History of Dwayne Johnson in Timeline
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is an American actor, professional wrestler, and businessman. He gained prominence in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) during the Attitude Era, becoming one of wrestling's all-time greats. Transitioning to acting, Johnson achieved immense success, becoming one of the highest-grossing and highest-paid actors globally, with his films earning over $14.9 billion worldwide. Beyond entertainment, he 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, demonstrating his entrepreneurial ventures.
May 2, 1972: Dwayne Johnson's Birth
On May 2, 1972, Dwayne Douglas Johnson, also known as The Rock, was born. He is an American actor, professional wrestler, and businessman.
1982: Grandmother took over Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling
In 1982, Dwayne Johnson's maternal grandmother, Lia, took over Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling after her husband's death.
1983: Father became tag team champion
In 1983, Dwayne Johnson's father and Tony Atlas became the first black tag team champions in WWE history.
1988: Grandmother managed Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling until 1988
Dwayne Johnson's maternal grandmother, Lia, managed Polynesian Pacific Pro Wrestling until 1988.
1990: Graduated from Freedom High School
In 1990, Dwayne Johnson graduated from Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania.
1991: Member of the Miami Hurricanes team
In 1991, Dwayne Johnson was a member of the Miami Hurricanes team, which won the national championship that year.
1991: Member of the 1991 national championship team
In 1991, Dwayne Johnson was a member of the University of Miami's national championship football team, primarily as a backup player.
1995: Signed by Calgary Stampeders
After graduating, in 1995, Dwayne Johnson was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League but was cut two months into the season.
1995: Graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies
In 1995, Dwayne Johnson graduated with a Bachelor of General Studies and a dual major in criminology and physiology.
1995: Went undrafted in the NFL draft
In 1995, Dwayne Johnson went undrafted in the NFL draft after aspiring to a career in professional football.
November 4, 1996: WWF Debut
On November 4, 1996, Dwayne Johnson made his WWF debut as Rocky Maivia on Monday Night Raw.
1996: Began his professional wrestling career and secured WWF contract
After being cut by Calgary, in 1996, Dwayne Johnson began his professional wrestling career and secured a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
1996: Secured a contract with the WWF
In 1996, Dwayne Johnson secured a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), aided by his father.
February 13, 1997: Won the Intercontinental Championship
On February 13, 1997, Rocky Maivia won the Intercontinental Championship from Hunter Hearst Helmsley on Monday Night Raw.
May 3, 1997: Marriage to Dany Garcia
On May 3, 1997, Dwayne Johnson married Dany Garcia.
1997: Feuded with Austin and Shamrock
The Rock feuded with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Ken Shamrock through the end of 1997 and beginning of 1998.
January 19, 1998: Retained Intercontinental Championship
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 and joining the Nation of Domination, referring to himself as the Rock.
1998: Feuded with Triple H and D-Generation X
In 1998, The Rock and the Nation feuded with Triple H and D-Generation X (DX), with the two stable leaders first meeting in the quarter-final of the 1998 King of the Ring tournament, which the Rock won.
1998: Youngest WWE Champion
In 1998, The Rock set the record for the youngest WWE Champion
1998: Fan support
In the latter half of 1998, the Rock saw a big uptick in fan support.
January 4, 1999: Mankind defeated The Rock for the championship
On January 4, 1999, Mankind defeated the Rock for the championship.
April 29, 1999: SmackDown! pilot episode airs
On April 29, 1999, the pilot episode of WWF SmackDown! aired, a term derived from one of The Rock's catchphrases. In the episode, the Rock continued his feud with The Corporate Ministry.
1999: That '70s Show Appearance
In 1999, Johnson appeared on That '70s Show as his father Rocky Johnson.
1999: WWE's biggest star
In 1999, R. D. Reynolds stated that the Rock was "the biggest star for WWE" from 1999 until 2004, while also being listed as one of the all-time greatest professional wrestlers. Also in 1999, The Rock's "I quit" match with Mankind at the Royal Rumble event is infamous for its brutality and one of the most popular "I quit" match of all times.
1999: First Television Acting Job
In 1999, The Rock had his first television acting job, portraying his father Rocky Johnson in an episode of That '70s Show called "That Wrestling Show".
1999: Entertainment Weekly's Top Entertainer
In 1999, The Rock was listed No. 1 on Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year.
