Rare Video of Dwayne Johnson from the 90s Will Definitely ‘Rock’ You

Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, is one of the most legendary wrestlers of all time. The Rock is also the third generational wrestler. His father, Rocky Johnson, and grandfather, Peter Maivia, were both prominent wrestlers in their respective eras. In addition, Johnson made his WWF debut as Rocky Maivia, a mash-up of his father’s and grandfather’s ring names.

Aside from that, Johnson has also cemented his position as a supreme Hollywood actor. However, Johnson’s cameo in That ’70s Show was his first acting role in a written television show or film.

In the first season of That ’70s Show, Johnson played his father Rocky in the episode named “That Wrestling Show.” In an episode, there was a segment where to get Rocky’s autograph. Red and Eric walked into his locker room. Then Rocky’s character made a funny reference to himself while signing autographs.

Moreover, Rocky’s character said his son would be “the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.”

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There were also several additional wrestlers featured in the show. Paying tribute to the era, On the show, The Hardy Boyz and Ken Shamrock make a cameo.

Dwayne Johnson’s character Maui in Moana was also influenced by his late grandpa Maivia.

Acting Career of Dwayne Johnson

Besides being a WWE Legend, Dwayne Johnson is one of the most well-known actors in Hollywood. However, his films are not highly acclaimed, but they do a lot of business at the box office.

The Rock has appeared in numerous films, but it was as The Scorpion King in The Mummy Returns that he started his career. In addition, He has been a part of the global big-budget film franchises Jumanji and Fast and Furious.

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One of his acting career highlights is his camaraderie with Kevin Hart. Hart and The Rock worked on four films: the Jumanji franchise, Fast and Furious: Hobs and Shaw, and Central Intelligence.

Johnson isn’t the only WWE great who has turned actor. Several WWE luminaries like John Cena, Dave Bautista, and Steve Austin are also among the top Hollywood celebrities.

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