[228] That year, Rock was also listed in the Forbes Celebrity 100 and People Magazine's 25 Most Intriguing People. 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. [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. His maternal grandfather was wrestler "High Chief" Peter Maivia, and . [125] The next month, the Rock feuded with Rikishi and defeated him at Survivor Series. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. The movie will be comparable to Braveheart in tone, given Wallace's work on both films, and will depict the king's role in resolving the wars among the islands of Hawaii. A huge percentage of football players at Division I-A schools - especially those that are typically ranked in the top 25 - do not make the active roster as freshmen. Over his acting career, he became one of the highest paid and most successful actors in Hollywood. People magazine named him the Sexiest Man Alive of 2016. [101], Shortly after SummerSlam, the Rock began teaming with former opponent Mankind and the two became known as the Rock 'n' Sock Connection. So it seems Johnson inherited his incredible wrestling talent from both sides of his family. The couple wed on August 18, 2020, in Hawaii. 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. It is set to rival other long-standing bodybuilding shows such as The Arnold Classic and Joe Weider's Mr. Johnson used this time off to act in The Scorpion King. His father, Rocky Johnson, created history by becoming the first black wrestler to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, along with partner Tony Atlas. Thanks largely to his stunning $125 million earnings in the previous year, The Rock's net worth in 2018 stood at $280 million. David Leitch directed the project from a script co-written by franchise-writer Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce. Had a long reign as WWF Intercontinental champion for 9 months between December 1997 and August '98. 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. [111] However, the Rock's feet accidentally hit the floor during the reversal attempt although those watching the event on television did not see that. After he and Cena exchanged insults, The Miz and Alex Riley appeared and attacked the Rock; he fended off Miz and Riley, only for Cena to blindside him with an Attitude Adjustment. [177], On April 3, at WrestleMania XXVII, the Rock opened the show by cutting a promo. [357] Their daughter, Simone, was born on August 14, 2001. You can get great people around you, smart minds and great resources, but it's still from here [points to heart]. [23][24] In 2016 and 2019, Time named Johnson one of the world's most influential people. [310][311] He earned $22.5 million to star in the film and received millions more for producing and promoting it on social media. Nationality refers to the country to which one is a citizen and ethnicity refers to a person's ethnic background. He posts about his hobby on social media from time to time, filling those posts with fishing lingo like "spinnerbaits" and "soft plastics." The segment earned an 8.4 Nielsen rating, one of the highest ratings ever for a Raw segment. 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. Cast in the role in August 2015, the film was based on the theme-park ride of the same name. [49], At Freedom High School in the Lehigh Valley, Johnson initially struggled and was drawn into a culture of conflict and petty crime. The Horizon Award is presented to individuals from the private sectors who have contributed to expanding opportunities for all Americans through their own personal contributions, and who have set exceptional examples for young people through their successes in life. [293] Jaume Collet-Serra served as director, with a script by Michael Green from a previous one co-written by J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay. It would be safe to say that he's the Hulk Hogan of our generation. Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. )", "411MANIA Complete Quarter Hour Breakdown From Monday's Raw 1,000", "Omos Wins Battle Royal to Celebrate The Rock at 2021 WWE Survivor Series", "How The Rock went from failed football player to the highest-paid actor in Hollywood", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is the world's highest paid actor, and rightly so", "The Secret to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Success", "80th Annual Academy Awards Results & Commentary", "Why Dwayne The Rock Johnson is 'franchise viagra', "3:35am. The video is called Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Wedding Surprise!. [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. In 2017, Johnson revealed that his larger-than-life animated. [194] The following week on Raw, the Rock was attacked by The Shield. [360] They first met in 2006 while Johnson was filming The Game Plan. Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. Recently, he revealed that after they'd lost their apartment, his mother, Ata Johnson, tried to kill herself. Born: 2-May-1972 Birthplace: Hayward, CA. [366] Johnson and Hashian live in Los Angeles, have a farm in Virginia, and a home in Southwest Ranches, Florida. [20][21] In 2012, he co-founded the entertainment production company Seven Bucks Productions,[22] and is co-owner of the XFL, a professional American football league. [224] Fellow wrestlers Triple H, Big Show, and Mick Foley also appeared on the show. [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. The Rock won after giving Rowan a Rock Bottom and pinning him in six seconds, which set the record for the fastest win in WrestleMania history. [216] At the event, he would cut a promo with Becky Lynch before they were interrupted by King Corbin. [140] At the next pay-per-view, Vengeance on December 9, 2001, the Rock lost the World Championship to Jericho, who would then unify the WWF and World titles later that night. What is the net worth of Dwayne The Rock Johnson? Johnsons distinguished family heritage and strong genes have helped him become a master at whatever trade he takes up. A child is shaped. [2][166], Throughout the rest of the year, The Rock made occasional appearances, returning to a face character. [126] The Rock wrestled a six-man Hell in a Cell match for the WWF Championship, at Armageddon, which Angle won to retain the title. [220][221] He also recorded "Pie" with Slick Rick for WWF The Music, Vol. [326] Though Johnson would not appear in Shazam!, he served as a producer and his likeness was used through special effects in flashback scenes. Johnson was initially uncredited in his role, yet teased his involvement in a cryptic Instagram post shared on the day of the event. Time magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World (2016). 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]. [102] In the episode, the Rock continued his feud with The Corporate Ministry. However, after an amicable split between the two, Dwayne and Lauren started dating. He then signed a three-year deal with the Canadian League but left after a year to pursue a career in wrestling.He made his wrestling debut in the USWA under the name Flex Kavanah where he won the tag team championship with Brett Sawyer. The University of Miami renamed the Hurricanes' locker room in Johnson's honor. [147] After the introduction of the first-ever brand extension, the WWF held a "draft lottery" on the March 25, 2002, episode of Raw. 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. ", "Dwayne Johnson's 'Red Notice' Pushed Back 5 Months to Fall 2020", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Might Just BE The BUSIEST Celeb In The Business! One thing that has always intrigued people is Dwayne Johnsons ethnicity, with the wrestler possessing a mixed heritage. Announces New Members, WWF Superstar Kurt Angle Named Honorary Chairman", "Watch the Rock's Very Odd Speech at the 2000 Republican Convention", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Admits He Didn't Vote for Trump or Hillary in 2016: I Wanted 'Someone Else', "Dwayne Johnson Endorses Presidential Candidate for First Time, Supports Joe Biden and Kamala Harris", Dwayne Johnson Shares 'Honest Feelings' on Running for President, The Rock for president? To a degree, all of my promos are scripted, in that there are certain lines and phrases that I plan to include. [106][107] Rock and Mankind then lost the titles to The New Age Outlaws on the very next episode of SmackDown!. During a visit to Samoa in July 2004, he was anointed by Head of State Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II with the chiefly title of 'Seiuli, Son of Malietoa'. 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. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $10.5 billion worldwide,[8] making him one of the world's highest-grossing and highest-paid actors. Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? FinallyThe Rockhas come back to [whatever city he's in at the time]. [349], In 2006, Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children. He returned in 2001 during the WCW/ECW invasion where he joined a team of WWE wrestlers at The Scorpion King (2002), a prequel to The Mummy Returns (2001).Dwayne has a daughter, Simone Alexandra Johnson, born in 2001, with his ex-wife Dany Garcia, and daughters, Jasmine, born in 2015, and Tiana Gia, born in 2018, with his wife, singer and songwriter Lauren Hashian. Rushmore", "WrestleMania 28 Breaks PPV Records With 1.3 Million Buys", "Wrestlingdata.com The World's Largest Wrestling Database", "Bill Banks Talks About the Highest Rated Wrestling Segment", "Detailed RAW Ratings Breakdown on The Rock's Promo (HUGE Number! In 2000, Johnson released his autobiography, The Rock Says, which was a New York Times