I was able to donate an entire gym to a military base that's very close to my heart, @jointbasephh. Aside from his accomplishments, one thing that has always intrigued Johnson's fans is his ethnicity. and was bullied by a punk and waited for him after school and punched him in the face. [356], Johnson first met fellow University of Miami student Dany Garcia in the early 1990s. ", "Wrestler 'Umaga' Edward Fatu dies of heart attack, friend says", "Wow check out my 8yr old AFRO!! In his first semester at the University of Miami, he earned a .7 grade point average. [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. 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[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". [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. You can get great people around you, smart minds and great resources, but it's still from here [points to heart]. Trademark move: Three open handed punches, followed by a hand spitting motion, followed by a fourth punch which typically levelled the opponent. Dwayne Johnson is a professional wrestler turned actor known for his appearance in the fantasy adventure film, 'The Mummy Returns'. Johnson's first WrestleMania match came at WrestleMania 13 on March 23, 1997, where he was victorious in his Intercontinental Championship defense against The Sultan. This led to a match at WrestleMania XIX on March 30, 2003, which called back to their previous two WrestleMania encounters, both of which Austin had won. 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. [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. While growing up, Dwayne traveled around a lot with his parents and watched his father perform in the ring. [326] Though Johnson would not appear in Shazam!, he served as a producer and his likeness was used through special effects in flashback scenes. He reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in The Fate of the Furious, which was released in 2017. His role as Luke Hobbs in the Fast & Furious films, beginning with Fast Five (2011), and subsequently starred in the spin-off Hobbs & Shaw (2019). (December 16, 2015) Has two daughters with his wife. On April 29, 1999, WWF aired the pilot episode of SmackDown!, a term derived from one of the Rock's catchphrases. Johnson was initially uncredited in his role, yet teased his involvement in a cryptic Instagram post shared on the day of the event. [143] This later led to a match between the Rock and Hogan at WrestleMania X8 on March 17, 2002. [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. [306][307] A sequel to the box-office hit San Andreas was announced to be in the pre-production stage with the director of the first film, Brad Peyton, returning as director along with the main cast (marking the fourth collaboration between the two following Journey 2, San Andreas, and Rampage). 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. After the "Nation" split, The Rock joined another elite group of wrestlers known as the "Corporation" and began a memorable feud with Steve Austin. [361] They were married on August 18, 2019, in Hawaii. [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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Rock, who is reportedly the highest-paid actor in the world, is also well-known for his philanthropic endeavors. [39][40] Through his maternal grandfather Maivia, Johnson is a non-blood relative to the Anoa'i wrestling family. 's 25 Toughest Stars [2002]", "AmIAnnoying.com VH-1's 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons [101200]", "AmIAnnoying.com People Magazine's 50 Favorite TV Stars [2003]", "CES 2001: The Rock Crashes Bill Gates' CES Keynote Speech", "Dwayne Johnson developing 'The Scorpion King' reboot", "Top 25 Hollywood moneymakers: these black powerhouses generate the most green in Tinseltown", "Dwayne Johnson: The Pain and the Passion That Fuel the Rock", "Dwayne Johnson sleighs the holidays on EW's new cover", "WWE announces collector TV Guide editions", "WWE 2K14 cover revealed, features The Rock talking smack", "Hulk Hogan on Which Four Wrestlers Should Be on Wrestling's Mt. [226] He has since hosted SNL another four times. [156], The Rock returned on the January 30, 2003, episode of SmackDown! [100] The Rock then defeated Gunn in a Kiss My Ass match at SummerSlam on August 22, 1999. before losing the titles to The Holly Cousins on the October 18, 1999, episode of Raw is War. Johnson was born into a family of wrestlers, with his grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, a well-known wrestler. 3. It is set to rival other long-standing bodybuilding shows such as The Arnold Classic and Joe Weider's Mr. What is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's true ethnicity? [372] In 2017, he had the small "Brahma bull" tattoo on his right arm covered with a larger half-sleeve tattoo of a bull's skull. [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. 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. 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[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. Examples include. The Rock contested this match twice, both times in Texas (vs Triple H in Dallas, and vs Al Snow in Houston). Those experiences led him to take the role in the movie. [245], As of November2021[update], his Instagram account is the fourth most-followed in the world with over 280 million followers. - IMDb Mini Biography By: [99] The Rock then lost a number one contender's match to Triple H, at Fully Loaded, after interference from "Mr. Ass" Billy Gunn. He was offered a promotional deal with "Dunkin' Donuts", which would have seen the company name a donut after him. Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? After the match, the Rock gave Cena a Rock Bottom. Over his acting career, he became one of the highest paid and most successful actors in Hollywood. Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock,[3] is an American actor and former professional wrestler. The Rock for the WWE Championship", "The Rock's sixth WWE Championship reign", "The Rock vs. Booker T w/Shane McMahon for the WCW Championship", "The Rock's first WCW Championship reign", "Chris Jericho and The Rock's first World Tag Team Championship reign", "The Rock's second WCW Championship reign", "The Rock, Chris Jericho, Big Show, Kane & Undertaker def. [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. The next year, he was on Star Trek: Voyager as an alien wrestler that used the Rock's famous moves.[223]. Later that night, he entered the Royal Rumble match and lasted until the final two before he was eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin. 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'. Johnson grabbed her shoulder and pulled her back. In the end, it came down to a one-on-one between the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. [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". At the time, Dwayne was married to his first wife, Dany Garcia - who he divorced in 2007 and with whom he shares one daughter, Simone Johnson. [94][95] The Rock then lost the WWF Championship to Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999. She is also an entrepreneur and producer. Dwayne Johnson was named as Forbes magazine's highest-paid actor. [350] On October 2, 2007, he and his then wife, Dany Garcia, donated $1million to the University of Miami to support the renovation of its football facilities. His wedding anniversary falls on the same day as. After attacking Corbin, the Rock and Lynch celebrated in the ring. He studied in . [359], In 2007, Johnson began dating Lauren Hashian, the daughter of Boston drummer Sib Hashian. [332][333] His second item, a black T-shirt sporting his signature "Brahma bull", sold out after being worn at WrestleMania 32. [2][166], Throughout the rest of the year, The Rock made occasional appearances, returning to a face character. [34][35] His mother is Samoan. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 13, 2017. [105] The two lost the titles back to Undertaker and Big Show on the September 9, 1999, episode of SmackDown! The Rock and his wife. Audiences became increasingly hostile toward Maivia, with chants of "die, Rocky, die" and "Rocky sucks" being heard during his matches. Following another Instagram video for Johnson's ZOA Energy drink, in which The Foundation's helmet and sidearm were subtly featured in the background, his involvement was finally confirmed during the Chapter 2 End Event on December 4, 2021, with The Foundation removing his helmet to reveal that he shared Johnson's voice and likeness. [141] The Rock then unsuccessfully challenged Jericho for the now Undisputed WWF Championship at Royal Rumble on January 20, 2002. 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). The Rock won the WWF Championship for the first time in 1998 (the same year as fellow wrestling legends Stone Cold Steve Austin and Mick Foley). The film will be directed by Jake Kasdan, from a script co-written by Kasdan and Tom Wheeler. Big love to all the kids and staff. He is the Father of Leia Cardillo. According to Forbes, his estimated earnings for 2016 was approximately $64.5 million making him the highest paid actor for that year. They apparently first heard the nickname when Johnson's parents came to visit and his mom called him by that name in front of everyone. [288][289] In 2018, he starred in the action films Rampage and Skyscraper. [171] On March 29, 2008, Johnson appeared to induct his father Rocky Johnson and grandfather Peter Maivia into the WWE Hall of Fame. His father, Rocky Johnson, created history by becoming the first black wrestler to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, along with partner Tony Atlas. [81], In the latter half of 1998, The Rock saw a big uptick in fan support. 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. [61] He was initially reluctant to take this ring name but was persuaded by Vince McMahon and Jim Ross. [246], The Rock has been listed as one of the all-time greatest professional wrestlers[15][6][7] as well as one of the top draws in wrestling history. We need to confirm your email address. She is a businesswoman, IFBB professional bodybuilder, and producer. 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Also read: What is the net worth of Dwayne The Rock Johnson? Cousin of former wrestler Umaga and wrestler Roman Reigns. [269], At the 2021 Survivor Series, WWE held a 25-man Battle Royal to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Rock's WWE debut. Before the age of 17, he was arrested multiple times for fighting, theft, and check fraud and was suspended two weeks for fighting. 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. [January 2016], Designed training sneakers for Under Armour called Project Rock Delta. [355] Johnson has also worked with Make-A-Wish Foundation on a number of occasions. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson finally cleared up many questions surrounding his ethnic identity. Many have placed the Rock on their "Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling", including Hulk Hogan,[247] Ric Flair[248] and John Cena. [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. During his main career he was in the main event at WrestleMania three different years (1999, 2000, 2001). In the wrestling world, he was dubbed "The Great One" and "The People's Champion" and in the film. [14] A 10-time world champion, including the promotion's first of African-American descent,[15] he is also a two-time Intercontinental Champion, a five-time Tag Team Champion, the 2000 Royal Rumble winner, and WWE's sixth Triple Crown champion. 