The Rock

Eyebrow-raising wrestler

The Rock is the professional wrestling persona and Hollywood stage name of Dwayne Johnson, one of the most successful entertainers to transition from wrestling to film.

The nickname derives from his wrestling character's boastful catchphrases: Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?

The definite article distinguishes the persona from the common noun.

The Rock's latest movie opens Friday.

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Opposites
physical stature and persona

The RockMichael Cera

Danny DeVito · Woody Allen · Kevin Hart · Pete Davidson · Jesse Eisenberg

wrestling character archetype

The RockThe Undertaker

Funeral service professional

Mankind · Kane · Stone Cold Steve Austin · jobber

action hero vs. non-action persona

The RockPhilip Seymour Hoffman

Paul Giamatti · Woody Allen · Jonah Hill · Seth Rogen · Jesse Eisenberg

Family

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G