Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) as a Kid, alongside his parents. In reality, WCW was purchased by Vince McMahon and the WWF, and ECW had gone out of business in early 2001. Rocky passed away in 2020 from a heart attack at age 75. [288][289] In 2018, he starred in the action films Rampage and Skyscraper. "With pride and gratitude for all that I've built with my own two hands, I plan to apply these callouses to the XFL, and look forward to creating something special for the players, fans, and everyone involved for the love of football.". Maivia and Rocky were partners in a match on the independent scene and thats where he met Ata. [68] He defeated Bret Hart by disqualification in a title defense on the March 31 episode of Raw is War. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $10.5 billion worldwide,[8] making him one of the world's highest-grossing and highest-paid actors. [134][135] He later lost the title to Chris Jericho at No Mercy on October 21, 2001. It was known as the WWF Undisputed Championship during his seventh reign and as the WWE Championship during his eighth. The Rock main-evented the most bought pay-per-view worldwide in WWE history (WrestleMania XXVIII),[252] the most bought pay-per-view domestically in WWE history (WrestleMania X-Seven), the highest rated Raw in history,[253][254] the highest rated SmackDown in history,[255] and was part of the highest rated cable segment in WWE history with Mankind entitled "This is Your Life", in which Mankind would honor The Rock with various gifts and reunions. [12], In addition to playing football at Freedom High School, Johnson also was a member of the school's track and field and wrestling teams. [63] His first match came at Survivor Series, on November 17, 1996, in an eight-man elimination tag match; he was the sole survivor and eliminated the final two members of the opposing team, Crush and Goldust. [198] The Rock then resumed his rivalry with John Cena, who won that year's Royal Rumble to set up a rematch of the previous WrestleMania match between the two at WrestleMania 29, only this time with the WWE Championship on the line. [305], Johnson is noted for his busy schedule and developing multiple projects at once. [144] Despite the Rock portraying a heroic character and Hogan a villain, a portion of the crowd attending the SkyDome was rooting heavily for Hogan. [163] The Rock won after delivering three consecutive Rock Bottoms, ending their long-running rivalry in what turned out to be Austin's final match. [20][21] In 2012, he co-founded the entertainment production company Seven Bucks Productions,[22] and is co-owner of the XFL, a professional American football league. [96], The Rock's popularity continued to grow and audiences still cheered for him even though he was a heel. The Canadian boxer and wrestler was known for spirited rivalries with Don Muraco,Adrian AdonisandGreg The Hammer Valentine. She's a survivor so every single day, she lives life to the fullest and is a shining beacon of love, joy and kindness.". He certainly has the proverbial Midas touch. Maivia and Rocky were tag team partners in a match on the independent scene. The relationship that I had with my dad was incredibly complicated that was fueled by tough love, Johnson told People. Let's roll.. #OwnIt", "How the Rock Went From Action Hero to TNT Reality 'Hero', "Kids' Choice Awards Winners 2013: Kristen Stewart & More Full List", "John David Washington To Co-Star In HBO's 'Ballers', Robert Hoffman In E! He even got drafted and played for a while before injuries forced him to stop and take up wrestling which he naturally excelled in. He reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in The Fate of the Furious, which was released in 2017. In 2000, the Rock took time off from WWE to film his appearance in The Mummy Returns (2001). 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He and his high school sweetheart, Dany Garcia, wed in 1997 and split up a decade later, though she continues to serve as his manager. Dwayne Johnsons mother, on the other hand, is Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia. David Leitch directed the project from a script co-written by franchise-writer Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce. Johnson and his ex-wife, Dany Garcia Johnson, were married for 10 years, and together for 17, before calling it quits in 2007. Johnson also debuted his first dramatic comedy series that same year, playing Spencer Strasmore, a retired pro footballer turned financial planner, on Ballers. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson may be a tough guy on screen, but his softer side comes out when it comes to his family. London. Kevin Hart Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts. [3] Maivia, a clean-cut face character, was pushed heavily from the start despite his wrestling inexperience. What Is Will Smiths Religion, Is He A Christian? [120] With the score tied at five falls each, and with seconds left on the time limit, the Rock was disqualified when The Undertaker attacked Triple H, thus giving Triple H the 65 win and the title. [148], The Rock made a surprise return on a June episode of Raw before going to his assigned brand of SmackDown!. [312], Johnson has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch since 2017. My mother starts crying. See the full winners' list". Just then the flight attendant placed my moms breakfast down on the table and my mom said to me, Am I happy?.. [47][48] Johnson attended President William McKinley High School in Honolulu and then Glencliff High School and McGavock High School, both in Nashville, and then Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township in the Lehigh Valley, where he graduated in 1990. The Rock had another successful title defense against Benoit, Kane and The Undertaker, on September 24, at Unforgiven.