1999: Introduction of WWE SmackDown
In 1999, WWE introduced its second flagship program, WWE SmackDown, which was derived from one of The Rock's catchphrases "lay the smackdown".
January 23, 2000: Royal Rumble Controversy
On January 23, 2000, at the Royal Rumble, The Rock participated in the Royal Rumble match and was one of the final two with Big Show. The Rock's feet accidentally hit the floor during a reversal attempt, which was played up in the storyline as Big Show claimed to be the rightful winner.
May 1, 2000: WWF Championship defense
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: Losing the WWF Championship
On October 22, 2000, at No Mercy, The Rock lost the WWF Championship to Kurt Angle.
2000: Rankings and Lists
In 2000, Access Hollywood ranked The Rock No. 1 in their list of the Top 10 Celebrities of 2000. He 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...", which became a New York Times Best Seller.
2000: Released The Rock Says
In 2000, Dwayne Johnson's autobiography, "The Rock Says", was released and became a New York Times bestseller.
2000: Music and Television Appearances
In 2000, The Rock appeared on Wyclef Jean's "It Doesn't Matter," appeared on Star Trek: Voyager as an alien wrestler, and hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time, which led to more offers from Hollywood studios.
2000: Most main-evented Raw and SmackDown shows
In 2000, The Rock holds the record for most Raw shows main-evented in one year (38) and most SmackDown shows main-evented in one year (36). Also in 2000, The Rock is tied with Stone Cold Steve Austin for most PPV shows main evented in one year (12).
2000: Speaking Role at Political Conventions
In 2000, as part of WWE's "Smackdown Your Vote" campaign, Dwayne Johnson had a speaking role at the Republican National Convention and attended the Democratic National Convention.
2000: Consolidating his famous persona
The Rock started consolidating his famous persona during this time, which would last until 2000.
February 25, 2001: Winning the WWF Championship
On February 25, 2001, at No Way Out, the Rock pinned Kurt Angle to win the WWF Championship for a 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: Losing the WWF Tag Team Championship
On November 1, 2001, on 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, Johnson made his theatrical debut in The Mummy Returns, playing the antagonist Mathayus "The Scorpion King".
2001: Most PPV shows main evented in one year
In 2001, The Rock is tied with Stone Cold Steve Austin for most PPV shows main evented in one year (12).
2001: Xbox Unveiling and The Mummy Returns Debut
In 2001, The Rock made a surprise appearance at the official Xbox unveiling. Also in 2001, his motion picture debut in The Mummy Returns broke a record for the highest-grossing single day in film history.
2001: Entertainment Weekly and E! Rankings
In 2001, The Rock was listed on Entertainment Weekly's 101 Most Influential People and E!'s 20 Top Entertainers.
2001: Highest rated segment of the year
In 2001, The Rock's return had a 7.1 rating, the highest-rated segment of the year.
January 20, 2002: Unsuccessful Challenge for Undisputed WWF Championship
On January 20, 2002, at Royal Rumble, The Rock unsuccessfully challenged Chris Jericho for the now Undisputed WWF Championship.
March 25, 2002: Drafted to SmackDown! Brand
On March 25, 2002, after the introduction of the brand extension, The Rock was the number one overall pick in the WWF draft lottery, going to the SmackDown! brand before taking a sabbatical from wrestling.
2002: Starred in The Scorpion King
In 2002, Johnson starred as the titular character in the spin-off film The Scorpion King. He was paid $5.5 million for his leading role, putting him in the Guinness World Records for the highest salary for a first-time leading man.
2002: The Scorpion King Leading Role
In 2002, The Rock played his first leading role in The Scorpion King and received a record-breaking $5.5 million for the role.
2002: E!'s 25 Toughest Stars Ranking
In 2002, The Rock was listed on E!'s 25 Toughest Stars.
January 30, 2003: SmackDown! Appearance and Heel Turn
On January 30, 2003, The Rock returned on SmackDown! to set up another match with Hulk Hogan at No Way Out, turning heel for the first time since 1999, and adopting the "Hollywood Rock" persona.
2003: Samoan Peʻa Tattoo
In 2003, Dwayne Johnson got a partial Samoan Peʻa tattoo on his left side.
2003: Starred in The Rundown
In 2003, Johnson worked in the action film The Rundown.
2003: VH1 and People Magazine Listings
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: Heel Turn Since 2003
In 2024, The Rock turned heel for the first time since 2003.
