Dwayne Johnson’s Father Called WWE Legend for Help When He Was Broke

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Harvey said that Dwayne's father Rocky Johnson told him about his son being broke and asked for some help and he agreed.

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The veteran also revealed that after staying with him for a while the former WWE champion moved out when he made enough money.

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The Rock then went on and became one of wrestling's all-time greatest superstars and he won the WWE championship multiple times.

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[{"selector":"#anim-2c99a297-fb84-4c90-8f7e-0b5981a808f6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(6.452527940196806%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] After achieving almost everything in the WWE, Dwayne Johnson left for Hollywood and he became one of the highest-paid actors in the industry.

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Dwayne Johnson’s Father Called WWE Legend for Help When He Was Broke

Harvey said that Dwayne's father Rocky Johnson told him about his son being broke and asked for some help and he agreed.

The veteran also revealed that after staying with him for a while the former WWE champion moved out when he made enough money.

The Rock then went on and became one of wrestling's all-time greatest superstars and he won the WWE championship multiple times.

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