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The Rock is an American professional wrestler best known for his work with WWE during the Attitude Era, when he was instrumental in the promotion’s rise to mainstream prominence. A charismatic performer and trash talker, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time. He has since become one of the world’s highest-grossing actors while maintaining a part-time presence in WWE.

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The Rock — Fact File

Real name: Dwayne Douglas Johnson
Born: May 2, 1972
From: Hayward, California, U.S.
Billed from: Miami
Height: 6 ft 5 in
Debut: March 10, 1996
Ring names: Flex Kavana & Rocky Maivia & The Rock
Trained by: Pat Patterson & Rocky Johnson & Tom Prichard

Latest The Rock News

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The Rock Clarifies His Signature Shades Are Prescription: ‘I’m Not The Asshole Who Wears Sunglasses Inside’

June 30, 2026

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Cody Rhodes Says His Story With The Rock Is Far From Over

June 24, 2026

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Cody Rhodes Uncertain He’ll Ever ‘Finish the Story’ With The Rock, But Can Envision How It Could Happen

June 24, 2026

The Rock — Fact File

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The Rock Clarifies His Signature Shades Are Prescription: ‘I’m Not The Asshole Who Wears Sunglasses Inside’

Cody Rhodes Says His Story With The Rock Is Far From Over

Cody Rhodes Uncertain He’ll Ever ‘Finish the Story’ With The Rock, But Can Envision How It Could Happen