2003: Reference to Hollywood Rock Persona
In February 2024, The Rock's new persona incorporated elements of his "Hollywood Rock" incarnation from 2003, including insulting the audience and wearing expensive clothes.
March 14, 2004: Final Wrestling Match Until November 2011
On March 14, 2004, at WrestleMania XX, the Rock 'n' Sock Connection lost against Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista. This was Johnson's final wrestling match until November 2011.
August 2004: Given Noble Title Seiuli
In August 2004, Dwayne Johnson was given the noble title Seiuli by Malietoa Tanumafili II in recognition of his service to the Samoan people and his descent from Samoan chiefs.
2004: Left the WWE
In 2004, Dwayne Johnson left the WWE to pursue an acting career.
2004: Starred in Walking Tall
In 2004, Johnson worked in the action film Walking Tall.
2004: Rock Concert Segment
In 2004, the Rock's first "Rock Concert" segment took place.
2005: Acted in Be Cool and Doom
In 2005, Johnson had a supporting role in the comedy Be Cool as a homosexual bodyguard hoping to become an actor, and was the primary antagonist in the horror film Doom.
2006: Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation Founded
In 2006, Dwayne Johnson founded the Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation.
2006: Met Lauren Hashian
In 2006, Dwayne Johnson met Lauren Hashian while filming "The Game Plan".
2006: Voice Acting Debut
In 2006, Johnson made his voice acting debut in the video game Spyhunter: Nowhere to Run, originally intended as a tie-in for an unproduced film.
2006: Acted in Gridiron Gang and Southland Tales
In 2006, Johnson 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, correctly predicting Bobby Lashley's victory at WrestleMania 23.
June 1, 2007: Separation Announcement
On June 1, 2007, Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia announced they were separating amicably.
2007: Donation 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: Acted in Reno 911!: Miami and The Game Plan
In 2007, Johnson worked in the comedy Reno 911!: Miami, and had further success by playing an arrogant famous American football player in the sports family comedy The Game Plan.
2007: "Smackdown" included in 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, 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's divorce from Dany Garcia was finalized.
2008: Inducted father and grandfather 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 Show Appearance
On September 30, 2009, the Rock appeared at a World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW) show to support Sarona Snuka's professional wrestling debut.
October 2, 2009: Decade of SmackDown Appearance
On October 2, 2009, the Rock made an appearance through a pre-taped promo during 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 the family film "Race to Witch Mountain".
2009: Voiced NASA Astronaut Chuck
In 2009, Johnson voiced NASA astronaut Chuck in the animated sci-fi comedy Planet 51.
2010: Starred in Tooth Fairy
In 2010, Dwayne Johnson starred in the family film "Tooth Fairy".
2010: Acted in Tooth Fairy and The Other Guys
In 2010, Johnson played the title character in the fantasy comedy Tooth Fairy and a police officer in the buddy cop comedy The Other Guys. He also returned to the action genre in the unsuccessful Faster.
February 14, 2011: WrestleMania XXVII Host Announcement
On February 14, 2011, the Rock was announced as the host of WrestleMania XXVII and appeared live on Raw for the first time in almost seven years, starting a feud with John Cena.
April 3, 2011: WrestleMania XXVII Hosting
On April 3, 2011, the Rock hosted WrestleMania XXVII, furthering his feud with John Cena after several appearances leading up to the event.
November 2011: Return to Wrestling
In November 2011, the Rock had his return to Wrestling.
2011: Starred in Fast Five
In 2011, Dwayne Johnson began his role as Luke Hobbs in the Fast & Furious films, starting with "Fast Five".
2011: Returned to WWE
In 2011, Dwayne Johnson returned to WWE as a part-time performer.
March 12, 2012: Rock Concert Segment
On the March 12, 2012, episode of Raw SuperShow, the Rock hosted his first "Rock Concert" segment since 2004, mocking John Cena in his songs.
2012: Seven Bucks Productions Founded
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 the action film "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island".
2012: Voted for Barack Obama
In 2012, Dwayne Johnson voted for Barack Obama.
2012: Main evented WrestleMania XXVIII
In 2012, The Rock main evented WrestleMania XXVIII.
2012: Highest rated Raw episode
Raw 1000 was the highest rated Raw episode of 2012 and The Rock's segment with CM Punk and Daniel Bryan was the highest rated segment of the show.
