How tall is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson? Ex-WWE champ accused of lying about his height
| Full Name | Dwayne Douglas Johnson |
| Date of Birth | May 2, 1972 |
| Age | 51 (as of 2023) |
| Place of Birth | Hayward, California |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) approx |
| Weight | 119 kg (262 lbs) approx |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Net Worth | $800 million |
| Wife | Lauren Hashian (m. 2019), Dany Garcia (m. 1997–2008) |
| Children | 1 - Ava Raine |
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Dwayne ‘The Rock' Johnson is one of the most influential figures to make the spectacular jump from a WWE ring to Hollywood. He is 6 ft 4 in (193cm) tall in real life.
Over the years, the 51-year-old star, who started his career as a pro wrestler, has delivered a plethora of blockbusters, including ‘Fast X’, ‘Jumaji’, and ‘Black Adam’, among many more. Johnson’s transition is undoubtedly filled with a number of charismatic aspects but the one that particularly garners public attention is his height.
‘'How tall is Dwayne Johnson?" This is the first question that pops into fans’ minds when they see the star on screen, especially when he is paired with much shorter co-stars like Kevin Hart.
The Rock’s height has been a topic of furious discussion since he made his Hollywood debut. However, the ‘Scorpion King’ star once confirmed that he is shorter than what the Internet believes is his height.
Dwayne Johnson’s height has drawn him into controversy
Dwayne Johnson’s height and impressive build have frequently drawn him into controversy over the years. As per his billed height in WWE, the star was introduced as standing over 6ft 5in but he recently confirmed that this is not his 'true' height.
In 2020, Johnson talked about his real height in an Instagram post, where he noted that he is actually 6ft 4in (193cm) tall in real life.
"Every time people see me, they go, 'You're a lot taller than I thought you would be.' I think because all Hollywood actors are generally little shorty shorts... I'm six foot four, despite what some reports have said that I was six [foot] five, but no. I'm six foot four and as of this morning [24 March 2020], I weigh 277 pounds,” said the Rock.
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Dwayne Johnson’s height compared to his co-stars
Dwayne Johnson’s height clearly makes him one of the tallest stars in showbiz.
He appears like a giant when compared to his co-stars including Kevin Hart (5ft 2in), Zac Efron (5ft 8in), Nick Jonas (5ft 6in), Vin Diesel (6’ 0"), and Jason Statham (5’10").
However, he appears shorter when compared to several celebrities out there who hit the six-foot height and then some. This list includes many Hollywood stars including Brad Garrett (6ft 8in), Armie Hammer (6ft 5), Tyler Perry (6’ 6"), and John Corbett (6ft 5in).
Is Dwayne Johnson the tallest WWE wrestler?
When Dwayne Johnson dominated the WWE ring during his time as a pro wrestler, one significant aspect behind his success in WWE was that he often towered over his opponents. The Rock’s height helped him stand out among the other wrestler and gave him the upper hand in the ring.
The ‘Skyscraper’ star was clearly taller than the average WWE wrestler but he was not the tallest. It's hard not to notice the Rock’s height when compared with giants like The Undertaker (6’10"), Big Show (7’ 2"), Kane (7’ 0"), and The Great Khali (7’ 1").
Did Dwayne Johnson lie about his real height?
Over the years, a wave of doubts has been raised over Dwayne Johnson’s height. Previously, fans claimed he is not even 6’ 4" as he appeared shorter while standing next to Conan O’Brien, who is actually 6ft 4in tall.
A report by Essentially Sport also noted that in one photo, the Rock appeared to be standing at the same height as Roman Reigns, who is listed to be a few inches smaller than him.
These claims were sparked further when Tech Outlook revealed that he wore shoe lifts during his time in WWE to have the advantage of looking big enough to pose a threat to other wrestlers who were taller than him.
The Rock's career: How height played a role in Dwayne Johnson's legacy
Like many WWE stars, Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson has also experienced his fair share of controversies regarding his true height. However, rising above accusations about lying about his height, Johnson has become one of the most successful stars not only in WWE but also in Hollywood.
