[95][96] The Rock then lost the WWF Championship to Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999. ", "Wrestler 'Umaga' Edward Fatu dies of heart attack, friend says", "Wow check out my 8yr old AFRO!! [91][92] On January 31, during an episode of Sunday Night Heat, the Rock and Mankind participated in an Empty Arena match, a match that took place in an arena with 22,000 empty seats where any part of the facility could be used to contest the match. [180], The Rock appeared live on Raw in his hometown of Miami to celebrate his 39th birthday. Johnson starred as the title character in Hercules (2014)[286] and reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in Furious 7 (2015). After the fifth shot, Mankind was still at ringside instead of being two-thirds up the entrance ramp where he was supposed to be, and after the eleventh shot which knocked a bloodied Mankind out, a recording of Mankind saying "I Quit" from an earlier interview was played over the public address system. Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock,[3] is an American actor, film producer, and former professional wrestler. My fam @UFC Champ @RondaRousey joins me in FAST & FURIOUS 7! Aside from her WWE career, Simone worked as an IMG model and was named the first Golden Globe Ambassador in 2018. [187][188] On the March 12, 2012, episode of Raw, the Rock hosted his first "Rock Concert" segment since 2004, mocking Cena in his songs. [3] He received US$5.5million for the role and Guinness World Records named him the record-holder for highest-paid actor in their first leading role. [172] On March 29, 2008, Johnson appeared to induct his father Rocky Johnson and grandfather Peter Maivia into the WWE Hall of Fame. Freedom High School football coach Jody Cwik, however, saw athletic potential in Johnson, and recruited him to join Freedom's football team, where he played defensive tackle. It debuted at No. 's 20 Top Entertainers [2001]", "AmIAnnoying.com Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People [2000]", "AmIAnnoying.com E! [179] The following night on Raw, the Rock and Cena agreed to a match at WrestleMania XXVIII the next year. The event also saw the WWF debut of the famed WCW faction New World Order, which at the time consisted of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan, Kevin Nash, and Scott Hall. [314], On March 16, 2021, he appeared for the first time as The Foundation in Fortnite Battle Royale. I grew up an only child [and] my dad was tough. The announcement was also shared by Disney CEO Bob Iger during a Walt Disney Company shareholders meeting. Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world. [154] This was evident by the fact that he was met with a negative crowd response during his match against Lesnar. [148] After the introduction of the first-ever brand extension, the WWF held a "draft lottery" on the March 25, 2002, episode of Raw. ], Dwayne and Lauren welcomed their youngest, Tiana, on April 17, 2018, officially tying the knot shortly thereafter on August 2019. [280][330] In 2014, he hosted another TNT reality series entitled Wake Up Call. The 2016 animated comedy about a young Pacific Islander woman named Moana is getting a live-action remake, "Moana" star Dwayne Johnson revealed in a recorded message Monday. [184] On November 14, during the special Raw Gets Rocked, the Rock appeared live, delivering Rock Bottoms to Mick Foley, who had been hosting a "This Is Your Life"-style segment for Cena, and later both members of Awesome Truth. [72] On April 20, at In Your House 14: Revenge of the 'Taker, he lost to Savio Vega by countout but retained the title. The Rock's WCW Championship was renamed the unbranded "World Championship" following the Alliance's loss. WWF fans started to reject his character and push from the company. I always wanted to be a great dad. [243][244][245] He has also appeared in, and been the cover athlete for, several video games. I was raised and surrounded by strong, loving women all my life, but after participating in baby Tias delivery, its hard to express the new level of love, respect and admiration I have for Lauren and all mamas and women out there., What a doting dad! After the match, Rock attacked Miz and hit him with the People's Elbow. [228] In 2000, Access Hollywood ranked him number six in their list of the Top 10 Celebrities of 2000. [357], Johnson first met fellow University of Miami student Dany Garcia in the early 1990s. [104][105] The two performed a number of critically acclaimed comedic skits together, including one called "This Is Your Life", which saw Mankind bring parody versions of people from the Rock's past on television, such as his high school girlfriend and his