History of Dwayne Johnson in Timeline
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is an American actor, professional wrestler, and businessman. He gained fame in WWE during the Attitude Era, transitioning to a successful acting career with his films grossing over $14.9 billion worldwide. He's among the highest-grossing and highest-paid actors. Beyond entertainment, Johnson is a co-owner of the United Football League, a board member of TKO Group Holdings (UFC/WWE's parent company), and co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions, showcasing his entrepreneurial ventures.
May 2, 1972: Dwayne Johnson's Birth
On May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson, known as The Rock, was born. He is an American actor, professional wrestler, co-owner of the United Football League, board member of TKO Group Holdings, and co-founder of Seven Bucks Productions.
1982: Lia Maivia Takes Over Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling
In 1982, Dwayne Johnson's maternal grandmother, Lia Maivia, took over Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling after her husband's death.
1983: Father and Tony Atlas Tag Team Champions
In 1983, Dwayne Johnson's father and Tony Atlas became the first black tag team champions in WWE history.
1988: Lia Maivia Managed Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling
Until 1988, Lia Maivia managed Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling.
1990: Graduation from Freedom High School
In 1990, Dwayne Johnson graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania.
1991: Miami Hurricanes National Championship
In 1991, Dwayne Johnson was a backup player for the University of Miami's national championship-winning football team.
1991: Member of Miami Hurricanes National Championship Team
In 1991, Dwayne Johnson was a member of the Miami Hurricanes team that won the national championship.
1995: Graduation with Bachelor of General Studies
In 1995, Dwayne Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies, holding a dual major in criminology and physiology.
1995: Undrafted by NFL and Signing with Calgary Stampeders
In 1995, Dwayne Johnson went undrafted in the NFL draft. He briefly signed with the Calgary Stampeders but was cut during his first season.
1995: Signed and Cut by Calgary Stampeders
In 1995, after graduating, Dwayne Johnson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League but was cut two months into the season.
November 4, 1996: WWF Debut on Monday Night Raw
On November 4, 1996, Dwayne Johnson, as Rocky Maivia, made his WWF debut on Monday Night Raw as a member of Marc Mero's entourage.
1996: Signing with WWF
In 1996, Dwayne Johnson secured a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) with his father's assistance, marking a significant step in his professional wrestling career.
1996: Start of Wrestling Career and WWF Contract
In 1996, after being cut by Calgary, Dwayne Johnson began his professional wrestling career, and veteran wrestler Pat Patterson secured several tryout matches for Johnson with the World Wrestling Federation. After wrestling under the name Flex Kavana, Johnson was signed to a WWF contract.
February 13, 1997: Intercontinental Championship Win
On February 13, 1997, Rocky Maivia won the Intercontinental Championship from Hunter Hearst Helmsley on a Thursday edition of Monday Night Raw.
May 3, 1997: Married Dany Garcia
On May 3, 1997, Dwayne Johnson married Dany Garcia.
1997: Feud with Stone Cold Steve Austin
In 1997, The Rock feuded with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ken Shamrock.
January 19, 1998: Retained Intercontinental Championship Against Shamrock
On January 19, 1998, at the Royal Rumble, the Rock defeated Ken Shamrock by disqualification to retain the Intercontinental Championship.
1998: Turned heel and joined the Nation of Domination
In 1998, Rocky Maivia turned heel by lashing out at fans who had been booing him and joining Faarooq, D'Lo Brown and Kama in the stable called the Nation of Domination, refusing to acknowledge the Rocky Maivia name and instead referring to himself in the third person as the Rock.
1998: Feud with Triple H and D-Generation X (DX)
In 1998, The Rock and the Nation feuded with Triple H and D-Generation X (DX).
1998: Increased fan support and face turn
In 1998, The Rock saw a big uptick in fan support and began consolidating his famous persona, which led to a feud with fellow Nation members Mark Henry and D'Lo Brown, turning babyface in the process.
