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'''Dwayne Douglas Johnson''' (born ], ]), better known as '''The Rock''' (the actual name on his ] card), is a ] with ]. Johnson has also starred in several major motion pictures, including '']'' and '']''. In the past, he wrestled under the names Rocky Maivia, Flex Kavana, and Duane Glasteau. '''Dwayne Douglas Johnson''' (born ], ]), better known as '''The Rock''' (the actual name on his ] card), is a ] with ].


He was born in ]. His maternal grandfather, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, was a star in the WWWF (now WWE). A native of ], his "trademark" were the ceremonial tattoos that covered the lower half of his body. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a WWF tag-team champion. The Rock portrayed him on an episode of '']''.
⚫ The Rock stars, along with former ] ], in the remake '']'', from ] Pictures, as war hero-turned-sheriff Chris Vaughn (loosely based on the real-life inspiration for the original) who returns to the town where he grew up and rids it of corruption with his trusty two-by-four. The movie is set to release on April 2, 2004. It is rated ].


During high school, Johnson began playing football. He received offers from several programs, but chose the ] because they didn't openly express an interest in him. He is a member of the 'Caines 1990 NCAA National Championship team. A back injury ended his ] career before it began. He signed a 3 year deal with the ], but left after a year to peruse wrestling.
⚫ Johnson, as of November 20th, 2003, looks like he's currently taking a hiatus from the WWE during his recent career as a actor. It's been announced in multiple entertainment magazines that Johnson has been approached to play the role of ] in a live action Duke Nukem movie that's currently in the works. Johnson has expressed interest.
He will also star in the big screen adaptation of Cartoon Network's popular character Johnny Bravo.


⚫ The Rock stars, along with former ] ], in the remake '']'', from ] Pictures, as war hero-turned-sheriff Chris Vaughn (loosely based on the real-life inspiration for the original) who returns to the town where he grew up and rids it of corruption with his trusty two-by-four. The movie is set to release on April 2, 2004. It is rated ]. He has also starred in '']'' and '']''.

⚫ Johnson, as of November 2003, looks like he's currently taking a hiatus from the WWE to persue acting fuul-time. He has been approached to play the role of ] in a live action Duke Nukem movie that's currently in the works. Johnson has expressed interest. He will also star in the big screen adaptation of ]'s character '']''.

He married Dany Garcia on ], ]. They have a daughter, Simone Alexandra.


'''Championships/Titles/Accomplishments''' '''Championships/Titles/Accomplishments'''

Revision as of 02:32, 10 May 2004

Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), better known as The Rock (the actual name on his SAG card), is a professional wrestler with World Wrestling Entertainment.

He was born in Hayward, California. His maternal grandfather, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, was a star in the WWWF (now WWE). A native of Samoa, his "trademark" were the ceremonial tattoos that covered the lower half of his body. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a WWF tag-team champion. The Rock portrayed him on an episode of That 70's Show.

During high school, Johnson began playing football. He received offers from several programs, but chose the University of Miami because they didn't openly express an interest in him. He is a member of the 'Caines 1990 NCAA National Championship team. A back injury ended his NFL career before it began. He signed a 3 year deal with the Canadian Football League, but left after a year to peruse wrestling.

The Rock stars, along with former Jackass Johnny Knoxville, in the remake Walking Tall, from MGM Pictures, as war hero-turned-sheriff Chris Vaughn (loosely based on the real-life inspiration for the original) who returns to the town where he grew up and rids it of corruption with his trusty two-by-four. The movie is set to release on April 2, 2004. It is rated PG-13. He has also starred in The Scorpion King and The Rundown.

Johnson, as of November 2003, looks like he's currently taking a hiatus from the WWE to persue acting fuul-time. He has been approached to play the role of Duke Nukem in a live action Duke Nukem movie that's currently in the works. Johnson has expressed interest. He will also star in the big screen adaptation of Cartoon Network's character Johnny Bravo.

He married Dany Garcia on May 3, 1997. They have a daughter, Simone Alexandra.

Championships/Titles/Accomplishments

Finisher/Signature Moves

  • The Peoples Elbow
  • Rock Bottom
  • Sharpshooter

Favorite quotes

"If you smell what the Rock is cooking!" "Know your Role and Shut Your Mouth" "Finally... the Rock has COME BACK to (town where he is wrestling in)!"