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. [72] 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
Jul 16, 2020 · The son of Rocky Johnson and grandson of Peter Maivia, he took on their names and became Rocky Maivia. He made his debut as the Blue Chipper, a clean-cut babyface who showed up on Monday Night RAW on November 4, 1996, as the next big thing.
Peter Maivia - Wikipedia
Maivia was posthumously inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, along with his daughter's ex-husband Rocky Johnson, in 2008 by his grandson Dwayne Johnson, with the award being accepted on his behalf by his daughter Ata Maivia-Johnson.
Why The Rock Changed His Wrestling Name From Rocky Maivia - Screen Rant
Jun 27, 2022 · The Rock once went by Rocky Maivia during his wrestling debut, as shown in the series Young Rock, but why is he now known to the world as The Rock?
The Rock nickname, explained: The real story behind Dwayne …
Jan 26, 2024 · One name change turned one wrestler into an international sensation. The Sporting News looks into how Dwayne Johnson went from Rocky Maivia to The Rock.
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.
Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson Biography - Notable Biographies
He performed under the name of Rocky Maivia, a nod to both his father and grandfather. The WWF event was called the Survivor's Series, and Johnson, as Rocky Maivia, was considered to be a "good guy" or, in wrestling terminology, a "babyface."
Rocky Maivia | WWE Champions Roster - TheSmackDownHotel
Rocky Maivia is featured as a playable character in the WWE Champions Roster, as part of the Legend roster in the New Generation. Rocky Maivia is classed as a Defensive Striker in the game. A third-generation Superstar, The Rock debuted in 1996 as Rocky Maivia.
Revisiting WWE Survivor Series 1996 & The Rock's Debut - FanSided
Six days later on Nov. 17, Rocky Maivia made his in-ring debut in a 4-on-4 Survivor Series elimination match. Maivia teamed with Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Marc Mero and...
The Internet Wrestling Database - CAGEMATCH
Singles Wrestler (1996 - 2004; 2011 - 2016, 2024 - today) Tag Team Wrestler (1996 - 2001, 2024 - today)