It wouldnt be wrong to say that weve been caught between a Rock and a wonderful place ever since 1996. And everyone always asks me, from Letterman [. Johnson wrestled for the WWF for eight years prior to pursuing an acting career. [201] Despite being advertised for Raw after WrestleMania, where it was stated that the Rock was still entitled a rematch for the WWE Championship,[202] The Rock did not appear because of a legitimate injury sustained during his match with Cena, in which his abdominal and adductor tendons tore from his pelvis. 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? 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. In 2017, Johnson revealed that his larger-than-life animated. [38] Johnson's maternal grandmother Lia was the one of the first female pro wrestling promoters, taking over Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling after her husband's death in 1982 and managing it until 1988. Is the third youngest superstar to hold the IC Championship. [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. I heard that from a friend when I was about 15, and I've never forgotten it. First movie experience at 8-years-old was. [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. [93] The two faced off again, at St. Valentine's Day Massacre: In Your House on February 14, 1999, in a Last Man Standing match which ended in a draw, meaning Mankind retained the title. [69] Behind the scenes, Hart mentored Johnson for his first year in WWF[70] and refused to be booked to take the title from him. before losing the titles to The Holly Cousins on the October 18, 1999, episode of Raw is War. Born: 2-May-1972 Birthplace: Hayward, CA. On March 29, at WrestleMania XIV, he defeated Shamrock by disqualification once again to retain the title. 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. Dany is the president and CEO of two multi-million dollar companies, namely 'Garcia Companies' and 'Seven Bucks Productions.'. The project will be directed by Robert Zemeckis from a script written by Randall Wallace. During his main career he was in the main event at WrestleMania three different years (1999, 2000, 2001). I've never gone wrong trusting my gut. [355] Johnson has also worked with Make-A-Wish Foundation on a number of occasions. 's 25 Toughest Stars. 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. brand before taking a sabbatical from wrestling. [217], The Rock made an appearance at Impact Wrestling's 2020 Bound for Glory on October 20, 2020, in Nashville via a recorded video message to induct Ken Shamrock into the Impact Hall of Fame. [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". [3] Maivia, a clean-cut face character, was pushed heavily from the start despite his wrestling inexperience. Be the first one to comment on this story. Johnson left WWE in 2004 and returned in 2011 as a part-time performer until 2013, making sporadic appearances until retiring in 2019. 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. 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. [322], In 2021, his biographical comedy-drama series Young Rock began airing on NBC. Originally cast in the role as early as September 2014 as the antagonist, in a film centered around the superhero Billy Batson/Shazam,[324][325] his villainous role for Shazam! Success isn't overnight. [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". At King of the Ring, the Rock defeated Dan Severn in the semi-final match and lost to rival Ken Shamrock in the final. Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. [360] They first met in 2006 while Johnson was filming The Game Plan. [125] The next month, the Rock feuded with Rikishi and defeated him at Survivor Series. The Rock was also given the privilege of having his own signature match, like The Undertaker with the Buried Alive match, Kane with the Inferno Match and Mankind with the Boiler Room Brawl: the Brahma Bullrope match, a variant of a strap match was a normal singles match where the components are tied together with a rope used for cattle farming, and the rope and its attached cowbell could both be used as weapons. [85][87] On December 13, 1998, at the pay-per-view named after him, Rock Bottom: In Your House, the Rock had a rematch with Mankind for the WWF Championship. [214], On August 3, 2019, the Rock officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling. John Cena will fill the leading role, with Akiva Goldsman attached as screenwriter. [261] The term "smackdown" was instituted in Merriam-Webster dictionaries since 2007. Dany Garcia is the ex-wife of American film star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Trademark move: Charging Double Leg Spinebuster, Trademark Phrase: "Lay a smack down on your candy ass", Trademark phrase: "Do you smell what The Rock is cookin'?". You will go one on one with the Great One! 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. In 1999, the Rock was listed No. [129][130] The Rock then feuded with the Royal Rumble winner, Stone Cold Steve Austin, whom he lost the title to at WrestleMania X-Seven after Austin allied with Vince McMahon, who interfered on his behalf. 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[47][48] Johnson attended President William McKinley High School in Honolulu and then Glencliff High School and McGavock High School, both in Nashville, and then Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township in the Lehigh Valley, where he graduated in 1990. Those experiences led him to take the role in the movie. Somebody who's usually identified for his power is actor Dwayne the Rock Johnson, who everybody loves. Had my first crush (see what you could've had Eve??!) [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. One thing that has always intrigued people is Dwayne Johnsons ethnicity, with the wrestler possessing a mixed heritage. 