January 4, 1999: Mankind Wins WWF Championship
On January 4, 1999, Mankind defeated The Rock for the WWF championship on Raw Is War, with interference from Stone Cold Steve Austin.
April 29, 1999: SmackDown! Pilot Episode Airs
On April 29, 1999, WWF aired the pilot episode of SmackDown!, a term derived from one of The Rock's catchphrases. In the episode, the Rock continued his feud with The Corporate Ministry.
1999: Appears on That '70s Show
In 1999, Johnson appeared on That '70s Show as his father Rocky Johnson.
1999: Television Acting Debut on That '70s Show
In 1999, The Rock began his acting career on television, portraying his father Rocky Johnson in an episode of That '70s Show titled "That Wrestling Show".
1999: Infamous "I Quit" Match at Royal Rumble
In 1999, The Rock's "I quit" match with Mankind at the Royal Rumble event became infamous due to its brutality, making it one of the most popular "I quit" matches of all time.
1999: WWE SmackDown Introduction
In 1999, WWE introduced its second flagship program, WWE SmackDown, derived from one of The Rock's catchphrases, "lay the smackdown".
1999: Named Entertainer of the Year
In 1999, the Rock was listed No. 1 on Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year.
January 23, 2000: Royal Rumble Controversy
On January 23, 2000, at the Royal Rumble, The Rock participated in the Royal Rumble match and was among the last two with Big Show. Despite the Rock's apparent victory, video footage suggested that his feet touched the floor during a reversal attempt, leading to controversy.
May 1, 2000: Highest-Rated Segment
On May 1, 2000, The Rock's WWF Championship defense against Shane McMahon got an 8.3 rating, making it the highest-rated segment of all time, behind "This Is Your Life".
October 22, 2000: Loss of WWF Championship
On October 22, 2000, at No Mercy, The Rock lost the WWF Championship to Kurt Angle.
2000: Ranked as Top Celebrity and listed in Forbes Celebrity 100
In 2000, Access Hollywood ranked The Rock No. 1 in their list of the Top 10 Celebrities of 2000. The Rock was also listed in the Forbes Celebrity 100 and People Magazine's 25 Most Intriguing People.
2000: Publication of The Rock Says...
In 2000, Dwayne Johnson published his autobiography, "The Rock Says...", co-written with Joe Layden, which debuted at No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
2000: Release of 'The Rock Says'
In 2000, Dwayne Johnson's autobiography, "The Rock Says", was released and became a New York Times bestseller.
2000: Records for Most Main Event Appearances
In 2000, The Rock held the record for most Raw shows main-evented in one year (38) and most SmackDown shows main-evented in one year (36).
2000: First time hosting Saturday Night Live and other appearances
In 2000, The Rock hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) for the first time. Fellow wrestlers Triple H, Big Show, and Mick Foley also appeared on the show. Also in 2000, The Rock appeared on Wyclef Jean's single "It Doesn't Matter" and in its music video. He also had an appearance on Star Trek: Voyager as an alien wrestler who used the Rock's moves.
2000: Speaking Role at Republican and Democratic National Conventions
In 2000, as part of WWE's "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, Dwayne Johnson had a speaking role at the 2000 Republican National Convention and attended the 2000 Democratic National Convention.
2000: Consolidating Famous Persona
Until 2000, The Rock continued consolidating his famous persona.
February 25, 2001: The Rock Wins WWF Championship
On February 25, 2001, at No Way Out, The Rock defeated Kurt Angle to win the WWF Championship for the sixth time.
August 14, 2001: Birth of Daughter Simone
On August 14, 2001, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's daughter, Simone, was born in Davie, Florida.
November 1, 2001: Loss of WWF Tag Team Championship
On November 1, 2001, on an episode of SmackDown!, The Rock and Chris Jericho lost the WWF Tag Team Championship to Booker T and Test.
