Against her fathers wishes, she married the wrestler and soon after on May 2 1972, Dwayne was born. [308][289], On November 14, 2019, he announced a December 2021 release date for the standalone Black Adam film. His first sport was football. Dwayne's father, who was black, African-Canadian, was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, and had Black Nova Scotian heritage. [201] Despite being advertised for Raw after WrestleMania, where it was stated that the Rock was still entitled a rematch for the WWE Championship,[202] 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. [2][164] The next night, Raw was billed as "The Rock Appreciation Night", in honor of his victory over Austin. Johnson was born in Hayward, California, but he grew up all over the country, since the family moved around to accommodate Rocky Johnson's wrestling career. Dwayne Johnson, byname The Rock, (born May 2, 1972, Hayward, California, U.S.), American professional wrestler and actor whose charisma and athleticism made him a success in both fields. 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. ", "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? Henry defeated him at Judgment Day: In Your House on October 18, 1998, after interference from Brown, effectively breaking up the stable. They are practically inseparable and Dwaynes daughters look up to her as a role model; she is 72 years old yet still has such a positive influence on their lives. He was 75 at the time. [352] In 2017, he donated $25,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. [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. [264][265], The Rock holds the record for most Raw shows main-evented in one year (38 in 2000),[266] most SmackDown shows main-evented in one year (36 in 2000)[267] and tied with Stone Cold Steve Austin (in 2001)[268] for most PPV shows main evented in one year (12 in 2000). [92] This match was referred to as "Halftime Heat" as it was televised during halftime of that year's Super Bowl. The Rock was then aided by a returning John Cena to fend off Wyatt, Rowan and Braun Strowman. He also has a 20-year-old daughter with his ex-wife Dany Garcia. He was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California, United States. [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). 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[139], As part of the WWF's battle against The Alliance, the Rock wrestled in a "winner takes all" five-on-five elimination tag team match at Survivor Series where the losing team's company would be dissolved in storyline. Rocky Johnson (Played by Joseph Lee Anderson) With a chiseled physique and oozing charisma, it was no surprise that Dwayne's father Rocky Johnson enjoyed a Hall of Fame career. [242] He did not vote in the 2016 election,[345] and is an independent voter as of 2017[update]. Dwayne Johnson first rose to fame as "The Rock," a popular wrestling personality. After going undrafted in 1995, his NFL dreams were dashed. He'd later turn his life around and become a top-recruited football player at the University of Miami before finally entering the wrestling ring at 23. Rocky held sway as a wrestler from the early 1960s until the mid-1980s. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Rockys pursuit of a career in wrestling meant the family had to move around frequently which brought both joy and hardship. [54][55], In 1995, Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies and a dual major in criminology and physiology. "Paving the way for me, my family and generations to come.". Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known by his ring name The. The two then lost the tag titles to Booker T and Test on the November 1, 2001, episode of SmackDown!. The Rock contested this match twice, both times in Texas (vs Triple H in Dallas, and vs Al Snow in Houston). Many former WCW and ECW wrestlers were then brought onto WWF television and formed The Alliance to compete with WWF in storyline. 5. [234] In 2003, he was listed in VH1's 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons[235] and was No. The relationship that I had with my dad was incredibly complicated that was fueled by tough love, Johnson told People. "My thought process started to change. 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). Dwayne was born to professional wrestler . They have two children together. [115][116], Due to his image at the time, a Magic: The Gathering deck archetype was named after him. [336], In 2016, Johnson started his YouTube channel. Switch to the light mode that's kinder on your eyes at day time. I'll run if the people want it, says Dwayne Johnson, "Miami unveils football locker room dedicated to The Rock", "He's a Pawller! 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. 