- Name:
- Dwayne Douglas Johnson
- Ring Name:
- The Rock
- Birthdate:
- May 2, 1972
- Place of Birth:
- Hayward, California, USA
- Height:
- 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
- Weight:
- Approximately 260 pounds (118 kg)
- Wrestling Debut:
- Dwayne Johnson made his professional wrestling debut in 1996 as “Rocky Maivia” at the Survivor Series event.
- Wrestling Promotions:
- WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment)
- WCW (World Championship Wrestling)
- Wrestling Achievements:
- 8-time WWE/WWF Champion
- 5-time WWE Intercontinental Champion
- 2-time WWE Tag Team Champion
- Royal Rumble winner (2000)
- Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion
- PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated) Wrestler of the Year (2000)
- WWE Hall of Fame inductee (Class of 2008)
- Signature Moves:
- The Rock Bottom (Rock’s Bottom)
- The People’s Elbow
- Sharpshooter
- Spinebuster
- Samoan Drop
- Wrestling Style:
- The Rock is known for his charismatic and entertaining in-ring style, combining technical wrestling with powerful strikes and showmanship. He often engages the crowd with his catchphrases and taunts.
- Notable Feuds:
- Stone Cold Steve Austin
- Triple H
- Mick Foley (Mankind)
- Hulk Hogan
- John Cena
- Memorable Moments:
- The “Attitude Era” rivalry with Stone Cold Steve Austin.
- Defeating Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8.
- His “This is Your Life” segment with Mick Foley, one of the highest-rated segments in WWE history.
- Legacy and Impact:
- The Rock is one of the most iconic and beloved figures in professional wrestling history. His charisma and success in WWE helped elevate the industry’s popularity during the late ’90s and early 2000s. He transitioned to a successful acting career, becoming a global superstar in Hollywood.
- Personal Life:
- Dwayne Johnson comes from a wrestling family, with his father and grandfather both being professional wrestlers. He’s also known for his philanthropic work, including supporting children’s hospitals and the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation.
- Fun Facts:
- The Rock played college football for the University of Miami and briefly played for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
- He’s known for his catchphrase “Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?”
- Forbes named him one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.
- Social Media Presence:
- Twitter: TheRock
Instagram: @therock
Net Worth in 2023:
- Estimated at approximately $320 million.