[125] The next month, the Rock feuded with Rikishi and defeated him at Survivor Series. This was played up in the storyline as Big Show provided additional video footage showing this fact, and claimed to be the rightful winner. [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. In 1983, he became the first black champion ever in the history of the World Wrestling Federation (now known as the World Wrestling Entertainment) after he won the World Tag Team Championship together with Anthony White (popular as Tony Atlas). [206], The Rock appeared at the 2015 Royal Rumble event on January 25, 2015, during the main event match, where he helped his relative Roman Reigns fend off Big Show and Kane after Reigns eliminated them from the match. [30][31] Growing up, Johnson lived briefly in Grey Lynn in Auckland, New Zealand with his mother's family,[32] where he played rugby[33] and attended Richmond Road Primary School before returning to the U.S.[32], Johnson's father was a Black Nova Scotian with a small amount of Irish ancestry. Learn all about Dwayne's parents here! However, he changed his name to Rocky in tribute to boxing champions Rocky Marciano and Jack Johnson. 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 experience proved the beginning of a personal transformation for Johnson. Best Known For: Dwayne Johnson first rose to fame as "The Rock," a popular wrestling personality. He then became a box-office star, appearing in films including 'The Scorpion King,' 'Hercules' and 'The Fast and the Furious' franchise. [20], In 2013, Johnson hosted and produced the TNT reality competition series The Hero. Upcoming NBC comedy Young Rock showcases the heavyweights unique upbringing and early years of self-discovery. [39][40] Through his maternal grandfather Maivia, Johnson is a non-blood relative to the Anoa'i wrestling family. Ray Comfort is an Evangelical evangelist known for his slick (and shallow) evangelism methods. [220][221] He also recorded "Pie" with Slick Rick for WWF The Music, Vol. 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. [242] He did not vote in the 2016 election,[345] and is an independent voter as of 2017[update]. His first sport was football. Dwayne's father, Wayde Douglas Bowles was also known as Rocky Johnson was from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada. The Rock seemed to have the upper hand, until his teammate Jericho entered the ring and attacked the Rock. The two had met at the University of Miami in the early '90s. He was also a part of the first Black WWE tag team champions with partner Tony Atlas in 1983. Soon the Rock was kicked out of the "Corporation". 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. March 2, 2023 10:00am. A member of the famous Samoan wrestling family of the Anoas, Peters professional days ranged from the early 1960s through the 70s. Because of the family's frequent moves, young Dwayne had a difficult time making friends. [217], The Rock made an appearance at Impact Wrestling's 2020 Bound for Glory on October 20, 2020, in Nashville via a recorded video message to induct Ken Shamrock into the Impact Hall of Fame. Her journey was unreal!#StrongWomen@sevenbucksprod@NBC pic.twitter.com/kNqSvKJF7c, Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 1, 2020. [362][363][364] They have two daughters: Jasmine (born December 17, 2015)[365] and Tiana (born April 17, 2018). taping. 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. 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. He was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, United States. Johnson also has a daughter, Simone Alexandra, from his first marriage. "My thought process started to change. Johnson has spoken before of his mother's strength and has shared sweet sentiments about her across social media for years. The next year, he was on Star Trek: Voyager as an alien wrestler that used the Rock's famous moves.[223]. Twelve years after his first marriage ended, Dwayne got married again, this time to his long-time girlfriend Lauren Hashian. [196] Punk received a title rematch with the Rock, at Elimination Chamber on February 17, 2013, with the added stipulation that if the Rock was disqualified or counted out, he would still lose the WWE Championship. Johnson then parlayed his wrestling fame into a film career, appearing in projects like 2001's The Mummy Returns and 2010's Tooth Fairy. Calgary moved Johnson from defensive tackle to the linebacker position. In August 2020, Johnson announced that he teamed up with his wife and a sports management company to buy the XFL, which went bankrupt earlier in the year, for $15 million. Dwayne, 49, shares daughters Jasmine, five, and Tiana, three, with his wife Lauren Hashian, 36. 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Occupation: Actor, Professional Wrestler Father Name: Rocky Johnson Mother Name: Ata Johnson Siblings: Curtis Bowles, Wanda Bowles Spouse: Dany Garcia (m. 1997-2008) Children: Simone Alexandra Johnson, Jasmine The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), who is in town for an event at the William T. Harris Agricultural Hall, greeted about 500 fans who lined up outside the building for a glimpse of and a photo with the . However, Peter Mavia later adopted Ata. [13] In 1996, Johnson's father Rocky, a longtime professional wrestler, assisted in helping him secure a contract with the WWF. [81], In the latter half of 1998, The Rock saw a big uptick in fan support. He shares his story, and the story of his late father, in order to provide a different perspective to others who may be going through difficult times with the family. During a lengthy promo, he addressed the fans and started a feud with John Cena. [179], The Rock appeared live on Raw in his hometown of Miami to celebrate his 39th birthday. Sadly, Rocky Johnson passed away at the age of 72 on January 15, 2020 of pulmonary embolism. The Rock contested this match twice, both times in Texas (vs Triple H in Dallas, and vs Al Snow in Houston). The Rock later saved Cena from an assault by Big Show, only to be laid out by CM Punk. [106][107] Rock and Mankind then lost the titles to The New Age Outlaws on the very next episode of SmackDown!. After his mom survived a horror car crash on Feb. 1, the action hero urged . "Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself," is the wrestler-turned-actor's infamous motto and his latest Instagram video . She ran shows across various territories like Polynesian Pro Wrestling in Hawaii through the 1980s. [188] On April 1, at WrestleMania XXVIII, the Rock beat Cena in the main event after countering Cena's attempt at a People's Elbow into a Rock Bottom. [41][42][43][44][45] In 2008, Johnson inducted his father and grandfather into the WWE Hall of Fame. His mother, Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia also known as Ata Johnson, is from Samoan background and the daughter of professional wrestler Peter Fanene Maivia. [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. 