2001: First Film Role in 'The Mummy Returns'
In 2001, Dwayne Johnson had his first film role in "The Mummy Returns".
2001: Theatrical Debut in The Mummy Returns
In 2001, Dwayne Johnson made his theatrical debut in The Mummy Returns, playing the antagonist Mathayus "The Scorpion King".
2001: Appears at Xbox Unveiling and debuts in The Mummy Returns
In 2001, The Rock made a surprise appearance at the official Xbox unveiling during Bill Gates's keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show. Johnson's motion picture debut was as The Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns.
2001: Tied Record for PPV Main Events
In 2001, The Rock tied with Stone Cold Steve Austin for most PPV shows main evented in one year (12).
2001: Listed on Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People and E!'s 20 Top Entertainers
In 2001, The Rock was listed on Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People and E!'s 20 Top Entertainers.
2001: Return to WWE
In 2001, The Rock's return to WWE had a 7.1 rating, which was the highest-rated segment of the year.
January 20, 2002: Unsuccessful Challenge for Undisputed WWF Championship
On January 20, 2002, The Rock unsuccessfully challenged Chris Jericho for the Undisputed WWF Championship at Royal Rumble.
March 25, 2002: Drafted to SmackDown! Brand
On March 25, 2002, during the WWF's "draft lottery" on Raw, The Rock was the number one overall pick and was drafted to the SmackDown! brand before taking a sabbatical from wrestling.
2002: Starring Role in The Scorpion King
In 2002, Johnson reprised his role as Mathayus in the spin-off film The Scorpion King, starring as the titular character and earning a Guinness World Record for the highest salary for a first-time leading man, at $5.5 million.
2002: Listed on E!'s 25 Toughest Stars
In 2002, The Rock was listed on E!'s 25 Toughest Stars.
January 30, 2003: The Rock Returns and Turns Heel
On January 30, 2003, The Rock returned on an episode of SmackDown! to set up another match with Hulk Hogan at No Way Out. Due to negative fan reaction to his budding acting career, he turned heel and debuted his "Hollywood Rock" persona with a shaved head.
2003: Samoan Peʻa Tattoo
In 2003, Dwayne Johnson got a partial Samoan Peʻa tattoo on his left side.
2003: Listed in VH1's 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons
In 2003, The Rock was listed in VH1's 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons and was No. 7 in People Magazine's 50 Favorite TV Stars.
2003: Action Film The Rundown
In 2003, The Rock worked in the action film The Rundown.
March 14, 2004: Final Wrestling Match
On March 14, 2004, at WrestleMania XX, The Rock teamed with Mick Foley as the Rock 'n' Sock Connection, losing to Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista in a handicap match. This was Johnson's final wrestling match until November 2011.
August 2004: Noble Title Seiuli Conferred
In August 2004, Dwayne Johnson was given the noble title Seiuli in recognition of his service to the Samoan people and his descent from Samoan chiefs.
2004: Leaving WWE
In 2004, Dwayne Johnson left the WWE to pursue an acting career.
2004: Action Film Walking Tall
In 2004, The Rock worked in the action film Walking Tall.
2005: Supporting Role in Be Cool and Primary Antagonist in Doom
In 2005, The Rock had a supporting role in the comedy Be Cool as a homosexual bodyguard and was the primary antagonist in the horror film Doom.
2006: Founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation
In 2006, Dwayne Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation, a charity working with at-risk and terminally ill children.
2006: Met Lauren Hashian
In 2006, Dwayne Johnson met Lauren Hashian while filming "The Game Plan".
2006: Voice Acting Debut in Spyhunter: Nowhere to Run
In 2006, The Rock made his voice acting debut in the video game Spyhunter: Nowhere to Run.
2006: Roles in Gridiron Gang and Southland Tales
In 2006, The Rock worked in the sports drama Gridiron Gang and the thriller Southland Tales.
