do a post-show speech for the crowd, the fans at Nassau Coliseum still booed him. I'll never forget where I came from. [13] In 1996, Johnson's father Rocky, a longtime professional wrestler, assisted in helping him secure a contract with the WWF. Examples include. He then vowed to once again become WWE Champion. He weighed 290 pounds during his college football career, but reduced his weight to about 265 pounds late in his wrestling career. Johnson was born into a wrestling family. [36][37] His mother is the adopted daughter of Peter Maivia, who was also a professional wrestler. [12], In addition to playing football at Freedom High School, Johnson also was a member of the school's track and field and wrestling teams. According to Forbes, his estimated earnings for 2016 was approximately $64.5 million making him the highest paid actor for that year. After attacking Corbin, the Rock and Lynch celebrated in the ring. [191] On the January 7, 2013, episode of Raw, the Rock returned to confront his Royal Rumble opponent CM Punk. [178] The following night on Raw, the Rock and Cena agreed to a match at WrestleMania XXVIII the next year. Their feud ended on the February 15 Raw Is War, when the Rock won his third WWF Championship in a Ladder Match after a debuting Big Show interfered on his behalf. He became known for reinvigorating film franchises after portraying Marvin F. Hinton / Roadblock in G.I. Over his acting career, he became one of the highest paid and most successful actors in Hollywood. Let's roll.. #OwnIt", "How the Rock Went From Action Hero to TNT Reality 'Hero', "Kids' Choice Awards Winners 2013: Kristen Stewart & More Full List", "John David Washington To Co-Star In HBO's 'Ballers', Robert Hoffman In E! [74] The next night on Raw Is War, Austin was ordered by Mr. McMahon to defend the title in a rematch, but forfeited it to the Rock instead, handing him the title belt before hitting him with the Stone Cold Stunner. Time magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World (2016). [185], Leading up to WrestleMania, the Rock and Cena had several verbal confrontations on Raw. [224] Fellow wrestlers Triple H, Big Show, and Mick Foley also appeared on the show. I loved Montclaire Elementary!! [210] On June 27, the Rock appeared at a live event in Boston, where he confronted Bo Dallas and gave him a Rock Bottom. Johnson has since called the boy a hero. - Advertisement - He is an American actor and former professional wrestler. [290][291] Johnson reprised his role as Bravestone, in Jumanji: The Next Level. Johnson was born into a family of wrestlers, with his grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, a well-known wrestler. before losing the titles to The Holly Cousins on the October 18, 1999, episode of Raw is War. Before he was called "The Rock," his football teammates at the University of Miami called him "Dewey" Johnson. [139], As part of the WWF's battle against The Alliance, the Rock wrestled in a "winner takes all" five-on-five elimination tag team match at Survivor Series where the losing team's company would be dissolved in storyline. He played a cocky famous American football player in The Game Plan (2007) and Agent 23 in Get Smart (2008). Dwayne has appeared in some of the best movies, including playing Luke Hobbs in the Fast & Furious films. [142], At the next pay-per-view, No Way Out on February 17, 2002, the Rock defeated The Undertaker in a singles match. 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Thinking it would make him appear big-headed, he graciously turned the offer down. It's when every day you get a little better than the day before. Johnson grabbed her shoulder and pulled her back. He was majoring in criminology. [167] In 2004, The Rock aided Mick Foley in his feud against Evolution,[3][2][168] leading to a reunion of the Rock 'n' Sock Connection. Henry defeated him at Judgment Day: In Your House on October 18, 1998, after interference from Brown, effectively breaking up the stable. [206], The Rock appeared at the 2015 Royal Rumble event on January 25, 2015, during the main event match, where he helped his relative Roman Reigns fend off Big Show and Kane after Reigns eliminated them from the match. #BringIt", "TNT Orders Reality Series 'Wake Up Call' from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson", "Dwayne Johnson to Star in Film Adaptation of 'Rampage' Video Game", "Dwayne Johnson Officially Boards Jumanji Remake", "The Rock Interview: Dwayne Johnson Talks Daughters, Divorce & Family | Fatherly", "Dwayne @TheRock Johnson tells @joshuahorowitz what to expect from his new @FastFurious spin-off @HobbsAndShaw and whether or not we'll see him in #Fast9", "Sony Dates 'Jumanji' Sequel For December 2019 CinemaCon", "Dwayne