He later joined another band of elite wrestlers known as The Corporation and began a notorious feud with Steve Austin. Unfortunately, they were evicted from their home in Honolulu due to financial issues. 's 20 Top Entertainers [2001]", "AmIAnnoying.com Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People [2000]", "AmIAnnoying.com E! "The acquisition of the XFL with my talented partners, Dany Garcia and Gerry Cardinale, is an investment for me that's rooted deeply in two thingsmy passion for the game and my desire to always take care of the fans," Johnson said in a statement. 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! 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. boxers and shorts when they arrested him at his parents' house. Austin tried to capitalize on this by pinning the Rock, but Kurt Angle revealed his true allegiance by attacking Austin. Dwayne Johnson, pictured here with wife Lauren Hashian, has been confirmed as a presenter at the upcoming Oscars gala. [32] After wrestling at Jerry Lawler's United States Wrestling Association under the name Flex Kavana and winning the USWA tag team championship twice with his partner Bart Sawyer in the summer of 1996, Johnson was signed to a WWF contract. The Rock's WCW Championship was renamed the unbranded "World Championship" following the Alliance's loss. Outside the wrestling ring, The Rock launched a successful acting career, dropping the stage name and simply going by Dwayne Johnson. Later projects include the HBO series Ballers and leading roles in The Fast and the Furious and Jumanji franchises and the voice as demigod Maui in Moana. [160] There, he had various small feuds, including one with The Hurricane. The Actors Age Revealed. Dwayne shared his feelings on the sudden death a year and a half later in an emotional social media post. On June 1, 2007, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and his then wife of ten years, Dany Garcia announced that they were separating amicably. While growing up, Dwayne Johnson lived with his mother's family in New Zealand where he schooled at Richmond Road Primary School. [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. [102] They became WWF Tag Team Champions for the first time after defeating The Undertaker and Big Show for the titles on the August 30, 1999, episode of Raw is War. His first video, The YouTube Factory, featured online personality Lilly Singh and several other internet stars. "With pride and gratitude for all that I've built with my own two hands, I plan to apply these callouses to the XFL, and look forward to creating something special for the players, fans, and everyone involved for the love of football.". In August 2019, Johnson tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, singer/music producer Lauren Hashian. She's a survivor, in ways that make angels and miracles real. The title was renamed the World Championship during his second reign. Actor Dwayne Johnson and mother Ata Johnson attend a ceremony honoring Dwayne Johnson with the 2,624th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December. [77][78] On January 19, 1998, at the Royal Rumble, the Rock defeated Shamrock by disqualification to retain the Intercontinental title. 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. AM cardio starts now.. then breakfast, then hit the weights, then on to set of FAST 6. With Rocky pursuing his wrestling career, the family moved around a lot. The union between Rocky and Ata resulted in the birth of their son Dwayne. His father, Rocky Johnson, is of Black Nova Scotian origin, while his mother is of Samoan heritage. "You trail blazed and even harder, you changed peoples harsh behaviors toward a man of color," he captioned the post. But, despite Rockys success in the ring, it didnt pull in enough funds for the family. Rocky and Ata did not have any more children beyond Dwayne. End of that, bs. [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. Sadly, Rocky Johnson passed away at the age of 72 on January 15, 2020 of pulmonary embolism. [122][123] The Rock successfully defended the championship against Chris Benoit, on July 23, at Fully Loaded. [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. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first Black Georgia Heavyweight Champion as well as the NWA Television Champion ().He won the World Tag Team Championship in 1983, along with his partner Tony Atlas, to become the first black champions in WWE history. [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. Dwayne Johnsons mother Ata was Ofelias first child from her first marriage before she married Peter Maivia. [276], 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. Thus, she is very much known in the media as Ata Maivia. His name was an important part of his identity as a fighter Rocky changed his given name from Wade as a tribute to boxing champs: Rocky MarcianoandJack Johnson, who is known for being the first black heavyweight boxing champion. [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. With no plans to follow in his footsteps, Johnson played college football at the University of Miami, showing promise with his size and athleticism until being slowed by injuries. 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). As the series time hops through his life, viewers will see actors Adrian Groulx (age 10), Bradley Constant (age 15), and Uli Latukefu (age 18-20) playing younger versions of the star. [2][166], Throughout the rest of the year, The Rock made occasional appearances, returning to a face character. [361] They were married on August 18, 2019, in Hawaii. Dwayne and Lauren started dating almost as soon as his marriage to Dany ended in 2007. [2][164] The next night, Raw was billed as "The Rock Appreciation Night", in honor of his victory over Austin. WWF fans started to reject his character and push from the company. [373], In February 2020, WWE announced that Johnson's daughter Simone began training at the WWE Performance Center,[374] making her the first fourth-generation WWE wrestler. [279][329] In 2014, he hosted another TNT reality series entitled Wake Up Call. In 2000, Johnson released his autobiography, The Rock Says, which was a New York Times bestseller. 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. 5. [305], Johnson is noted for his busy schedule and developing multiple projects at once. [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. The Rock's Parents Come From Wrestling Royalty. Olympia. Forbes credited the success of Fast & Furious 6, which grossed $789 million globally, and his frequent acting work as primary reasons for topping the list.[284]. Dwayne Johnson is a third-generation wrestler. 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. The Rock for the Undisputed Championship", "SummerSlam 2002: A look back at a landscape-shifting moment in WWE history", "Throwback Thursday: Looking back at WWE Summerslam 2002", "WWE SmackDown! [99] The Rock then lost a number one contender's match to Triple H, at Fully Loaded, after interference from "Mr. Ass" Billy Gunn. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Raquel Welchs Mixed Feelings about Her Fur Bikini, Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar Controversy, Explained, 10 Milestones on Viola Davis Road to EGOT Glory. Ray Comfort Says Dwayne Johnson is Headed for Hell for Believing the Gospel of Restitution. [32], Johnson began his theatrical career in The Mummy Returns (2001), The Scorpion King (2002), The Rundown (2003), and Walking Tall (2004). A member of the famous Samoan wrestling family of the Anoas, Peters professional days ranged from the early 1960s through the 70s. : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Dwayne Johnson said he is counting his blessings after his mother survived a car accident. The couple divorced in 2003 and she never remarried, but Dwayne has shared a lot about his mother and the struggles they faced when he was younger. A wrestlers married life was not glamorous and his father knew it when he expressed his disapproval for his union with Rocky but the heart wants what it wants until it doesnt want it. But he tells the magazine that the two maintain a positive relationship, which is crucial in co-parenting their child. [245], As of November2021[update], his Instagram account is the fourth most-followed in the world with over 280 million followers. [173], On September 30, 2009, the Rock appeared at a World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) show to support the professional wrestling debut of Sarona Snuka, the daughter of his long-time friend and mentor Jimmy Snuka. [57], Following his graduation, Johnson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. After going through a period of depression he persevered with his education graduating with a degree in criminology. 5 y He is of Black Nova Scotian and Samoan ethnicity. Meanwhile, Rocky kept pushing for himself and his family and it paid off. [170], On March 12, 2007, the Rock appeared on a WWE show after nearly three years, via a pre-taped promo shown during Raw. [310][311] He earned $22.5 million to star in the film and received millions more for producing and promoting it on social media. [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. 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. Known as the Soulman, Rocky was a trailblazer working for a number of promotions and traveling around the world. Who Is Dwayne Johnson ? ", "Hollywood Walk of Fame Dwayne Johnson", "People's Choice Awards 2017: Full List of Winners", "Teen Choice Awards 2017 Winners: The Complete List", "NAACP Image Awards 2017 Winners: The Complete List", "2018 Kids' Choice Awards: Complete List of Winners", "Who won the Teen Choice Awards? Rocky would end up retiring in 1991, just a few years before the Rock himself would join the ring. He even got drafted and played for a while before injuries forced him to stop and take up wrestling which he naturally excelled in. The beautiful and dynamic Ata Johnson was born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia on October 25, 1948, in Hawaii to Dwayne's grandfather Peter Fanene Maivia and Grandmother Lia Maivia. Rocky had two children from a previous marriage before he married Ata and moved to Canada; his son Curtis Bowles and daughter Wanda Bowles, who are both Dwaynes half-siblings. [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 and his high school sweetheart, Dany Garcia, wed in 1997 and split up a decade later, though she continues to serve as his manager. Dwayne and his mother have an incredibly strong bond despite the complexity of his relationship with his father. The Rock got into a verbal back-and-forth with Bray Wyatt before having an impromptu match with Wyatt Family member Erick Rowan. [360] They first met in 2006 while Johnson was filming The Game Plan. [335] Since then, they have released sneakers, headphones, and other apparel. [189] This event broke the record for biggest professional wrestling pay-per-view buyrate. 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. Rocky Johnson, a Hall of Fame inductee passed away on January 15th 2020 at the age of 75 due to complications from a pulmonary embolism that caused him to suffer from a heart attack. [212] The Rock appeared at WrestleMania 32 on April 3, 2016, where he announced that WWE had broken the all-time WrestleMania attendance record before being interrupted by The Wyatt Family. [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. Johnson has spoken before of his mother's strength and has shared sweet sentiments about her across social media for years. I asked her, Are you happy ma?. [224] Fellow wrestlers Triple H, Big Show, and Mick Foley also appeared on the show. [38] It seems almost certain that everything about him pointed to wrestling, possibly because its a profession that is apparently in his gene. brand before taking a sabbatical from wrestling. [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. 24) wins the Royal Rumble Match", "Triple H w/ Stephanie McMahon vs. Mick Foley w/ Linda McMahon vs. Big Show w/ Shane McMahon vs. In 2016, after teaming up with Kevin Hart for the action-comedy Central Intelligence, Johnson voiced the demigod Maui for the Disney animated hit Moana. [65][66][67] Maivia then successfully defended the title against Helmsley at In Your House 13: Final Four. 'Sweetest Baby Girl in the Whole World,' Lauren Hashian Says", "One good thing Virginia has going for it this week? and was bullied by a punk and waited for him after school and punched him in the face. 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). [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. Playing my grandma, Lia Maivia is, Ana Tuisila. Who is Matt Dix and What is He Known For? At a crossroads, Johnson ultimately decided to follow in his father and grandfathers footsteps as the first third-generation wrestler in WWE history. His death was sudden and shocking for many fans who had grown up watching his career in wrestling. It drew nearly 20,000 fans to Honolulu, Hawaii. 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! How Old Is Johnny Depp? 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. With a chiseled physique and oozing charisma, it was no surprise that Dwaynes father Rocky Johnson enjoyed a Hall of Fame career. [131] On the next night's Raw Is War, during a steel cage title rematch, Triple H attacked the Rock, allying with McMahon and Austin and helping Austin retain the championship. He turned face and became known as "The Peoples Champion". Following his graduation, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders but was cut from the team in his first season. Heightline.com 2023. Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Related: 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! [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. Although no lives were lost the new car the actor bought for his mother was destroyed without any hope of repair. [157] 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.
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