[180] On September 16, WWE announced the Rock would wrestle in a traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series tag team match, teaming with Cena at Survivor Series in November. Ata and Rocky would later divorce in 2003, almost a decade into the Rock's WWE career. After his mom survived a horror car crash on Feb. 1, the action hero urged . But that was no longer the case from 1986 when they relocated to Honolulu permanently while Rocky continued to travel for his profession. Dwayne is the only child of Ata and Rocky Johnson, although his father did have two other children with one of his other wives. [23][24] In 2016 and 2019, Time named Johnson one of the world's most influential people. [312], Johnson has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch since 2017. "And I. [292], In 2021, Johnson co-starred with Emily Blunt in The Walt Disney Company's Jungle Cruise, as Frank Wolff and Lily Houghton, respectively. [336], In 2016, Johnson started his YouTube channel. He turned face and became known as "The Peoples Champion". We found a clue to answer this question in an Instagram post he shared with his over 170 million followers in January 2020 following his fathers death. All Rights Reserved. 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. Black Nova Scotians descend from African-Americans who left the U.S. after the American Revolution, having sided with the British. Dwayne Johnson poses for a selfie with fans during the world premiere of San Andreas at Odeon Leicester Square. On Thursday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its first slate of presenters - including Michael B. Jordan, Emily Blunt, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, and Janelle Mone - for . was re-worked into two separate films. The Rock's father passed early last year from a heart attack. [126] The Rock wrestled a six-man Hell in a Cell match for the WWF Championship, at Armageddon, which Angle won to retain the title. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI. to set up another match with Hulk Hogan at No Way Out. [178] The following night on Raw, the Rock and Cena agreed to a match at WrestleMania XXVIII the next year. My old man died so quick, I never had a shot to say goodbye or say thanks for all the lessons, he wrote via Instagram on June 26, 2021. If you've been watching, you've likely wondered about his parents, Ata and Rocky, both of whom play central parts in the show. Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name The Rock,[3] is an American actor and former professional wrestler. There, he was named the number one contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship, which he won for a record-setting seventh time at Vengeance, on July 21, by defeating Kurt Angle and then-champion The Undertaker in a Triple Threat match. Announces New Members, WWF Superstar Kurt Angle Named Honorary Chairman", "Watch the Rock's Very Odd Speech at the 2000 Republican Convention", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Admits He Didn't Vote for Trump or Hillary in 2016: I Wanted 'Someone Else', "Dwayne Johnson Endorses Presidential Candidate for First Time, Supports Joe Biden and Kamala Harris", Dwayne Johnson Shares 'Honest Feelings' on Running for President, The Rock for president? The Alliance's team consisted of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Rob Van Dam, and Shane McMahon. Dwayne Johnson, born Dwayne Douglas Johnson, is an American-Canadian actor and film producer, as well as businessman, retired professional wrestler and retired football player. [249] In "Cable Visions: Television Beyond Broadcasting", the Rock was described as "for a long time, the WWE's biggest star and probably held the greatest international appeal". Dwayne is the son of Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas) and Ata Johnson (born Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia). Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has strong ties to both his parents, who raised him between the U.S. and New Zealand. Was teammates with Doug Flutie with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [351] In 2015, Johnson donated $1,500 to a GoFundMe to pay for an abandoned dog's surgery. The former wrestler turned actor was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. Learn all about Dwayne's parents here! [108] Rock and Mankind would win the tag titles for the third and final time after beating the New Age Outlaws on the October 14, 1999, episode of SmackDown! He and his high school sweetheart, Dany Garcia, wed in 1997 and split up a decade later, though she continues to serve as. 