Dwayne Johnson - Wikipedia
Johnson made his WWF debut as Rocky Maivia, a combination of his father and grandfather's ring names, although announcers acknowledged his real name. [69] He was initially reluctant to take this ring name but was persuaded by Vince McMahon and Jim Ross.
Attitude Era: How Rocky Maivia Became The Rock, Explained
2020年7月16日 · By Shawn S. Lealos. Published Jul 16, 2020. The Rock is the most electrifying wrestler in WWE history. However, he wasn't always, and when Dwayne Johnson started his WWE career as Rocky Maivia, fans absolutely hated him. This wasn't a heel hatred either, because Rocky was a plucky babyface.
The Rock makes his WWE debut: WWE Survivor Series 1996
2021年11月13日 · Rocky Maivia, aka The Rock, competes in his first official WWE match at Survivor Series 1996. Stream WWE on Peacock https://pck.tv/3l4d8TP in the U.S. and on WWE Network http://wwe.yt/wwenetwork...
The Rock Explains Why He Changed His Name in WWE
2021年8月3日 · When Dwayne Johnson first arrived in the WWE (then WWF) in 1996, he was known as Rocky Maivia. The name was originally pitched to him by Vince McMahon and was a combination of his father (Rocky...
The Rock nickname, explained: The real story behind Dwayne ... - MSN
One name change turned one wrestler into an international sensation. The Sporting News looks into how one man went from Dwayne Johnson to Rocky Maivia to The Rock.
Looking back on 25 years since The Rock’s WWE debut - The …
2021年11月17日 · Wrestling in dark matches and in Memphis as “Flex Kavana,” Rocky Maivia made his on-air in-ring WWE debut at Survivor Series 1996.
Dwayne Johnson | Biography, Wrestling, Films, & Facts | Britannica
4 天之前 · Gifted with a remarkable combination of size, speed, and agility as well as impeccable microphone skills, Johnson made his World Wrestling Federation (WWF) debut in 1996 as Rocky Maivia, a name that paid tribute to both his father and his grandfather.
The Rock Watches His First WWE Match From 1996 - Rolling Stone
2016年10月4日 · Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson watches his November 17, 1996 WWE debut, when he was Rocky Maivia.
The evolution of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson: A timeline ... - The …
2024年4月2日 · Dwayne Douglas Johnson was born in California in 1972 to the professional wrestler Rocky Johnson and Ata Maivia, the daughter of the legendary Samoan wrestler Peter Maivia. Being part of a wrestling family meant the young Johnson travelled a lot, moving around with his parents to where the work opportunities were.
The Rock - Pro Wrestling | Fandom
Johnson first wrestled in the WWF as Rocky Maivia, a combination of his father and grandfather's ring names. The WWF played up his connection to his father and grandfather, calling him the company's first third-generation wrestler.