Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson turns 45 today and we need to honor and appreciate the most lovable celebrity in the world. Let’s take a little stroll down memory lane, shall we?
Let’s celebrate The Rock’s birthday by appreciating his amazing life
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DWAYNE!
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
That time he played defensive tackle at Miami
Fun fact: After he was injured, Dwayne Johnson was replaced at Miami by future NFL Hall-of-Famer Warren Sapp.
He entered WWE as “Rocky Maivia”
via WWE.com
He had a sweet hoop earring when he won his first title
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But it wasn’t until he teamed with Vince McMahon that “The Rock” was truly born
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Dwayne Johnson slowly transitioned into acting, appearing on That 70s Show in 1999
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Yeah, that’s Mila Kunis, and you’re feeling super old now.
He went on to star in The Scorpion King
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And then put Will Ferrell in a headlock on Saturday Night Live ...
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The thing about Dwayne Johnson’s career is that personally I grew up along with it. From watching him in wrestling, to his acting career — he’s always been right there with what people have been interested in.
Now he’s one of the biggest movie stars in the world, one of the most-entertaining guys on Instagram, and while the look has changed over the years ...
via @TheRock, Twitter
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
He’s never stopped being the best.
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