The Rock is a third-generation superstar with immeasurable athleticism--and cockiness to boot! After graduating as an All-American football star from the University of Miami, Rocky Maivia entered the World Wrestling Federation and quickly became the Intercontinental Champion.

After fans' opinion of Rocky soured, Maivia turned his back on the masses and joined The Nation. He went on to become leader of that powerful faction.

When The Rock stood up to the Undertaker and Kane, fans developed a respect for him and he has gone on to become, to the surprise of many, one of the most popular superstars in the Federation. Perhaps out of jealously, he was attacked recently by Mark Henry and D’Lo Brown, two members of the former faction!

It will be interesting to see where the next few months take The Rock. He is currently the number-one contender for the World Wrestling Federation Championship, but he no longer has anyone to watch his back. Can The Rock lay down the smack on his own?