[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. [259] In 2013, the night after the Rock won the WWE Championship for the first time in over a decade, at Royal Rumble, Raw got its highest rating of that year. [214], On August 3, 2019, the Rock officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling. When he tried to do a post-show speech for the crowd, the fans at Nassau Coliseum still booed him. It is set to rival other long-standing bodybuilding shows such as The Arnold Classic and Joe Weider's Mr. [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. [242] He did not vote in the 2016 election,[345] and is an independent voter as of 2017[update]. [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. " The birth story of the Rock is, before I did what I do now, many moons ago, I used to throw around 300-pound men for a . The couple married on May 3, 1997. and was bullied by a punk and waited for him after school and punched him in the face. [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. He was contacted about appearing at the Flair farewell address the night following. 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. Johnson's role within The Fast and the Furious franchise continued with Hobbs & Shaw, co-starring Johnson and Jason Statham. (December 12, 2017) Announced that he and his girlfriend Lauren are expecting their second daughter in Spring 2018. Dwayne has appeared in some of the best movies, including playing Luke Hobbs in the Fast & Furious films. [344], Johnson voted for Barack Obama in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections. 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. [198] 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. 13 in People Magazine's 50 Favorite TV Stars. He played a cocky famous American football player in The Game Plan (2007) and Agent 23 in Get Smart (2008). [353] In 2018, Johnson donated a gym to a military base in Oahu, Hawaii. The film will be directed by Jake Kasdan, from a script co-written by Kasdan and Tom Wheeler. [64] On February 13, 1997, he won the Intercontinental Championship from Hunter Hearst Helmsley on Monday Night Raw. (December 16, 2015) Has two daughters with his wife. [102] Recently, he revealed that after they'd lost their apartment, his mother, Ata Johnson, tried to kill herself. And everyone always asks me, from Letterman [. 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[155] The Rock then took time off to kickstart his acting career. Johnsons original character proved to be unpopular due to his colourful choice of clothing and ridiculously clean-cut image. 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. Johnson was born into a family of wrestlers. [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. [195], 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. Many former WCW and ECW wrestlers were then brought onto WWF television and formed The Alliance to compete with WWF in storyline. On May 21, at Judgment Day, the Rock faced Triple H in an Iron Man match with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee. The Rock would then regularly insult the audience, WWF performers, and interviewers in his promos. [18] Johnson also stars in the Jumanji films, appearing in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) and Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and voices Bark Kent / Krypto / Superdog, Anubis, and Teth-Adam / Black Adam in the animated film DC League of Super-Pets (2022), before starring as the latter in the live-action superhero film Black Adam (2022). [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. [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 wasn't a movie star yet he'd make his debut as a terrible CGI effect in The Mummy Returns a year later but he already seemed like he might be the coolest person on earth. [199][200], On April 7, at WrestleMania 29, Rock lost the WWE Championship to Cena, ending his reign at 70 days. [351] In 2015, Johnson donated $1,500 to a GoFundMe to pay for an abandoned dog's surgery. [229][230], The Rock was listed on Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People in both 2000 and 2001. [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. [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. [222], In 1999, Johnson appeared on That '70s Show as his father Rocky Johnson. 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. The tattoo is a partial Pe'a, which is an intricate tattoo males have traditionally gotten in Samoan culture. [2] Johnson quickly rose to global prominence, aided by a gimmick he employed as a charismatic trash talker. [286] He hosted another reality series for TNT in 2014, entitled Wake Up Call, which saw him "lending a helping hand to everyday people who were facing enormous challenges in their lives" alongside guest experts such as Rocco DiSpirito, Jillian Michaels, and Josh Shipp. [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). Those experiences led him to take the role in the movie. to set up another match with Hulk Hogan at No Way Out. [January 2016], Designed training sneakers for Under Armour called Project Rock Delta. 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. Mankind appeared to win the match when the Rock passed out to the Mandible Claw submission move, but Vince McMahon ruled that since the Rock did not tap out, he retained his title. He also starred in the action comedy films Get Smart (2008), Central Intelligence (2016), Baywatch (2017), and Red Notice (2021). [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. [191] On the January 7, 2013, episode of Raw, the Rock returned to confront his Royal Rumble opponent CM Punk. 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. During a lengthy promo, he addressed the fans and started a feud with John Cena. [300][301][302] Also in 2021, Johnson starred in Netflix's film Red Notice, written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. [343] He also had a speaking role at the 2000 Republican National Convention that same year. Dwayne Johnson's character creation of "the Rock" became one of the most charismatic and dynamic characters the WWE industry has ever seen. [Referring to his 0.7 grade point average in college] It's pretty hard to get a point seven. [49], At Freedom High School in the Lehigh Valley, Johnson initially struggled and was drawn into a culture of conflict and petty crime. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and remained on the list for several weeks. [118][119] The following night on Raw, he successfully defended his title against Shane McMahon in a Steel Cage match. Decided to attend the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida because they did not openly express interest in him. [338] The show was set to debut in October 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia, but plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You have to do close to nothing. 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. [57], Following his graduation, Johnson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. Johnson said his tattoo took 60 hours to complete and that it tells the story of his ancestors and his own life. [322], In 2021, his biographical comedy-drama series Young Rock began airing on NBC. According to one of the producers, Johnson's was a childhood fan of Johnny Bravo. Dany is the president and CEO of two multi-million dollar companies, namely 'Garcia Companies' and 'Seven Bucks Productions.'