Rumors and speculations regarding Dwayne Johnson's height
WWE has always billed Dwyane Johnson's height at 6 ft 5 inches (195 cm). However, when Johnson's height is compared with his other WWE peers - Roman Reigns at his billed height of 6 ft 2 inches (188 cm) and John Cena at his billed height of 6 ft 1 inches (185 cm) - the 'Black Adam' star doesn't appear much taller.
This gave rise to the speculation on several online spaces including Reddit regarding the truth of his height and WWE's involvement in propagating the purportedly false information about his height.
One Redditor questioned in a WWE-themed subreddit, "Do you think the WWE take somebody's height while they have their boots on, and then, to some extent, continue exaggerating it from there?" where several fans have speculated that the largest pro-wrestling organization has probably exaggerated the 'Fast X' star's height.
Giving a list of several WWE superstars, whose heights are allegedly enhanced, one of the fans even claimed, Dwayne Johnson is probably "around 6"2-6"3." Even, Showbiz Cheatsheet has said in one of their articles that Johnson is sometimes found saying his height as 5ft 11 inches (180 cm).
Evidence clarifying the misconception regarding Dwayne Johnson's height
According to an article by The Sports Rush and several fans, the 'Moana' star had to wear heeled shoes during his appearances in WWE to look more imposing than his opponents. The added height, combined with his carefully constructed physique, made him look mightier than his several other WWE peers.
However, resting all rumors to peace, and debunking the theory of his height being 6ft 5 inches, Johnson told in an Instagram video that his actual height is 6 ft 4 inches (193 cm).
In the video dated March 24, 2020, Johnson not only claimed "I'm Six Foot Four, despite what some reports have said that I was Six Five, but no. I'm Six Foot Four and as of this morning," but also wrote his real height as 6ft 4 inches in caption.
Johnson seemed to have concluded all mysteries regarding his height by writing in the caption, "How tall am I? How much do I weigh? And was I nervous when I first broke into Hollywood? 6’12. Kidding 6’4. 277lbs."
Overview of Dwayne Johnson's entry into professional wrestling
Dwayne Johnson hails from a family with a rich history in wrestling. His father Rocky Johnson and his tag team partner Tony Atlas won as the the first black tag team champions in WWE history in 1983.
Rocky Johnson, who was a second generation wrestler helped Johnson secure a contract with World Wrestling Federation (WWF), now renamed to World wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Though the 'Baywatch' star initially tried is luck in football, he retracted from the sport and started his professional wrestling career in 1996 when veteran wrestler Pat Patterson arranged for some tryout matches for Johnson with WWF in 1996, per author Joseph Layden in his book 'The Rock Says...'.
While he defeated The Brooklyn Brawler at one match, Johnson was defeated later by Chris Candido and Owen Hart.
After wrestling for a few months at Jerry Lawler's United States Wrestling Association and winning the USWA tag team championship twice, he was drafted to WWF in 1996.
Johnson made his first WWF appearance on Monday Night Raw on November 4, 1996 with his initial ring name Rocky Maivia. In his debut match on November 17, 1996, Johnson emerged as the sole survivor in an eight-man elimination tag match.
Just a few months after setting his foot in the ring, The Rock won his first Intercontinental Championship on February 13, 1997 on Monday Night Raw.
Dwayne Johnson's journey to becoming a WWF Champion
The star of the 'Attitude Era', Johnson became a force to reckon with when he went on to win back-to-back championships.
Cocking his eyebrow in his signature style and mouthing his catch phrases “Know your role and shut your mouth” or “Just bring it!” Johnson delivered the final blows to hand his opponents their defeat - commonly known as The Rock Bottom, per WWE.
He earned the respect of wrestling fans by winning two back-to-back Intercontinental Championship in 1997 and 1998. He continued his winning streak when he won the Deadly Games WWF Championship Tournament in 1998.
Johnson has rung in the new millennium by winning the 2000 Royal Rumble. The Rock not only won the WWE (after it was renamed from WWF) Championship eight times, he has also won the WCW Championship twice.
