He originally chose "Flex Kavana" as his stage name, because he didn't want to seem like he was trading off his family's legacy (Rocky Johnson, his father, and High Chief Peter Fanene Maivia his grandfather). Ironically, WWE officials came up with "Rocky Maivia" after they felt "Flex Kavana" wasn't exactly a great name.

His cousin, Tanoai Reed, is his stunt double for many of his movies.

In a 2000 episode of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" (1975), proved his acting and singing abilities by performing in various skits throughout the show.

Was a member of Miami's NCAA national championship football team in 1991. Later in his career he played as Warren Sapp's backup at defensive tackle.

Notable Title Wins Include: USWA Tag Team Titles w/Bret Sawyer; WWF Intercontinental Title; WWF/WWE Heavyweight Title (7); WWF Tag Team Titles w/Mick Foley; WWF Royal Rumble Winner; WWE Tag Team Titles w/Chris Jericho; WCW Heavyweight Title.

Grandson of Peter Fanene Maivia.

During a visit to Samoa in July 2004, he was anointed by Head of State Susuga Malietoa Tanumafili II with the chiefly title of 'Seiuli, Son of Malietoa'.

While filming The Scorpion King (2002), accidentally hit Michael Clarke Duncan during a fight sequence. Duncan leaned in too far for a hit, and his chin connected with The Rock's elbow.

First ever 7 time WWE World Champion.

Played his own father in an episode of "That '70s Show" (1998).

No athlete who ever hosted "Saturday Night Live" (1975) has ever repeated for a second time, until The Rock did so in 2002. Technically, he was promoting a film for his second sting (The Scorpion King (2002)) but his college football, CFL and pro wrestling background makes him the show's first two-time athlete-host.

Wife, Dany Johnson, was 22 when they met.

Cousin of Solofa Fatu Jr. (Rikishi) and Rodney Anoai (Yokozuna).

Is good friends with actor Michael Clarke Duncan.

Decided to attend the University of Miami because they didn't openly express interest in him

Son of Ata Johnson and Rocky Johnson.

Ranked #61 on VH1's 100 Hottest Hotties

Was the first person to ever kick out of the "Stone Cold Stunner" while fighting Stone Cold Steve Austin (Steve Austin) at Wrestlemania XV.

His favorite eyebrow trademark (not including his own) is Groucho Marx's.

Has a stepbrother, Jared.

When Rocky Maivia was first considering going by the name The Rock for short, he resisted because he felt it would be stealing the former nickname of WWE Hall-of-Famer Don Muraco. He was talked into it by Vince Russo.

Was listed as a potential nominee on both the 2003 and 2005 Razzie Award nominating ballots. He was suggested in the Worst Actor category on the 2003 ballot for his role in the film The Scorpion King (2002). And he was suggested again two years later in the Worst Actor category of the 2005 Razzie nominating ballot for his performance in the film _Walking Tall (2004)_. He failed to receive either nomination. The following year though, he finally got a Worst Actor Razzie Nomination for his role in the film Doom (2005).

Accidentally smashed the tail-light of a Porsche while filming the movie Walking Tall (2004).

After years of dating Dany Johnson, he did not meet her parents until shortly before their wedding.

With his wife, donated $2 million to the University of Miami for the new Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center's living room, to be named "The Dany and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Living Room". The donation was announced at the Miami premiere of Gridiron Gang (2006).

Growing up, considered what his father did, "wrestling"; he once tried amateur wrestling, and found he didn't like it.

Is of African-Canadian and Samoan descent.

While filming Be Cool (2005), he was "Punk'd" (2003) by Ashton Kutcher's crew. They set his trailer on fire, which didn't seem to faze him. It was only after Vince, one of the "Punk'd" (2003) crew, blamed the fire on him that things got really heated and they revealed the gag.

Was Tim Burton's second choice for the role of Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).

Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion (during the wCw/ECW Alliance storyline)

Was a team mate of Doug Flutie with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

His last match in the WWE before leaving to film The Rundown (2003) was against Bill Goldberg at the 2003 Backlash Pay-Per-View.

