8 Things You Didn’t Know About Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson is many things to many people. He’s the hardest-working man in show business, a charming old-school action hero, the highest-paid actor on the planet, a former WWE wrestler, a winner of the most attractive man alive, and a rejuvenator for aging movie franchises.

For his massive fan base, we’ve gathered some unknown facts that will undoubtedly pique your interest.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Dwayne Johnson

1. National Champ In Football

Johnson was a defensive lineman at the University of Miami. In 1991, the team won the AP National Championship. Warren Sapp and Ray Lewis were among his colleagues. ^[1]

2. An Undercover Cop Story

At 15, he’d grown a full mustache and had already reached his full 6’4″ height, so his high school classmates took one look at him and said, “I’m not falling for that sh*t, that’s a grown-ass man.” The Rock claimed that as a result, he had no friends. ^[2]

3. Found Ilegal Ways To Make Cash In Teens

Dwayne grew up in Hawaii, where life wasn’t always easy. When his family was evicted from their little flat, he looked for ways to generate quick money. It turns out that their methods were not always legal. ^[3]

4. Family Of Wrestlers

The Rock is not the only wrestler in his family; his father was a Canadian wrestling champion, his grandpa was a Samoan wrestling champion, and his grandmother was a wrestling promoter – one of the first female ones.

5. Grew Up Travelling to Many Countries

The Rock grew up in Hawaii, the United States, and New Zealand, among other places. The Rock has global links and frequently travels to the various countries where he grew up. ^[4]

6. Didn’t Get Popularity At His Start In Wrestling

When The Rock initially entered the realm of professional wrestling, he was not a particularly popular character. However, after improving his skills and developing his personality, he quickly became one of the most popular wrestling stars of all time!

7. Played His Own Dad In A Show

In 1999, The Rock had one of his earliest acting roles, playing his own father on an episode of That 70s Show. It may have been strange playing your own father, but Dwayne evidently enjoyed it because he’s gone on to become one of the world’s most popular performers.

8. Considered To Play Willy Wonka

Yes, you read that right. Before Johnny Depp took over as the crazy chocolate factory owner in Tim Burton’s adaptation, none other than The Rock was considered.