January 7, 2013: The Rock Confronts CM Punk
On January 7, 2013, The Rock returned to Raw to confront CM Punk, his opponent for the Royal Rumble.
2013: Hosting "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: Main evented WrestleMania 29
In 2013, The Rock main evented WrestleMania 29.
2013: Highest rating of the year for Raw
In 2013, the night after the Rock won the WWE Championship for the first time in over a decade, at Royal Rumble, Raw got its highest rating of that year.
2013: Hulk Hogan interview
In an interview in 2013, Hulk Hogan mentioned that he and the Rock changed the style of their match at WrestleMania X8 on the fly based on the crowd's response.
2013: Part-time performer at WWE
Until 2013, Dwayne Johnson performed part-time at WWE.
April 2014: WrestleMania XXX Appearance
In April 2014, The Rock made an appearance during the opening segment of WrestleMania XXX alongside Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan.
September 2014: Cast as Black Adam Antagonist
In September 2014, Dwayne Johnson was originally cast as the antagonist in a film centered around the superhero Billy Batson/Shazam.
October 2014: Previous SmackDown Appearance Mention
In October 2014, The Rock made a previous SmackDown appearance prior to his announcement of appearing on SmackDown's 20th Anniversary on October 4, 2019.
2014: Hosting "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: Starred in Hercules and Hosted Wake Up Call
In 2014, Johnson starred as the title character in Hercules and hosted another reality series for TNT that same year, entitled Wake Up Call, which saw him "lending a helping hand to everyday people who were facing enormous challenges in their lives".
January 25, 2015: Royal Rumble Appearance and Roman Reigns Endorsement
On January 25, 2015, The Rock appeared at the Royal Rumble, helping Roman Reigns fend off Big Show and Kane and endorsing Reigns after he won the match.
March 29, 2015: WrestleMania 31 Altercation with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon
On March 29, 2015, at WrestleMania 31, The Rock appeared alongside Ronda Rousey and got into an in-ring altercation with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon. The Rock and Rousey prevailed.
2015: Donation for Abandoned Dog
In 2015, Dwayne Johnson donated $1,500 to a GoFundMe for an abandoned dog's surgery after being tagged in a tweet by Michelle Trachtenberg.
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 film "San Andreas".
2015: Acted 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 Segment with The New Day
On January 25, 2016, The Rock was in a segment on Raw with The Miz, Big Show, Lana, and Rusev, which led to an altercation with The New Day.
March 2016: Partnership with Under Armour for "Project Rock"
In March 2016, Dwayne Johnson partnered with Under Armour to release "Project Rock", launching a gym bag that sold out quickly. He also released an alarm clock app.
April 3, 2016: WrestleMania 32 Appearance and Fastest Win
On April 3, 2016, The Rock appeared at WrestleMania 32, announcing an attendance record and having an impromptu match against Erick Rowan, which he won in six seconds. John Cena helped him fend off The Wyatt Family.
April 2016: Previous Televised Appearance Mention
In April 2016, The Rock made a televised appearance prior to his announcement of appearing on SmackDown's 20th Anniversary on October 4, 2019.
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 and other internet stars.
2016: Co-starred 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, in which he voiced Maui.
2016: Acted in Disney's Moana
In 2016, Johnson starred as the voice of Maui in Disney's Moana.
2016: Time named him as one of the world's most influential people
In 2016, Time named Dwayne Johnson as one of the world's most influential people.
2016: First Live Appearance on Raw Since 2016
On January 1, 2024, The Rock made his first live appearance on Raw since 2016.
January 2017: Black Adam Film in Development
In January 2017, a film centered around Teth-Adam/Black Adam, a part of the DC Extended Universe, was announced to be in development.
February 20, 2017: Untelevised Raw Appearance for Film Promotion
On February 20, 2017, The Rock made an untelevised appearance on Raw after the broadcast to promote and film a scene for his movie Fighting with My Family.
2017: Independent Voter
As of 2017, Dwayne Johnson was an independent voter.
2017: Donation to Hurricane Harvey Relief
In 2017, Dwayne Johnson donated $25,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
2017: Tattoo Modification
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: Member of the Academy
In 2017, Johnson has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the Actor's Branch since 2017.
2017: Acted 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 two other blockbuster movies that year, Baywatch and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle as Mitchell "Mitch" Buchannon and Dr. Smolder Bravestone, respectively.