24) wins the Royal Rumble Match", "Triple H w/ Stephanie McMahon vs. Mick Foley w/ Linda McMahon vs. Big Show w/ Shane McMahon vs. Dwayne and his mother have an incredibly strong bond despite the complexity of his relationship with his father. As is typical of wrestling families, the new family moved around a lot. After plying his trade in New Zealand and Australia, he became one of the well-known stars in the then-called WWWF (World Wide Wrestling Federation). We can spot this mamas boy miles away. His mother, Ata, is Samoan and the adopted daughter of pro wrestler Peter Maivia, while his father Rocky, born Wayde Douglas Bowles was a Black Nova Scotian and a member of the first black tag team champions, with Tony Atlas, in WWE history. 13 in People Magazine's 50 Favorite TV Stars. Lauren gave birth to a baby girl on April 23, 2018, and they named her Tiana. 2. This led to a match at WrestleMania XIX on March 30, 2003, which called back to their previous two WrestleMania encounters, both of which Austin had won. [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. [351] In 2015, Johnson donated $1,500 to a GoFundMe to pay for an abandoned dog's surgery. The former wrestler turned actor was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. Rockys pursuit of a career in wrestling meant the family had to move around frequently which brought both joy and hardship. (At the time, he was still playing football competitively with the NFL.). Who are The Rock's parents? Rocky held sway as a wrestler from the early 1960s until the mid-1980s. Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. [3] Maivia, a clean-cut face character, was pushed heavily from the start despite his wrestling inexperience. After playing college football with the Miami Hurricanes, Dwayne made serious attempts to play American football professionally. However, most people know him from the eight years he spent wrestling for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, currently WWE) as The Rock. And was notorious for being quick-tempered. "Thanks for staying on phone and talking me thru it all. Johnson also has a daughter, Simone Alexandra, from his first marriage. [23][24] In 2016 and 2019, Time named Johnson one of the world's most influential people. Does John Clarence Stewart Have a Wife or Partner? This is the woman who when I was 14yrs old we were evicted out of our apartment in Hawaii cause we couldnt afford the $180 per week rent, the caption continues. This led to some bad decision-making and often falling in with the wrong crowd. Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 - January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler. [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. Johnson, an executive producer, will also appear in episodes of the sitcom. [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. Johnson shared with People that the bond between him and his father was an intricate one underpinned by a unique kind of tough love. It was a professional relationship that led to other things. [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. What are we going to do? [34][35] His mother is Samoan. He then lost the title rematch against Stone Cold Steve Austin at Backlash: In Your House on April 25, 1999. Intended to show a vicious streak in the Rock's character, the Rock hit Mankind in the head with a steel chair 11 times instead of the scripted five, five shots already being a risky amount (most wrestling matches in the Attitude Era involving steel chairs had at most 2 or 3 shots to the head). His father and Tony Atlas were the first black tag team champions in WWE history, in 1983. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jasmine, in December 2015. [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. We come home, and theres a padlock on the door and an eviction notice. Ever wondered how, as a black man, The Rock was able to overcome the color barrier in the US to achieve so much in various fields? AM cardio starts now.. then breakfast, then hit the weights, then on to set of FAST 6. [283] By December of that year, Forbes named him the top-grossing actor of 2013, with his films bringing in $1.3 billion worldwide for the year. 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. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Hercules (2014), Skyscraper (2018), San Andreas (2015) and Rampage (2018). After the fifth shot, Mankind was still at ringside instead of being two-thirds up the entrance ramp where he was supposed to be, and after the eleventh shot which knocked a bloodied Mankind out, a recording of Mankind saying "I Quit" from an earlier interview was played over the public address system. But, despite Rockys success in the ring, it didnt pull in enough funds for the family. Roush Review: A Rollicking Romp in History of the World, Part II, Jeopardy! Fans Are Bored With High School Reunion Tournament, TV Pilots 2023: All the New Network Shows in the Works, Steve Howey Says He Would Do Anything to Bring Back Reba, Matthew Rhys Pleads His Case for Perry Mason Season 2, Copyright 2023 NTVB Media, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence, 10 Broadcast TV Shows on the Cancellation Bubble, NWA Wrestler Luke Hawx Talks Playing Steve Austin on Young Rock & Working Heels. [261] The term "smackdown" was instituted in Merriam-Webster dictionaries since 2007. Cool Mothers Day story.. early am flight and Im sittin across from my mom when out of