March 12, 2007: WWE Appearance via Pre-Taped Promo
On March 12, 2007, The Rock appeared on a WWE show after nearly three years, via a pre-taped promo shown during Raw. He correctly predicted that Bobby Lashley would defeat Umaga at WrestleMania 23 in Donald Trump's and Vince McMahon's "Battle of the Billionaires" Hair vs. Hair match.
June 1, 2007: Announced Separation from Dany Garcia
On June 1, 2007, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia announced they were separating amicably.
2007: Donated to University of Miami
In 2007, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia donated $1 million to the University of Miami to support the renovation of its football facilities.
2007: Began Dating Lauren Hashian
In 2007, Dwayne Johnson began dating Lauren Hashian.
2007: Starred in 'The Game Plan'
In 2007, Dwayne Johnson starred in the family film "The Game Plan".
2007: Roles in Reno 911!: Miami and The Game Plan
In 2007, The Rock appeared in the comedy Reno 911!: Miami and had further success by playing an arrogant football player in the sports family comedy The Game Plan.
2007: "Smackdown" Added to Merriam-Webster Dictionaries
In 2007, the term "smackdown", popularized by The Rock, was included in Merriam-Webster dictionaries.
March 29, 2008: WWE Hall of Fame Induction
On March 29, 2008, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson inducted his father Rocky Johnson and grandfather Peter Maivia into the WWE Hall of Fame.
May 2008: Divorce Finalized
In May 2008, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia's divorce was finalized.
2008: Induction into WWE Hall of Fame
In 2008, Dwayne Johnson inducted his father and grandfather into the WWE Hall of Fame.
2008: Starred in 'Get Smart'
In 2008, Dwayne Johnson starred in the action-comedy film "Get Smart".
2008: Voted for Barack Obama
In 2008, Dwayne Johnson voted for Barack Obama.
September 30, 2009: WXW Appearance to Support Sarona Snuka
On September 30, 2009, The Rock appeared at a World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) show to support the professional wrestling debut of Sarona Snuka, the daughter of his longtime friend and mentor Jimmy Snuka.
October 2, 2009: Appearance on Decade of SmackDown
On October 2, 2009, The Rock appeared through a pre-taped promo on the Decade of SmackDown.
2009: Obtained Canadian Citizenship
In 2009, Dwayne Johnson obtained Canadian citizenship through his father's birth and citizenship there.
2009: Starred in 'Race to Witch Mountain'
In 2009, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Race to Witch Mountain".
2009: Voice Role in Planet 51 and Academy Awards Presentation
In 2009, The Rock voiced NASA astronaut Chuck in the animated sci-fi comedy Planet 51. He also presented the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 80th Academy Awards.
2010: Starred in 'Tooth Fairy'
In 2010, Dwayne Johnson starred in the film "Tooth Fairy".
2010: Roles in Tooth Fairy and The Other Guys, and Faster
In 2010, The Rock starred as the title character in the fantasy comedy Tooth Fairy and played a police officer in the buddy cop comedy The Other Guys. He also returned to the action genre in the film Faster.
February 14, 2011: Announcement as WrestleMania XXVII Host
On February 14, 2011, it was announced that The Rock would be the host of WrestleMania XXVII on April 3, 2011. He appeared live on Raw, addressing the fans and starting a feud with John Cena.
April 3, 2011: Hosting WrestleMania XXVII
On April 3, 2011, The Rock hosted WrestleMania XXVII, appearing live and continuing his feud with John Cena.
November 2011: Return to Wrestling
In November 2011, The Rock's final wrestling match concluded since WrestleMania XX.
2011: Return to WWE as Part-Time Performer
In 2011, Dwayne Johnson returned to WWE as a part-time performer.
2011: Role in 'Fast Five'
In 2011, Dwayne Johnson's role as Luke Hobbs in "Fast Five" helped the franchise become one of the highest-grossing in film.
2011: Return to Raw
In 2011, The Rock's return to an episode of Raw generated an average of 4.7 million viewers in the United States, with 7.4 million tuning in during his promo.