September 2018: Principal photography of Hobbs & Shaw began
In September 2018, principal photography began for Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, starring Johnson alongside Jason Statham.
October 2018: 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 "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" and "Jumanji: The Next Level".
2018: Donation of Gym to Military Base and Hawaii Flood Relief
In 2018, Dwayne Johnson donated a gym to a military base in Oahu, Hawaii, and worked with Malama Kauai to help repair flood damage after the Hawaii floods.
2018: Starred in Skyscraper and Rampage
In 2018, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Skyscraper" and "Rampage".
2018: Starred in Rampage and Skyscraper
In 2018, Johnson starred in two solo box office hits Rampage and Skyscraper.
2018: Fan Support Decline
In 2018, Sean Coyle writing for ESPN.com noted that The Rock started to see a dip in fan support following his victory over Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania X8, and the dip turned 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, starring Johnson alongside Jason Statham.
August 3, 2019: Retirement from Professional Wrestling
On August 3, 2019, The Rock officially announced his retirement from professional wrestling.
August 18, 2019: Marriage to Lauren Hashian
On August 18, 2019, Dwayne Johnson and Lauren Hashian married in Hawaii.
September 30, 2019: SmackDown 20th Anniversary Appearance Announcement
On September 30, 2019, The Rock announced that he would appear on SmackDown's 20th Anniversary on October 4, 2019, marking his first SmackDown appearance since October 2014 and his first televised appearance since April 2016.
October 4, 2019: SmackDown 20th Anniversary Appearance
On October 4, 2019, at SmackDown's 20th Anniversary, The Rock cut a promo with Becky Lynch before attacking King Corbin with her.
November 14, 2019: Announcement of Black Adam film
On November 14, 2019, Johnson announced a late 2021 release date for the superhero Black Adam film.
December 13, 2019: Release of Jumanji: The Next Level
On December 13, 2019, Jumanji: The Next Level was released, with Johnson reprising his role as Bravestone.
2019: Launch of Athleticon Announced
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson announced he would launch a competitive bodybuilding show, "Athleticon", with Dany Garcia.
2019: Appearance in "Fighting with My Family" and Production of "The King"
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson produced and appeared as himself in "Fighting with My Family", and he co-produced and starred in "The King", a film about king Kamehameha Kūnuiākea.
2019: Retired from WWE
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson retired from WWE, after making sporadic appearances.
2019: Starred in Jumanji: The Next Level
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson starred in "Jumanji: The Next Level".
2019: Hosting "The Titan Games"
In 2019, Dwayne Johnson started hosting the NBC competition series "The Titan Games".
2019: Time named him as one of the world's most influential people
In 2019, Time named Dwayne Johnson as one of the world's most influential people.
February 2020: Simone Johnson Began WWE Training
In February 2020, WWE announced that Dwayne Johnson's daughter Simone had started training at the WWE Performance Center.
March 2020: Teremana Tequila Launched
In March 2020, Dwayne Johnson launched Teremana Tequila.
August 2020: Purchase of the XFL
In August 2020, Dwayne Johnson and partners purchased the XFL for $15 million.
October 2020: Athleticon Debut Disrupted
In October 2020, plans to debut "Athleticon" in Atlanta were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Production of "The King" Halted
In 2020, production of "The King" was scheduled to begin but was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
February 2021: Considers Presidential Run
In February 2021, Dwayne Johnson told USA Today that he would "consider a presidential run in the future if that's what the people wanted".
March 16, 2021: Appearance as The Foundation in Fortnite Battle Royale
On March 16, 2021, Johnson appeared for the first time as the video game character, The Foundation, in Fortnite Battle Royale.
April 2021: Goal to Unite Country
Following an online poll in April 2021, Dwayne Johnson told Today, "I do have that goal to unite our country and I also feel that if this is what the people want, then I will do that".
April 2021: Filming of Black Adam began
In April 2021, production on Black Adam began filming.
July 30, 2021: Release of Jungle Cruise
On July 30, 2021, Disney's Jungle Cruise, starring Johnson and Emily Blunt, was released. The film is based on the theme-park ride of the same name.
December 4, 2021: Confirmation as The Foundation in Fortnite
On December 4, 2021, Johnson's involvement as The Foundation in Fortnite was confirmed during the Chapter 2 End Event, revealing his voice and likeness.
2021: 25th Anniversary Battle Royal
At the 2021 Survivor Series, WWE held a 25-man Battle Royal to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The Rock's WWE debut. The match was won by Omos.