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. By the time Dwayne was 16-years-old, he had already enrolled in four high schools due to his frequent expulsions: McKinley High School (Honolulu, Hawaii), Glencliff High School (Nashville, Tennessee), McGavock High School (Nashville, Tennessee) and Freedom High School (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania). [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. taping. [56] Additionally, Johnson was one of the university's most prolific student speakers in the Miami-area community, frequently delivering positive messages about his own struggles and encouraging them to remain in school and avoid the dangers of drug use. [155] The Rock then took time off to kickstart his acting career. [54][55], In 1995, Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies and a dual major in criminology and physiology. [224] Fellow wrestlers Triple H, Big Show, and Mick Foley also appeared on the show. The match was billed as "icon versus icon", with both men representing the top tier of two generations of wrestling; ultimately the Rock pinned Hogan at WrestleMania X8. 's 20 Top Entertainers [2001]", "AmIAnnoying.com Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People [2000]", "AmIAnnoying.com E! [361] They were married on August 18, 2019, in Hawaii. [108] Rock and Mankind would win the tag titles for the third and final time after beating the New Age Outlaws on the October 14, 1999, episode of SmackDown! [39][40] Through his maternal grandfather Maivia, Johnson is a non-blood relative to the Anoa'i wrestling family. [92] This match was referred to as "Halftime Heat" as it was televised during halftime of that year's Super Bowl. The stable would then refer to themselves as simply "The Nation". Published: Feb 15, 2021 Save Article Former WWE wrestler,. [30] Veteran wrestler Pat Patterson secured several tryout matches for Johnson with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1996. [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. 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Johnson used this time off to act in The Scorpion King. After a Twitter debate surrounding the lack of Black champions in the WWE, Johnson chimed in with a . His maternal grandfather, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, emerged on the professional scene in the 1960s and '70s. [142], At the next pay-per-view, No Way Out on February 17, 2002, the Rock defeated The Undertaker in a singles match. He later told Oprah Winfrey those negative chants made him transform into the egotistical character, The Rock, which, ironically made him a fan favorite. [October 2006]. Johnsons family boasts of a rich, multi-cultural heritage. [366] Johnson and Hashian live in Los Angeles, have a farm in Virginia, and a home in Southwest Ranches, Florida. He turned face and became known as "The Peoples Champion". In the wrestling world, he was dubbed "The Great One" and "The People's Champion" and in the film. [337], In 2019, Johnson announced he would be launching his own competitive bodybuilding show alongside his business partner and ex-wife Dany Garcia, called Athleticon. 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. Also read: The top 10 movies of Dwayne The Rock Johnson. 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. [196] Punk received a title rematch with the Rock, at Elimination Chamber on February 17, 2013, with the added stipulation that if the Rock was disqualified or counted out, he would still lose the WWE Championship. [204], In April 2014, the Rock appeared in the opening segment of WrestleMania XXX along with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan. [154] After SummerSlam ended, the Rock was visibly angry at the crowd reaction. [245], As of November2021[update], his Instagram account is the fourth most-followed in the world with over 280 million followers. [165] At Backlash on April 27, 2003, Goldberg defeated The Rock, who then briefly left WWE to film Walking Tall. ", "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! According to Forbes, his estimated earnings for 2016 was approximately $64.5 million making him the highest paid actor for that year. His football teammates at Miami have said Johnson used to sing country music on the team bus. [287] In 2019, Johnson started hosting an NBC competition series called The Titan Games. [349], In 2006, Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children. [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. The Rock's popularity was fueled by his charisma and speaking abilities, which led to many catchphrases and merchandising opportunities. The film began principal photography in September 2018, and was released on July 26, 2019. [354] After the 2018 Hawaii floods, he worked with Malama Kauai, a nonprofit organization, to help repair damages caused by the floods. After the match, the Rock gave Cena a Rock Bottom. He became known for reinvigorating film franchises after portraying Marvin F. Hinton / Roadblock in G.I. [30][31] Growing up, Johnson lived briefly in Grey Lynn in Auckland, New Zealand with his mother's family,[32] where he played rugby[33] and attended Richmond Road Primary School before returning to the U.S.