Old Footage Highlights Dwayne Johnson’s Start Point of Becoming $800M Hollywood Megastar

Who doesn’t know Dwayne Johnson? The man is a globally recognized personality. Johnson, who had dreams of being a football player, failed to reach his goal and turned to pro wrestling. But he was still destined for greatness. During the peak of his WWE career, Johnson appeared on a talk show and discussed his role in the soon-to-be-released TV series of the famous franchise Star Trek.

This was way before Johnson had forayed into Hollywood full tilt. With a lot of hard work and stick-to-itiveness, Johnson became what he had set out to be. The Red Notice actor’s Hollywood journey started with a cameo role that is forgotten today. 

Dwayne Johnson  played a Pendari alien in Star Trek: Voyager

Much like many actors, Dwayne Johnson came waltzing into Hollywood with big dreams. At the time, Johnson was already a well-established star in WWE. However, he knew in his heart that he had a greater calling. A younger Johnson would have never known that he would be one of the highest-paid actors in the world some years later.

Johnson, as previously stated, made a cameo appearance in a Star Trek: Voyager Season 6 episode. Interestingly, The Great One’s appearance in the TV series led to another opportunity, as Johnson played the Scorpion King in the 2001 film, Mummy Returns.

Furthermore, The Rock got his big break in Hollywood after he landed a main role in the spinoff, The Scorpion King. And the rest is history. Today, Not only is Johnson known for his influence on WWE and Hollywood, but he is also a very successful businessman. 

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Nonetheless, Star Trek: Voyager was still not The Rock’s first appearance on the silvre screen.

When was Dwayne Johnson’s first appearance on the silver screen?

While some fans think The Rock’s first appearance on the silver screen was in Mummy Returns, very few know of his guest role in That 70s Show.

In a pro-wrestling-themed episode, Johnson played the role of his father, the late Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson. The episode aired in 1999. Anyway, Johnson’s guest role in the show was his first time playing a role outside the WWE. 

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Have you watched Star Trek: Voyage? What are your views on The Rock’s appearances in these shows? Let us know in the comments!