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. For instance, it led to Rocky Johnson getting a title in Samoa as a high chief even when he was not a native. In an attempt at a "false finish", Big Show intended to throw the Rock over the top rope in a running powerslam-like position, before the Rock countered the move on the ring apron, sending Big Show to the floor before re-entering the ring as the winner. It doesnt come as a surprise that fans want to know more about him. [87][88], In the main event of the January 4, 1999, episode of Raw Is War, Mankind defeated the Rock for the championship after interference from Stone Cold Steve Austin. Johnson was initially uncredited in his role, yet teased his involvement in a cryptic Instagram post shared on the day of the event. When he speaks of this incident it is clear that he has immense love for his mother and is grateful they both survived. [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). It was hard work and despite Rockys success in the ring it didnt raise enough money for the family. The Rock later saved Cena from an assault by Big Show, only to be laid out by CM Punk. Rocky is a Black Nova Scotian but at the age of 16, he moved to Toronto to fulfill his dreams of wrestling. Johnson's acting career to continued to thrive through his appearances in such films as Driver (2010) and Fast & Furious 6 (2013). [71] On April 20, at In Your House 14: Revenge of the 'Taker, he lost to Savio Vega by countout but retained the title. As well as his overgrown size. Unfortunately, they were evicted from their home in Honolulu due to financial issues. Ata and Dwayne Johnson and . Who Is Shane Culkin and How Many Are His Siblings? My fam @UFC Champ @RondaRousey joins me in FAST & FURIOUS 7! Jonathan is a celebrity and showbiz news enthusiast with a passion for Broadway and Netflix. The Rock would then regularly insult the audience, WWF performers, and interviewers in his promos. His father was the great leader Peter Maivia and his mother Lia Maivia was one of the few women to promote the struggle. [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. [191] On the January 7, 2013, episode of Raw, the Rock returned to confront his Royal Rumble opponent CM Punk. After playing college football with the Miami Hurricanes, Dwayne made serious attempts to play American football professionally. It was a professional relationship that led to other things. brand before taking a sabbatical from wrestling. Johnson also debuted his first dramatic comedy series that same year, playing Spencer Strasmore, a retired pro footballer turned financial planner, on Ballers. [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. After their marriage Ata and Rocky welcomed their son Dwayne into this world on May 2nd 1972. But that was no longer the case from 1986 when they relocated to Honolulu permanently while Rocky continued to travel for his profession. Ata Maivia daughter of Grand Chief Peter Maivia married Rocky Johnson in 1970 despite her fathers objections. He even got drafted and played for a while before injuries forced him to stop and take up wrestling which he naturally excelled in. .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. [199][200], On April 7, at WrestleMania 29, Rock lost the WWE Championship to Cena, ending his reign at 70 days. He turned face and became known as "The Peoples Champion". [125] The next month, the Rock feuded with Rikishi and defeated him at Survivor Series. There, he was named the number one contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship, which he won for a record-setting seventh time at Vengeance, on July 21, by defeating Kurt Angle and then-champion The Undertaker in a Triple Threat match. 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. This experience shaped him into the man he eventually became. [236], The Rock made a surprise appearance at the official Xbox unveiling during Bill Gates's keynote speech at the ongoing Computer Electronics Show in 2001. Where are we going to live? It wasnt weird at all when she fell in love with a wrestler from a family like hers. [205] On the October 6 episode of Raw, the Rock made a surprise appearance to confront Rusev and Lana; this resulted in the Rock clearing Rusev from the ring. [75][76] The Rock feuded with Austin and Ken Shamrock through the end of 1997 and beginning of 1998. [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. [38] See more stories in . [299] Jungle Cruise was released on July 30, 2021. 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. father: Rocky Johnson mother: Ata Johnson siblings: Wanda Bowles children: Jasmine Johnson, Simone Alexandra Johnson, Tiana Gia Johnson Born Country: United States Quotes By Dwayne Johnson Actors Height: 6'5" (196 cm ), 6'5" Males Ancestry: Irish American, American New Zealander, Canadian American U.S. State: California More Facts It wasnt long before the rookie became an icon. Rocky and Ata did not have any more children beyond Dwayne. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, the father of three daughters, has recently taken the internet by storm when he announced the launch of a new line of shoes called PR5 from his collaborative brand 'Project Rock' on March 2, 2023. Full name: Dwayne Douglas Johnson Date of birth: 2nd May 1972 Place of birth: Hayward, California, USA Age: 48 years Dwayne Johnson nationality: American-Canadian Ethnicity: African American Height: 6 feet 5 inches Weight: 118 kg Dwayne Johnson parents: Ata and Rocky Johnson Marital status: Married Wife: Lauren Hashian The Rock then pinned Austin, giving Team WWF the victory and forcing The Alliance to disband. This led to a match with Triple H, at Over the Edge on May 23, 1999, which the Rock won,[98] and a match for the WWF Championship against The Undertaker, at King of the Ring, which the Rock lost. The head teacher of a leading grammar school has been sacked after sending parents a list of striking teachers. [218][219], The Rock appeared on Wyclef Jean's 2000 single "It Doesn't Matter" and in its music video. "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.". 