Johnson starred as the title character in Hercules (2014)[281] and reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in Furious 7 (2015). December 19, 2020. 1981 - CFL CFL East All-Star 1982 - CFL CFL East All-Star 1986 - CFL CFL All-CFL 1986 - CFL CFL East All-Star 1989 - CFL CFL All-CFL 1989 - CFL CFL East All-Star. [288], In 2021, Johnson co-starred with Emily Blunt in The Walt Disney Company's Jungle Cruise, as Frank Wolff and Lily Houghton, respectively. That same year, he hosted and produced the TNT reality competition series The Hero,[275][276] and won the Favorite Male Buttkicker Award at the 2013 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. [2][39], After losing the Intercontinental Championship to Owen Hart on the April 28, 1997, episode of Raw Is War[71] and suffering a legitimate knee injury in a match against Mankind,[2] Maivia returned in August 1997 and turned heel for the first time in his career by lashing out at fans who had been booing him and joining Faarooq, D'Lo Brown and Kama in the stable called the Nation of Domination. [333], In 2019, Johnson announced he would be launching his own competitive bodybuilding show alongside his business partner and ex-wife Dany Garcia, called Athleticon. Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. 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"Dwayne Johnson Celebrates Winning a Razzie For Baywatch: "The Rock Proudly Accepts 2018 Razzie Award for So-Bad-It's-Good 'Baywatch' Movie", "People unfollow 'The Rock' after he posts support of US military", "Dwayne Johnson Will Receive MTV's Generation Award", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dwayne_Johnson&oldid=1134004121, 100 Most Influential People in the World inclusion, The Razzie Nominee So Rotten You Loved It, Ranked No. The Rock seemed to have the upper hand, until his teammate Jericho entered the ring and attacked the Rock. After he and Cena exchanged insults, The Miz and Alex Riley appeared and attacked the Rock; he fended off Miz and Riley, only for Cena to blindside him with an Attitude Adjustment. The Rock w/ Mr. McMahon", "The Rock defeats Triple H to become new WWE Champion", "The Rock's fourth WWE Championship reign", "The Rock vs. For former XFL player and current CFL free agent Derek Dennis, The Rock is an example of a resilient athlete giving back. 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. Johnson wrestled for the WWF for eight years prior to pursuing an acting career. [177], The Rock appeared live on Raw in his hometown of Miami to celebrate his 39th birthday. [121][122] The Rock successfully defended the championship against Chris Benoit, on July 23, at Fully Loaded. End of that, bs. 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[304][285], On November 14, 2019, he announced a December 2021 release date for the standalone Black Adam film. He then successfully defended the Intercontinental title against Faarooq at Over the Edge: In Your House on May 31. At 16, he was a 64, 225-pound high school sophomore with a chip on his shoulder. It was known as the WWF Undisputed Championship during his seventh reign and as the WWE Championship during his eighth. He also starred in the action comedy films Get Smart (2008), Central Intelligence (2016), Baywatch (2017), and Red Notice (2021). A teacher, Jody Cwik, immediately told him he needed to leave. 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. 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. [155], The Rock returned on the January 30, 2003, episode of SmackDown! Marie, ON Position: TE,SB Height: 6'3" Weight: 210 College: Ottawa Career: 1978-1991. [148][149] The Rock successfully defended the title at the Global Warning event against Triple H and Brock Lesnar after pinning Triple H.[150] On August 25, at SummerSlam, after interference from Lesnar's manager Paul Heyman, the Rock lost the WWE Undisputed Championship to Lesnar along with the record for the youngest WWE Champion, which he had set in 1998. The Alliance and Vince McMahon then both attempted to persuade the Rock to join their team. Remembering Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's stint with the CFL's Calgary Stampeders. He was a member of Team WWF along with Chris Jericho, The Undertaker, Kane, and Big Show. [189] On the January 7, 2013, episode of Raw, the Rock returned to confront his Royal Rumble opponent CM Punk. 2023 CFL ENTERPRISES LP. Before the age of 17, he was arrested multiple times for fighting, theft, and check fraud and was suspended two weeks for fighting. "Wally Buono was my coach when I played in the CFL for Calgary," he said in an Instagram post in 2018. Submit Feedback; Help Centre; Audience Relations, CBC P.O. [74][75] The Rock feuded with Austin and Ken Shamrock through the end of 1997 and beginning of 1998. Johnson could have headed down a destructive path if not for an unlikely event that changed his life. The Peoples Champion pays homage to the #CFL, Jorden channels The Rock in career-best performance, The Rock has a special shout-out for CFL Fans #RampageMovie. [340], Johnson voted for Barack Obama in the 2008 and 2012 presidential elections. [213] On September 30, 2019, after weeks of speculation, the Rock announced that he would be making an appearance on SmackDown's 20th Anniversary on October 4, 2019, marking his first appearance on SmackDown since October 2014 and his first televised appearance since April 2016. Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name the Rock,[3] is an American actor and former professional wrestler. [232] In 2003, he was listed in VH1's 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons[233] and was No. The University of Miami renamed the Hurricanes' locker room in Johnson's honor. [349] In 2018, Johnson donated a gym to a military base in Oahu, Hawaii. Before becoming a wrestling legend and an internationally known movie star, Dwayne The Rock Johnson first turned his life around through football. This led to a match at WrestleMania XIX on March 30, 2003, which called back to their previous two WrestleMania encounters, both of which Austin had won. Im shooting JUNGLE CRUISE now and right before I get called to set, I look up and see a CFL (Canadian Football League) game on my TV. Hello world! [357][358][359] The couple have two daughters: Jasmine (born December 17, 2015)[360] and Tiana (born April 17, 2018). The Rock has a special shout-out for CFL fans ahead of the release of his new movie, Rampage. Johnson produced and starred in theHBOcomedy-drama seriesBallers (20152019) and stars and produces the autobiographical sitcom Young Rock(2021). Professional wrestling was definitely in Johnsons blood. [78], The Rock and The Nation then feuded with Triple H and D-Generation X, with the two stable leaders first meeting in the quarter-final of the 1998 King of the Ring tournament, which the Rock won. AM cardio starts now.. then breakfast, then hit the weights, then on to set of FAST 6. [64][65][66] Maivia then successfully defended the title against Helmsley at In Your House 13: Final Four. The next month, the Rock defeated Booker T, at SummerSlam, to win the WCW Championship for the first time. Their feud ended on the February 15 Raw Is War, when the Rock won his third WWF Championship in a Ladder Match after a debuting Big Show interfered on his behalf. London. [215], 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. After 20 minutes of chaotic brawling in the ring, the stands, a kitchen, the catering area, an office, the arena corridors and finally a basement loading area, Mankind pinned the Rock using a forklift truck to win the WWF title. As a college freshman, he was a member of the University of Miami's 1991 national championship team, but largely spent his four college football years at the University of Miami in backup roles behind elite players, including future NFL star and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Warren Sapp. [96] The next night on Raw is War he was fired from the Corporation after he was betrayed by Shane McMahon, turning him face again and starting a feud with Triple H, The Undertaker and The Corporate Ministry. [19][20] In 2012, he co-founded the entertainment production company Seven Bucks Productions,[21] and is co-owner of the XFL, a professional American football league. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, he wrestled for WWEfor eight years prior to pursuing an acting career. Dwayne The Rock Johnson gave Calgary Stampeders receiver Kamar Jorden a shout out for rocking a No. He made returns to provide support for Eugene against Jonathan Coachman, and made a cameo in his hometown of Miami and helped Mick Foley against La Rsistance. [99] The Rock then defeated Gunn in a Kiss My Ass match at SummerSlam on August 22, 1999. Forbes credited the success of Fast & Furious 6, which grossed $789 million globally, and his frequent acting work as primary reasons for topping the list.[280]. David Leitch directed the project from a script co-written by franchise-writer Chris Morgan and Drew Pearce. Later on Wednesday, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson took to Instagram to talk about his own love and admiration for the CFL. [361] Johnson and Hashian live in Los Angeles, have a farm in Virginia, and a home in Southwest Ranches, Florida. Johnson left WWE in 2004 and returned in 2011 as a part-time performer until 2013, making sporadic appearances until retiring in 2019. Published 11th March 2021. His role asLuke Hobbsin theFast & Furiousfilms, beginning withFast Five (2011), has helped it become one of the highest-grossing film franchises. [247] 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". [160] He also began performing "Rock Concerts", segments in