high school football coach, only to have the Rock insult them. Rushmore, Hulk Hogan's Lawsuit, Origins Of 'Woooo', "SI Now: John Cena's wrestling Mt. The King was scheduled to begin production in 2020, but was halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson attended the 2000 Democratic National Convention as part of WWE's non-partisan "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, which aimed to influence young people to vote. Unfortunately, Simone sustained a knee injury in September 2020. [156] The Rock then took time off to kickstart his acting career. The following night on Raw, the Rock praised Cena, calling their match "an honor". The "Jumanji" actor is a proud father of three. [51] The local newspaper later described him as "a troubled teenager with a history of run-ins with police." The film began principal photography in September 2018, and was released on July 26, 2019. [265][266], The Rock holds the record for most Raw shows main-evented in one year (38 in 2000),[267] most SmackDown shows main-evented in one year (36 in 2000)[268] and tied with Stone Cold Steve Austin (in 2001)[269] for most PPV shows main evented in one year (12 in 2000). [372], He got a partial Samoan pe'a tattoo on his left side in 2003. [238], Johnson's motion picture debut was as The Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns (2001). [185] The Rock and Cena defeated Awesome Truth on November 20 at Survivor Series, when the Rock pinned The Miz. [129] In 2001, the Rock continued to feud with Angle over the WWF Championship, culminating at No Way Out on February 25, 2001, where he pinned Angle to win the WWF Championship for a sixth time. Keep scrolling to learn more about The Rocks three daughters! It is the third time that the two collaborated, following Central Intelligence and Skyscraper. The segment earned an 8.4 Nielsen rating, one of the highest ratings ever for a Raw segment. 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They lost against Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista in a handicap match at WrestleMania XX on March 14, 2004, when Orton pinned Foley after an RKO. They then worked together to fend off an attack by The Corre, which at the time consisted of Wade Barrett, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, and Ezekiel Jackson. [214] On the February 20, 2017, episode of Raw, the Rock made an untelevised appearance after the broadcast had gone off the air, where he promoted and filmed a scene for his then-upcoming film Fighting with My Family. [26][27], Johnson was born in Hayward, California,[28] on May 2, 1972,[29] the son of Ata Johnson (ne Maivia; born 1948)[30] and former professional wrestler Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; 19442020). ", "Dwayne Johnson's 'Red Notice' Pushed Back 5 Months to Fall 2020", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Might Just BE The BUSIEST Celeb In The Business! Jasmine Johnson, the daughter [349] Following an online public opinion poll that found that 46% of Americans would consider voting for Johnson in a presidential election, he further stated during an April 12, 2021, interview on The Today Show that "I do have that goal to unite our country and I also feel that if this is what the people want, then I will do that". Ivanna. [163], After failing to win a number one contendership for the World Heavyweight Championship, The Rock went into another program with Stone Cold Steve Austin. The next month, he successfully defended his title against Kurt Angle and Triple H at SummerSlam. [232] In 2001, he was also listed on E! See Michael Consuelos, Violet Affleck and More, Family Photos! He correctly predicted that Bobby Lashley would defeat Umaga at WrestleMania 23 in Donald Trump and Vince McMahon's "Battle of the Billionaires" Hair vs Hair match. London. 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. [259] Raw 1000 was the highest rated Raw episode of 2012 and his segment with CM Punk and Daniel Bryan was the highest rated segment of the show. Jasmine also makes frequent appearances on Dwaynes Instagram. Dwayne Johnson is a Hollywood powerhouse. [225] Fellow wrestlers Triple H, Big Show, and Mick Foley also appeared on the show. In 2016 he voiced Maui in the Disney animated film Moana (2016). Hes also one to write cute messages for Tianas, including his post in April 2021 for her birthday. He also started consolidating his famous persona during this time, which would last until 2000. HOW MANY CHILDREN DOES DWAYNE JOHNSON HAVE? [301][302][303] Also in 2021, Johnson starred in Netflix's film Red Notice, written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. [284] By December of that year, Forbes named him the top-grossing actor of 2013, with his films bringing in $1.3 billion worldwide for the year. The pair welcomed their daughter on December 16, 2015. Tiana Gia Johnson came into this world like a force of nature and mama labored and delivered like a true rockstar, the Hobbs & Shaw star wrote on social media. HOW MANY CHILDREN DOES DWAYNE JOHNSON HAVE? [200][201], On April 7, at WrestleMania 29, Rock lost the WWE Championship to Cena, ending his reign at 70 days. He kicked my ass there was a lot of testosterone growing up, the Jumanji actor continued. 