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! [36] [37] His mother is the adopted daughter of Peter Maivia, who was also a professional wrestler. [338], In March 2020, Johnson launched Teremana Tequila which sold 600,000 nine-litre cases in its first year. In 2000, Johnson released his autobiography, The Rock Says, which was a New York Times bestseller. Tracing Aaron Clancys Ethnicity, Nationality and Who His Parents Are. As fate would have it, the Grand Chief and Rocky ended up partnering together within the independent wrestling scene. On Mothers Day in 2015, the Moana voice actor shared a sweet story about what theyd been through and where they are today. A member of the famous Samoan wrestling family of the Anoas, Peters professional days ranged from the early 1960s through the 70s. [359], In 2007, Johnson began dating Lauren Hashian, the daughter of Boston drummer Sib Hashian. Actor & Professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson Family With Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Wife, Daughter & Girlfriend Photos 2017. Dwayne Johnson was born on 2nd May 1972 to his father, Wayde Johnson, who was a professional wrestler widely known as Rocky Johnson, and his mother, Ata Johnson, who is of Samoan origin. ", RELATED VIDEO: Dwayne Johnson Celebrates Daughter Tiana's 4th Birthday: 'My Greatest Joy Is Being Your Daddy'. The project will be directed by Robert Zemeckis from a script written by Randall Wallace. Dwayne's father was born Wayde Douglas Bowles in Nova Scotia. [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. Ata is a daughter to the Samoan high chief Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (popular as Peter Maivia). Johnson's role within The Fast and the Furious franchise continued with Hobbs & Shaw, co-starring Johnson and Jason Statham. Johnson has spoken before of his mother's strength and has shared sweet sentiments about her across social media for years. [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. Johnson produced and starred in the HBO comedy-drama series Ballers (20152019),[19] and the autobiographical sitcom Young Rock (2021). Dwayne Johnson's (The Rock) Ethnicity, Parents, and Background Details. 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. 5 on Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year. Dwayne's father was born Wayde Douglas Bowles in Nova . The couple married on May 3, 1997. The Rock's father passed early last year from a heart attack. .css-13y9o4w{display:block;font-family:GraphikBold,GraphikBold-fallback,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-13y9o4w:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 48rem){.css-13y9o4w{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0.25rem;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-13y9o4w{font-size:1.28598rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 48rem){.css-13y9o4w{font-size:1.39461rem;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:0.5rem;}}@media(min-width: 64rem){.css-13y9o4w{font-size:1.23488rem;line-height:1.3;}}Is 'Daisy Jones & The Six' Based on a True Story? Ata's mother, Lia Maivia, too was a wrestler and one of the first female wrestling promoters. The first wave of presenters has been announced for . [136][137] The next night on Raw, he teamed with Jericho to win the WWF Tag Team Championship from The Dudley Boyz. Fortunately, however, they eventually found stability when settling down in Miami where Dwayne attended college and played football until suffering an injury that caused him to take a break from sports and focus on his studies instead. Maivia and Rocky were tag team partners in a match on the independent scene. He was a wrestler and eventually built the Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling (PPW), alongside his wife Lia Maivia. The Rock for the WWE Championship", "WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin def. : Miami (2007), and Southland Tales (2006). [179], The Rock appeared live on Raw in his hometown of Miami to celebrate his 39th birthday. Next up for the action star was Rampage, based on the popular 1980s arcade game, which hit theaters a few months before the July release of Skyscraper. 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). Upcoming NBC comedy Young Rock showcases the heavyweights unique upbringing and early years of self-discovery. Apart from Rodney Anoai (that is, Yokozuna) and Dwaynes grandfather Peter Maivia, other famous wrestlers from that family are Rosey, Rikishi, Roman Reigns, The USOs, Afa/Sika Anoai, Tamina Snuka, the Wild Samoans, Nia Jax, and Jamal. The Rock had another successful title defense against Benoit, Kane and The Undertaker, on September 24, at Unforgiven.[124]. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. [140] At the next pay-per-view, Vengeance on December 9, 2001, the Rock lost the World Championship to Jericho, who would then unify the WWF and World titles later that night. Dwayne Johnson is a proud father of two lovely daughters and the name of his younger daughter is Jasmine Johnson. Because of the family's frequent moves, young Dwayne had a difficult time making friends. [122][123] The Rock successfully defended the championship against Chris Benoit, on July 23, at Fully Loaded. [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. 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. He was assigned to Calgary's practice roster, but was cut two months into Calgary's 1995 season. It is also reported that in 2018 Dwayne bought a home for his mother as a Christmas gift. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI. In August 2019, Johnson tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, singer/music producer Lauren Hashian. 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