5. [216], On August 3, 2019, the Rock officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling. 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. before losing the titles to The Holly Cousins on the October 18, 1999, episode of Raw is War. [2][168], Throughout the rest of the year, The Rock made occasional appearances, returning to a face character. (To access, enter the search parameter "Dwayne Johnson" and select "Search by Keyword"). Johnson attended Montclaire Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, before moving to Hamden, Connecticut, where he attended Shepherd Glen Elementary School and then Hamden Middle School. That's when I started thinking about goals and what I wanted to accomplish," he has since said about his high school football experience. Young Rock - Wikipedia 2 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the, Guess Who's Back or: Return of the Year (2011), "Tell Me You Didn't Just Say That" Insult of the Year (2014) , This page was last edited on 14 July 2023, at 08:57. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Fishes for Mermaids with Daughter Tiana on He also starred in the action comedy films Get Smart (2008), Central Intelligence (2016), Baywatch (2017), and Red Notice (2021). Johnson wrestled for the WWF for eight years prior to pursuing an acting career. [177][178] After numerous appearances via satellite, the Rock appeared live on the Raw before WrestleMania XXVII to confront Cena. [116][117] The Rock lasted until the final two but was eliminated by then-reigning champion Triple H after Vince betrayed him by hitting him with a chair. [322] Johnson is also attached to produce/star in a sequel to Big Trouble in Little China,[323][324] as well as project under development with Shane Black focusing on a new interpretation of Doc Savage. [76] 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. As his wrestling character The Rock, often referred to himself in the third person. Dwayne Johnson/Instagram. The Rock for the WWE Championship", "WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin def. [374] He got a partial Samoan pe'a tattoo on his left side in 2003. [325], In 2021, his biographical comedy-drama series Young Rock began airing on NBC. Director Jaume Collet-Serra Writers Adam Sztykiel Rory Haines Sohrab Noshirvani Stars Enjoy the gear! In an attempt at a "false finish", Big Show intended to throw the Rock over the top rope in a running powerslam-like position, before the Rock countered the move on the ring apron, sending Big Show to the floor before re-entering the ring as the winner. [360] Their daughter, Simone, was born on August 14, 2001. The Rock was the number one overall pick, going to the SmackDown! This led to a match with Triple H, at Over the Edge on May 23, 1999, which the Rock won,[100] and a match for the WWF Championship against The Undertaker, at King of the Ring, which the Rock lost. John Cena will fill the leading role, with Akiva Goldsman attached as screenwriter. [355] In 2017, he donated $25,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The Rock then lost the WWF Championship to Kurt Angle, at No Mercy, on October 22, 2000. [344], Johnson attended the 2000 Democratic National Convention[345] as part of WWE's non-partisan "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, which aimed to influence young people to vote. She is the first daughter of former professional wrestler and entertainer Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (through whom she has two younger sisters from his second marriage), and his ex-wife Dany Garcia, a businesswoman, IFBB professional bodybuilder, and producer. [82] This led to a ladder match at SummerSlam on August 30, 1998, where the Rock lost the title. [309][310] 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). [312] Production on Black Adam began filming in April 2021 with it set to release on October 21, 2022. My fam @UFC Champ @RondaRousey joins me in FAST & FURIOUS 7! [113] However, the Rock's feet accidentally hit the floor during the reversal attempt although those watching the event on television did not see that. Proclaimed by WWE as the first third-generation wrestler, Dwayne Johnson worked his way up the ranks in the wrestling behemoth . The Rock's number one contendership for the WWF Championship was then put on the line against Big Show at No Way Out on February 27, 2000, which Big Show won after Shane McMahon interfered. Many have placed the Rock on their "Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling", including Hulk Hogan,[249] Ric Flair[250] and John Cena. [342], Johnson, who is a fan of the rapper Tech N9ne,[343] featured on a song titled "Face Off" on the rapper's 2021 album Asin9ne. [173] On March 29, 2008, Johnson appeared to induct his father Rocky Johnson and grandfather Peter Maivia into the WWE Hall of Fame. [159] 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 The Rock Johnson - Facebook Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson revealed in message from Hawaii that a live-action reimagining of Disney Animation's 2016 hit feature film "Moana" is in development. 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. [199] The following night on Raw, the Rock unveiled a new WWE Championship design, with a different center plate and removable customizable side-plates which had his "Brahma Bull" logo. [58] 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. Red Notice (film) - Wikipedia The stable would then refer to themselves as simply "The Nation". 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[49][50] 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. They then worked together to fend off an attack by The Corre, which at the time consisted of Wade Barrett, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, and Ezekiel Jackson. 'Sweetest Baby Girl in the Whole World,' Lauren Hashian Says", "One good thing Virginia has going for it this week? 