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'''Dwayne Douglas Johnson''' (born ], ]), better known as '''The Rock''' (the actual name on his ] card), is a ] with ]. '''Dwayne Douglas Johnson''' (born ], ]), better known by his ] '''The Rock''' (the actual name on his ] card), is an American ] and a ] with ].


He was born in ]. His maternal grandfather, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, was a star in the WWWF (now WWE). A native of ], his "trademark" were the ceremonial tattoos that covered the lower half of his body. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a WWF tag-team champion. The Rock portrayed him on an episode of '']''. He was born in ]. His maternal grandfather, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, was a star in the WWF (now WWE). A native of ], his "trademark" were the ceremonial tattoos that covered the lower half of his body. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a WWF tag-team champion. The Rock portrayed him on an episode of '']''.


During high school, Johnson began playing football. He received offers from several programs, but chose the ] because they didn't openly express an interest in him. He is a member of the 'Caines 1990 NCAA National Championship team. A back injury ended his ] career before it began. He signed a 3 year deal with the ], but left after a year to peruse wrestling. During high school, Johnson began playing football. He received offers from several programs, but chose the ] because they didn't openly express an interest in him. He is a member of the 'Caines 1990 NCAA National Championship team. A back injury ended his ] career before it began. He signed a 3 year deal with the ], but left after a year to pursue wrestling.


The Rock stars, along with former ] ], in the remake '']'', from ] Pictures, as war hero-turned-sheriff Chris Vaughn (loosely based on the real-life inspiration for the original) who returns to the town where he grew up and rids it of corruption with his trusty two-by-four. The movie is set to release on April 2, 2004. It is rated ]. He has also starred in '']'' and '']''. The Rock stars, along with former ] ], in the remake '']'', from ] Pictures, as war hero-turned-sheriff Chris Vaughn (loosely based on the real-life inspiration for the original) who returns to the town where he grew up and rids it of corruption with his trusty two-by-four. The movie is set to release on ] ]. It is rated ]. He has also starred in '']'' and '']''.


Johnson will be playing in three more movies set to release in 2005; in one of the movies he portrays a homosexual man. ] confirmed he will also be in the movie ], based off of the popular video game. He has been approached to play the role of ] in a live action Duke Nukem movie that's currently in the works. Johnson has expressed interest. He will also star in the big screen adaptation of ]'s character '']''. Johnson will be playing in three more movies set to release in ]; in one of the movies he portrays a homosexual man. ] confirmed he will also be in the movie ], based off of the popular video game. He has been approached to play the role of ] in a live action Duke Nukem movie that's currently in the works. Johnson has expressed interest. He will also star in the big screen adaptation of ]'s character '']''.


He married Dany Garcia on ], ]. They have a daughter, Simone Alexandra. He married Dany Garcia on ], ]. They have a daughter, Simone Alexandra.
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Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), better known by his stage name The Rock (the actual name on his SAG card), is an American actor and a professional wrestler with World Wrestling Entertainment.

He was born in Hayward, California. His maternal grandfather, "High Chief" Peter Maivia, was a star in the WWF (now WWE). A native of Samoa, his "trademark" were the ceremonial tattoos that covered the lower half of his body. His father, Rocky Johnson, was a WWF tag-team champion. The Rock portrayed him on an episode of That 70's Show.

During high school, Johnson began playing football. He received offers from several programs, but chose the University of Miami because they didn't openly express an interest in him. He is a member of the 'Caines 1990 NCAA National Championship team. A back injury ended his NFL career before it began. He signed a 3 year deal with the Canadian Football League, but left after a year to pursue wrestling.

The Rock stars, along with former Jackass Johnny Knoxville, in the remake Walking Tall, from MGM Pictures, as war hero-turned-sheriff Chris Vaughn (loosely based on the real-life inspiration for the original) who returns to the town where he grew up and rids it of corruption with his trusty two-by-four. The movie is set to release on April 2 2004. It is rated PG-13. He has also starred in The Scorpion King and The Rundown.

Johnson will be playing in three more movies set to release in 2005; in one of the movies he portrays a homosexual man. Game Informer Magazine confirmed he will also be in the movie Spy Hunter, based off of the popular video game. He has been approached to play the role of Duke Nukem in a live action Duke Nukem movie that's currently in the works. Johnson has expressed interest. He will also star in the big screen adaptation of Cartoon Network's character Johnny Bravo.

He married Dany Garcia on May 3, 1997. They have a daughter, Simone Alexandra.

Title History

  • WWE Champion (7)
    • 11/15/98-12/29/98 (Won Tournament)
    • 1/24/99-1/26/99
    • 2/15/99-3/28/99
    • 4/30/00-5/21/00
    • 6/25/00-10/22/00 (Pinned Vince McMahon in a Six Man Tag Match with Champion Triple H)
    • 2/25/01-4/1/01
    • 7/21/02-8/25/02
  • WWE Intercontinental Champion (2)
  • WWE Tag Team Champion (5)
    • 8/30/99-9/7/99 (with Mankind)
    • 9/20/99-9/21/99 (with Mankind, won a "Dark Side Rules" Match)
    • 10/12/99-10/18/99 (with Mankind)
    • 12/18/00-12/19/00 (with The Undertaker)
    • 10/22/01-10/30/01 (with Chris Jericho)
  • World Champion (2)
    • 8/19/01-10/21/01
    • 11/5/01-12/9/01

Finisher/Signature Moves

  • The People's Elbow
  • Rock Bottom
  • Sharpshooter

Favorite quotes

  • "If you smell... what the Rock... is cooking!"
  • "It doesn't matter what you think!"
  • "Know your Role and Shut Your Mouth"
  • "Finally... the Rock has COME BACK to (town where he is wrestling in)!"


WWE Championship
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Mankind
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Mankind
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Mankind 		Third reign Followed by:
Stone Cold Steve Austin
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Triple H 		Fourth reign Followed by:
Triple H
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Triple H 		Fifth reign Followed by:
Kurt Angle
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Kurt Angle 		Sixth reign Followed by:
Stone Cold Steve Austin
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The Undertaker 		Seventh reign Followed by:
Brock Lesnar
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