Please logout and login again. 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). Later in his career, he played as, A member of the elite group of wrestlers, such as. 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. and was bullied by a punk and waited for him after school and punched him in the face. As it is today, he is a United States citizen not minding his parental affiliations with Ireland and Africa. He has lost an addition 30 pounds recently for his part in. The film will be directed by Jake Kasdan, from a script co-written by Kasdan and Tom Wheeler. [242] He did not vote in the 2016 election,[345] and is an independent voter as of 2017[update]. No matter who you are, being kind is the easiest thing you can do. According to Forbes, his estimated earnings for 2016 was approximately $64.5 million making him the highest paid actor for that year. Was the first person to ever kick out of the "Stone Cold Stunner" while fighting Stone Cold Steve Austin (, His favorite eyebrow trademark (not including his own) is, Was a member of Miami's NCAA national championship football team (1991). [46], 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. 5 on Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year. [322], In 2021, his biographical comedy-drama series Young Rock began airing on NBC. 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. 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. We", "Dwayne Johnson Inspired by Make-A-Wish Kids on Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' Set", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson & Wife Split Up", "Dwayne Johnson's heartfelt post to his daughter on her 18th birthday will make you want to call your dad", "Meet the Woman Who Got a Rock from Dwayne Johnson, Lauren Hashian", "Lauren Hashian: 5 Things To Know About The Rock's Pregnant Girlfriend", "@therock on Instagram: "We do. He turned face and became known as "The Peoples Champion". In 2012 and '13 he came out of retirement to wrestle John Cena at 'Mania twice, both matches were also the main event. [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". | Also check out: Dwayne Johnson's Complete Workout Routine. 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David Leitch directed the project from a script co-written by franchise-writer Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce. On March 29, at WrestleMania XIV, he defeated Shamrock by disqualification once again to retain the title. Signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. His maternal grandfather, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, emerged on the professional scene in the 1960s and '70s. [215] On September 30, 2019, after weeks of speculation, the Rock announced that he would be making an appearance on SmackDown's 20th Anniversary on October 4, 2019, marking his first appearance on SmackDown since October 2014 and his first televised appearance since April 2016. Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock,[3] is an American actor and former professional wrestler. In 2017, he revealed that he raises bass in a pond on his farm. Because of his retirement from the wrestling business, he now considers himself an actor: "I no longer am a wrestler, I am now pursuing a future as an actor and someday as a director. [92] This match was referred to as "Halftime Heat" as it was televised during halftime of that year's Super Bowl. [49], At Freedom High School in the Lehigh Valley, Johnson initially struggled and was drawn into a culture of conflict and petty crime. [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. and mustachioed demeanor which led his fellow students to suspect he was an undercover policeman, not unlike. When Daniel Craig retired from the 007 franchise, Dwayne expressed his desire to play James Bond. [191] On the January 7, 2013, episode of Raw, the Rock returned to confront his Royal Rumble opponent CM Punk. Reed has called Johnson the "realest" and most "down to earth, humble and talented" guy he knows. The Rock contested this match twice, both times in Texas (vs Triple H in Dallas, and vs Al Snow in Houston). When one talks of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Dwayne The Rock Johnsons name is bound to pop up during the conversation. Even if the writer, Dion Beary, wanted to . 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. 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". [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. [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. During his main career he was in the main event at WrestleMania three different years (1999, 2000, 2001). 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). was replaced by a new ride based on the Fast and the Furious franchise, in which Johnson also played a major role. He reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in The Fate of the Furious, which was released in 2017. Audiences became increasingly hostile toward Maivia, with chants of "die, Rocky, die" and "Rocky sucks" being heard during his matches. [269], At the 2021 Survivor Series, WWE held a 25-man Battle Royal to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Rock's WWE debut. In reality, WCW was purchased by Vince McMahon and the WWF, and ECW had gone out of business in early 2001. [271][272][273][274] He began his acting career on television while wrestling. [361] They were married on August 18, 2019, in Hawaii. [194] The following week on Raw, the Rock was attacked by The Shield. [327][328], In 2000, Johnson