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| Birth Name(s) : Dwayne Douglas Johnson |
Date of Birth: March 2, 1972 |
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Married
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Partner:
Dany Garcia |
| Profession:
Actor/Athlete |
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Full The Rock Biography
The Rock (a.k.a. Dwayne Johnson) is, in his own words, the most electrifying man in sports entertainment today. Given a few more years, we believe his charisma, natural talent, good looks and work ethic will propel him to the top of the mainstream entertainment industry.
The Rock has not only become the most bankable wrestling superstar in the world, he has become a cultural phenomenon in his own right. The millions...and millions of The Rock's fans can be seen lifting "The People's Eyebrow" and spouting Rock-isms (know your role jabroni) just about anywhere one looks.
Recent appearances on Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show prove that The Rock is a class act. He is personable, funny, interesting, charismatic and humble concurrently. Contrary to popular belief, all wrestlers are not brutes who are as dumb as a bag of hair. The Rock is the best example of the new breed of wrestlers: to make it to the top, he used his brains as opposed to his muscles.
Watching The Rock perform his "shtick" is sublime. He captivates the crowd and has them eating out of the palm of his hand with every word he utters. How many men could charm an arena of 40,000 screaming fans into acting in unison day-in day-out? The Rock can.
At 6' 5" and 275lbs, we like to think The Rock is off to a good start in the manliness department. Physique aside, The Rock carries himself like a true member of the testosterone club. But lest you think he's all brawn, The Rock has proven himself as not only intelligent, but personable as well.
If Webster's Dictionaries could put a picture next to the word "cool", the picture would be one of The Rock. He exudes so much coolness that we marvel at how the cameras don't freeze when they start filming. The swagger, the talk, the devilish smile, the loud shirts, and the overall way he carries himself make him the epitome of coolness. |
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Additional The Rock Biography
The Rock was a nine-time world champion throughout his career: a two-time WCW Champion and a seven-time WWE Champion; his last reign was as WWE Undisputed Champion. He also was the winner of the 2000 Royal Rumble.
While a student at the University of Miami, Johnson met his future wife Dany Garcia, who also was a University of Miami student at the time. Garcia, who graduated from the University of Miami in 1992, is the founder of a Miami-based wealth management firm. The two have remained close to their alma mater, giving a $2 million donation in 2006 to build a living room at the university's alumni center for visiting alumni. Additionally, Dany is a member of the University of Miami's Board of Trustees. Johnson continued his football career by joining the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League, after being passed over by the NFL. Johnson career ended when he was cut by the Stampeders two months later.
In 2000, Johnson delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention. Because his mother, Ata Maivia, had royal blood, Samoan King Malietoa Tanumafili II bestowed Johnson with the noble title Seiuli during his visit to Samoa in July 2004. His connection with Samoa is also signified by his support of the Samoa national rugby union team, as the team's web site during the run-up to the 2007 Rugby World Cup showed him holding a personalized Manu Samoa jersey with 'The Rock' emblazoned at the back.
On October 2, 2007, Johnson and his wife donated $1M US to the University of Miami to support the university's athletics department. The funds were given to the football facilities renovation fund and were noted as the largest donation ever given to the university's athletics department by former students. The Miami Hurricanes' football locker room will be renamed in Dwayne Johnson's honor.
The Rock has two tattoos: His trademark, the Brahma Bull on his upper bicep, which he got during his first WWE heel run and a Samoan design tatoo on the left side of his chest finishing his upper bicep, which he got in Hawaii from his cousin before coming back as a third time WWE heel (2003).
Johnson first wrestled in the WWF as Rocky Maivia, a combination of his father and grandfather's ring names. The WWF played up his connection to his father and grandfather, calling him the company's first third-generation wrestler. He made his wrestling debut for the WWF at the Survivor Series 1996, becoming the sole survivor and thus making his team the winning one. Johnson was first portrayed as a clean-cut babyface, and gained early success, winning the WWE Intercontinental Championship after only three months in the company. However, fans quickly grew sick of the one-dimensional good guy character, thanks in part to the exploded popularity of Stone Cold Steve Austin. Despite often being loudly booed and jeered with chants of "Die Rocky Die!" and "Rocky Sucks!" from the crowd, Johnson was forced to go to the ring and smile, as if the crowd were cheering as they were "supposed to". After losing the Intercontinental title to Owen Hart and returning from an injury, Johnson was allowed to turn heel and joined the Nation of Domination, changing his ring name to The Rock in the process. During that time, Johnson attacked and insulted the fans in his promos.
The Rock later drafted himself to RAW and started a feud with The Hurricane and other babyfaces. He also had a comical gimmick, where he played the guitar and sang songs mocking the host city for the event, which culminated in a "Rock concert" that took place during the main event of the March 24, 2003 edition of RAW, where The Rock mocked host city Sacramento because of the Sacramento Kings' inability to beat the Los Angeles Lakers. After putting down the city of Sacramento and singing about how he intended to leave as soon as possible, he concluded the song with, "|I'll be sure to come back when the Lakers beat the Kings in May!". The crowd booed him vociferously. The Rock also slammed Canada in a song as well, saying "Canadians have no class, that's why they can kiss the People's Ass!"
1Won during The Invasion²Final reign was as WWE Undisputed Champion
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Most Improved Wrestler award in 1998
- Best Interviews award in 1999
- Best Gimmick award in 1999
- Most Charismatic Wrestler award in 1999
- Best Box Office Draw award in 2000
- Most Charismatic Wrestler award in 2000
- Best Interviews award in 2000
- Most Charismatic Wrestler award in 2001
- Most Charismatic Wrestler award in 2002
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 2007)
Johnson eventually crossed over into mainstream popularity, such as with a guest appearance on hip hop musician Wyclef Jean's track "It Doesn't Matter" and the accompanying video. While still wrestling full-time, Johnson made an appearance as host of the popular sketch comedy TV series Saturday Night Live in 2000. The episode was very popular, and it showcased Johnson's acting and comedic ability favorably. It was after this appearance, Johnson says, that he began receiving offers to do more in Hollywood.
Johnson was featured in the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records for being paid the highest ever for a first time actor. |
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