Johnson Guiding 'Jungle Cruise' Pic For Disney", "Jaume Collet-Serra To Direct Dwayne Johnson In 'Jungle Cruise': No 'Suicide Squad 2', "Emily Blunt Boards Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' with Dwayne Johnson", "Disney's Jungle Cruise Movie Casts Emily Blunt's Brother", "Disney's Jungle Cruise Casts Edgar Ramrez As Its Villain", "Disney's Jungle Cruise Casts Jesse Plemons As Another Villain", "The Rock's Jungle Cruise Involvement Will Go Beyond The Movie", "Dwayne Johnson's 'Jungle Cruise' Moves To Summer 2020", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Kicks Off 'Hardcore' Eight-Month Workout Program", "Netflix Takes 'Red Notice'; Ryan Reynolds Joins Dwayne Johnson & Gal Gadot In Rawson Marshall Thurber-Directed Global Heist Film", "How Much Does Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Make for One Movie? It is the third time that the two collaborated, following Central Intelligence and Skyscraper. He received additional training from Tom Prichard, alongside Achim Albrecht and Mark Henry.[5][32]. The Rock then pinned Austin, giving Team WWF the victory and forcing The Alliance to disband. [179], The Rock appeared live on Raw in his hometown of Miami to celebrate his 39th birthday. [113][114] Each wrestler had a McMahon in his corner: Triple H had his wife Stephanie, Foley had Linda, the Rock had Vince and Big Show had Shane. [9][10][11], After accepting an athletic scholarship to play at the University of Miami, he was a member of the 1991 national championship team, but largely spent his four college football years in backup roles behind elite players, including future NFL player and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Warren Sapp. He is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). 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[February 2017], As a high school student, he found this very difficult to make friends due to his lofty (6' 4" / 225 lbs.) [232][233] In 2002, the Rock was listed on E! And everyone always asks me, from Letterman [. Official Sites. (December 12, 2017) Announced that he and his girlfriend Lauren are expecting their second daughter in Spring 2018. [96], The Rock's popularity continued to grow and audiences still cheered for him even though he was a heel. [175][176] After numerous appearances via satellite, the Rock appeared live on the Raw before WrestleMania XXVII to confront Cena. People magazine named him the Sexiest Man Alive of 2016. [264][265], The Rock holds the record for most Raw shows main-evented in one year (38 in 2000),[266] most SmackDown shows main-evented in one year (36 in 2000)[267] and tied with Stone Cold Steve Austin (in 2001)[268] for most PPV shows main evented in one year (12 in 2000). [112] The Rock then defeated Big Show, on the March 13 episode of Raw Is War, to regain the right to face the WWF Champion, Triple H, at WrestleMania 2000 on April 2, 2000, in a Fatal Four-way elimination match, also including Big Show and Mick Foley. [March 2017], Often plays a character who appears in a sequel of a franchise without having been in the first movie. [October 2006]. It would be safe to say that hes the Hulk Hogan of our generation. [68] He defeated Bret Hart by disqualification in a title defense on the March 31 episode of Raw is War. [162], After failing to win a number one contendership for the World Heavyweight Championship, The Rock went into another program with Stone Cold Steve Austin. He also started a new persona that has been called Hollywood Rock, with a new look and a shaved head. [322], In 2021, his biographical comedy-drama series Young Rock began airing on NBC. AM cardio starts now.. then breakfast, then hit the weights, then on to set of FAST 6. First movie experience at 8-years-old was. [149][150] The Rock successfully defended the title at the Global Warning event against Triple H and Brock Lesnar after pinning Triple H.[151] On August 25, at SummerSlam, after interference from Lesnar's manager Paul Heyman, the Rock lost the WWE Undisputed Championship to Lesnar along with the record for the youngest WWE Champion, which he had set in 1998. She is a businesswoman, IFBB professional bodybuilder, and producer. Congratulations to The Rock!The 'Baywatch' star is on the cover of the new comedy issue of GQ Magazine.While much of the interview focuses on whether or not The Rock (real name Dwayne Johnson) could win a Presidential election, as well as his patriotism and his thoughts on the current administration . Johnson was born into a family of wrestlers. Johnson starred in two other blockbuster movies that year, Baywatch and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Mitchell "Mitch" Buchannon and Dr. Smolder Bravestone, respectively. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Hercules (2014), Skyscraper (2018), San Andreas (2015) and Rampage (2018). [100] The Rock then defeated Gunn in a Kiss My Ass match at SummerSlam on August 22, 1999. He's said in interviews that his days as a teen in Nashville first got him into country music and that he's loved it ever since. Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: Multiracial Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor, Wrestli. So it seems Johnson inherited his incredible wrestling talent from both sides of his family. I'll run if the people want it, says Dwayne Johnson, "Miami unveils football locker room dedicated to The Rock", "He's a Pawller! The Rock would pin Punk to retain the championship. During his high school years, Dwayne began playing football and he soon received a full scholarship from the University of Miami, where he had tremendous success as a football player. [154] After SummerSlam ended, the Rock was visibly angry at the crowd reaction. [3] He received US$5.5million for the role and Guinness World Records named him the record-holder for highest-paid actor in their first leading role. [361] They were married on August 18, 2019, in Hawaii. He has lost an addition 30 pounds recently for his part in. [250] R. D. Reynolds stated in his book "The WrestleCrap Book of Lists" that the Rock was "the biggest star for WWE from 1999 until 2004".[251]. Thanks largely to his stunning $125 million earnings in the previous year, The Rock's net worth in 2018 stood at $280 million. But at night when he steps into the ring, he becomes the chair-flinging, wisecracking wrestler known as The Rock. [352] In 2017, he donated $25,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Following his graduation, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders but was cut from the team in his first season. Johnson's role within The Fast and the Furious franchise continued with Hobbs & Shaw, co-starring Johnson and Jason Statham. Published: Feb 15, 2021 Save Article Former WWE wrestler,. [351] In 2015, Johnson donated $1,500 to a GoFundMe to pay for an abandoned dog's surgery. [330], In March 2016, Johnson partnered with American fitness apparel manufacturer Under Armour to release "Project Rock". It wouldnt be wrong to say that weve been caught between a Rock and a wonderful place ever since 1996. It was really the only thing that I had going into acting. According to one of the producers, Johnson's was a childhood fan of Johnny Bravo. Born: 2-May-1972 Birthplace: Hayward, CA. Olympia. The Rock then resumed his feud with Triple H, as the two had a two out of three falls match at Fully Loaded: In Your House for the Intercontinental title, which the Rock retained in controversial fashion. In 2000, he hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the first time. [180] On September 16, WWE announced the Rock would wrestle in a traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series tag team match, teaming with Cena at Survivor Series in November. [64] On February 13, 1997, he won the Intercontinental Championship from Hunter Hearst Helmsley on Monday Night Raw. "My thought process started to change. Dwayne's father, a native of Canada, is black, of Black Nova Scotian descent, and was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia (Dwayne's father's ancestors were African-Americans who moved to Canada). In reality, WCW was purchased by Vince McMahon and the WWF, and ECW had gone out of business in early 2001. [341], Johnson attended the 2000 Democratic National Convention[342] as part of WWE's non-partisan "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, which aimed to influence young people to vote. The Rock returned to the WWE, and in 2013, he won the WWE Championship by defeating CM Punk at the Royal Rumble and retained the title at Elimination Chamber pay per views. The Rock for the WWE Championship", "WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Even in interviews today, his teammates still refer to him as Dewey. Johnson headlined the most-bought professional wrestling pay-per-view (WrestleMania XXVIII) and was featured among the most watched episodes of WWE's flagship television series (Raw and SmackDown).[16][17]. [231] In 2001, he was also listed on E! Johnson left WWE in 2004 and returned in 2011 as a part-time performer until 2013, making sporadic appearances until retiring in 2019. [40][62] He was given the nickname "The Blue Chipper" and to play up his lineage, he was hyped as the WWF's first third-generation wrestler. There, he was named the number one contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship, which he won for a record-setting seventh time at Vengeance, on July 21, by defeating Kurt Angle and then-champion The Undertaker in a Triple Threat match. 