published his autobiography, titled The Rock Says, which he co-wrote with Joe Layden. It was known as the WWF Undisputed Championship during his seventh reign and as the WWE Championship during his eighth. This led to a match with Triple H, at Over the Edge on May 23, 1999, which the Rock won,[98] and a match for the WWF Championship against The Undertaker, at King of the Ring, which the Rock lost. [90][91] On January 31, during an episode of Sunday Night Heat, the Rock and Mankind participated in an Empty Arena match, a match that took place in an arena with 22,000 empty seats where any part of the facility could be used to contest the match. [294][295][296][297][298] In addition to his work on the film, Johnson assisted with re-designing the titular ride for all Disney theme parks. Dwayne Johnson is a professional wrestler turned actor known for his appearance in the fantasy adventure film, 'The Mummy Returns'. [81], In the latter half of 1998, The Rock saw a big uptick in fan support. [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. Dwayne's mother is of Samoan background. They lost against Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista in a handicap match at WrestleMania XX on March 14, 2004, when Orton pinned Foley after an RKO. [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. Later that night, he entered the Royal Rumble match and lasted until the final two before he was eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin. [178] The following night on Raw, the Rock and Cena agreed to a match at WrestleMania XXVIII the next year. [323], A film centered around Teth-Adam/Black Adam, a part of the DC Extended Universe, was announced to be in development in January 2017. Before he was called "The Rock," his football teammates at the University of Miami called him "Dewey" Johnson. [229][230], The Rock was listed on Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People in both 2000 and 2001. [25][26], Johnson was born in Hayward, California[27] on May 2, 1972,[28] the son of Ata Johnson (ne Maivia; born 1948)[29] and former professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; 19442020). He weighed 290 pounds during his college football career, but reduced his weight to about 265 pounds late in his wrestling career. He played a cocky famous American football player in The Game Plan (2007) and Agent 23 in Get Smart (2008). The two then lost the tag titles to Booker T and Test on the November 1, 2001, episode of SmackDown!. He said his offenses were fighting and theft but "that's just what I got caught for." 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Austin tried to capitalize on this by pinning the Rock, but Kurt Angle revealed his true allegiance by attacking Austin. 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. [299] Jungle Cruise was released on July 30, 2021. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and remained on the list for several weeks. The Rock for the WWE Championship", "WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin def. [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. [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. 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. The stable would then refer to themselves as simply "The Nation". Another former student was. [145][146] In an interview in 2013, Hogan said he and the Rock changed the style of the match on the fly based on the crowd's response. 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. [270], Johnson entered Hollywood and the film industry, becoming a star initially through his wrestling popularity and noted work ethic. 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. Attended and graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. John Cena will fill the leading role, with Akiva Goldsman attached as screenwriter. It is set to rival other long-standing bodybuilding shows such as The Arnold Classic and Joe Weider's Mr. 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! [87][88], In the main event of the January 4, 1999, episode of Raw Is War, Mankind defeated the Rock for the championship after interference from Stone Cold Steve Austin. Do check the Promotions tab if you cannot find it in the Primary Inbox. In 2017, Johnson revealed that his larger-than-life animated. He is best known as The Rock, the ring name he used while wrestling in the WWE and became a 10-time world champion. Jacob O'Connor, a 10-year-old Michigan boy, was able to save his younger brother's life by using what he saw Johnson's character do in the movie "San Andreas," in which he played a search-and-rescue medic. [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. [312], Johnson has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch since 2017. [71] On April 20, at In Your House 14: Revenge of the 'Taker, he lost to Savio Vega by countout but retained the title. [105] The two lost the titles back to Undertaker and Big Show on the September 9, 1999, episode of SmackDown! By the mid-2000s, he had such a following that he was dividing his time . 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. He has since starred in family films The Game Plan (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Tooth Fairy (2010), and Jungle Cruise (2021), as well as the action adventure films Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), G.I. 