2011: Big Box-Office Success with Fast Five
In 2011, The Rock's role as Luke Hobbs in Fast Five marked his first big box-office success, with the film becoming the seventh highest-grossing film of the year.
March 12, 2012: Rock Concert Segment
On March 12, 2012, on Raw SuperShow, The Rock hosted his first "Rock Concert" segment since 2004, mocking John Cena in his songs.
2012: Dwayne Johnson Founded Seven Bucks Productions
In 2012, Dwayne Johnson founded his production company, Seven Bucks Productions.
2012: Starred in 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island'
In 2012, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island".
2012: Voted for Barack Obama
In 2012, Dwayne Johnson voted for Barack Obama.
2012: Highest-Rated Raw Episode
In 2012, Raw 1000 was the highest-rated Raw episode of the year, and The Rock's segment with CM Punk and Daniel Bryan was the highest-rated segment of the show.
2012: WrestleMania XXVIII Main Event
In 2012, The Rock main evented WrestleMania XXVIII.
January 7, 2013: The Rock confronts CM Punk
On January 7, 2013, The Rock returned on Raw to confront his Royal Rumble opponent, CM Punk, building anticipation for their upcoming match.
2013: Part-Time Performer at WWE
In 2013, Dwayne Johnson continued as a part-time performer in WWE.
2013: Hosted The Hero
In 2013, Dwayne Johnson hosted and produced the TNT reality competition series "The Hero".
2013: Starred in 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation'
In 2013, Dwayne Johnson starred in "G.I. Joe: Retaliation".
2013: Wrestlemania 29 Main Event
In 2013, The Rock main evented WrestleMania 29.
2013: Highest Rating After Royal Rumble
In 2013, the night after The Rock won the WWE Championship at Royal Rumble, Raw got its highest rating of that year.
2013: Hulk Hogan interview
In an interview in 2013, Hulk Hogan said he and the Rock changed the style of the match on the fly based on the crowd's response.
April 2014: WrestleMania XXX appearance
In April 2014, The Rock appeared in the opening segment of WrestleMania XXX alongside Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan.
September 2014: Dwayne Johnson originally cast as Black Adam
In September 2014, Dwayne Johnson was originally cast as the antagonist Black Adam in a film centered around the superhero Billy Batson/Shazam, however the roles were reworked into two separate films.
2014: Hosted Wake Up Call
In 2014, Dwayne Johnson hosted another TNT reality series, "Wake Up Call".
2014: Starred in 'Hercules'
In 2014, Dwayne Johnson starred in the film "Hercules".
2014: Starring in Hercules and Hosting Wake Up Call
In 2014, Johnson starred as the title character in Hercules and hosted the TNT reality series Wake Up Call, where he helped people facing life challenges.
January 25, 2015: The Rock appears at the Royal Rumble
On January 25, 2015, The Rock appeared at the Royal Rumble event to assist his relative Roman Reigns, helping him fend off Big Show and Kane after Reigns eliminated them, and endorsing Reigns' victory.
March 29, 2015: The Rock at WrestleMania 31
On March 29, 2015, The Rock appeared at WrestleMania 31 alongside Ronda Rousey, engaging in an in-ring altercation with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, ultimately prevailing against them.
2015: Donation to Dog's Surgery
In 2015, Dwayne Johnson donated $1,500 to the GoFundMe for a dog's lifesaving surgery after Michelle Trachtenberg tagged him in a tweet about it.
2015: Produced and Starred in 'Ballers'
In 2015, Dwayne Johnson produced and starred in the HBO comedy-drama series "Ballers".
2015: Starred in 'San Andreas'
In 2015, Dwayne Johnson starred in the action film "San Andreas".
2015: Roles in Furious 7 and San Andreas
In 2015, Johnson reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in Furious 7 and starred in the disaster film San Andreas.
