[287] 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. Johnson also has two children from his first marriage, Curtis and Wanda, who he thanked in his 2008 WWE Hall of Fame speech. Our @sevenbucksprod has again partnered with @dccomics and writer/director Jared Stern to bring you and your families SUPERHERO [216] 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. [227] He has since hosted SNL another four times. and was bullied by a punk and waited for him after school and punched him in the face. [180], The Rock appeared live on Raw in his hometown of Miami to celebrate his 39th birthday. [313], Johnson has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch since 2017. 5 on Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year. His first video, The YouTube Factory, featured online personality Lilly Singh and several other internet stars. [123][124] The Rock successfully defended the championship against Chris Benoit, on July 23, at Fully Loaded. Henry defeated him at Judgment Day: In Your House on October 18, 1998, after interference from Brown, effectively breaking up the stable. [118], In the following weeks, the Rock continued his feud with Triple H and eventually won his fourth WWF Championship, which he won on April 30, at Backlash, after Stone Cold Steve Austin intervened on his behalf. [22], Though originally attached as producer and star, Johnson will now serve solely as the former on a film adaptation of The Janson Directive. [31][32] Growing up, Johnson lived briefly in Grey Lynn in Auckland, New Zealand, with his mother's family,[33] where he played rugby[34] and attended Richmond Road Primary School before returning to the U.S.[33], Johnson's father was a Black Nova Scotian with a small amount of Irish ancestry. Freedom High School football coach Jody Cwik, however, saw athletic potential in Johnson, and recruited him to join Freedom's football team, where he played defensive tackle. [12], As he did in high school in Pennsylvania, Johnson continued to play defensive tackle at the University of Miami. Calgary moved Johnson from defensive tackle to the linebacker position. The Rock appeared in WWE sporadically following WrestleMania XX. 's 20 Top Entertainers. 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. [162] He also began performing "Rock Concerts", segments in which he played the guitar and mocked WWE performers and fans in song. [158] 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. [241][242], The Rock has appeared on the covers of many magazines, including Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and TV Guide. Dwayne Johnson, byname The Rock, (born May 2, 1972, Hayward, California, U.S.), American professional wrestler and actor whose charisma and [271], Johnson entered Hollywood and the film industry, becoming a star initially through his wrestling popularity and noted work ethic. [294] 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. His father and Tony Atlas were the first black tag team champions in WWE history, in 1983. [127] The Rock wrestled a six-man Hell in a Cell match for the WWF Championship, at Armageddon, which Angle won to retain the title. Moana Remake: Everything We Know About The Live-Action Film Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jasmine, born December 16, 2015, is Dwaynes second child, whom he shares with his second wife,Lauren Hashian. I realized being a father is the greatest job I have ever had and the greatest job I will ever have, Dwayne said on a new OWN seriesin December 2020. Keep scrolling to learn more about The Rocks three daughters! During a lengthy promo, he addressed the fans and started a feud with John Cena. [311][312] He earned $22.5 million to star in the film and received millions more for producing and promoting it on social media. [202] Despite being advertised for Raw after WrestleMania, where it was stated that the Rock was still entitled a rematch for the WWE Championship,[203] The Rock did not appear because of a legitimate injury sustained during his match with Cena, in which his abdominal and adductor tendons tore from his pelvis. The "Jumanji" actor is a proud father of three. [282] In May 2013, it was announced that he would executive produce and star in Ballers,[283] an HBO comedy-drama series about NFL players living in Miami. [300] Jungle Cruise was released on July 30, 2021. However, she recovered and made her WWE television debut on Oct. 25, 2022, appearing on NXT after her identity was teased during previous episodes, where she was seen hiding her face behind a red mask. Those feelings intensified as the former football player expanded his family with his longtime love and second spouse, Lauren Hashian. [289][290] In 2018, he starred in the action films Rampage and Skyscraper. [39] Johnson's maternal grandmother Lia was one of the first female pro wrestling promoters, taking over Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling after her husband's death in 1982 and managing it until 1988. [74], At D-Generation X: In Your House on December 7, 1997, Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated the Rock in under six minutes to retain the Intercontinental Championship. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jasmine, in December 2015. The announcement was also shared by Disney CEO Bob Iger during a Walt Disney Company shareholders meeting. brand before taking a sabbatical from wrestling. [211] On June 27, the Rock appeared at a live event in Boston, where he confronted Bo Dallas and gave him a Rock Bottom. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [149], The Rock made a surprise return on a June episode of Raw before going to his assigned brand of SmackDown!. [342], Johnson attended the 2000 Democratic National Convention[343] as part of WWE's non-partisan "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, which aimed to influence young people to vote. [55][56], In 1995, Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies and a dual major in criminology and physiology. [31][59][60], After being cut by Calgary, Johnson began his professional wrestling career the following year, in 1996. [361] They first met in 2006 while Johnson was filming The Game Plan. ", "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? [33] 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. Theres nothing like the relationship between a father and his daughter, he said in the video. The Rock later saved Cena from an assault by Big Show, only to be laid out by CM Punk. [336] Since then, they have released sneakers, headphones, and other apparel. Simone Alexandra Johnson is Dwayne Johnsons first daughter whom he had with his ex-wife, Dany Garcia. [146][147] 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. [349] Following an online public opinion poll that found that 46% of Americans would consider voting for Johnson in a presidential election, he further stated during an April 12, 2021, interview on The Today Show that "I do have that goal to unite our country and I also feel that if this is what the people want, then I will do that". Im not a fan: Nope Director Jordan Peele Rejected $393M Dwayne Johnson Movie, Said He Doesnt Have the Passion For it. He also had roles in Gridiron Gang (2006), Reno 911! See Nicole Kidmans Rare Bikini Photos, named the first-ever Golden Globe Ambassador, Emma Hemming Shares Sweet Video of Bruce Willis Prior to FTD Diagnosis, Montgomery Clift Hated Having to Conceal Parts of His True Self, Regina Taylor Reflects on Most Memorable Roles Amid Emmy Buzz, HGTV's Mika and Brian Kleinschmidt Say Daughter Jade Is Mini-Mika', Suzanne Somers Had to Learn How to Walk After Breaking Her Neck, Dolly Parton Is Always Adding Things to Her Bucket List, Friend Says, L.A. Law's Corbin Bernsen Reveals Success Secret to 34-Year Marriage, Jean Simmons Remembered By Daughter Kate: Im Proud Shes My Mom, Dick Van Dyke Lucked Out Working With Hollywood's Leading Ladies, Bruce Davison On His Career, 1923 Show, Friends and More. [174], 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. I always got you.'. He was a member of Team WWF along with Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show. The most important thing Ive learned about raising daughters is just be there, how important that is., A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock). However, they divorced within 12 years of their marriage, which affected their children. More than one year after the little ones arrival, the pair tied the knot during a romantic ceremony in August 2019. [171], On March 12, 2007, the Rock appeared on a WWE show after nearly three years, via a pre-taped promo shown during Raw. Later that night, he entered the Royal Rumble match and lasted until the final two before he was eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin. [301][302][303] Also in 2021, Johnson starred in Netflix's film Red Notice, written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. [107][108] Rock and Mankind then lost the titles to The New Age Outlaws on the very next episode of SmackDown!. Also known to many of us as THE ROCK.. [148] After the introduction of the first-ever brand extension, the WWF held a "draft lottery" on the March 25, 2002, episode of Raw. [114][115] Each wrestler had a McMahon in his corner: Triple H had his wife Stephanie, Foley had Linda, the Rock had Vince and Big Show had Shane. [133] Austin and Triple H then formed a tag team called The Power Trip,[134] while the Rock was indefinitely suspended in storyline. [182] However, on the October 24 episode of Raw, Cena instead suggested the Rock be his partner in a standard tag team match against The Miz and R-Truth, a team called Awesome Truth,[183] which Rock agreed to the following week. Dwayne The Rock Johnson. List of defendants includes The Rock aka Dwayne Johnson, The Miz, Nikki Even more impressive is Simones following in her fathers footsteps at such a young age, as the 20-year-old landed a deal with the WWE, setting her up the be a fourth-generation wrestler in the family. [84][85], The Rock was then entered into the "Deadly Game" tournament for the vacant WWF Championship. Johnson was initially uncredited in his role, yet teased his involvement in a cryptic Instagram post shared on the day of the event. [270], At the 2021 Survivor Series, WWE held a 25-man Battle Royal to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Rock's WWE debut. The two then lost the tag titles to Booker T and Test on the November 1, 2001, episode of SmackDown!. The Rock would then regularly insult the audience, WWF performers, and interviewers in his promos. Parenting isnt always easy, but the Rampage star is willing to make whatever sacrifice it takes to see his babies smile. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. [3] Maivia, a clean-cut face character, was pushed heavily from the start despite his wrestling inexperience. The match was won by Omos. The Rock main-evented the most bought pay-per-view worldwide in WWE history (WrestleMania XXVIII),[253] the most bought pay-per-view domestically in WWE history (WrestleMania X-Seven), the highest rated Raw in history,[254][255] the highest rated SmackDown in history,[256] 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. New Mexico Police Department, The NYPD, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, New York ACS, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc as the defendants. [332] The first item in his partnership with Under Armour, a gym bag, sold out in a couple of days. [351] 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. [173] Johnson's next appearance was through a pre-taped promo on October 2, 