1. The Alliance's team consisted of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Shane McMahon. After appearing in numerous backstage segments, the Rock came to ringside to restart the main event between Cena and The Miz as a No Disqualification match, after it had ended in a draw. Whether theyre watching movies together, being creative with artwork or playing with toys, The Rock is loves showing off the sweetest moments with his daughter. Moana Remake: Everything We Know About The Live-Action Film Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jasmine, born December 16, 2015, is Dwaynes second child, whom he shares with his second wife,Lauren Hashian. [168] In 2004, The Rock aided Mick Foley in his feud against Evolution,[3][2][169] leading to a reunion of the Rock 'n' Sock Connection. He also had a speaking role at the 2000 Republican National Convention that same year. Dwayne and Lauren welcomed the stars third child and their second daughter together, Tiana, on April 17, 2018. Dwayne Johnson has two baby mommas. Simone Alexandra Johnson. The match was billed as "icon versus icon", with both men representing the top tier of two generations of wrestling; ultimately the Rock pinned Hogan at WrestleMania X8 to win the match. [118], In the following weeks, the Rock continued his feud with Triple H and eventually won his fourth WWF Championship, which he won on April 30, at Backlash, after Stone Cold Steve Austin intervened on his behalf. His firstborn, Simone, was born on August 14, 2001, while [337], In 2016, Johnson started his YouTube channel. Austin tried to capitalize on this by pinning the Rock, but Kurt Angle revealed his true allegiance by attacking Austin. One proud daddy as my baby learns discipline, respect, focus and hard work with a smile, the pro wrestler wrote, setting a solid example for her baby sister, Tia[. [230][231], The Rock was listed on Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People in both 2000 and 2001. Over his acting career, he became one of the highest paid and most successful actors in Hollywood. I loved Montclaire Elementary!! The title was named the WWF Championship during The Rock's first six reigns. [289][290] In 2018, he starred in the action films Rampage and Skyscraper. This was played up in the storyline as Big Show provided additional video footage showing this fact, and claimed to be the rightful winner. During the show, he encountered then-reigning WWE Champion CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and John Cena, all of whom expressed a desire to face him. [22], Though originally attached as producer and star, Johnson will now serve solely as the former on a film adaptation of The Janson Directive. Many have placed the Rock on their "Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling", including Hulk Hogan,[248] Ric Flair[249] and John Cena. 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[78][79] On January 19, 1998, at the Royal Rumble, the Rock defeated Shamrock by disqualification to retain the Intercontinental title. [153] In 2018, writing for ESPN.com, Sean Coyle noted in a retrospective review of the event, that following his victory over Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8, the Rock "started to see a dip in fan support" and "that dip turned into a plunge" by the time Rock had his match with Lesnar at SummerSlam because fans knew he was leaving WWE to pursue an acting career. [204] Johnson underwent surgery on April 23 to reattach the torn tendons. [257][258] His return in 2001 did a 7.1 rating which was the highest rated segment of the entire year. [331], In March 2016, Johnson partnered with American fitness apparel manufacturer Under Armour to release "Project Rock". [358] Their daughter, Simone, was born on August 14, 2001. See 'Magnum P.I.' The former couple was married from 1997 to 2008. [227] He has since hosted SNL another four times. Following another Instagram video for Johnson's ZOA Energy drink, in which The Foundation's helmet and sidearm were subtly featured in the background, his involvement was finally confirmed during the Chapter 2 End Event on December 4, 2021, with The Foundation removing his helmet to reveal that he shared Johnson's voice and likeness. 