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
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