Tonga Fifita, the wrestler known as Haku, was Best Man at Dwayne and Dany Johnson's wedding.

Officially proclaimed himself "The Rock" during a promo where he attacked Ron Simmons (Faarooq) in a "WWF Raw Is War" (1997) telecast.

Is the third youngest superstar to hold the IC Championship. Jeff Hardy is the youngest at 23, and Randy Orton is the second youngest, also at 23, only a few months older than Hardy.

[October 2006] In an interview with "Entertainment Magazine", he no longer wants to be known as "The Rock". Because of his retirement from the wrestling business, he now considers himself an actor: "I no longer am a wrestler, I am now pursuing a future as an actor and someday as a director. I am not the Rock. I am Dwayne Johnson".

Daughter: Simone Alexander Johnson (born August 14th 2001)

In real life, is good friends with the Dudley Boyz and his on-screen enemy, Shane McMahon.

Former World Wrestling Federation Tag Team Champion (with Mankind (Mick Foley) in "The Rock 'n Sock Connection").

Daughter with his wife, Dany Johnson, Simone Alexandra Johnson, was born in Davie, Florida. [14 August 2001]

WWE named their Thursday night show after one of The Rock's catchphrases, "Layeth the Smack Down" (Smackdown, in case you were wondering)

His wedding anniversary falls on the same day as Stu Hart's birthday. Stu's son, Bret Hart, would often give him tips on how to improve in his matches.

Ex-brother-in-law of Hiram Garcia.

Made his WWF television debut at the Survivor Series (1996) (V).

Sparred with, and gave guidance to, current Smackdown superstar Orlando Jordan.

Attended the Republican National Convention in 2004

In his first semester at the University of Miami, earned a .7 grade point average. He was majoring in criminology.

Dwayne is a skilled light tackle salt water fisherman.

Once, while putting on a show for WWF road agent Pat Patterson, sold his opponent's moves so well, his then-girlfriend Dany Johnson thought he was actually hurt.

He once appeared on "Martha Stewart Living" (1991) to cook one of his favorite family recipes.

He owns the rights to name "The Rock" (including logos, phrases, etc). The rights to the name "The Rock" were previously owned by WWE, Inc. (which is the main reason why Vince McMahon has received executive producer credits in some of the Rock's films).

Remains close friends with WWE Writer Brian Gewirtz.

As of 2008, Doom (2005) and Southland Tales (2006) are the two only R-rated films he has starred in. All of his other films have received PG-13, at the most.

In The Rundown (2003), he tells one of the rebels that Muhammad Ali would win a match against Mike Tyson. To intimidate his opponents, his father, Rocky Johnson, would often perform the "Ali shuffle" during his wrestling matches.

Married Dany Johnson the day after his 25th birthday.

In 2006, he donated $2 million for University of Miami to name new Alumni Center living room.

Attended Freedom High School, Bethlehem, PA.

A member of the elite group of wrestlers, such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair to hold the WWF and WCW world titles on several different occasions.

He was offered a promotional deal with "Dunkin' Donuts", which would have seen the company name a donut after him. Thinking it would make him appear big-headed, he graciously turned the offer down.

WWF Royal Rumble (2000) (V) winner.

Not only was his father, Rocky Johnson, a wrestler, but his grandfather, three uncles, and six cousins (one adopted) have been in wrestling too.

He weighed 290 pounds during his college football career, but reduced his weight to about 265 pounds late in his wrestling career. He has lost an addition 30 pounds recently for his part in Southland Tales (2006), some of which he since regained.

Received guidance and training from Bret Hart (aka "The Hitman") when he first came to the WWF.

Named one of E!'s "top 20 entertainers of 2001."

Has a fear of spiders.

His $5.5-million paycheck for The Scorpion King (2002) earned him a listing in the Guinness Book of World Records, as his salary was the highest for any actor receiving top billing for the first time.

Though not under contract with the WWE, the Rock makes every attempt to be on their RAW television show whenever the WWE are in either Los Angeles or his hometown of Miami.

Has a wax figure likeness of himself at Madame Tussaud's museum

Former World Tag Team Champion.