which he played the guitar and mocked WWE performers and fans in song. Just one more reason why we love and celebrate the game. 0. Johnson shrugged Cwik off and said he would leave when he was done. The Chick-Fil-A College Football is the home of all things college football. [368], In February 2020, WWE announced that Johnson's daughter Simone began training at the WWE Performance Center,[369] making her the first fourth-generation WWE wrestler. [154] The Rock then took time off to kickstart his acting career. [353][354] On June 1, 2007, Johnson and Garcia announced they were separating amicably,[353] and their divorce was finalized in May 2008. #BringIt", "TNT Orders Reality Series 'Wake Up Call' from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson", "Dwayne Johnson to Star in Film Adaptation of 'Rampage' Video Game", "Dwayne Johnson Officially Boards Jumanji Remake", "The Rock Interview: Dwayne Johnson Talks Daughters, Divorce & Family | Fatherly", "Dwayne @TheRock Johnson tells @joshuahorowitz what to expect from his new @FastFurious spin-off @HobbsAndShaw and whether or not we'll see him in #Fast9", "Sony Dates 'Jumanji' Sequel For December 2019 CinemaCon", "Dwayne Johnson Guiding 'Jungle Cruise' Pic For Disney", "Jaume Collet-Serra To Direct Dwayne Johnson In 'Jungle Cruise': No 'Suicide Squad 2', "Emily Blunt Boards Disney's 'Jungle Cruise' with Dwayne Johnson", "Disney's Jungle Cruise Movie Casts Emily Blunt's Brother", "Disney's Jungle Cruise Casts Edgar Ramrez As Its Villain", "Disney's Jungle Cruise Casts Jesse Plemons As Another Villain", "The Rock's Jungle Cruise Involvement Will Go Beyond The Movie", "Dwayne Johnson's 'Jungle Cruise' Moves To Summer 2020", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Kicks Off 'Hardcore' Eight-Month Workout Program", "Netflix Takes 'Red Notice'; Ryan Reynolds Joins Dwayne Johnson & Gal Gadot In Rawson Marshall Thurber-Directed Global Heist Film", "How Much Does Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Make for One Movie? [63] On February 13, 1997, he won the Intercontinental Championship from Hunter Hearst Helmsley on Monday Night Raw. Atlanta, GA 30313 Johnson's first film appearance was in The Mummy Returns (2001). The Rock appeared in WWE sporadically following WrestleMania XX. [230][231] In 2002, the Rock was listed on E! [203] On the October 6 episode of Raw, the Rock made a surprise appearance to confront Rusev and Lana; this resulted in the Rock clearing Rusev from the ring. Hawaii. [53][54], In 1995, Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies and a dual major in criminology and physiology. [348] In 2017, he donated $25,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Stats Player Stats League Leaders 2022 CFL Guide Book 2022 CFL Rule Book Stats to Week 21 109th Grey Cup Game Notes. [370] On May 16, Johnson announced she had signed a contract with WWE,[371] and in May 2022 announced that her ring name would be Ava Raine. Johnson made his WWF debut as Rocky Maivia, a combination of his father and grandfather's ring names, although his real name was acknowledged by the announcers. He has starred in more than 20 movies, including the Fast and Furious franchise, and credits range in genre from action and sports to comedy and family. (To access, enter the search parameter "Dwayne Johnson" and select "Search by Keyword"). Johnson headlined the most-bought professional wrestling pay-per-view (WrestleMania XXVIII) and was featured among the most watched episodes of WWE's flagship television series (Raw and SmackDown).[15][16]. [225] In 2000, Access Hollywood ranked him number six in their list of the Top 10 Celebrities of 2000. [80], In the latter half of 1998, The Rock saw a big uptick in fan support. He presented the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 80th Academy Awards. [218][219] He also recorded "Pie" with Slick Rick for WWF The Music, Vol. [282] He hosted another reality series for TNT in 2014, entitled Wake Up Call, which saw him "lending a helping hand to everyday people who were facing enormous challenges in their lives" alongside guest experts such as Rocco DiSpirito, Jillian Michaels, and Josh Shipp. [204], The Rock appeared at the 2015 Royal Rumble event on January 25, 2015, during the main event match, where he helped his relative Roman Reigns fend off Big Show and Kane after Reigns eliminated them from the match. Audiences became increasingly hostile toward Maivia, with chants of "die, Rocky, die" and "Rocky sucks" being heard during his matches. Published by at December 18, 2021. [192] The following week on Raw, the Rock was attacked by The Shield. [141], At the next pay-per-view, No Way Out on February 17, 2002, the Rock defeated The Undertaker in a singles match. [88] Then at the Royal Rumble on January 24, 1999, the Rock regained the title in an "I Quit" match, a type of submission match