's 20 Top Entertainers [2001]", "AmIAnnoying.com Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People [2000]", "AmIAnnoying.com E! [91] Then at the Royal Rumble on January 24, 1999, the Rock regained the title in an "I Quit" match, a type of submission match that only ends if one of the combatants says "I quit" on a microphone. His role as Luke Hobbs in the Fast & Furious films, beginning with Fast Five (2011), helped the franchise become one of the highest-grossing in film. He is the son of, - IMDb Mini Biography By: Zak Hamza < mj_zak@yahoo.co.uk> / ritual < vsritual@vsritual.com>. [144], At the next pay-per-view, No Way Out on February 17, 2002, the Rock defeated The Undertaker in a singles match. [23] Johnson is a co-owner of the XFL, a professional American football league, which he acquired from WWE owner Vince McMahon for $15 million in 2020. Johnson was born into a wrestling family. 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. [260] Raw 1000 was the highest rated Raw episode of 2012 and his segment with CM Punk and Daniel Bryan was the highest rated segment of the show. 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The Miz and R-Truth", "Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 2/27: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw The Rock returns to Raw, WM28 hype", "Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 3/12: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw Rock Concert vs. Cena Rap, Taker returns", "Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 3/26: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw final WM28 hype, Cena-Rock & Hunter-HBK confrontation", "Caldwell's WWE WrestleMania 28 PPV Report 4/1: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV Rock-Cena, Taker-Hunter, Punk-Jericho", "Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 4/2: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw WM28 fall-out, how will Cena respond to Rock loss?, two big title matches", "Caldwell's WWE RAW Results 7/23: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw No. 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.[317]. After the match, Rock attacked Miz and hit him with the People's Elbow. [3] Maivia, a clean-cut face character, was pushed heavily from the start despite his wrestling inexperience. 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. College football recruiters ranked Johnson as one of the top ten high school defensive tackles in the nation. Action Adventure Fantasy Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods--and imprisoned just as quickly--Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. Not to be confused with, World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment, Debut; Intercontinental Champion (19961997), WWF Champion and rise to superstardom (19982000), Record-breaking world champion (20002002), Stardom with blockbuster roles (2011-present), insulting John Cena using the history of Boston, Massachusetts, Rock Concert on the 20th anniversary episode of. After attacking Corbin, the Rock and Lynch celebrated in the ring. [160][161] The Rock defeated Hogan at No Way Out before moving to the Raw brand. [172], On March 12, 2007, the Rock appeared on a WWE show after nearly three years, via a pre-taped promo shown during Raw. [34], Johnson began his film career in earnest with roles in The Mummy Returns (2001), The Scorpion King (2002), The Rundown (2003), and Walking Tall (2004). 'Hobbs Can't Be Played By No Other': The saga of Vin Diesel and Dwayne ", "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! In 1999, the Rock was listed No. [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. [319], 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. [371][372], 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. [9][10][11], After accepting an athletic scholarship to play football at the University of Miami, he was a member of the 1991 national championship team, but largely was a backup player. Olympia. Young Rock is an American television sitcom based upon the life of professional wrestler and actor Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock". [146] Despite the Rock portraying a heroic character and Hogan a villain, a portion of the crowd attending the SkyDome was rooting heavily for Hogan. [349] He endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election. He presented the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 80th Academy Awards. [196] The following week on Raw, the Rock was attacked by The Shield. He also started a new persona that has been called Hollywood Rock, with a new look and a shaved head. [200] The Rock then resumed his rivalry with John Cena, who won that year's Royal Rumble to set up a rematch of the previous WrestleMania match between the two at WrestleMania 29, only this time with the WWE Championship on the line. [185] On November 14, during the special Raw Gets Rocked, the Rock appeared live, delivering Rock Bottoms to Mick Foley, who had been hosting a "This Is Your Life"-style segment for Cena, and later both members of Awesome Truth. [376], In February 2020, WWE announced that Johnson's daughter Simone had started training at the WWE Performance Center,[377] making her the first fourth-generation WWE wrestler. [197], On January 27, at the Royal Rumble, CM Punk would seemingly defeat the Rock after the arena lights went out and someone attacked the Rock. 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? [285] By December of that year, Forbes named him the top-grossing actor of 2013, with his films bringing in $1.3 billion worldwide for the year. [330][331], In 2000, Johnson published his autobiography, titled The Rock Says, which he co-wrote with Joe Layden. [52] The local newspaper later described him as "a troubled teenager with a history of run-ins with police." 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and remained on the list for several weeks. 