Dwayne Johnson's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Dwayne Johnson.

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.

Sections (6)

Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

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.

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1998: Youngest WWE Champion

In 1998, The Rock set the record for the youngest WWE Champion

1999: Entertainment Weekly's Top Entertainer

In 1999, The Rock was listed No. 1 on Entertainment Weekly's Top 12 Entertainers of the Year.

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".

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: Won the Royal Rumble

In 2000, Dwayne Johnson won the Royal Rumble.

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).

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.

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: 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.

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.

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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.

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2002: E!'s 25 Toughest Stars Ranking

In 2002, The Rock was listed on E!'s 25 Toughest Stars.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

February 17, 2013: The Rock Retains WWE Championship

On February 17, 2013, at Elimination Chamber, The Rock defeated CM Punk to retain his WWE Championship, with a stipulation that he would lose the title if disqualified or counted out.

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.

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.