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Dwayne Johnson, widely known by his wrestling name "The Rock," was born on May 2, 1972, in California. He comes from a lineage of professional wrestlers—his father, Rocky Johnson, and maternal grandfather, Peter Maivia, were both prominent figures in the wrestling world. Despite growing up around wrestling, Johnson initially had no plans to follow in his family's footsteps.
Johnson attended the University of Miami, where he played college football as a defensive lineman. He was a member of the national championship-winning team in 1991. However, his aspirations to continue into the National Football League (NFL) were cut short due to a serious back injury. Unable to pursue a professional career in football, Johnson turned to wrestling as an alternative path.
He began his professional wrestling career in Texas under the ring name Flex Kavana. After two successful matches, he quickly caught the attention of the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE), which signed him in 1996. Within a year, he joined the Nation of Domination, took over as its leader, and began using the moniker "The Rock."
Johnson's rising popularity and charismatic persona earned him a place among WWE's elite. He later joined the Corporation, a prominent wrestling faction, and began a notable rivalry with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Known as "The People's Champion," Johnson won the WWF (now WWE) Championship six times and the WWF Tag Team Championship five times. His memorable performances and mic skills significantly contributed to the success of WWE's Attitude Era.
Leveraging his wrestling fame, Johnson transitioned to acting in the early 2000s. He made his film debut with a role in "The Mummy Returns" (2001), which led to a leading role in its spin-off, "The Scorpion King." He continued to build a successful film career with roles in "Be Cool," "The Rundown," "Walking Tall," and "Tooth Fairy" (2010), among others. His versatility and on-screen presence helped him become one of Hollywood's most bankable action stars.
Dwayne Johnson married Dany Garcia in 1997. The couple, who had been together since their high school years, divorced amicably in 2007 after a decade of marriage. They have one daughter together and have publicly maintained a positive co-parenting relationship. Garcia has also continued to work with Johnson professionally as a business partner and producer.
As of recent estimates, Johnson's net worth is believed to be well over $200 million, significantly higher than the previously cited figure of $70 million. This wealth is attributed to his successful wrestling career, numerous high-grossing films, and various business ventures. For instance, he reportedly earned $5.5 million for "The Scorpion King," $12.5 million for "The Rundown," and $15 million for "Walking Tall."
In 2000, Dwayne Johnson released his autobiography, "The Rock Says...," which quickly became a New York Times bestseller. He later hosted an episode of "Saturday Night Live," where fellow wrestlers Mick Foley, Triple H, and Big Show appeared as guests—marking one of the first crossovers of professional wrestling and mainstream comedy television. His continued presence in both Wrestling Entertainment and Hollywood has cemented him as a versatile and enduring public figure.
Johnson has been recognized not only for his success in the ring and on screen but also for his work ethic and engaging public persona. Known as one of the most charismatic figures in professional wrestling, he has been named the highest-paid actor in the world by Forbes and the richest wrestler globally by Celebrity Net Worth. His career trajectory from athlete to global entertainment icon exemplifies a unique blend of talent, resilience, and broad appeal.
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