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. The Rock then resumed his feud with Triple H, as the two had a two out of three falls match at Fully Loaded: In Your House for the Intercontinental title, which the Rock retained in controversial fashion. In more recent times, he has pursued interests in being an actor, businessman, and producer. He is the son of a professional wrestler, Rocky Johnson and Ata Maivia Johnson who gave birth to their son in Hayward, California. He then successfully defended the Intercontinental title against Faarooq at Over the Edge: In Your House on May 31. before losing the titles to The Holly Cousins on the October 18, 1999, episode of Raw is War. [355] Johnson has also worked with Make-A-Wish Foundation on a number of occasions. The Rock was then aided by a returning John Cena to fend off Wyatt, Rowan and Braun Strowman. What are we going to do? Hawaii. Still, Dwayne had maintained a close relationship with his dad until the former wrestler's passing in 2020. [359], In 2007, Johnson began dating Lauren Hashian, the daughter of Boston drummer Sib Hashian. He shares his story, and the story of his late father, in order to provide a different perspective to others who may be going through difficult times with the family. [132] Austin and Triple H then formed a tag team called The Power Trip,[133] while the Rock was indefinitely suspended in storyline. In the end, it came down to a one-on-one between the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Canadian boxer and wrestler was known for spirited rivalries with Don Muraco,Adrian AdonisandGreg The Hammer Valentine. They were evicted from a home in Honolulu because they couldnt afford to pay. Rocky moved to Toronto from Nova Scotia at the age of 16 to pursue his own dreams of becoming a wrestler. [136][137] The next night on Raw, he teamed with Jericho to win the WWF Tag Team Championship from The Dudley Boyz. His mother, Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia also known as Ata Johnson, is from Samoan background and the daughter of professional wrestler Peter Fanene Maivia. Dwayne Johnson. [261] The term "smackdown" was instituted in Merriam-Webster dictionaries since 2007. Dwayne shared his feelings on the sudden death a year and a half later in an emotional social media post. 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. Cool Mothers Day story.. early am flight and Im sittin across from my mom when out of the blue she looks around the plane, then looks at me and says Son, I cant believe the life I have.. grandma and grandpa would be so proud. This experience shaped him into the man he eventually became. [162], After failing to win a number one contendership for the World Heavyweight Championship, The Rock went into another program with Stone Cold Steve Austin. His father, Rocky Johnson, is of Black Nova Scotian origin, while his mother is of Samoan heritage. After four years of marriage, they had a daughter named Simone together in August 2001. The Rock appeared in WWE sporadically following WrestleMania XX. [373], In February 2020, WWE announced that Johnson's daughter Simone began training at the WWE Performance Center,[374] making her the first fourth-generation WWE wrestler. [353] In 2018, Johnson donated a gym to a military base in Oahu, Hawaii. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. [92] This match was referred to as "Halftime Heat" as it was televised during halftime of that year's Super Bowl. Before that, he played college football where he got topmost recognition as a national champion in 1991. 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. Ten years into their marriage, the couple went through a divorce which was generally reported to be amicable. Where Are Dwayne Johnson Parents From? Despite the complexity of their relationship, there was still an abundance of love between them. [222], In 1999, Johnson appeared on That '70s Show as his father Rocky Johnson. [240][241], The Rock has appeared on the covers of many magazines, including Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and TV Guide. Dwayne Johnson, pictured here with wife Lauren Hashian, has been confirmed as a presenter at the upcoming Oscars gala. Keep reading to learn more. He was assigned to Calgary's practice roster, but was cut two months into Calgary's 1995 season. Ata is a daughter to the Samoan high chief Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia (popular as Peter Maivia). To make it easy to pronounce, her first name is usually shortened to its last two syllables and rendered as Ata. He was a wrestler and eventually built the Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling (PPW), alongside his wife Lia Maivia. [13] In 1996, Johnson's father Rocky, a longtime professional wrestler, assisted in helping him secure a contract with the WWF. Dwayne was born soon after, on May 2, 1972. In reality, WCW was purchased by Vince McMahon and the WWF, and ECW had gone out of business in early 