[32], Johnson's father was a Black Nova Scotian with a small amount of Irish ancestry. All 3 matches were for the WWF championship. Dwayne's mother is of Samoan background. [308][289], On November 14, 2019, he announced a December 2021 release date for the standalone Black Adam film. When Johnson was 15 years old, his family was going through a rough period. [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. Major Title Wins Include: WWF/WWE Heavyweight Title (8); WWF Intercontinental Title; WWF Tag Team Title w/, Officially proclaimed himself "The Rock" during a promo where he attacked, He originally chose "Flex Kavana" as his stage name, because he didn't want to seem like he was trading off his family's legacy (, When Rocky Maivia was first considering going by the name The Rock for short, he resisted because he felt this would be stealing the former nickname of WWE Hall-of-Famer. The following year he played his first leading role as the titular character in the sword and sorcery action fantasy film The Scorpion King (2002). His maternal grandfather was wrestler "High Chief" Peter Maivia, and . [226] He has since hosted SNL another four times. [216] At the event, he would cut a promo with Becky Lynch before they were interrupted by King Corbin. I didn't have the background-Juilliard or performing-arts school or anything like that. WWF fans started to reject his character and push from the company. The attraction made riders extras in an action movie that starred Johnson. It looks similar to the tattoo that Johnson's animated character, Maui, has in. 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. People magazine named him the Sexiest Man Alive of 2016. [122][123] The Rock successfully defended the championship against Chris Benoit, on July 23, at Fully Loaded. [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. Rushmore, Tonight's Q&A, More", "Ric Flair on Who Should Be on Wrestling's Mt. [23][24] In 2016 and 2019, Time named Johnson one of the world's most influential people. Cast in the role in August 2015, the film was based on the theme-park ride of the same name. and mustachioed demeanor which led his fellow students to suspect he was an undercover policeman, not unlike. Attended the Republican National Convention (2004). [106][107] Rock and Mankind then lost the titles to The New Age Outlaws on the very next episode of SmackDown!. WWE enthusiasts are in mourning as Rocky "Soulman" Johnson esteemed wrestler and father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has passed away at age 75, according to TMZ. While he was filming his swordfight scene with. Dwayne Johnson drops $1,500 to save orphaned puppy's life", "Dwayne Johnson donates thousands to aid Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts", "@therock on Instagram: "Cool update on ARMED FORCES DAY. [February 2017], As a high school student, he found this very difficult to make friends due to his lofty (6' 4" / 225 lbs.) 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. [189] This event broke the record for biggest professional wrestling pay-per-view buyrate. [199][200], On April 7, at WrestleMania 29, Rock lost the WWE Championship to Cena, ending his reign at 70 days. When one talks of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's name is bound to pop up during the conversation. In the episode, the Rock continued his feud with The Corporate Ministry. [January 2016], Designed training sneakers for Under Armour called Project Rock Delta. [63] His first match came at Survivor Series, on November 17, 1996, in an eight-man elimination tag match; he was the sole survivor and eliminated the final two members of the opposing team, Crush and Goldust. [319] Johnson is also attached to produce/star in a sequel to Big Trouble in Little China,[320][321] as well as project under development with Shane Black focusing on a new interpretation of Doc Savage. [41][42][43][44][45] In 2008, Johnson inducted his father and grandfather into the WWE Hall of Fame. Thinking it would make him appear big-headed, he graciously turned the offer down. I was able to donate an entire gym to a military base that's very close to my heart, @jointbasephh. 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. Wrestling at first under his real name, Johnson defeated The Brooklyn Brawler at a house show on March 10[60] and lost matches to Chris Candido and Owen Hart. She also works as the manager for her ex-husband and WWE legend, Dwayne Johnson. Even in interviews today, his teammates still refer to him as Dewey. Vince McMahon then asserted that if The Shield attacked the Rock in his title match with CM Punk, Punk would be stripped of the WWE Championship. What is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's true ethnicity? [309] Production on Black Adam began filming in April 2021 with it set to release on October 21, 2022. [105] The two lost the titles back to Undertaker and Big Show on the September 9, 1999, episode of SmackDown! The Rock will take you down Know Your Role Boulevard which is on the corner of Jabroni Drive and check you directly into the Smackdown Hotel! The Rock would pin Punk to retain the championship. The Rock: Billed height: 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) Billed weight: 260 lb (118 kg) Billed from: Miami, Florida: Trained by: Pat Patterson Rocky Johnson Tom Prichard: Debut: 1996: Retired: 2019: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson OC (born May 2, 1972) is an American actor and semi-retired professional wrestler. Johnson was initially uncredited in his role, yet teased his involvement in a cryptic Instagram post shared on the day of the event. Big love to all the kids and staff. [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. [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. Johnsons incredible story is narrated by the man himself in his 2000 autobiography, The Rock Says, which debuted at Number 1 on the New York Times Best Seller List and stood strong for several weeks. ", "Wrestler 'Umaga' Edward Fatu dies of heart attack, friend says", "Wow check out my 8yr old AFRO!! Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? He was assigned to Calgary's practice roster, but was cut two months into Calgary's 1995 season. 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