Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the most talented people on earth. He went from one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all-time to one of the biggest movie stars on earth… and he’s only 44 years old. Which is to say that he’s already lived enough for a couple lifetimes. And there’s still more you don’t know! Here’s a look at The Rock’s amazing evolution.
From Wrestling To Movies, The Rock Has Had An Amazing Evolution
1. The Rock played college football at the University of Miami.
He even won a national championship in 1991.
2. Johnson graduated from college in 1995, with a degree in criminology and physiology.
3. The Rock played football for the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL.
He was cut after two months. Sorry, Dwayne.
4. The Rock also took this hilarious photo.
That haircut and turtleneck combo is next level. What you can't see is the fanny pack he was rocking back then as well.
He probably isn’t proud of that one. But it doesn’t stop there. Keep going!
5. Johnson was in the WWE from 1996 – 2004, where he was one of the company’s biggest stars.
His signature moves were the “People’s Elbow” and the “Rock Bottom.” Here’s what he looked like in one of his first matches.
6. The Rock's autobiography The Rock Says... was a New York Times bestseller after it sold 720,000 hardcover copies.
The Rock says... that's not too shabby!
7. His first major movie role was The Scorpion King in 2002.
He made $5.5-million for the movie, the most for any actor in their first role.
8. The Rock has a Guinness World Record???
He set the world for most selfies, after taking 105 with fans during the premiere of San Andreas.
Do you know how much The Rock made in 2016? That's coming up!
9. The Rock was the world's highest paid actor in 2016.
He reportedly made $64.5-million that year.
10. And he can sing too.
He voiced the character of Maui in Disney's Moana.
11. In 2016, he was named People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.
What can't this guy do???
12. The Rock is set to star in the Baywatch reboot.
He'll appear alongside Zac Efron in normal swim trunks (thank goodness).
We'd just like to take this opportunity to thank The Rock for all his talent and amazingness.
There's a reason why they call him "The People's Champion".
What is The Rock’s greatest talent? Acting, singing, modeling, Guinness World Record..ing? Leave a comment and let us know!