2001. [231] In 2001, he was also listed on E! [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. [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. After going through a period of depression he persevered with his education graduating with a degree in criminology. [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. [111] However, the Rock's feet accidentally hit the floor during the reversal attempt although those watching the event on television did not see that. Dwayne Johnson is a man of many interests. The Rock's mother was no stranger to the ring. All Rights Reserved. With Rocky pursuing his wrestling career, the family moved around a lot. [343] He also had a speaking role at the 2000 Republican National Convention that same year. The Rock for the WWE Championship", "WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin def. Dwayne Johnson is a third-generation wrestler. [87][88], In the main event of the January 4, 1999, episode of Raw Is War, Mankind defeated the Rock for the championship after interference from Stone Cold Steve Austin. [217], The Rock made an appearance at Impact Wrestling's 2020 Bound for Glory on October 20, 2020, in Nashville via a recorded video message to induct Ken Shamrock into the Impact Hall of Fame. See the full winners' list". 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. But, despite Rockys success in the ring, it didnt pull in enough funds for the family. [75][76] The Rock feuded with Austin and Ken Shamrock through the end of 1997 and beginning of 1998. Henry defeated him at Judgment Day: In Your House on October 18, 1998, after interference from Brown, effectively breaking up the stable. [155] The Rock then took time off to kickstart his acting career. The Rock seemed to have the upper hand, until his teammate Jericho entered the ring and attacked the Rock. I loved Montclaire Elementary!! Upcoming NBC comedy Young Rock showcases the heavyweights unique upbringing and early years of self-discovery. Atas father was Grand Chief Peter Maivia. 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. In the late 1990s, I used Comfort's training materials to train the church I was pastoring at the time to evangelize unbelievers. [201] Despite being advertised for Raw after WrestleMania, where it was stated that the Rock was still entitled a rematch for the WWE Championship,[202] The Rock did not appear because of a legitimate injury sustained during his match with Cena, in which his abdominal and adductor tendons tore from his pelvis. He became known for reinvigorating film franchises after portraying Marvin F. Hinton / Roadblock in G.I. Johnson used this time off to act in The Scorpion King. It wasnt long before the rookie became an icon. During a lengthy promo, he addressed the fans and started a feud with John Cena. [145][146] In an interview in 2013, Hogan said he and the Rock changed the style of the match on the fly based on the crowd's response. Maivia and Rocky were tag team partners in a match on the independent scene. [190], On July 23, at Raw 1000, the Rock announced he would wrestle for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The title was named the WWF Championship during The Rock's first six reigns. 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. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, Raquel Welchs Mixed Feelings about Her Fur Bikini, Andrea Riseboroughs Oscar Controversy, Explained, 10 Milestones on Viola Davis Road to EGOT Glory. [214], On August 3, 2019, the Rock officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling. [65][66][67] Maivia then successfully defended the title against Helmsley at In Your House 13: Final Four. [188] On April 1, at WrestleMania XXVIII, the Rock beat Cena in the main event after countering Cena's attempt at a People's Elbow into a Rock Bottom. Although their lives are as different as can be from the average individual's, their anecdotes sometimes prove to be so universal that fellow parents cannot help but scream, "Oh yeah, same . An injury ended his college football career, so he entered the ring with the WWE. Johnson was born into a wrestling family. [152] 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. The wrestler who became an actor was born in the house of Ata Johnson (ne Maivia) and the professional wrestler Rocky Johnson. [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. Johnson's father, professional wrestler Rocky Johnson, died of a pulmonary embolism in 2020 at age 75. [299] Jungle Cruise was released on July 30, 2021. Dwayne's mother is of Samoan background. Photo: Art Streiber/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images, Doctors: No Further Hope for Actor Tom Sizemore, READ MORE: 10 Things You May Not Know About Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Birth Year: 