January 25, 2016: Raw Appearance
On January 25, 2016, The Rock appeared on Raw in a segment involving The Miz, Big Show, Lana, and Rusev, which led to an altercation between him, his relatives The Usos, and The New Day.
March 2016: Partnership with Under Armour to Release Project Rock
In March 2016, Dwayne Johnson partnered with Under Armour to release "Project Rock".
April 3, 2016: The Rock sets WrestleMania record
On April 3, 2016, The Rock appeared at WrestleMania 32, announcing a new attendance record and then defeating Erick Rowan in an impromptu six-second match, setting a record for the fastest win in WrestleMania history.
2016: Starred in 'Central Intelligence' and Voiced Maui in 'Moana'
In 2016, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Central Intelligence" and voiced Maui in the Disney animated film "Moana".
2016: Started YouTube Channel
In 2016, Dwayne Johnson started his YouTube channel, with his first video featuring Lilly Singh.
2016: Role as Maui in Moana
In 2016, Dwayne Johnson voiced the role of Maui in the animated feature film Moana.
2016: Roles in Central Intelligence and Moana
In 2016, Johnson co-starred with Kevin Hart in the action-comedy Central Intelligence and had a lead voice role in the Disney animated film Moana as Maui.
2016: Time's Most Influential People
In 2016, Time named Dwayne Johnson as one of the world's most influential people.
January 2017: Announcement of Black Adam Film Development
In January 2017, a film centered around the character Teth-Adam/Black Adam, part of the DC Extended Universe, was announced to be in development.
February 20, 2017: Untelevised Raw appearance
On February 20, 2017, The Rock made an untelevised appearance on Raw after the show, promoting his film "Fighting with My Family" and filming a scene for it.
2017: Donation to Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
In 2017, Dwayne Johnson donated $25,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
2017: Covered Brahma Bull Tattoo
In 2017, Dwayne Johnson had the small "Brahma bull" tattoo on his right arm covered with a larger half-sleeve tattoo of a bull's skull.
2017: Starred in 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Baywatch'
In 2017, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" and "Baywatch".
2017: Independent Voter
In 2017, Dwayne Johnson was an independent voter.
2017: Roles in The Fate of the Furious, Baywatch, and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
In 2017, Johnson reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in The Fate of the Furious and starred in Baywatch as Mitchell "Mitch" Buchannon and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Dr. Smolder Bravestone.
2017: Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Since 2017, Dwayne Johnson has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch.
September 2018: Filming Begins for Hobbs & Shaw
In September 2018, principal photography began for Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, starring Dwayne Johnson alongside Jason Statham.
October 2018: First Official Teaser Trailer Release for John Henry & The Statesmen
In October 2018, the first official teaser trailer was released for the Netflix exclusive film "John Henry & The Statesmen", marking Jake Kasdan's and Dwayne Johnson's third collaboration after the "Jumanji" films.
2018: Donated a Gym to a Military Base
In 2018, Dwayne Johnson donated a gym to a military base in Oahu, Hawaii.
2018: Starred in 'Skyscraper' and 'Rampage'
In 2018, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Skyscraper" and "Rampage".
2018: Starring Roles in Rampage and Skyscraper
In 2018, Johnson starred in two solo box office hits, Rampage and Skyscraper.
2018: Fan Support Dwindling
In 2018, Sean Coyle writing for ESPN.com, noted in a retrospective review of SummerSlam that The Rock's fan support started to see a dip after his victory over Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8, turning into a plunge by the time The Rock had his match with Lesnar at SummerSlam because fans knew he was leaving WWE to pursue an acting career.
July 26, 2019: Release of Hobbs & Shaw
On July 26, 2019, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw was released.
August 3, 2019: Retirement from professional wrestling
On August 3, 2019, The Rock officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling.
August 18, 2019: Married Lauren Hashian
On August 18, 2019, Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian married in Hawaii.