[124]. Olympia. [228] That year, Rock was also listed in the Forbes Celebrity 100 and People Magazine's 25 Most Intriguing People. Pmaikai (blessed) @laurenhashianofficial @hhgarcia41", "Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson announces marriage to Lauren Hashian", "Dwayne The Rock Johnson Marries Longtime Partner Laura Hashian in Secret Hawaiian Wedding, See Pics", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Daughter Jasmine Turns 3 See Her Parents' Birthday Tributes", "Dwayne Johnson's Daughter Tiana Turns 2! Dwayne's father, who was black, African-Canadian, was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, and had Black Nova Scotian heritage. [51][52][30], By his senior year at Freedom High School, Johnson had only played two years of high school football but the fact that he had excelled on a team in an elite high school athletic division known nationally for producing a long list of professional and Olympic-level athletes, including future NFL stars Andre Reed, Saquon Barkley, Kyzir White, and others, drew the attention of NCAA Division I collegiate programs. The two then lost the tag titles to Booker T and Test on the November 1, 2001, episode of SmackDown!. [143] This later led to a match between the Rock and Hogan at WrestleMania X8 on March 17, 2002. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Originally cast in the role as early as September 2014 as the antagonist, in a film centered around the superhero Billy Batson/Shazam,[324][325] his villainous role for Shazam! But that was no longer the case from 1986 when they relocated to Honolulu permanently while Rocky continued to travel for his profession. [30][31] Growing up, Johnson lived briefly in Grey Lynn in Auckland, New Zealand with his mother's family,[32] where he played rugby[33] and attended Richmond Road Primary School before returning to the U.S.[32], Johnson's father was a Black Nova Scotian with a small amount of Irish ancestry. Though initially believed to be a part of F9, Johnson did not appear in the film; instead, he opted to begin development on a sequel to Hobbs & Shaw. Rocky had two children from a previous marriage before he married Ata and moved to Canada; his son Curtis Bowles and daughter Wanda Bowles, who are both Dwaynes half-siblings. Dwayne was born to professional wrestler . [49], At Freedom High School in the Lehigh Valley, Johnson initially struggled and was drawn into a culture of conflict and petty crime. Dwayne Johnson drops $1,500 to save orphaned puppy's life", "Dwayne Johnson donates thousands to aid Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts", "@therock on Instagram: "Cool update on ARMED FORCES DAY. Rushmore, Tonight's Q&A, More", "Ric Flair on Who Should Be on Wrestling's Mt. Dwayne Johnson's (The Rock) Ethnicity, Parents, and Background Details. The couple divorced in 2003 and she never remarried, but Dwayne has shared a lot about his mother and the struggles they faced when he was younger. Peter would end up training Rocky Johnson, Ata's eventual husband and the Rock's father. The beautiful and dynamic Ata Johnson was born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia on October 25, 1948, in Hawaii to Dwayne's grandfather Peter Fanene Maivia and Grandmother Lia Maivia. From his early days in college football to his rise to prominence with the WWF and on up to becoming one of the most highly paid actors in Hollywood, its clear that Dwaynes mother Ata Johnson and father Rocky Johnson guided him towards a path to great success even despite profound challenges growing up. [287] In 2016, Johnson co-starred with Kevin Hart in the action-comedy Central Intelligence and had a lead voice role in the Disney animated film Moana, in which he voiced the Polynesian demigod Maui. She HAD TO BE tough as nails in a male dominated, shark infested world of wrestling. After plying his trade in New Zealand and Australia, he became one of the well-known stars in the then-called WWWF (World Wide Wrestling Federation). The Rock contested this match twice, both times in Texas (vs Triple H in Dallas, and vs Al Snow in Houston). [73], At D-Generation X: In Your House on December 7, 1997, Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated the Rock in under six minutes to retain the Intercontinental Championship. A wrestlers married life was not glamorous and his father knew it when he expressed his disapproval for his union with Rocky but the heart wants what it wants until it doesnt want it. [120][121] The Rock won the WWF Championship for a fifth time at King of the Ring on June 25 by scoring the winning pin in a six-man tag team match, teaming with Kane and The Undertaker against Shane McMahon, Triple H and Vince McMahon, whom he pinned. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list and remained on the list for several weeks. The family moved a lot like most wrestling families but it ended when Dwayne was 14. [56] Additionally, Johnson was one of the university's most prolific student speakers in the Miami-area community, frequently delivering positive messages about his own struggles and encouraging them to remain in school and avoid the dangers of drug use. Atas father was Grand Chief Peter Maivia. For instance, it led to Rocky Johnson getting a title in Samoa as a high chief even when he was not a native. He received additional training from Tom Prichard, alongside Achim Albrecht and Mark Henry.