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Professional Wrestling Career
Dwayne Johnson's professional wrestling career spanned over a decade and included numerous championships and iconic moments.
WWF Debut
March 10, 1996
Johnson made his WWF debut as Rocky Maivia, a combination of his father and grandfather's ring names.
The Rock Emerges
1997
Johnson began referring to himself in the third person as The Rock, marking the beginning of his iconic persona.
Royal Rumble Winner
2000
The Rock won the 2000 Royal Rumble match, further cementing his status as a top wrestler.
WrestleMania X8
2002
The Rock had a memorable match against Hollywood Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8, often referred to as a 'passing of the torch' moment.
First Retirement
2004
Johnson left WWE in 2004 to pursue an acting career.
Part-Time Return
2011-2013
The Rock returned to WWE as a part-time performer, making sporadic appearances until 2013.
The Final Boss
2024
The Rock returned to WWE as 'The Final Boss,' forming an alliance with Roman Reigns and competing at WrestleMania XL.
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