September 30, 2019: SmackDown appearance announcement
On September 30, 2019, The Rock announced that he would appear on SmackDown's 20th Anniversary, marking his first appearance on SmackDown since October 2014 and his first televised appearance since April 2016.
October 4, 2019: SmackDown 20th Anniversary appearance
On October 4, 2019, The Rock appeared on SmackDown's 20th Anniversary, cutting a promo with Becky Lynch and attacking King Corbin.
November 14, 2019: Black Adam Release Date Announcement
On November 14, 2019, Dwayne Johnson announced a late 2021 release date for the superhero film Black Adam.
December 13, 2019: Release of Jumanji: The Next Level
On December 13, 2019, Jumanji: The Next Level, in which Johnson reprised his role as Bravestone, was released after production began earlier that year.
2019: Announced Athleticon Bodybuilding Show
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson announced he would launch a competitive bodybuilding show, "Athleticon", with Dany Garcia.
2019: Produced and Appeared in Fighting with My Family; Co-produced The King
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson produced and appeared as himself in "Fighting with My Family". Also in 2019, Johnson co-produced and starred in "The King", a film about King Kamehameha Kūnuiākea.
2019: Starred in 'Jumanji: The Next Level'
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Jumanji: The Next Level".
2019: Hosted The Titan Games
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson started hosting the NBC competition series "The Titan Games".
2019: Time's Most Influential People
In 2019, Time named Dwayne Johnson as one of the world's most influential people.
February 2020: Daughter Started Training at WWE Performance Center
In February 2020, WWE announced that Dwayne Johnson's daughter Simone had started training at the WWE Performance Center.
March 2020: Dwayne Johnson Launched Teremana Tequila
In March 2020, Dwayne Johnson launched Teremana Tequila.
August 2020: Purchase of the XFL
In August 2020, Dwayne Johnson, along with partners and investors, purchased the XFL for $15 million.
October 2020: Athleticon Plans Disrupted
In October 2020, plans for Dwayne Johnson's "Athleticon" show were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Production of The King Halted by COVID-19 Pandemic
In 2020, production of "The King", in which Dwayne Johnson was to co-produce and star, was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 2021: Expressed Interest in Presidential Run
In February 2021, Dwayne Johnson expressed interest in running for president.
March 16, 2021: First Appearance as The Foundation in Fortnite
On March 16, 2021, Dwayne Johnson first appeared as the video game character, The Foundation, in Fortnite Battle Royale.
April 2021: Reiterated Goal to Unite Country
In April 2021, Dwayne Johnson reiterated his goal to unite the country and stated he would run for president if that's what the people wanted.
April 2021: Filming Begins for Black Adam
In April 2021, Production on Black Adam began filming.
July 30, 2021: Release of Disney's Jungle Cruise
On July 30, 2021, Johnson co-starred with Emily Blunt in Disney's Jungle Cruise as Frank Wolff, which he also helped redesign the titular ride for all Disney theme parks.
December 4, 2021: Confirmation of Role as The Foundation in Fortnite
On December 4, 2021, it was confirmed during the Chapter 2 End Event in Fortnite Battle Royale that Johnson was the voice and likeness of The Foundation.
2021: Supported Samoa National Rugby League Team
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson publicly pledged his support to the Samoa national rugby league team during the Rugby League World Cup.
2021: Starred in 'Jungle Cruise' and 'Red Notice'
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Jungle Cruise" and "Red Notice".
2021: Starred in 'Young Rock'
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson starred in the autobiographical sitcom "Young Rock".
2021: Featured on Tech N9ne's Song
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson was featured on the song "Face Off" from the rapper Tech N9ne's album Asin9ne.
2021: Young Rock Airs on NBC
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson's biographical comedy-drama series "Young Rock" began airing on NBC.
2021: 25th Anniversary Battle Royal at Survivor Series
In 2021, at the Survivor Series, WWE held a 25-man Battle Royal to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Rock's WWE debut, which was won by Omos.