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. [210] On June 27, the Rock appeared at a live event in Boston, where he confronted Bo Dallas and gave him a Rock Bottom. In the episode, the Rock continued his feud with The Corporate Ministry. All that popularity hasnt diminished his humility though; The Rock is one of the nicest celebrities around, always happy to oblige his fans with selfies or autographs. After the fifth shot, Mankind was still at ringside instead of being two-thirds up the entrance ramp where he was supposed to be, and after the eleventh shot which knocked a bloodied Mankind out, a recording of Mankind saying "I Quit" from an earlier interview was played over the public address system. - Advertisement - No matter who you are, being kind is the easiest thing you can do. It was really the only thing that I had going into acting. Dwayne The Rock Johnson is an American actor, producer, and former professional wrestler. [188] On April 1, at WrestleMania XXVIII, the Rock beat Cena in the main event after countering Cena's attempt at a People's Elbow into a Rock Bottom. Time magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World (2016). In 2011, the Rock's return to an episode of Raw generated an average of 4.7million viewers in the United States, with 7.4million tuning in during his promo. [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. Nearly a year later, he appeared in the Star Trek: Voyager episode "Tsunkatse" as an alien wrestler who fought popular character Seven of Nine. Dwayne's mother is of Samoan background. [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. [281] In May 2013, it was announced that he would executive produce and star in Ballers,[282] an HBO comedy-drama series about NFL players living in Miami. [185], Leading up to WrestleMania, the Rock and Cena had several verbal confrontations on Raw. 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. Reed has called Johnson the "realest" and most "down to earth, humble and talented" guy he knows. [343] He also had a speaking role at the 2000 Republican National Convention that same year. 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'. On May 21, at Judgment Day, the Rock faced Triple H in an Iron Man match with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee. 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. Before he was called "The Rock," his football teammates at the University of Miami called him "Dewey" Johnson. [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. [357] Their daughter, Simone, was born on August 14, 2001. [309] Production on Black Adam began filming in April 2021 with it set to release on October 21, 2022. In 2012 and '13 he came out of retirement to wrestle John Cena at 'Mania twice, both matches were also the main event. I'm assuming Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's nationality is American, although he may be Canadian. [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. Johnson said his tattoo took 60 hours to complete and that it tells the story of his ancestors and his own life. Wherever his origins lie, this man has repeatedly wowed us with his talent and created a permanent niche for himself in our hearts. 's 20 Top Entertainers. After a Twitter debate surrounding the lack of Black champions in the WWE, Johnson chimed in with a . Johnsons paternal grandparents, James and Lilian Bowles, were both of African origin, while his maternal grandparents, Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia and Ofelia Lia Fuataga, were Samoan, and had a rich wrestling history. [184] The Rock and Cena defeated Awesome Truth on November 20 at Survivor Series, when the Rock pinned The Miz. Is an official Priest registered in California for a special YouTube video for his best friend (Nick Mundy). 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. 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. [316], In 2019, Johnson produced and appeared as himself in Fighting with My Family, a comedy drama about Paige and her family, who are also professional wrestlers. [2] Johnson quickly rose to global prominence, aided by a gimmick he employed as a charismatic trash talker. I have so much love and respect for the fans. 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. When one talks of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Dwayne The Rock Johnsons name is bound to pop up during the conversation. 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. He said his offenses were fighting and theft but "that's just what I got caught for." [312], Johnson has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch since 2017. In 2000, Johnson released his autobiography, The Rock Says, which was a New York Times bestseller. It would be safe to say that he's the Hulk Hogan of our generation. It wouldnt be wrong to say that weve been caught between a Rock and a wonderful place ever since 1996. Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. Thanks largely to his stunning $125 million earnings in the previous year, The Rock's net worth in 2018 stood at $280 million. [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. Signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. 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. Competed in the Royal Rumble match four times ('97, '98, 2000, 2001), winning in 2000. [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. [239][3][224] The movie's financial success led to Johnson's first leading role in the spin-off The Scorpion King (2002). Johnsons mother is Samoan, while his father is of Black Nova Scotian heritage. Soon the Rock was kicked out of the "Corporation". [357][358] On June 1, 2007, Johnson and Garcia announced they were separating amicably,[357] and their divorce was finalized in May 2008. "My thought process started to change. He spent his childhood in Grey Lynn in Auckland, New Zealand. The Rock returned in late July 2001 when the WWF was feuding with rival promotions World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) during what is known as The Invasion storyline. [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. Later in his career, he played as, A member of the elite group of wrestlers, such as. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and remained on the list for several weeks. [203] Johnson underwent surgery on April 23 to reattach the torn tendons. A child is shaped. 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