Dwayne Johnson wrestler who fought popular character Seven of Nine. While Johnson was away from WWE, the company continued to sell "The Rock" merchandise, and he continued to be featured prominently in the opening montages of their television shows. Johnson began his career in theatrical roles in action films "The Mummy Returns" (2001) and "The Scorpion King" (2002), the action-comedy "The Rundown" (2003), and the remake of "Walking Tall" (2004). He played a supporting role in "Be Cool" (2005) and was the primary antagonist in "Doom" (2006). Roles in "Gridiron Gang" (2006) and "" (2007) soon followed. Johnson played against type in
Rocky Johnson by marrying "High Chief" Peter Maivia's daughter Ata Maivia. Ata met Rocky after Maivia and Johnson were tag team partners in a match on the independent scene. Maivia disapproved of the relationship—not because of anything personal against Johnson, but because of Johnson's chosen profession, as he knew first hand how hard it was for the wrestlers' families who were at home while they were constantly on the road. The couple had a son, Dwayne, on May 2, 1972. In his first television acting job, Dwayne Johnson portrayed his father in a season 1 (1999) episode of "That '70s Show" called