bestseller. [158][159] The Rock defeated Hogan at No Way Out before moving to the Raw brand. [238] The movie broke a two-year record for the highest-grossing single day in film history by earning US$28,594,667. [242] He did not vote in the 2016 election,[345] and is an independent voter as of 2017[update]. In addition to having a strong resemblance, the two are distant cousins, related to one another through their great-grandfathers. The Rock w/ Mr. McMahon", "The Rock defeats Triple H to become new WWE Champion", "The Rock's fourth WWE Championship reign", "The Rock vs. He also started a new persona that has been called Hollywood Rock, with a new look and a shaved head. The couple married on May 3, 1997. [103][104] The two performed a number of critically acclaimed comedic skits together, including one called "This Is Your Life", which saw Mankind bring parody versions of people from the Rock's past on television, such as his high school girlfriend and his high school football coach, only to have the Rock insult them. That was . [339], Johnson, who is a fan of the rapper Tech N9ne,[340] featured on a song titled "Face Off" on the rapper's 2021 album Asin9ne. [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. Dany is the president and CEO of two multi-million dollar companies, namely 'Garcia Companies' and 'Seven Bucks Productions.'. I am not the Rock. Rock and Rousey prevailed after he attacked Triple H and she overpowered McMahon. That's when I started thinking about goals and what I wanted to accomplish," he has since said about his high school football experience. Attended and graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. [12] Johnson aspired to play professional football but went undrafted in the 1995 NFL Draft. Before he was called "The Rock," his football teammates at the University of Miami called him "Dewey" Johnson. The Rock main-evented the most bought pay-per-view worldwide in WWE history (WrestleMania XXVIII),[252] the most bought pay-per-view domestically in WWE history (WrestleMania X-Seven), the highest rated Raw in history,[253][254] the highest rated SmackDown in history,[255] and was part of the highest rated cable segment in WWE history with Mankind entitled "This is Your Life", in which Mankind would honor The Rock with various gifts and reunions. He was offered the role of Cade Yeager in, In 2012 Dwayne formed the film company "Seven Bucks Productions" with ex-wife. Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock,[3] is an American actor and former professional wrestler. [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. [237], Johnson's motion picture debut was as The Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns (2001). [373], In February 2020, WWE announced that Johnson's daughter Simone began training at the WWE Performance Center,[374] making her the first fourth-generation WWE wrestler. Competed in the Royal Rumble match four times ('97, '98, 2000, 2001), winning in 2000. Triple H in a 60-Minute WWE Iron Man Match for the WWE Championship", "The Rock's fifth WWE Championship reign", "The Rock: Profile & Match Listing Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)", "The Rock vs. Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship", "Six-Man Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Championship", "Undertaker and Rock's first World Tag Team Championship reign", "Kurt Angle vs. The Alliance and Vince McMahon then both attempted to persuade the Rock to join their team. However, he always knew his future lay in wrestling, and he eventually made his WWF bow in 1996, under the name Rocky Maivia. 5 on Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year. The finals occurred at Survivor Series on November 15, 1998, where the Rock defeated Vince McMahon's associate, Mankind, to win his first WWF Championship. [51][52][30], By his senior year at Freedom High School, Johnson had only played two years of high school football but the fact that he had excelled on a team in an elite high school athletic division known nationally for producing a long list of professional and Olympic-level athletes, including future NFL stars Andre Reed, Saquon Barkley, Kyzir White, and others, drew the attention of NCAA Division I collegiate programs. Check out: Pics and Video from Dwayne Johnson's house. American actor and former professional wrestler (born 1972), Debut and Intercontinental Champion (19961997), WWF Champion and rise to superstardom (19982000), Record-breaking world champion (20002002), insulting John Cena using the history of Boston, Massachusetts, Rock Concert on the 20th anniversary episode of. The Rock then lost the WWF Championship to Kurt Angle, at No Mercy, on October 22, 2000. Johnson has since called the boy a hero. Johnsons mother is Samoan, while his father is of Black Nova Scotian heritage. He played a supporting role in Be Cool (2005) - most notable for the meta element of playing a bodyguard that wants to become an actor[275] - and was the primary antagonist in Doom (2005). The Rock contested this match twice, both times in Texas (vs Triple H in Dallas, and vs Al Snow in Houston). [163] The Rock won after delivering three consecutive Rock Bottoms, ending their long-running rivalry in what turned out to be Austin's final match. 