the blue she looks around the plane, then looks at me and says Son, I cant believe the life I have.. grandma and grandpa would be so proud. Dwayne Johnson has obviously made his mark as an actor, a wrestler, and one of the hottest stars out there, but he's also a proud family man.In fact, the "Black Adam" actor is a girl dad, and . In 2014 his mother and cousin were fortunate to escape a car accident that was caused by a drunk driver being chased by the authorities. [228] That year, Rock was also listed in the Forbes Celebrity 100 and People Magazine's 25 Most Intriguing People. [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. Dwayne Johnson's parents both came from wrestling backgrounds Rocky Johnson moved to Toronto from Nova Scotia at the age of 16 in order to pursue his own ambitions as a wrestler which ultimately led him to meet Ata Johnson. Maybe Ill see him down the road and thank him then. He played a supporting role in Be Cool (2005) - most notable for the meta element of playing a bodyguard that wants to become an actor[275] - and was the primary antagonist in Doom (2005). It was known as the WWF Undisputed Championship during his seventh reign and as the WWE Championship during his eighth. [357][358] On June 1, 2007, Johnson and Garcia announced they were separating amicably,[357] and their divorce was finalized in May 2008. Ata's mother, Lia Maivia, too was a wrestler and one of the first female wrestling promoters. He was a member of Team WWF along with Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show. Ata's father, Peter Maivia, was a pro wrestler who began his career in New Zealand before entering the WWE (then, the WWF) during the '70s. -- Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson gets personal in Sunday's episode of "Oprah's Master Class." Johnson, 43, describes a scary situation when he was 15 that involved his parents. Later that night, he entered the Royal Rumble match and lasted until the final two before he was eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin. His mother, father, and grandmother are also featured in key roles portrayed by Stacey Leilua, Joseph Lee Anderson, and Ana Tuisila, respectively. It was hard work and despite Rockys success in the ring it didnt raise enough money for the family. Jonathan is a celebrity and showbiz news enthusiast with a passion for Broadway and Netflix. [256][257] His return in 2001 did a 7.1 rating which was the highest rated segment of the entire year. Rocky met Ata and they married in 1970, against her fathers wishes. The match was won by Omos. [189] This event broke the record for biggest professional wrestling pay-per-view buyrate. [334] Johnson also released an alarm clock app as part of "Project Rock" that received more than one million downloads in its first week of release. [308][289], On November 14, 2019, he announced a December 2021 release date for the standalone Black Adam film. Rocky eventually took over leadership of the "Nation" and began taking the persona of The Rock. Actor: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. He played a cocky famous American football player in The Game Plan (2007) and Agent 23 in Get Smart (2008). PA. [287] In 2016, Johnson co-starred with Kevin Hart in the action-comedy Central Intelligence and had a lead voice role in the Disney animated film Moana, in which he voiced the Polynesian demigod Maui. August 18th, 2019. Dwayne's father, the late Rocky Johnson, was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1944. Who Are Dwayne The Rock Johnson Parents? [214], On August 3, 2019, the Rock officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling. Henry defeated him at Judgment Day: In Your House on October 18, 1998, after interference from Brown, effectively breaking up the stable. In wrestling, he was considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. [154] After SummerSlam ended, the Rock was visibly angry at the crowd reaction. Dwayne Johnson known as Dwayne ("The Rock") Douglas Johnson is an American actor and pro-wrestler. You will get a sense of who he was in Young Rock, during which Dwayne offers insight into the relationship between him and his father. [326] Though Johnson would not appear in Shazam!, he served as a producer and his likeness was used through special effects in flashback scenes. [237], Johnson's motion picture debut was as The Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns (2001). Thus, in 1964, he legally changed his name to Rocky Johnson and that explains why the full name of The Rock is Dwayne Douglas Johnson. During the show, he encountered then-reigning WWE Champion CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and John Cena, all of whom expressed a desire to face him. [338] The show was set to debut in October 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia, but plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. [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. boxers and shorts when they arrested him at his parents' house. [73], 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. That same day, Johnson announced he would be hosting a 10-episode unscripted competition show, The Titan Games, to "create a platform that gave everyday people the opportunity to change their lives and do something extraordinary.". Johnson starred as the title character in Hercules (2014)[285] and reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in Furious 7 (2015). Dwayne Johnson is an American actor, producer, and former professional wrestler, who gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a wrestler for WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). Why Does Everyone Love Dwayne Johnson, The Rock? That night, he was attacked by a debuting Goldberg. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1944, Rocky began his career at the young age of 16 and was finally inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. She remains one of the pioneer female wrestling promoters worldwide. [210] On June 27, the Rock appeared at a live event in Boston, where he confronted Bo Dallas and gave him a Rock Bottom. 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.
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