The Rock Real Name: Dwayne Johnson
Previous Identities: Rocky Maivia, Flex Kavana
Date of Birth: May 2, 1972
Weight: 275lbs
Height: 6'5"
Signature Move: Rock Bottom, People's Elbow
Federations: WWF
Titles Held: WWF Intercontinental Champion, WWF Tag Team Champion, WWF Heavyweight Champion, Royal Rumble Winner: 2000
Son of Rocky Johnson, The Rock failed as a football player and so took up grappling. Plying his trade on a developmental contract with the WWF in Florida as Flex Kavana. He was promoted to the big league and pushed
instantly as blue chipper Rocky Maivia, and pushed down the fans throats with a IC Title reign almost constantly.
The fans retaliated, and “Die Rocky Die” was one of the many chants heard directed towards him. After an injury, he returned and joined the Nation Of Domination... as a heel, and soon after started referring to himself in the 3rd person as The Rock.
Feuded on and off with Austin, Triple H & Owen Hart winning IC Gold on the journey. Eventually turned face and battled the Evil Vince McMahon headed corporation. Turned heel again when he became The Corporate Champion, and entered into a memorable feud with Mick Foley.
Feuded with Austin, memorably concluding with their battle at Wrestlemania 15, and again turned face, where he now remains. Jointly holds the record for most WWF Title reigns at 5, with Hulk Hogan and Bret Hart. The most popular wrestler today, and a master on the mic, Rock’s future is secure in these days of wrestling being entertainment based more than sport. Has already been in one movie, others on the way, and is accepted in the mainstream already, while maintaining his main event status in the WWF with ease.
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