[5][32]. [194] The following week on Raw, the Rock was attacked by The Shield. Dwayne is the son of Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas) and Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia). On May 21, at Judgment Day, the Rock faced Triple H in an Iron Man match with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee. He has since starred in family films The Game Plan (2007), Race to Witch Mountain (2009), Tooth Fairy (2010), and Jungle Cruise (2021), as well as the action adventure films Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012), G.I. [101], Shortly after SummerSlam, the Rock began teaming with former opponent Mankind and the two became known as the Rock 'n' Sock Connection. Dwayne Johnson, 50, can undoubtedly attribute a lot of his current success to his childhood. Through this show, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of Rockys character and appreciate all that he has overcome in order to become successful. You can feel his love for his mother when he speaks of a car accident that his mom and cousin were fortunate enough to survive in 2014. The Rock returned in late July 2001 when the WWF was feuding with rival promotions World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) during what is known as The Invasion storyline. In 1983, he became the first black champion ever in the history of the World Wrestling Federation (now known as the World Wrestling Entertainment) after he won the World Tag Team Championship together with Anthony White (popular as Tony Atlas). Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. Dwayne Johnson's parents are Ata Johnson and Rocky Johnson. Ata Maivia daughter of Grand Chief Peter Maivia married Rocky Johnson in 1970 despite her fathers objections. The beautiful and dynamic Ata Johnson was born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia on October 25, 1948, in Hawaii to Dwaynes grandfather Peter Fanene Maivia and Grandmother Lia Maivia. That night, he was attacked by a debuting Goldberg. [174], On February 14, 2011, the Rock was announced as the host of WrestleMania XXVII on April 3, 2011, appearing live on Raw for the first time in almost seven years. March 3 (UPI) -- Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt . Ata's father, Peter Maivia, was a pro wrestler who began his career in New Zealand before entering the WWE (then, the WWF) during the '70s. Even before meeting her husband (and later ex-) Rocky Johnson at a match, Ata was already rooted in professional wrestling as the daughter of the legendary High Chief Peter Maivia. The Rock got into a verbal back-and-forth with Bray Wyatt before having an impromptu match with Wyatt Family member Erick Rowan. Actor Dwayne Johnson and daughter Simone Johnson attend the Summer On The Pier Benefiting "The Rock" Foundation Event on July 29, 2007 in Malibu,. Known as the Soulman, Rocky was a trailblazer working for a number of promotions and traveling around the world. In 2016 he voiced Maui in the Disney animated film Moana (2016). So who are Dwayne Johnsons parents? Dwayne's father, a native of Canada, is black, of Black Nova Scotian descent, and was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia (Dwayne's father's ancestors were African-Americans who moved to Canada). [74] The next night on Raw Is War, Austin was ordered by Mr. McMahon to defend the title in a rematch, but forfeited it to the Rock instead, handing him the title belt before hitting him with the Stone Cold Stunner. Hollywood Life Dwaynes post adds that she might kill him for posting the sweet accompanying pic of Ata crying, then says, Happy Mothers Day to my amazing mom who will no doubt kill me for posting this crying pic. These days, Dwayne is often seen accompanying the graceful 73-year-old to red carpet events or posting on social media about her visits with Dwaynes three daughters, Simone, Jasmine, and Tiana Johnson. Dwayne is the son of Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas) and Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia). Vince McMahon then came out and was about to strip Punk of the championship, however, at the Rock's request, he instead restarted the match. Johnson left WWE in 2004 and returned in 2011 as a part-time performer until 2013, making sporadic appearances until retiring in 2019. As well as his overgrown size. Ata and Dwayne Johnson and . It shows the extent to which family background and parental support can go into shaping a persons destiny. The Rock seemed to have the upper hand, until his teammate Jericho entered the ring and attacked the Rock. However, on the gridiron, he found success while playing with the Hurricanes during their 1991 national championship season alongside future Super Bowl champ Warren Sapp. Johnson starred in two other blockbuster movies that year, Baywatch and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Mitchell "Mitch" Buchannon and Dr. Smolder Bravestone, respectively. "You trail blazed and even harder, you changed peoples harsh behaviors toward a man of color," he captioned the post. [353] In 2018, Johnson donated a gym to a military base in Oahu, Hawaii. With Rocky often on the road for work, Ata was the constant parental figure and support system in her sons life. Although he no longer fights he is still considered a member of the wrestling royalty and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame with his stepfather High Chief Peter Maivia by The Rock.
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