[140] The Rock defeated Jericho on the November 5 episode of Raw for his second WCW Championship. AM cardio starts now.. then breakfast, then hit the weights, then on to set of FAST 6. He is the son of Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). [34] 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. Triple H in a 60-Minute WWE Iron Man Match for the WWE Championship", "The Rock's fifth WWE Championship reign", "The Rock: Profile & Match Listing Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)", "The Rock vs. Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship", "Six-Man Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Championship", "Undertaker and Rock's first World Tag Team Championship reign", "Kurt Angle vs. [234][235] In 2002, the Rock was listed on E! [94] This match was referred to as "Halftime Heat" as it was televised during halftime of that year's Super Bowl. A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson OC (born May 2, 1972) is an American actor and semi-retired professional wrestler. [13] In 1996, Johnson's father Rocky assisted in helping him secure a contract with the WWF. [56][57], In 1995, Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies and a dual major in criminology and physiology. [23] Johnson is a co-owner of the XFL, a professional American football league, which he acquired from WWE owner Vince McMahon for $15 million in 2020. The Rock's WCW Championship was renamed the unbranded "World Championship" following the Alliance's loss. I was able to donate an entire gym to a military base that's very close to my heart, @jointbasephh. The next month, he successfully defended his title against Kurt Angle and Triple H at SummerSlam. 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[351] 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". [58] 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. [215] On the February 20, 2017, episode of Raw, the Rock made an untelevised appearance after the broadcast had gone off the air, where he promoted and filmed a scene for his then-upcoming film Fighting with My Family. The Rock then pinned Austin, giving Team WWF the victory and forcing The Alliance to disband. Dwayne Johnson on Henry Cavill's DC Exit, Superman and - Variety You have to do close to nothing. Originally cast in the role as early as September 2014 as the antagonist, in a film centered around the superhero Billy Batson/Shazam,[327][328] his villainous role for Shazam! Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California. In 2000, Johnson released his autobiography, The Rock Says, which was a New York Times bestseller. [103], Shortly after SummerSlam, the Rock began teaming with former opponent Mankind and the two became known as the Rock 'n' Sock Connection. The Rock got into a verbal back-and-forth with Bray Wyatt before having an impromptu match with Wyatt Family member Erick Rowan. The Rock would then regularly insult the audience, WWF performers, and interviewers in his promos. [163] He also began performing "Rock Concerts", segments in which he played the guitar and mocked WWE performers and fans in song. He was a part of the 1991 national championship team. The film will be directed by Jake Kasdan, from a script co-written by Kasdan and Tom Wheeler. Announces New Members, WWF Superstar Kurt Angle Named Honorary Chairman", "Watch the Rock's Very Odd Speech at the 2000 Republican Convention", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Admits He Didn't Vote for Trump or Hillary in 2016: I Wanted 'Someone Else', "Dwayne Johnson Endorses Presidential Candidate for First Time, Supports Joe Biden and Kamala Harris", Dwayne Johnson Shares 'Honest Feelings' on Running for President, The Rock for president? [330][331], In 2000, Johnson published his autobiography, titled The Rock Says, which he co-wrote with Joe Layden. He presented the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 80th Academy Awards. The Rock for the WWE Championship", "WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin def. John Cena will fill the leading role, with Akiva Goldsman attached as screenwriter. [251] In "Cable Visions: Television Beyond Broadcasting", the Rock was described as "for a long time, the WWE's biggest star and probably held the greatest international appeal". Johnson attended Montclaire Elementary School in Charlotte, North Carolina, before moving to Hamden, Connecticut, where he attended Shepherd Glen Elementary School and then Hamden Middle School. Black Adam (2022) - IMDb [87][89] On December 13, 1998, at the pay-per-view named after him, Rock Bottom: In Your House, the Rock had a rematch with Mankind for the WWF Championship. He has since starred in family films The Game Plan (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Tooth Fairy (2010), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Jumanji: The Next Level (2019), and Jungle Cruise (2021), as well as the action films Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), G.I. He then successfully defended the Intercontinental title against Faarooq at Over the Edge: In Your House on May 31. Later that night, he entered the Royal Rumble match and lasted until the final two before he was eliminated by Stone Cold Steve Austin. 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. [354] In 2015, Johnson donated $1,500 to a GoFundMe to pay for an abandoned dog's surgery. Joe: Retaliation (2013), Hercules (2014), Skyscraper (2018), San Andreas (2015) and Rampage (2018). After the match, Rock attacked Miz and hit him with the People's Elbow. In 2000, he hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the first time. Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name the Rock,[3] is an American actor, film producer, and retired professional wrestler. After the match, the Rock gave Cena a Rock Bottom. The film began principal photography in September 2018, and was released on July 26, 2019. 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He is the son of, - IMDb Mini Biography By: Zak Hamza < mj_zak@yahoo.co.uk> / ritual < vsritual@vsritual.com>. After 20 minutes of chaotic brawling in the ring, the stands, a kitchen, the catering area, an office, the arena corridors and finally a basement loading area, Mankind pinned the Rock using a forklift truck to win the WWF title. The two then lost the tag titles to Booker T and Test on the November 1, 2001, episode of SmackDown!. He also had roles in Gridiron Gang (2006), Reno 911! That night, he was attacked by a debuting Goldberg. [27][28], Johnson was born in Hayward, California,[29] on May 2, 1972,[30] the son of Ata Johnson (ne Maivia; born 1948)[31] and former professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; 19442020). [195] The Rock closed out the 20th-anniversary episode of Raw, on January 14, with one of his "Rock Concerts", leading to a brawl with CM Punk. In 2012, Johnson founded his production company Seven Bucks Productions. The event also saw the WWF debut of the famed WCW faction New World Order, which at the time consisted of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall. (which is the main reason why, FinallyThe Rockhas come back to [whatever city he's in at the [186] The Rock and Cena defeated Awesome Truth on November 20 at Survivor Series, when the Rock pinned The Miz. 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! With the critical and financial success of Welcome to the Jungle, production of the movie began in early 2019, and was released on December 13, 2019.