The 'Sixth Triple Crown Champion' Johnson has also won the WWF Tag Team Championship five times – thrice with Mankind, once with The Undertaker and Chris Jericho each.
Dwayne Johnson's football career
Though Johnson has emerged as one of the greatest names in WWE, his ardent fans remember his stint with football as well. Johnson started playing football during his time in the high school which he continued during his student years in the University of Miami as well.
Johnson played in the position of defensive tackle of the University of Miami team, 'Miami Hurricanes' during his freshman year in 1991.
While he played in 39 games with one start and recorded 4.5 sacks and 77 tackles for the team, Johnson never made it to the top tier of the football players.
Per Bleacher Report, his former teammate Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Warren Sapp said, "As a football player, on a scale of 1 to 10, Dewey was a 6," referring to Johnson by his nickname at university.
Despite his modest accolades as a footballer, Johnson got drafted into the Canadian Football League team Calgary Stampeders for a brief time in 1995. Two months into their season, Johnson was cut from the lineup.
Following the cut, Johnson made his way into WWF where he went on to become a phenomenon.
Dwayne Johnson's move to films from World Wrestling Entertainment
Riding on the success of his WWE career, Dwayne Johnson made his Hollywood debut in 2001 with ‘The Mummy Returns’. However, even before he made his debut in a feature film, Johnson acted in television while still in WWE.
Johnson first impersonated his father in an episode of 'That '70s Show' in an episode called "That Wrestling Show" in 1999. In 2000, he appeared at the 'Star Trek: Voyager' episode "Tsunkatse" as an alien wrestler.
Following his Hollywood debut in 2001, he solidified his position with his 2002 film ‘The Scorpion King’. After dabbling with several Hollywood projects for a decade, his first major hit came with ‘Fast Five’ of 2011.
Then he continued to work on projects like ‘GI Joe: Retaliation’, 'Fast & Furious 6’, 'Central intelligence', 'Jumanji: The Next Level' among others.
Dwayne Johnson's origin and family
Parents and origin
Dwayne Johnson is the scion of one of the most popular wrestling families of WWE. Johnson's Father is Rocky Johnson - one half of the first black tag team champions in WWE history and mother is Ata Johnson (née Maivia).
Johnson was born on May 2, 1972 in Hayward, California, making him an American by birth.
However, both of his parents hail from reputed wrestling families. His mother is Samoan and is the adopted daughter of professional wrestler Peter Maivia.
Through his maternal grandfather Maivia, he is a non-blood relative of the Anoa'i wrestling family (making Roman Reigns his distant cousin).
Wife and children
Johnson is currently married to Lauren Hashian whom he started dating in 2007. The couple got married in 2019, and are proud parents to two daughters - Jasmine, and Tiana.
Previously, he was married to Danny Garcia, with whom he had another daughter Simone, 22. Simone, like her father and grandfather, is a professional wrestler and appears for NXT with the ring name Ava Raine.
How old is Dwayne Johnson?
Born on May 2, 1972, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is 51-year-old.
Is The Rock Black?
Dwayne Johnson is of mixed race as his mother is Samoan and his father is of Black Nova Scotian heritage. Per The Coconet, Johnson’s paternal grandparents, James and Lilian Bowles, were of African origin.
Does The Rock have a twin brother?
Dwayne Johnson does not have a twin brother. However, he has an older brother named Curtis Bowles and a sister named Wanda Bowles.
How much does The Rock weigh?
By his own admission, Johnson weighs 277 lbs (125 Kgs). However, his billed weight during his WWE days was 260 lbs (118 kgs).
How did The Rock become so tall?
One can say good genes dicatated his tall height. His father Rocky Johnson stood tall at 6ft 1 cm (188 cm) and his mother is also reasonably tall at 173 cm (5ft 8 inches).
Who is bigger: The Rock or John Cena?
Judging by the billed heights, John Cena is 6 ft 1 inches, whereas, Johnson is of 6ft 4 inches by his own admission, making Johnson taller than Cena.