2021: Support for Samoa National Rugby League Team
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson publicly pledged his support to the Samoa national rugby league team during the 2021 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 "Face Off"
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson was featured on the song "Face Off" from Tech N9ne's album Asin9ne.
2021: Young Rock Series Airs and Black Adam Film Announced
In 2021, Dwayne Johnson's biographical comedy-drama series "Young Rock" began airing on NBC. Additionally, a film centered around Black Adam, part of the DC Extended Universe, was announced to be in development.
May 2022: Simone Johnson's Ring Name Announced
In May 2022, Dwayne Johnson announced that his daughter Simone's ring name would be Ava Raine.
October 21, 2022: Release of Black Adam
On October 21, 2022, Black Adam was released. The anticipated film received mixed to negative reviews and turned out to be a box office disappointment.
2022: XFL Relaunch Plans
In 2022, Dwayne Johnson planned the relaunch of the XFL.
2022: Played the title role in Black Adam
In 2022, Dwayne Johnson played the title role in "Black Adam", joining the DC Extended Universe.
May 2023: Cameo in Fast X
In May 2023, 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, appearing in a segment with Pat McAfee and Austin Theory. This marked his first televised appearance in WWE since October 4, 2019.
2023: Donations and Backlash
In 2023, Dwayne Johnson made a seven-figure donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation and announced the People's Fund of Maui with Oprah Winfrey. However, he received backlash for requesting donations despite his and Oprah's wealth, later apologizing in October.
2023: Returned to WWE on a part-time basis
In 2023, Dwayne Johnson returned once again to WWE on a part-time basis.
2023: Young Rock ended
In 2023, the autobiographical sitcom "Young Rock" ended.
December 31, 2023: United Football League (UFL) Announced
On December 31, 2023, it was announced that the new merged league would be called the United Football League (UFL).
January 1, 2024: Raw Day 1 Appearance and Confrontation with Jinder Mahal
On January 1, 2024, The Rock made a surprise appearance on the Day 1 edition of Raw, confronting and brawling with Jinder Mahal. He then hinted at challenging Roman Reigns.
January 23, 2024: Joins TKO Group Holdings Board and Regains "The Rock" Trademark
On January 23, 2024, Dwayne Johnson joined the TKO Group Holdings board of directors and obtained full ownership of his trademarked name "The Rock", signing a new services and merchandising agreement with WWE.
March 30, 2024: UFL Launch
The United Football League (UFL) is set to launch on March 30, 2024, featuring 8 teams.
April 2024: Regretted Biden Endorsement
In an April 2024 interview, Dwayne Johnson told Fox News that he regretted endorsing Joe Biden and refused to endorse anyone in 2024.
October 2024: Instagram Following
As of October 2024, The Rock's Instagram account is the sixth most-followed in the world, with over 395 million followers.
November 2024: Starred in Red One and Moana 2
In November 2024, Johnson reunited with director Jake Kasdan to star in Red One, and reprised his voice role of Maui in Moana 2.
2024: To voice Maui in Moana 2
In 2024, Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as the voice of Maui in the sequel "Moana 2".
2024: Daughters' Voice Acting in Moana 2
In 2024, Dwayne Johnson's daughters Jasmine and Tiana provided voices for the film Moana 2.
2024: Main evented WrestleMania XL
In 2024, The Rock main evented WrestleMania XL.
2024: Joining The Bloodline and WrestleMania XL Involvement
Throughout February and March 2024, The Rock joined The Bloodline, debuted his "Final Boss" persona, and participated in WrestleMania XL, facing John Cena and being chokeslammed by The Undertaker. He later congratulated Cody Rhodes and announced he would be leaving for a while to film The Smashing Machine.
January 6, 2025: Raw Premiere on Netflix Appearance
On January 6, 2025, The Rock returned on the Raw premiere on Netflix, thanking Cody Rhodes for his work and embracing Roman Reigns after he reclaimed his title.
February 2025: Cast in Martin Scorsese Crime Drama
In February 2025, Johnson was cast in a crime drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt.
2026: To reprise the role of Maui in the live-action remake of Moana
In 2026, Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role in the 2026 live-action remake of "Moana".
2026: Portrayal as Maui in the live action adaptation of Moana
In 2026, Johnson will portray Maui again in the live action adaptation Moana.
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