's 20 Top Entertainers. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time,[6][7] he was integral to the development and success of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) during the Attitude Era, an industry boom period in the late 1990s and early 2000s. [212] The Rock appeared at WrestleMania 32 on April 3, 2016, where he announced that WWE had broken the all-time WrestleMania attendance record before being interrupted by The Wyatt Family. ", "Hollywood Walk of Fame Dwayne Johnson", "People's Choice Awards 2017: Full List of Winners", "Teen Choice Awards 2017 Winners: The Complete List", "NAACP Image Awards 2017 Winners: The Complete List", "2018 Kids' Choice Awards: Complete List of Winners", "Who won the Teen Choice Awards? [174], On February 14, 2011, the Rock was announced as the host of WrestleMania XXVII on April 3, 2011, appearing live on Raw for the first time in almost seven years. Dwayne The Rock Johnson is an American actor, producer, and former professional wrestler. Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? [216] At the event, he would cut a promo with Becky Lynch before they were interrupted by King Corbin. Apart from establishing his own foundation for terminally-ill and at-risk children, he has time and again donated thousands of dollars for relief efforts from hurricanes and floods. That was . [152] In 2018, writing for ESPN.com, Sean Coyle noted in a retrospective review of the event, that following his victory over Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8, the Rock "started to see a dip in fan support" and "that dip turned into a plunge" by the time Rock had his match with Lesnar at SummerSlam because fans knew he was leaving WWE to pursue an acting career. [310][311] He earned $22.5 million to star in the film and received millions more for producing and promoting it on social media. [192] On January 11, he made his first SmackDown appearance in ten years, getting into an altercation with Team Rhodes Scholars, resulting in him delivering a Rock Bottom to Damien Sandow and a People's Elbow to Cody Rhodes. [186][187] On the March 12, 2012, episode of Raw, the Rock hosted his first "Rock Concert" segment since 2004, mocking Cena in his songs. That prompted the top brass at WWF to transform him into the funky, incredibly charming, highly talented, crowd-pleasing and loud-mouthed wonder The Rock! The Rock then lost the WWF Championship to Kurt Angle, at No Mercy, on October 22, 2000. Before the age of 17, he was arrested multiple times for fighting, theft, and check fraud and was suspended two weeks for fighting. Also read: What is the net worth of Dwayne The Rock Johnson? Those experiences led him to take the role in the movie. [203] Johnson underwent surgery on April 23 to reattach the torn tendons. The Rock is one of the biggest movie stars and professional wrestlers alive. [172] Johnson's next appearance was through a pre-taped promo on October 2, 2009, during the Decade of SmackDown. The event also saw the WWF debut of the famed WCW faction New World Order, which at the time consisted of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall. [136][137] The next night on Raw, he teamed with Jericho to win the WWF Tag Team Championship from The Dudley Boyz. [347] Johnson has expressed an interest in running for president himself, telling USA Today in February 2021 "I would consider a presidential run in the future if that's what the people wanted". I have so much love and respect for the fans. and won them back from them on the September 20, 1999, episode of Raw is War. While he was filming his swordfight scene with. Ata Fitisemanu was the. Dwayne is a skilled light tackle salt water fisherman. [193] The Rock closed out the 20th-anniversary episode of Raw, on January 14, with one of his "Rock Concerts", leading to a brawl with CM Punk. His father and Tony Atlas were the first black tag team champions in WWE history, in 1983. The Horizon Award is a special recognition from the Joint Leadership of the United States Congress and the Congressional Award Board of Directors. The title was renamed the World Championship during his second reign. The rights to the name "The Rock" were previously owned by WWE, Inc. (which is the main reason why, Once, while putting on a show for WWF road agent Pat Patterson, sold his opponent's moves so well, his then-girlfriend. On May 21, at Judgment Day, the Rock faced Triple H in an Iron Man match with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee. [122][123] The Rock successfully defended the championship against Chris Benoit, on July 23, at Fully Loaded. 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