Dwayne Douglas Johnson The Rock (born May 2, 1972) is an American actor, businessman, and former professional wrestler well known by his ring moniker The Rock. Johnson, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential professional wrestlers of all time, wrestled for WWF/E for eight years before pursuing an acting career. During his wrestling career, he was instrumental in the development and success of the WWE during the Attitude Era, a period of industry boom in the late 1990s and early 2000s. His films have grossed more than $3.5 billion in North America and more than $10.5 billion globally, making him one of the highest-grossing and highest-paid performers in the world.
Dwayne Johnson Parents
Johnson’s father was a Black Nova Scotian with some Irish blood. His mother is from Samoa. In 1983, his father and tag team partner Tony Atlas became the first black tag team champions in WWE history. His mother is the adoptived daughter of Peter Maivia, a former professional wrestler.
Dwayne Johnson Wife
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the world’s most well-known and marketable celebrities. He had two marriages. From 1999 to 2008, he was married to Dany Garcia. Lauren Hashian is The Rock’s current wife, whom he married in 2019.
Dwayne Johnson Children
The well-known Hollywood actor is proud to be the father of three girls, Simone, Jasmine, and Tiana. “I realized being a parent is the best job I’ve ever had and the greatest job I’ll ever have,” The Rock lovingly stated during an appearance on a new OWN series set to premiere in December 2020.
Dwayne Johnson Net worth
How much money will Dwayne Johnson have in 2022? Dwayne Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $800 million by Celebrity Net Worth. He amassed his almost billion-dollar wealth through top-tier movie salaries, endorsement deals, and business ventures.
Dwayne Johnson Car
The Rock has vehicles such as a Ford F-150, a 1971 Chevy Chevelle, a Pagani Huayra, a Ferrari LaFerrari, a 2017 Ford GT, and a Lamborghini Huracan. Dwayne Johnson also owns luxury vehicles such as a Rolls Royce Wraith, a Plymouth Prowler, and an Escalade.
Dwayne Johnson Early life
Johnson’s father was a Black Nova Scotian with some Irish blood. His mother is from Samoa. In 1983, his father and tag team partner Tony Atlas became the first black tag team champions in WWE history. His mother is the adoptive daughter of pro wrestler Peter Maivia.. Lia Johnson, Johnson’s maternal grandmother, was the first female pro wrestling promoter, taking over Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling When her husband died in 1982, she took over the business and ran it until 1988. Johnson is a non-blood cousin of the Anoa’i wrestling family through his maternal grandfather Maivia. Johnson’s father and grandfather were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008.
Dwayne Johnson Wrestling Career
Johnson made his WWF debut as Rocky Maivia, a mix of his father and grandfather’s ring names, however the announcers recognized his true name. He was initially hesitant to accept this ring name, but Vince McMahon and Jim Ross convinced him. He was dubbed “The Blue Chipper,” and to emphasize his ancestry, he was billed as the WWF’s first third-generation wrestler. Despite his lack of wrestling expertise, Maivia, a clean-cut face character, was strongly promoted from the outset. He made his Monday Night Raw debut as a member of Marc Mero’s entourage on November 4, 1996.. His debut match occurred on November 17, 1996, at Survivor Series, in an eight-man elimination tag match; he was the lone survivor and eliminated the final opponent. Crush and Goldust are members of the opposing side. On Monday Night Raw on February 13, 1997, he defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley to win the Intercontinental Championship. At In Your House 13: Final Four, Maivia successfully defended her championship against Helmsley.
Dwayne Johnson Hollywood Career
Johnson rose to prominence in Hollywood and the film industry initially as a hardworking wrestler. He climbed to become one of Hollywood’s highest-paid and most successful actors during his career. While wrestling, he start his acting career on television. In 1999, he made his television debut as his own father in an episode of That ’70s Show titled “That Wrestling Show.” Nearly a year later, he appeared as an alien wrestler against famed character Seven of Nine in the Star Trek: Voyager episode “Tsunkatse.” Despite Johnson’s departure from WWE, the company continued to sell “The Rock” merchandise and heavily marketed him in the opening montages of their television broadcasts.
