Dwayne Johnson
American actor and professional wrestler (born 1972)
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- He originally chose "Flex Kavana" as his stage name, because he didn't want to seem like he was trading off his family's legacy (Rocky Johnson, his father, and High Chief Peter Fanene Maivia his grandfather). Ironically, WWE officials came up with "Rocky Maivia" after they felt "Flex Kavana" wasn't exactly a great name.
- His cousin, Tanoai Reed, is his stunt double for many of his movies.
- In a 2000 episode of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" (1975), proved his acting and singing abilities by performing in various skits throughout the show.
- Was a member of Miami's NCAA national championship football team in 1991. Later in his career he played as Warren Sapp's backup at defensive tackle.
- Notable Title Wins Include: USWA Tag Team Titles w/Bret Sawyer; WWF Intercontinental Title; WWF/WWE Heavyweight Title (7); WWF Tag Team Titles w/Mick Foley; WWF Royal Rumble Winner; WWE Tag Team Titles w/Chris Jericho; WCW Heavyweight Title.
- Grandson of Peter Fanene Maivia.
- During a visit to Samoa in July 2004, he was anointed by Head of State Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II with the chiefly title of 'Seiuli, Son of Malietoa'.
- While filming The Scorpion King (2002), accidentally hit Michael Clarke Duncan during a fight sequence. Duncan leaned in too far for a hit, and his chin connected with The Rock's elbow.
- First ever 7 time WWE World Champion.
- Played his own father in an episode of "That '70s Show" (1998).
- No athlete who ever hosted "Saturday Night Live" (1975) has ever repeated for a second time, until The Rock did so in 2002. Technically, he was promoting a film for his second sting (The Scorpion King (2002)) but his college football, CFL and pro wrestling background makes him the show's first two-time athlete-host.
- Wife, Dany Johnson, was 22 when they met.
- Cousin of Solofa Fatu Jr. (Rikishi) and Rodney Anoai (Yokozuna).
- Is good friends with actor Michael Clarke Duncan.
- Decided to attend the University of Miami because they didn't openly express interest in him
- Son of Ata Johnson and Rocky Johnson.
- Ranked #61 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties
- Was the first person to ever kick out of the "Stone Cold Stunner" while fighting Stone Cold Steve Austin (Steve Austin) at Wrestlemania XV.
- His favorite eyebrow trademark (not including his own) is Groucho Marx's.
- Has a stepbrother, Jared.
- When Rocky Maivia was first considering going by the name The Rock for short, he resisted because he felt it would be stealing the former nickname of WWE Hall-of-Famer Don Muraco. He was talked into it by Vince Russo.
- Was listed as a potential nominee on both the 2003 and 2005 Razzie Award nominating ballots. He was suggested in the Worst Actor category on the 2003 ballot for his role in the film The Scorpion King (2002). And he was suggested again two years later in the Worst Actor category of the 2005 Razzie nominating ballot for his performance in the film _Walking Tall (2004)_. He failed to receive either nomination. The following year though, he finally got a Worst Actor Razzie Nomination for his role in the film Doom (2005).
- Accidentally smashed the tail-light of a Porsche while filming the movie Walking Tall (2004).
- After years of dating Dany Johnson, he did not meet her parents until shortly before their wedding.