World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. WWE, is an American integrated media and entertainment company that is primarily known for professional wrestling. WWE has also branched out into other fields, including movies, football, and various other business ventures. The WWE name also refers to the professional wrestling promotion itself, which was founded in 1953 as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation.
It is the largest wrestling promotion in the world, holding over 450 live events a year, with the roster primarily divided up into three globally traveling brands, and is available to 900 million homes worldwide in 28 languages. The company’s global headquarters is located in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich, and Tokyo.
History Of WWE
The history of WWE dates back to the early 1950s when it was founded in 1953 as Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC). It underwent several name changes throughout the years, from World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) in 1963 to World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1979, and finally to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2002, with the latter being strictly abbreviated to WWE in 2011.
WWE is the largest professional wrestling promotion in the world. It has promoted some of the most successful wrestlers and storylines and featured some of the most iconic and significant matches and moments in the history of sports entertainment.
Dwayne Johnson
Dwayne Douglas Johnson (born May 2, 1972), also known by his ring name the Rock, is an American actor, producer, businessman, and retired professional wrestler. Regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, he wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE) for eight years prior to pursuing an acting career. His films have grossed over $3.5 billion in North America and over $10.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the world’s highest-grossing and highest-paid actors.
Dwayne Johnson – Why He Is Called Rock?
Dwayne Johnson’s father and grandfather were both wrestlers before him. They wrestled under the names Peter Maivia and Rocky Johnson, so he decided to combine their names and take the name Rocky Maivia. He adopted a more villainous gimmick, dropped the name Rocky Maivia, and started to call himself The Rock.
Rock – Most Electrifying Man In Sports
There’s never been a man that can captivate a crowd quite like The Rock. He’s still the “most electrifying man in sports entertainment” as we learned the other night on RAW. The reaction that The Rock gets out of the crowd is unlike any we’ve ever seen before or will ever see again.
During The Rock’s seven-year hiatus, there were few men that ever had that effect on the crowd. The WWE hasn’t had too many game-changers as of late, no one that makes an opponent shake in their boots so to speak. Well, The Rock has always been one of those select few and now he’s back and appears to still be in phenomenal shape. Whether The Rock can wrestle anymore is anyone’s guess but boy wouldn’t we all love to see him give it one last go.
As the host of WrestleMania XXVII, The Rock will certainly be calling all the shots on April 3 in the Georgia Dome. Could one of these calls potentially be a dream bout between himself and John Cena? This would pit two of the biggest stars of this generation and would be interesting to see. That alone would be worth by $49.95.
Rock – Wrestling Career
The Rock has had that effect on the wrestling world so many times before and did that again this past Monday night. He showed the entire world why he can still “bring it” as his T-shirt entails. The Rock’s promos are still second to none as he remains the very best on the microphone.
Perhaps the things that he delivered on Monday night were what we traditionalists missed deeply about the WWE for so many years. In his promo, The Rock basically said “eff you” to the PG-era and didn’t care. That’s what so many fans missed and recognize the reaction that he got from that promo.
Throughout his illustrious career, The Rock has been known for his many highlight reel-worthy moments and promos. Those same promos that made him famous in WWE catapulted his career to Hollywood on the silver screen.
With his in-ring career now long behind him, could The Rock make one more moment for us with about against John Cena at WrestleMania? This would translate into huge PPV buy rates for the WWE but even if that doesn’t happen, WrestleMania will be a must-see event again in 2011.
The Rock looked awesome in his return and still looks to be in “game shape.” Notice how he said that “FINALLY…THE ROCK HAS COME BACK…HOME!!!” Nothing could’ve summed up his return quite like that line alone. This is exactly where The Rock belongs and now, hopefully, he’s here to stay.
The way that The Rock cut down both The Miz and Cena showed how much influence he still has on the company. How often does anyone ever talk down to Cena like that in a promo? Better yet, how could Vince McMahon ever allow such a thing and not protect his precious “superstar.” And a message to you Michael Cole and the Anonymous RAW GM, whoever you may be: no one ever interrupts The Rock.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was called the rock in the Bible?
Jesus gives Simon the new name Petros. However, he refers to the “rock” as petra. The inspired New Testament Scriptures were written in Greek, not Aramaic.
Who are The Rock’s parents?
Dwayne is the only child of Ata and Rocky Johnson, although his father did have two other children with one of his other wives. Still, Dwayne had maintained a close relationship with his dad until the former wrestler’s passing in 2020.
Is Rocky Johnson Black?
A Black Nova Scotian, he was descended from Black Loyalists who emigrated to Nova Scotia after escaping from a southern plantation in the United States after the American Revolutionary War and also had part-Irish ancestry.
Are Roman Reigns related to The Rock?
Although not related by blood, Dwayne Johnson and Leati Anoa’i, otherwise known to WWE fans as The Rock and Roman Reigns, respectively, consider themselves to be cousins given the special bond their families share. What the two also share is essentially the exact same career path.
How much is the Rock’s net worth?
The star now has numerous box office hits under his belt, including recurring lead roles in The Fast and the Furious and Jumanji franchises. with US$87.5 million. According to celebritynetworth.com, The Rock is worth US$400 million.
To Sum Up
Many of today’s youngster’s credit Dwayne as their inspiration for trying to make a name for themselves in Hollywood. At the end of the day, Rock has done something that no one else could, and for that, he has left a legacy in the professional wrestling business that is hard to top.