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! Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world. Ladies, gents and children of ALL AGES its my absolute pleasure to INTRODUCE our star studded @DCLeagueOfSuperPets cast playing our league of two and four-legged heroes and villains! On March 29, at WrestleMania XIV, he defeated Shamrock by disqualification once again to retain the title. The Rock would then regularly insult the audience, WWF performers, and interviewers in his promos. At King of the Ring, the Rock defeated Dan Severn in the semi-final match and lost to rival Ken Shamrock in the final. 0:00. [320] Johnson is also attached to produce/star in a sequel to Big Trouble in Little China,[321][322] as well as project under development with Shane Black focusing on a new interpretation of Doc Savage. Jasmine has yet to follow in her dads famous footsteps, but she already made her red carpet debut as she attended the actors 2017 induction ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [355] After the 2018 Hawaii floods, he worked with Malama Kauai, a nonprofit organization, to help repair damages caused by the floods. [121][122] 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. [211] On June 27, the Rock appeared at a live event in Boston, where he confronted Bo Dallas and gave him a Rock Bottom. In the end, it came down to a one-on-one between the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Rock for the WWE Championship", "The Rock's sixth WWE Championship reign", "The Rock vs. Booker T w/Shane McMahon for the WCW Championship", "The Rock's first WCW Championship reign", "Chris Jericho and The Rock's first World Tag Team Championship reign", "The Rock's second WCW Championship reign", "The Rock, Chris Jericho, Big Show, Kane & Undertaker def. [300] Jungle Cruise was released on July 30, 2021. The next year, he was on Star Trek: Voyager as an alien wrestler that used the Rock's famous moves.[224]. More than one year after the little ones arrival, the pair tied the knot during a romantic ceremony in August 2019. Simone Alexandra was born on August 14, 2001, in Davie, Florida. Rushmore", "WrestleMania 28 Breaks PPV Records With 1.3 Million Buys", "Wrestlingdata.com The World's Largest Wrestling Database", "Bill Banks Talks About the Highest Rated Wrestling Segment", "Detailed RAW Ratings Breakdown on The Rock's Promo (HUGE Number! That's when I started thinking about goals and what I wanted to accomplish," he has since said about his high school football experience. He opted to accept a full athletic scholarship offer from the University of Miami, whose football program was then one of the best in the nation. Johnson produced and starred in the HBO comedy-drama series Ballers (20152019),[19] and the autobiographical sitcom Young Rock (2021). [175], 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. When she finally unveiled herself, the wrestler, whose ring name is Ava Raine, announced she joined wrestler Joe Gacys faction Schism. With the critical and financial success of Welcome to the Jungle, production of the movie began in early 2019, and was released on December 13, 2019. [173] Johnson's next appearance was through a pre-taped promo on October 2, 2009, during the Decade of SmackDown. I was able to donate an entire gym to a military base that's very close to my heart, @jointbasephh. David Leitch directed the project from a script co-written by franchise-writer Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce. When she finally unveiled herself, the wrestler, whose ring name is Ava Raine, announced she joined wrestler Joe Gacys faction Schism. "Im deeply humbled and Joe: Retaliation and reprising his role as Luke Hobbs in Fast & Furious 6 (2013),[278][279] while also starring in true-story films Pain & Gain (2013) and Empire State (2013). [342], Johnson attended the 2000 Democratic National Convention[343] as part of WWE's non-partisan "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, which aimed to influence young people to vote. Loving, kind, tenacious and tough (like your mama) and my greatest joy is being your daddy. [86][88] On December 13, 1998, at the pay-per-view named after him, Rock Bottom: In Your House, the Rock had a rematch with Mankind for the WWF Championship. So there is this balance, having all this estrogenic energy, then also me having the opportunity to infuse father and hopefully setting a standard of what a man should be in their lives., Theres no doubt Dwayne has perfected his role as a father, but hes still learning new things every day. 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