that only ends if one of the combatants says "I quit" on a microphone. [299][300] The film, co-starring Gal Gadot and Ryan Reynolds, began production in the fall of 2019. The CFL was another league hit hard by COVID-19 over the course of the last year, canceling its 2020 season. Shortly after being cut, Johnson decided to follow in his dad's footsteps and become a professional wrestler. [102][103] 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. [11] Johnson aspired to play professional football but went undrafted in the 1995 NFL Draft. [345], In 2006, Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children. [182] The Rock and Cena defeated Awesome Truth on November 20 at Survivor Series, when the Rock pinned The Miz. Even though he never realizedhis footballdreams, it's safe to saythings ended up working out pretty well for Johnson. Johnson played college football at the University of Miami and won a national championship in 1991. 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. The Rock contested this match twice, both times in Texas (vs Triple H in Dallas, and vs Al Snow in Houston). Johnson's role within The Fast and the Furious franchise continued with Hobbs & Shaw, co-starring Johnson and Jason Statham. The title was named the WWF Championship during The Rock's first six reigns. The Rock was also part of the highest rated match of the 21st century with his WWF Championship defense, on May 1, 2000, against Shane McMahon did an 8.3 rating making it the highest rated segment of all time behind 'This is your life'. The entrepreneur, actor, former pro-wrestler and once upon a brief time Calgary Stampeder looked back on the. In a statement posted on the Graceland website, the singer's . Johnson starred in two other blockbuster movies that year, Baywatch and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Mitchell "Mitch" Buchannon and Dr. Smolder Bravestone, respectively. [372], Debut and Intercontinental Champion (19961997), WWF Champion and rise to superstardom (19982000), Record-breaking world champion (20002002), insulting John Cena using the history of Boston, Massachusetts, Rock Concert on the 20th anniversary episode of. The following year he played his first leading role as the titular character in the sword and sorcery action fantasy film The Scorpion King (2002). Johnson eventually joined the Nation of Domination alongside wrestlers Faarooq, DLo Brown and Karma, where he embraced the role of heel a wrestler who portrays a villain or a bad guy, acting as the antagonist and the antihero The Rock was born. [73] 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. [238][239], The Rock has appeared on the covers of many magazines, including Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, and TV Guide. Struggles with injuries and a rough senior year ended any attention fromNFL scouts, however. 24) wins the Royal Rumble Match", "Triple H w/ Stephanie McMahon vs. Mick Foley w/ Linda McMahon vs. Big Show w/ Shane McMahon vs. During his career at Miami, he appeared in 39 games, starting one, and had a total of 77 tackles and 4.25 sacks. Plan your visit, throw, kick a field goal and experience 94,000 square feet of the storied tradition of college football. (505) 431 - 5992; man jumps off cruise ship after fight with wife The Rock then lost the WWF Championship to Kurt Angle, at No Mercy, on October 22, 2000. Fell into depression, didnt know what to do or where to turn. [227][228], The Rock was listed on Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People in both 2000 and 2001. At Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley, he ultimately emerged as a standout for both the school's football team and wrestling team. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. He also had roles in Gridiron Gang (2006), Reno 911! Dwayne Johnson had beaten the odds and performed so well in high school that he received a full scholarship to the University of Miami in 1991. : Detailed second report The Rock cameo, Rollins vs. Ambrose steel cage main event, Jericho, Cena vs. Owens, more", "WWE RAW Results 1/25/16 (The Rock, Fastlane main event)", "4/3 WrestleMania 32 PPV Results CALDWELL'S Complete Live Report on Main PPV", "Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Returns to WWE Ring to Leave CM Punk a Voicemail (Video)", "The Rock Just Announced His Official Retirement From Wrestling", "Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Rolls Back To WWE For Fox's 'SmackDown!' [48], At Freedom High School in the Lehigh Valley, Johnson initially struggled and was drawn into a culture of conflict and petty crime. [84][85] A "double turn" then occurred as the Rock turned heel again after allying with Vince and Shane McMahon as the crown jewel of their stable, The Corporation, after the McMahons betrayed Mankind. 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