1972, Birth date: May 2, 1972, Birth State: California, Birth City: Hayward, Birth Country: United States. The Anoai family of Samoa is notable for producing many famous wrestlers. Ata's parents were wealthy thanks to their involvement in sports, and she grew up having everything a child could wish for. [238] The movie broke a two-year record for the highest-grossing single day in film history by earning US$28,594,667. [160] There, he had various small feuds, including one with The Hurricane. He also started consolidating his famous persona during this time, which would last until 2000. Til then lets try and remember the good stuff about our lost loved ones and if you guys had a complicated dynamic with your dad (or parent) like I did, well lets continue to work on that and trust the process along the way., Click to Subscribe to Get Our Free HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter, Fast & Furious Feuds: A Timeline Of The High-Octane Drama Between Vin Diesel, The Rock & More, Trevor Noah Surprises Adele With First Meeting With Dwayne The Rock Johnson At The Grammys, Dwayne The Rock Johnsons Mom Ata, 74, Survives Horrific Car Crash: Angels Saved Her Life, Beautiful Nature-Inspired Baby Names Used By Celebrity Parents, Did Vanderpump Rules Tom Cheated on Ariana With Raquel? Best Known For: Dwayne Johnson first rose to fame as "The Rock," a popular wrestling personality. Before he became an actor, he was a WWE (then known as WWF) pro wrestler with many laurels to his name. Rocky met Ata and they married in 1970, against her fathers wishes. My mother and cousin @linafanene were hit hard by a drunk driver this week they survived. [154] After SummerSlam ended, the Rock was visibly angry at the crowd reaction. )", "411MANIA Complete Quarter Hour Breakdown From Monday's Raw 1,000", "Omos Wins Battle Royal to Celebrate The Rock at 2021 WWE Survivor Series", "How The Rock went from failed football player to the highest-paid actor in Hollywood", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is the world's highest paid actor, and rightly so", "The Secret to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Success", "80th Annual Academy Awards Results & Commentary", "Why Dwayne The Rock Johnson is 'franchise viagra', "3:35am. And he certainly doesn't mind being . 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. .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}READ MORE: 10 Things You May Not Know About Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. [314], In 2012, Johnson founded his production company Seven Bucks Productions. More stories from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. When he tried to do a post-show speech for the crowd, the fans at Nassau Coliseum still booed him. The adorable little toddler was born on 16 December 2015. Roush Review: A Rollicking Romp in History of the World, Part II, Jeopardy! Fans Are Bored With High School Reunion Tournament, TV Pilots 2023: All the New Network Shows in the Works, Steve Howey Says He Would Do Anything to Bring Back Reba, Matthew Rhys Pleads His Case for Perry Mason Season 2, Copyright 2023 NTVB Media, Inc., All Rights Reserved, Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence, 10 Broadcast TV Shows on the Cancellation Bubble, NWA Wrestler Luke Hawx Talks Playing Steve Austin on Young Rock & Working Heels. https://twitter.com/TheRock/status/1311480205697933312?s=20. Calgary moved Johnson from defensive tackle to the linebacker position. Occupation: Actor, Professional Wrestler Father Name: Rocky Johnson Mother Name: Ata Johnson Siblings: Curtis Bowles, Wanda Bowles Spouse: Dany Garcia (m. 1997-2008) Children: Simone Alexandra Johnson, Jasmine The finals occurred at Survivor Series on November 15, 1998, where the Rock defeated Vince McMahon's associate, Mankind, to win his first WWF Championship. taping. 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. [341], Johnson attended the 2000 Democratic National Convention[342] as part of WWE's non-partisan "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, which aimed to influence young people to vote. Is dwayne johnson parents? John Cena will fill the leading role, with Akiva Goldsman attached as screenwriter. Former WWE wrestler, international movie star, and now, television's latest leading man, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has lived one hell of a life. Indeed, he was just one of his famous wrestler uncles. In this regard, Dwayne told the Hollywood Reporter: We were living in an efficiency that cost $120 a week. [83][84], The Rock was then entered into the "Deadly Game" tournament for the vacant WWF Championship. [38] 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. According to our latest research, Rocky Johnson and Ata Johnson are Dwayne Johnson's parents. Rocky was actually born Wayde Douglas but we guess it wasnt a very exciting wrestling name. Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. [38] Johnson's maternal grandmother Lia was one of the first female pro wrestling promoters, taking over Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling after her husband's death in 1982 and managing it until 1988. My fam @UFC Champ @RondaRousey joins me in FAST & FURIOUS 7! They are practically inseparable and Dwaynes daughters look up to her as a role model; she is 72 years old yet still has such a positive influence on their lives. With the first official teaser trailer released in October 2018, the project marks Kasdan and Johnson's third collaboration, following Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level. Dwayne Johnsons mother, on the other hand, is Feagaimaleata Fitisemanu Maivia. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. As an actor, he is one of the highest-paid, highest-grossing actors in the industry right now. (To access, enter the search parameter "Dwayne Johnson" and select "Search by Keyword"). 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). Taylor Lautner Fat: The Truth About the Actors Weight Gain. [349], In 2006, Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children. Her journey was unreal!#StrongWomen@sevenbucksprod@NBC pic.twitter.com/kNqSvKJF7c, Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) October 1, 2020. 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. 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. Johnson went to UM thanks via a football scholarship to the institute, where Garcia was pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business Administration. Twelve years after his first marriage ended, Dwayne got married again, this time to his long-time girlfriend Lauren Hashian. Johnson was born into a wrestling family. His father, from Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada, is black (of Black Nova Scotian descent), and his mother is . As well as his overgrown size. The grandson of professional wrestler Peter "High Chief" Fanene Maivia and son of wrestler Rocky Johnson, the young Johnson grew up watching his father perform in the ring. In 2014 his mother and cousin were fortunate to escape a car accident that was caused by a drunk driver being chased by the authorities. At a crossroads, Johnson ultimately decided to follow in his father and grandfathers footsteps as the first third-generation wrestler in WWE history. [323], A film centered around Teth-Adam/Black Adam, a part of the DC Extended Universe, was announced to be in development in January 2017. Quintessa Swindell, Jaume Collet-Serra, Sarah Shahi, Marwan Kenzari, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centineo, Aldis Hodge, Dwayne Johnson See more: Language: English: Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping. [196] Punk received a title rematch with the Rock, at Elimination Chamber on February 17, 2013, with the added stipulation that if the Rock was disqualified or counted out, he would still lose the WWE Championship. ", "Wrestler 'Umaga' Edward Fatu dies of heart attack, friend says", "Wow check out my 8yr old AFRO!! Dwayne's father was born Wayde Douglas Bowles in Nova Scotia. In 2011, the Rock's return to an episode of Raw generated an average of 4.7million viewers in the United States, with 7.4million tuning in during his promo. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was the face of WWE in the '90s until his Hollywood career took off, and Cena was fast approaching his own WWE takeover as The Rock's switched to movies. He also had roles in Gridiron Gang (2006), Reno 911! Johnson returned to this role the following year for The Scorpion King. 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). It is also reported that in 2018 Dwayne bought a home for his mother as a Christmas gift. [36][37] His mother is the adopted daughter of Peter Maivia, who was also a professional wrestler. [157] Because of negative fan reaction during his previous couple of matches as a result of his budding acting career, The Rock turned heel for the first time since 1999. [14] A 10-time world champion, including the promotion's first of African-American descent,[15] he is also a two-time Intercontinental Champion, a five-time Tag Team Champion, the 2000 Royal Rumble winner, and WWE's sixth Triple Crown champion. [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. Fortunately, however, they eventually found stability when settling down in Miami where Dwayne attended college and played football until suffering an injury that caused him to take a break from sports and focus on his studies instead. He later joined another band of elite wrestlers known as The Corporation and began a notorious feud with Steve Austin.
