The Rock
Former WWE superstar and current Hollywood actor, cited alongside Donald Trump as a prime example of charisma cultivated within WWE, with potential political aspirations.
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Summary
Dwayne Johnson, widely known by his professional wrestling ring name "The Rock," is an American actor, businessman, and professional wrestler born in 1972. He is recognized by WWE's Chief Creative Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque as a prime example of a charismatic personality honed in the wrestling world, particularly during the influential Attitude Era where he transitioned from a "baby face" to an "antihero" or "heel" persona. Johnson's career includes significant success in WWE, headlining major pay-per-view events, and a highly successful transition to acting, making him one of the most recognizable figures globally.
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Extracted Attributes
Born
1972-05-02, Hayward, California, U.S.
Full Name
Dwayne Douglas Johnson
Ring Name
The Rock
Occupations
Actor, Producer, Professional Wrestler, Businessman
Instagram Followers
392M
X (Twitter) Followers
16.6M
Key Trait (per Triple H)
Charisma
Current Employer (Wrestling)
WWE (part-time)
Timeline
- Born Dwayne Douglas Johnson in Hayward, California, U.S. (Source: web_search_results)
1972-05-02
- Married Dany Garcia. (Source: web_search_results)
1997
- Captured his first of several world championship titles in the WWF as 'The Rock', after adopting an 'antihero' or 'heel' persona. (Source: web_search_results)
1998
- His return to WWE achieved a 7.1 rating, the highest-rated segment of the year. (Source: web_search_results)
2001
- Main-evented WrestleMania X-Seven, which became the most bought pay-per-view domestically in WWE history. (Source: web_search_results)
2001-04-01
- Divorced Dany Garcia. (Source: web_search_results)
2008
- Main-evented WrestleMania XXVIII, which became the most bought pay-per-view worldwide in WWE history. (Source: web_search_results)
2012-04-01
- Married Lauren Hashian. (Source: web_search_results)
2019
- Endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the presidential election. (Source: web_search_results)
2020-09-27
Wikipedia
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The Rock most often refers to: Dwayne Johnson (born 1972), American actor, businessman, and professional wrestler known as The Rock The Rock (film), 1996 film starring Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage, directed by Michael Bay The Rock or The Rocks may also refer to:
Web Search Results
- Dwayne Johnson - Wikipedia
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name the Rock, is an American actor, producer and professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on a part-time basis. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Johnson was integral to the development and success of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) during the Attitude Era. He wrestled for the WWF full-time for eight years before pursuing an acting career. His films have [...] The Rock has been listed as one of the all-time greatest professional wrestlers, as well as one of the top draws in wrestling history. Many have placed the Rock on their "Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling", including Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and John Cena. 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". R. D. Reynolds stated in his book The WrestleCrap Book of Lists that the [...] The Rock main-evented the most bought pay-per-view worldwide in WWE history (WrestleMania XXVIII), the most bought pay-per-view domestically in WWE history (WrestleMania X-Seven), the highest rated Raw in history, the highest rated SmackDown in history, 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. His return in 2001 had a 7.1 rating, the highest-rated segment of
- Dwayne Johnson | Biography, Wrestling, Films, & Facts | Britannica
Britannica Websites Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Dwayne Johnson - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) Also known as: The Rock Written by Written by Michael Ray Michael Ray is an assistant managing editor who has worked at Britannica since 2003. In addition to leading the Geography and History team, he oversees coverage of European history and military affairs.... Michael Ray Fact-checked by Fact-checked by Britannica Editors [...] Maivia persona sidelined in favor of The Rock, an unapologetic “heel” (“bad guy”). The turn led to increased popularity. The Rock engaged in a series of high-profile feuds with the biggest stars in the WWF and captured the first of several world championship titles in 1998. [...] Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated •History Quick Facts Byname: : The Rock Born: : May 2, 1972, Hayward, California, U.S. (age 53) Married To: : Dany Garcia (1997–2008) : Lauren Hashian (2019–present)
- Dwayne Johnson - IMDb
# Dwayne Johnson(I) Dwayne Johnson Dwayne Johnson first rose to fame as "The Rock" in the WWE and subsequently in a myriad of action and comedy films. IMDb takes a look at his rise to fame as well as his legacy in entertainment. ## Radical On-Screen Transformations ## Radical On-Screen Transformations Production art ### Photos1386 View Poster View Poster View Poster View Poster View Poster View Poster ### Known for [...] ### Writer Young Rock (2021) Dwayne Johnson in The Titan Games (2019) ## Rock On: The Life and Times of Dwayne Johnson ## Rock On: The Life and Times of Dwayne Johnson Production art ### Videos334 Why Dwayne Johnson's 'Smashing Machine' Role Is Unlike Any in His Career Exclusive Clip Exclusive Clip Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson Relish New, Emotional 'Moana 2' Journeys The Rise of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Burning Questions With 'Black Adam' Everything We Know About 'Black Adam' [...] ### Producer
- Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) / Posts / X
Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) / X Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know. Log in Sign up []( Dwayne Johnson 27.5K posts See new posts Image 1 Image 2: Opens profile photo Follow Click to Follow TheRock Dwayne Johnson @TheRock founder of stuff therock.komi.ioJoined February 2011 427 Following 16.6M Followers Posts Replies Highlights Media Dwayne Johnson’s posts Image 3 Dwayne Johnson @TheRock · Nov 24, 2022 [...] · Sep 27, 2020 As a political independent & centrist, I’ve voted for both parties in the past. In this critical presidential election, I’m endorsing @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris . Progress takes courage, humanity, empathy, strength, KINDNESS & RESPECT. We must ALL VOTE: Image 18 72K 73K 279K []( Image 19 Dwayne Johnson @TheRock · Sep 4, 2022 [...] Sign up now to get your own personalized timeline! Sign up with Apple Create account By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, including Cookie Use. Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Accessibility | Ads info | More © 2025 X Corp.
- Dwayne Johnson (@therock) • Instagram photos and videos
392M Followers, 223 Following, 8211 Posts - Dwayne Johnson (@therock) on Instagram: "Girl dad, storyteller, tequila. Not always in that order."
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The Rock, Lockhart Shire Council, New South Wales, 2655, Australia
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