Kapanlagi.com - In this article, we will discuss Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, which is rarely known by fans. The name Dwayne Johnson himself may be less known in the world of wrestling. The actor, who is also a wrestler, was born in California, United States, on May 2, 1972. He was given the nickname 'The Rock' when competing in the wrestling ring.
However, when mentioning 'The Rock', almost everyone knows him. Yes, the wrestler who was previously active under the World Wrestling Federation for eight years, is now better known in Hollywood.
1. American-Samoan Blood
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Although born and raised in California, United States, it turns out Dwayne Johnson has Samoan blood flowing within him. The blood comes from his grandparents.
2. Third Generation Wrestler in the Family
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He is the third generation involved in wrestling in his family. Previously, his grandfather and father were professional wrestlers. Currently, the fourth generation in his family continues the tradition, with The Rock's daughter, Simone Johnson, choosing to be active as a wrestler.
3. Engaging in American Football
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The Rock actually played American Football from 1991 until he suffered an injury in 1995.
4. Once Imprisoned
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At a young age, he was imprisoned for theft and fighting cases.
5. Early Career in Acting
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In 1999, Dwayne Johnson entered the world of acting with his first TV series titled That 70s Show.
6. Creator of the Term "Smackdown"
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The Rock first used the term Smackdown in 1997, and 10 years later, it became an official phrase in the English language according to the Webster dictionary. Webster's dictionary defines it as "the action of defeating an opponent; a wrestling entertainment match; a decisive defeat; a confrontation between competitors."
7. An Activist in Various Social Activities
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The Rock is a very charitable figure in the real world. In 2006, he founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity for children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Previously, he also collaborated with the Make a Wish Foundation.
Together with his wife, Dany Garcia, they donated $1 million (equivalent to Rp140 billion) to the University of Miami for the renovation of campus football facilities.
He also participated in solidarity actions with the elders of the state of Hawaii. In addition, he donated to aid natural disaster victims affected by storms, as well as various other social activities.
8. His Wrestling Career Has Ended
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In 2019, The Rock announced that his wrestling career had ended along with the promotion of Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw.
9. Fishing Hobby
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Despite being famous in the world of wrestling and film, The Rock apparently has a fishing hobby.
10. Highest-Paid Actor
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Dwayne Johnson has been the highest-paid actor according to Forbes for two consecutive years, with an estimated wealth of $87.5 million in 2020.
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The autobiography book titled 'The Rock Says...' in 2000 ranked first on The New York Times bestseller list.
12. Selling Shoe Products
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The joint project with Under Armour called Project Rock has one shoe product that sold out in less than 24 hours after its launch.
13. Breaking Guinness World Record
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In 2015, he managed to record his name in the Guinness World Records as the person who took the most selfies in 3 minutes, along with 105 of his fans.
14. Running for President
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The Rock has stated that he would consider running for president in the future if desired by the people.
15. Why does Dwayne Johnson inspire?
Share his personal story: Dwayne Johnson sincerely tells about his journey and personal challenges, as well as sharing his experiences in facing difficulties to achieve success. He shares his story to inspire others to overcome their own obstacles and pursue their dreams.
16. What does Dwayne the Rock Johnson do?
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his stage name The Rock, is an American actor, entrepreneur, and professional wrestler. He is famous for his career in WWE, where he competes part-time and is part of The Bloodline.
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