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. Alas, nothing became of the movie. Vince McMahon then came out and was about to strip Punk of the championship, however, at the Rock's request, he instead restarted the match. [356], Johnson first met fellow University of Miami student Dany Garcia in the early 1990s. [189] This event broke the record for biggest professional wrestling pay-per-view buyrate. brand before taking a sabbatical from wrestling. He also has some Irish ancestry, from his fathers side of the family. Was believed to be first brought to the WWF/E's attention by the late Pat Patterson. 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. He was a member of Team WWF along with Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show. 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. 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. In 2000, the Rock took time off from WWE to film his appearance in The Mummy Returns (2001). It would be safe to say that hes the Hulk Hogan of our generation. He said she stopped their car on a Nashville highway and tried to walk into oncoming traffic. He also started a new persona that has been called Hollywood Rock, with a new look and a shaved head. 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. When Johnson was 15 years old, his family was going through a rough period. In the late 1990s the charismatic Johnson, with his exotic good looks and signature eyebrow arch, helped make World Wrestling Smackdowns a part of must-see TV. [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. He also started consolidating his famous persona during this time, which would last until 2000. Decided to attend the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida because they did not openly express interest in him. Dwayne Johnson was the first third-generation wrestler in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). I heard that from a friend when I was about 15, and I've never forgotten it. [53][30] Despite playing four years there, Johnson found himself behind elite players on the depth chart, including future NFL star and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Warren Sapp, and appeared mostly in backup roles. In 2002, entertainment magazine Variety broke the news that Dwayne Johnson was going to play the leading role in a live action adaption of the cartoon hit series Johnny Bravo. Aside from his accomplishments, one thing that has always intrigued Johnson's fans is his ethnicity. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [305], Johnson is noted for his busy schedule and developing multiple projects at once. [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. Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? [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. Rushmore, Hulk Hogan's Lawsuit, Origins Of 'Woooo', "SI Now: John Cena's wrestling Mt. Movies with dwayne johnson. [41][42][43][44][45] In 2008, Johnson inducted his father and grandfather into the WWE Hall of Fame. [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. He has often stated in interviews he is proud of his Samoan heritage and feels honored to be a Samoan. [165] At Backlash on April 27, 2003, Goldberg defeated The Rock, who then briefly left WWE to film Walking Tall. Johnsons original character proved to be unpopular due to his colourful choice of clothing and ridiculously clean-cut image. The top 10 movies of Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Dwayne Johnson's Complete Workout Routine, Pics and Video from Dwayne Johnson's house. The couple wed on August 18, 2020, in Hawaii. 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. [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). She is a businesswoman, IFBB professional bodybuilder, and producer. [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. To complete the subscription process, please click the link in the email we just sent you. Check out: Pics and Video from Dwayne Johnson's house. [366] Johnson and Hashian live in Los Angeles, have a farm in Virginia, and a home in Southwest Ranches, Florida. What is the net worth of Dwayne The Rock Johnson? [352] In 2017, he donated $25,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The Rock's popularity was fueled by his charisma and speaking abilities, which led to many catchphrases and merchandising opportunities. [190], On July 23, at Raw 1000, the Rock announced he would wrestle for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Soon the Rock was kicked out of the "Corporation". [211], On the January 25, 2016, episode of Raw, the Rock was in a segment that saw him converse with The Miz, Big Show, Lana and Rusev before he and his relatives, The Usos, got into an altercation with then-WWE Tag Team Champions, The New Day. After the match, the Rock gave Cena a Rock Bottom. [370] In 2009, he gained Canadian citizenship through his father's birth and citizenship there. [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. [256][257] His return in 2001 did a 7.1 rating which was the highest rated segment of the entire year. The Rock For President: Dwayne Johnson Reveals His Thoughts On Trump And The Muslim Ban. [120][121] The Rock won the WWF Championship for a fifth time at King of the Ring on June 25 by scoring the winning pin in a six-man tag team match, teaming with Kane and The Undertaker against Shane McMahon, Triple H and Vince McMahon, whom he pinned. [287] In 2019, Johnson started hosting an NBC competition series called The Titan Games. [89] 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. The next month, he successfully defended his title against Kurt Angle and Triple H at SummerSlam. 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