. [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. Few people have had as rock-solid of a career in so many realms as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. WWF fans started to reject his character and push from the company. The project will be directed by Robert Zemeckis from a script written by Randall Wallace. 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. Despite being played as a hero, fans booed him relentlessly and chanted "Rocky sucks" every time he had a match. [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. When one talks of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's name is bound to pop up during the conversation. Success isn't overnight. Reed has called Johnson the "realest" and most "down to earth, humble and talented" guy he knows. That's when I started thinking about goals and what I wanted to accomplish," he has since said about his high school football experience. He also started a new persona that has been called Hollywood Rock, with a new look and a shaved head. Austin tried to capitalize on this by pinning the Rock, but Kurt Angle revealed his true allegiance by attacking Austin. The Rock then aligned with McMahon and the WWF. You will go one on one with the Great One! It was really the only thing that I had going into acting. 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. All 3 matches were for the WWF championship. [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. That night, he was attacked by a debuting Goldberg. [313], On March 16, 2021, he appeared for the first time as The Foundation in Fortnite Battle Royale. In 2017, he revealed that he raises bass in a pond on his farm. [148], The Rock made a surprise return on a June episode of Raw before going to his assigned brand of SmackDown!. Following his graduation, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders but was cut from the team in his first season. He also started consolidating his famous persona during this time, which would last until 2000. [39][40] Through his maternal grandfather Maivia, Johnson is a non-blood relative to the Anoa'i wrestling family. [2][40], After losing the Intercontinental Championship to Owen Hart on the April 28, 1997, episode of Raw Is War[72] and suffering a legitimate knee injury in a match against Mankind,[2] Maivia returned in August 1997 and turned heel for the first time in his career by lashing out at fans who had been booing him and joining Faarooq, D'Lo Brown and Kama in the stable called the Nation of Domination. 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! [349], In 2006, Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children. [310][311] He earned $22.5 million to star in the film and received millions more for producing and promoting it on social media. Johnson was born into a family of wrestlers, with his grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, a well-known wrestler. Before he was called "The Rock," his football teammates at the University of Miami called him "Dewey" Johnson. [134][135] He later lost the title to Chris Jericho at No Mercy on October 21, 2001. When one talks of the greatest wrestlers of all time, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's name is bound to pop up during the conversation. His father, from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is black (of Black Nova Scotian descent), and his mother is of Samoan background (her own father was Peter Fanene Maivia, also a professional wrestler). What is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's true ethnicity? Official Sites. Signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. The Rock, who is reportedly the highest-paid actor in the world, is also well-known for his philanthropic endeavors. [143] This later led to a match between the Rock and Hogan at WrestleMania X8 on March 17, 2002. Reigns then won the match and the Rock endorsed him in the ring. [114][115] 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. 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. [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. Joe: Retaliation and reprising his role as Luke Hobbs in Fast & Furious 6 (2013),[277][278] while also starring in true-story films Pain & Gain (2013) and Empire State (2013). [36][37] His mother is the adopted daughter of Peter Maivia, who was also a professional wrestler. The Alliance's team consisted of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Shane McMahon. As revenge for the Attitude Adjustment Cena had given him on Raw, Rock hit Cena with the Rock Bottom, allowing The Miz to pin him and retain the WWE Championship. 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. Johnson starred in two other blockbuster movies that year, Baywatch and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Mitchell "Mitch" Buchannon and Dr. Smolder Bravestone, respectively. [82] His popularity caused him to be booked in a feud with fellow Nation members Mark Henry and D'Lo Brown, turning babyface in the process. His first major personal indulgence was his purchase of a Rolex watch. [132] Austin and Triple H then formed a tag team called The Power Trip,[133] while the Rock was indefinitely suspended in storyline. [97] The next night on Raw is War he was fired from the Corporation after he was betrayed by Shane McMahon, turning him face again and starting a feud with Triple H, The Undertaker and The Corporate Ministry. Rock and Rousey prevailed after he attacked Triple H and she overpowered McMahon. August 18th, 2019. While many people know it's from his early wrestling career and many people my know that Dwayne Johnson comes from Samoan wrestling royalty perhaps what is less well known are the origins of his iconic nickname. [153] This was evident by the fact that he was met with a negative crowd response during his match against Lesnar. Published: Feb 15, 2021 Save Article Former WWE wrestler,. [231] In 2001, he was also listed on E! In the episode, the Rock continued his feud with The Corporate Ministry. 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. In 2000, the Rock took time off from WWE to film his appearance in The Mummy Returns (2001). His father, Rocky Johnson, created history by becoming the first black wrestler to win the WWF Tag Team Championship, along with partner Tony Atlas. 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Trademark move: Three open handed punches, followed by a hand spitting motion, followed by a fourth punch which typically levelled the opponent. This was played up in the storyline as Big Show provided additional video footage showing this fact, and claimed to be the rightful winner. [March 2017], Often plays a character who appears in a sequel of a franchise without having been in the first movie. 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. 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. 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). [2] The Rock's contract with WWE then ended and he started his full-time acting career. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on December 13, 2017. [172] Johnson's next appearance was through a pre-taped promo on October 2, 2009, during the Decade of SmackDown. He was a member of Team WWF along with Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show. 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