2009, during the Decade of SmackDown. His firstborn, Simone, was born on August 14, 2001, while he was with his first wife, Dany Garcia. Mankind to become new WWE Champion", "The Rock's second WWE Championship reign", "WWE Looks Back At Super Bowl 'Halftime Heat' With The Rock vs. Mankind", "The Rock's third WWE Championship reign", "Stone Cold vs. [190] This event broke the record for biggest professional wrestling pay-per-view buyrate. [3] He received US$5.5million for the role and Guinness World Records named him the record-holder for highest-paid actor in their first leading role. (To access, enter the search parameter "Dwayne Johnson" and select "Search by Keyword"). That's when I started thinking about goals and what I wanted to accomplish," he has since said about his high school football experience. Although Jasmine Lia is not the first kid of Dwayne Johnson, he felt incredibly proud and renewed after her birth. He was a member of the Miami Hurricanes football team during his freshman year in 1991, and won that year's national championship. [119][120] The following night on Raw, he successfully defended his title against Shane McMahon in a Steel Cage match. The couple married on May 3, 1997. An aspect of the actor that has changed since then is his approach to fatherhood. [306], Johnson is noted for his busy schedule and developing multiple projects at once. [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. [376] On May 16, Johnson announced she had signed a contract with WWE,[377] and in May 2022 announced that her ring name would be Ava Raine, and has since been appearing on the NXT brand.[378]. [64] 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. Ivanna. The pair welcomed their daughter on December 16, 2015. Chicago P.D. Star Marina Squerciatis Bikini Photos, Soaking Up the Australian Sun! Johnson married longtime friend and business partner, Dany Garcia, in 1997. The EPC's wrestling programs have been ranked best in the nation by WIN magazine and have been described as "among the nation's best in the sport for nearly three decades", and Johnson quickly found himself facing some of the nation's most accomplished high school wrestlers. 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. Johnson starred as the title character in Hercules (2014)[286] and reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in Furious 7 (2015). Aside from being an IMG model, Simone was named the first-ever Golden Globe Ambassador for the 2018 awards show. [54][31] 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. See the full winners' list". Lindsey Vonn took us behind the scenes of Project Rocks Providing Ground collection campaign. [65] On February 13, 1997, he won the Intercontinental Championship from Hunter Hearst Helmsley on Monday Night Raw. Dwayne became a dad for the first time when his eldest daughter, Simone, arrived on August 14, 2001. In addition to wrestling, the Norfolk State University graduate loves spending time with friends, traveling and documenting her life on social media. Born Wade Douglas Bowles, Rocky had two children with his first wife, Una Johnson brother Curtis Bowles and sister Wanda Bowles, so although we dont know [52][53][31], By his senior year at Freedom High School, Johnson had only played two years of high school football but the fact that he had excelled on a team in an elite high school athletic division known nationally for producing a long list of professional and Olympic-level athletes, including future NFL stars Andre Reed, Saquon Barkley, Kyzir White, and others, drew the attention of NCAA Division I collegiate programs. So there is this balance, having all this estrogenic energy, then also me having the opportunity to infuse father and hopefully setting a standard of what a man should be in their lives., Theres no doubt Dwayne has perfected his role as a father, but hes still learning new things every day. At King of the Ring, the Rock defeated Dan Severn in the semi-final match and lost to rival Ken Shamrock in the final. [200][201], On April 7, at WrestleMania 29, Rock lost the WWE Championship to Cena, ending his reign at 70 days. Star Perdita Weeks' Bikini Photos, See Your Favorite Celebrity Couples in Swimsuits: Best Beach Photos, Meet Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone's Daughters Vivian and Georgette, Pure Sunshine! 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On May 3, 1997, three years after meeting, Johnson tied the knot with Dany Garcia. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was born into a professional wrestling family in 1972. On April 29, 1999, WWF aired the pilot episode of SmackDown!, a term derived from one of the Rock's catchphrases. [90] 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. It is the third time that the two collaborated, following Central Intelligence and Skyscraper. [97], The Rock's popularity continued to grow and audiences still cheered for him even though he was a heel. Celebrity Kids Out and About With Their Famous Parents, The Sweetest Quotes Celebrity Parents Have Said About Their Kids, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Hawaii Adventures! [239] The movie broke a two-year record for the highest-grossing single day in film history by earning US$28,594,667. 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. The Alliance's team consisted of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Shane McMahon. Dwayne and Lauren welcomed the stars third child and their second daughter together, Tiana, on April 17, 2018. [368][369][370], 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. London. In December 2017, they announced they But before Hashian was his college sweetheart and ex-wife, Dany Garcia, with whom he shares daughter Simone Garcia Johnson.
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