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[204], In April 2014, the Rock appeared in the opening segment of WrestleMania XXX along with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan. The . It's nice to be important but more important to be nice. [229][230], The Rock was listed on Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People in both 2000 and 2001. Those experiences led him to take the role in the movie. [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. [2] Later in 2004, he hosted a pie-eating contest, as part of the WWE Diva Search, and ended the segment by giving Coachman a People's Elbow. [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. When O'Connor saw his 2-year-old brother fall into their grandmother's pool, he immediately pulled the boy out and started giving him chest compressions, which he got from The Rock. [3] Maivia, a clean-cut face character, was pushed heavily from the start despite his wrestling inexperience. He owns the rights to name "The Rock" (including logos, phrases, etc). Signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. The Alliance's team consisted of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Shane McMahon. [57], Following his graduation, Johnson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. [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". [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. [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. [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. She is a businesswoman, IFBB professional bodybuilder, and producer. I am Dwayne Johnson.". [134][135] He later lost the title to Chris Jericho at No Mercy on October 21, 2001. [171] On March 29, 2008, Johnson appeared to induct his father Rocky Johnson and grandfather Peter Maivia into the WWE Hall of Fame. [77][78] On January 19, 1998, at the Royal Rumble, the Rock defeated Shamrock by disqualification to retain the Intercontinental title. [207][208][209] The Rock appeared at WrestleMania 31 on March 29, 2015, alongside Ronda Rousey, getting into an in-ring altercation with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. Rushmore, Hulk Hogan's Lawsuit, Origins Of 'Woooo', "SI Now: John Cena's wrestling Mt. It would be safe to say that hes the Hulk Hogan of our generation. While Johnson was away from WWE, the company continued to sell "The Rock" merchandise, and he continued to be featured prominently in the opening montages of their television shows. With his wife, donated $2 million to the University of Miami for the new Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center's living room, to be named "The Dany and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Living Room". [356], Johnson first met fellow University of Miami student Dany Garcia in the early 1990s. 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! When Johnson debuted in WWE as Rocky Maivia in 1996, he wasn't exactly a fan favorite. [122][123] The Rock successfully defended the championship against Chris Benoit, on July 23, at Fully Loaded. Is the third youngest superstar to hold the IC Championship. You have to do close to nothing. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 13, 2017. Dwayne Johnson's impact on entertainment is as massive as his ring name When one talks of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 's name is bound to pop up during the. [73], At D-Generation X: In Your House on December 7, 1997, Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated the Rock in under six minutes to retain the Intercontinental Championship. Johnson made his WWF debut as Rocky Maivia, a combination of his father and grandfather's ring names, although his real name was acknowledged by the announcers. 's 25 Toughest Stars. In the end, it came down to a one-on-one between the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The next month, he successfully defended his title against Kurt Angle and Triple H at SummerSlam. Rocky eventually took over leadership of the "Nation" and began taking the persona of The Rock. [181] However, on the October 24 episode of Raw, Cena instead suggested the Rock be his partner in a standard tag team match against The Miz and R-Truth, a team called Awesome Truth,[182] which Rock agreed to the following week. [303][304] The film, co-starring Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds, began production in the fall of 2019. 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