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Dwayne Douglas Johnson was born in Hayward, California, to Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). His father is of Black Nova Scotian descent, and his mother is of Samoan background.
College Football Career
1991
Johnson received a full scholarship from the University of Miami, where he played defensive tackle and was part of the Miami Hurricanes' national championship team.
Back Injury and Transition to Wrestling
1995
Dwayne suffered a back injury that cost him a place in the NFL. He then signed a three-year deal with the Canadian League but left after a year to pursue a career in wrestling.
Wrestling Debut
March 10, 1996
Johnson made his wrestling debut in the USWA under the name Flex Kavanah, where he won the tag team championship with Brett Sawyer. He later joined the WWE and became Rocky Maivia, eventually adopting the persona of The Rock.
The Attitude Era
1998
The Rock led the WWE into its most popular and successful era, known as The Attitude Era. He became a key figure in the company, feuding with stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H.
Royal Rumble and Hollywood Debut
2000
The Rock won the 2000 Royal Rumble match and began to transition into acting, making his film debut in The Mummy Returns (2001) and starring in The Scorpion King (2002), a prequel to The Mummy Returns.
Icon vs Icon and Hollywood Success
2002
The Rock had a memorable match against Hollywood Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8, marking a significant moment in his career. He continued to excel in Hollywood, starring in films like Fast Five and The Game Plan.
Return to WWE and Continued Acting Success
2012-2013
The Rock returned to the WWE for a series of matches, including a highly anticipated bout against John Cena at WrestleMania XXVIII. He continued to act, starring in films like Pain & Gain, Hercules, and San Andreas.
Return as The Final Boss
2024
The Rock returned to the WWE as The Final Boss, forming an alliance with Roman Reigns and competing at WrestleMania XL. This marked one of the greatest returns in WWE history.
Legacy and Ongoing Career
Present Day
Dwayne Johnson remains one of the most successful and highest-grossing box-office stars of all time, with films grossing over $10.5 billion worldwide. He continues to be involved in various projects, solidifying his status as a pop culture icon.
Brief
Known For
Professional wrestling and acting career, particularly in WWE and films like The Fast and the Furious and Jumanji franchises.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: May 2, 1972.
Born Place: Hayward, California.
Career
Current occupation: Actor, professional wrestler (part-time), businessman.
Past occupations: Professional football player, full-time professional wrestler.
Current Place of Work: WWE (part-time), various film and television projects.
Previous Place of Work: University of Miami (football), Canadian Football League, WWE (full-time).
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 10-time world champion in WWE, 22 wins & 79 nominations in film and television awards.
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Dwayne Johnson Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Dwayne Johnson.
Dwayne Douglas Johnson was born in Hayward, California, to Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu) and professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles). His father is of Black Nova Scotian descent, and his mother is of Samoan background.
College Football Career
1991
Johnson received a full scholarship from the University of Miami, where he played defensive tackle and was part of the Miami Hurricanes' national championship team.
Back Injury and Transition to Wrestling
1995
Dwayne suffered a back injury that cost him a place in the NFL. He then signed a three-year deal with the Canadian League but left after a year to pursue a career in wrestling.
Wrestling Debut
March 10, 1996
Johnson made his wrestling debut in the USWA under the name Flex Kavanah, where he won the tag team championship with Brett Sawyer. He later joined the WWE and became Rocky Maivia, eventually adopting the persona of The Rock.
The Attitude Era
1998
The Rock led the WWE into its most popular and successful era, known as The Attitude Era. He became a key figure in the company, feuding with stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin and Triple H.
Royal Rumble and Hollywood Debut
2000
The Rock won the 2000 Royal Rumble match and began to transition into acting, making his film debut in The Mummy Returns (2001) and starring in The Scorpion King (2002), a prequel to The Mummy Returns.
Icon vs Icon and Hollywood Success
2002
The Rock had a memorable match against Hollywood Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8, marking a significant moment in his career. He continued to excel in Hollywood, starring in films like Fast Five and The Game Plan.
Return to WWE and Continued Acting Success
2012-2013
The Rock returned to the WWE for a series of matches, including a highly anticipated bout against John Cena at WrestleMania XXVIII. He continued to act, starring in films like Pain & Gain, Hercules, and San Andreas.
Return as The Final Boss
2024
The Rock returned to the WWE as The Final Boss, forming an alliance with Roman Reigns and competing at WrestleMania XL. This marked one of the greatest returns in WWE history.
Legacy and Ongoing Career
Present Day
Dwayne Johnson remains one of the most successful and highest-grossing box-office stars of all time, with films grossing over $10.5 billion worldwide. He continues to be involved in various projects, solidifying his status as a pop culture icon.
Brief
Known For
Professional wrestling and acting career, particularly in WWE and films like The Fast and the Furious and Jumanji franchises.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: May 2, 1972.
Born Place: Hayward, California.
Career
Current occupation: Actor, professional wrestler (part-time), businessman.
Past occupations: Professional football player, full-time professional wrestler.
Current Place of Work: WWE (part-time), various film and television projects.
Previous Place of Work: University of Miami (football), Canadian Football League, WWE (full-time).
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: 10-time world champion in WWE, 22 wins & 79 nominations in film and television awards.
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