May 2022: Ring Name Ava Raine Announced
In May 2022, Dwayne Johnson announced his daughter Simone's ring name would be Ava Raine.
October 21, 2022: Release of Black Adam
On October 21, 2022, Black Adam, starring Dwayne Johnson, was released but received mixed to negative reviews and was a box office disappointment.
2022: Plans for XFL Relaunch
In 2022, Dwayne Johnson announced plans for the relaunch of the XFL in spring.
2022: Starred in 'Black Adam'
In 2022, Dwayne Johnson joined the DC Extended Universe by playing the title role in "Black Adam".
May 2023: Cameo in Fast X
In May 2023, Dwayne Johnson reprised his role as Luke Hobbs in a cameo appearance during the mid-credits scene of Fast X.
September 15, 2023: SmackDown return
On September 15, 2023, The Rock made a surprise return to SmackDown, engaging in a segment with Pat McAfee and Austin Theory.
2023: Donations to SAG-AFTRA Foundation and People's Fund of Maui
In 2023, Dwayne Johnson made a large donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation during the strike and contributed to the People's Fund of Maui following the Hawaii wildfires, however, the announcement received backlash from fans.
2023: Return to WWE on Part-Time Basis
In 2023, Dwayne Johnson returned to WWE once again as a part-time performer.
2023: End of 'Young Rock'
In 2023, the autobiographical sitcom "Young Rock", starring Dwayne Johnson, ended.
December 31, 2023: Announcement of United Football League (UFL)
On December 31, 2023, it was announced that the new merged league would be called the United Football League (UFL).
January 1, 2024: The Rock appears on Raw Day 1
On January 1, 2024, The Rock appeared on the Day 1 edition of Raw, confronting Jinder Mahal and hinting at a potential confrontation with Roman Reigns.
January 23, 2024: Joins TKO Group Holdings Board of Directors
On January 23, 2024, Dwayne Johnson joined the TKO Group Holdings board of directors and obtained full ownership over his trademarked name "The Rock".
March 30, 2024: UFL Launch
On March 30, 2024, the United Football League (UFL) would start with 8 teams.
April 2024: Regretted Endorsing Joe Biden
In April 2024, Dwayne Johnson told Fox News that he regretted endorsing Joe Biden and refused to endorse anyone in 2024.
October 2024: Instagram popularity
As of October 2024, The Rock's Instagram account is the sixth most-followed in the world, with over 395 million followers.
November 2024: Release of Red One and Moana 2
In November 2024, Dwayne Johnson reunited with director Jake Kasdan to star in the Christmas themed action comedy Red One. In the same month, he reprised his voice role of Maui from Moana (2016), in its sequel Moana 2.
2024: Voicing Maui in 'Moana 2'
In 2024, Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as Maui in the Disney animated film "Moana 2".
2024: Daughters Provided Voices for Moana 2
In 2024, Jasmine and Tiana, Dwayne Johnson's daughters, provided voices for his film "Moana 2".
2024: Wrestlemania XL Main Event
In 2024, The Rock main evented WrestleMania XL.
2024: The Rock at WrestleMania XL
In 2024, The Rock teamed with Roman Reigns to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins at WrestleMania XL Night 1, but he was later chokeslammed by The Undertaker during the Night 2 main event.
January 6, 2025: The Rock returns on Raw premiere on Netflix
On January 6, 2025, The Rock returned on the Raw premiere on Netflix, thanking Cody Rhodes and embracing Roman Reigns.
February 2025: Cast in Martin Scorsese Crime Drama
In February 2025, Dwayne Johnson was cast in a crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt.
2026: Portrayal of Maui in Live Action Moana
In 2026, Dwayne Johnson will portray Maui again in the live action adaptation Moana.
2026: Reprising Role in 'Moana' Live-Action Remake
In 2026, Dwayne Johnson will reprise the role of Maui in the live-action remake of "Moana".
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