13 in People Magazine's 50 Favorite TV Stars. The Rock seemed to have the upper hand, until his teammate Jericho entered the ring and attacked the Rock. [220][221], The Rock appeared on Wyclef Jean's 2000 single "It Doesn't Matter" and in its music video. Johnson produced and starred in the HBO comedy-drama series Ballers (20152019),[20] and the autobiographical sitcom Young Rock (2021). "My thought process started to change. [311][291], On November 14, 2019, he announced a December 2021 release date for the standalone Black Adam film. Like the school's football team, its track and field and wrestling teams competed in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference (EPC), a high school athletic conference known for being among the nation's best. Reigns then won the match and the Rock endorsed him in the ring. [102] The Rock then defeated Gunn in a Kiss My Ass match at SummerSlam on August 22, 1999. [352], In 2006, Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children. Highest Rated: 100% Stuntman (2018) Lowest Rated: 17% Baywatch (2017) Birthday: May 2, 1972 Birthplace: Hayward, California, USA Born in 1972, Dwayne Johnson grew up with a view of performance. The title was named the WWF Championship during The Rock's first six reigns. The Rock contested this match twice, both times in Texas (vs Triple H in Dallas, and vs Al Snow in Houston). [162] There, he had various small feuds, including one with The Hurricane. Dwayne Johnson Movies List - IMDb Ad Feedback Dwayne Johnson in 'Fast & Furious 6.' Cinematic Collection/Universal Pictures/Alamy Stock Photo CNN. Hayward, California, USA Birth name Dwayne Douglas Johnson Nicknames The People's Champion The Brahma Bull The Great One The Rock Dewey Height 6 5 (1.96 m) Mini Bio Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. It is the third time that the two collaborated, following Central Intelligence and Skyscraper. The segment earned an 8.4 Nielsen rating, one of the highest ratings ever for a Raw segment. The Rock then aligned with McMahon and the WWF. [87][88] A "double turn" then occurred as the Rock turned heel again after allying with Vince and Shane McMahon as the crown jewel of their stable, The Corporation, after the McMahons betrayed Mankind. [136][137] He later lost the title to Chris Jericho at No Mercy on October 21, 2001. Rushmore, Hulk Hogan's Lawsuit, Origins Of 'Woooo', "SI Now: John Cena's wrestling Mt. It marks the third collaboration between Thurber and Johnson, following Central Intelligence (2016) and Skyscraper (2018). [103], Shortly after SummerSlam, the Rock began teaming with former opponent Mankind and the two became known as the Rock 'n' Sock Connection. [96][97] The Rock then lost the WWF Championship to Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999. Answer (1 of 2): Hayward California, he currently resides in Florida but he wasn't born there, that's just where he went to school at during his college years when he used to play football at the University of Miami for the Miami Hurricanes, before his wrestling career started. 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. He has since starred in family films The Game Plan (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Tooth Fairy (2010), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and Jungle Cruise (2021), as well as the action films Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), G.I. [229] In 2000, Access Hollywood ranked him number six in their list of the Top 10 Celebrities of 2000. [205] Johnson underwent surgery on April 23 to reattach the torn tendons. [353] 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. He then vowed to once again become WWE Champion. WWF fans started to reject his character and push from the company. : Detailed second report The Rock cameo, Rollins vs. Ambrose steel cage main event, Jericho, Cena vs. Owens, more", "WWE RAW Results 1/25/16 (The Rock, Fastlane main event)", "4/3 WrestleMania 32 PPV Results CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report on Main PPV", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Returns to WWE Ring to Leave CM Punk a Voicemail (Video)", "The Rock Just Announced His Official Retirement From Wrestling", "Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Rolls Back To WWE For Fox's 'SmackDown!' [158], The Rock returned on the January 30, 2003, episode of SmackDown! It is set to rival other long-standing bodybuilding shows such as The Arnold Classic and Joe Weider's Mr. '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. In 2000, Johnson released his autobiography, The Rock Says, which was a New York Times bestseller. [320][321], Johnson will co-produce and star in The King, a film about king Kamehameha Knuikea, founder and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Wrestling at first under his real name, Johnson defeated The Brooklyn Brawler at a house show on March 10[62] and lost matches to Chris Candido and Owen Hart. [41][42] Through his maternal grandfather Maivia, Johnson is a non-blood relative to the Anoa'i wrestling family. The rights to the name "The Rock" were previously owned by WWE, Inc. [3][227] Johnson has stated the success of that episode is the reason he began receiving offers from Hollywood studios. was re-worked into two separate films. Hawaii. [207] On the October 6 episode of Raw, the Rock made a surprise appearance to confront Rusev and Lana; this resulted in the Rock clearing Rusev from the ring. [248], 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. Dwayne Johnson hasn't confirmed one way or the other if he is pondering a return to the ring. 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. [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. [56][57], In 1995, Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies and a dual major in criminology and physiology. The Rundown (2003) We grind, we grow, we change. [85][86], The Rock was then entered into the "Deadly Game" tournament for the vacant WWF Championship. Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name the Rock,[3] is an American actor, film producer, and retired professional wrestler. [127] The next month, the Rock feuded with Rikishi and defeated him at Survivor Series. The Alliance and Vince McMahon then both attempted to persuade the Rock to join their team. He correctly predicted that Bobby Lashley would defeat Umaga at WrestleMania 23 in Donald Trump and Vince McMahon's "Battle of the Billionaires" Hair vs Hair match. [238], 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. [140] The Rock defeated Jericho on the November 5 episode of Raw for his second WCW Championship. After appearing in numerous backstage segments, the Rock came to ringside to restart the main event between Cena and The Miz as a No Disqualification match, after it had ended in a draw. [278], Johnson's first big box office success came in 2011, portraying Luke Hobbs in Fast Five (2011), the film became the seventh highest-grossing film of 2011. Henry defeated him at Judgment Day: In Your House on October 18, 1998, after interference from Brown, effectively breaking up the stable.