Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a household name in professional wrestling, having made a name for himself in the WWE, and has since transitioned to a successful career in Hollywood. Despite his busy schedule, The Rock has maintained a strong connection to the industry, and it appears that his passion for pro wrestling has brought him closer to his daughter, Simone Johnson, who is also a part of the WWE. Simone, who competes as Ava in WWE NXT, is 21 years old and has already made a significant impact in the wrestling world.
The Rock, who is a third-generation pro wrestler, spoke with The Pivot about his relationship with Simone. He revealed that due to his busy schedule, he was never able to be there for her growing up, and instead he and Simone grew up together, with him often being away. However, as Simone began to pursue a career in pro wrestling, something shifted, and The Rock found himself drawn closer to his daughter.
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“When I had Simone, I was flying by the seat of my pants,” The Rock said. “I was wrestling full-time, I started transitioning into movies full-time. I had so much s*** going on so I like to say me and Simone grew up together. So we had a relationship where I was always gone but we tried to keep it together. Now, years later, as she becomes a pro wrestler, it’s actually brought us closer together.”
The Rock’s words reveal a remarkable shift in his relationship with Simone, one that he credits to pro wrestling. It’s clear that he is proud of his daughter’s growth and accomplishments in the WWE, and it’s heartwarming to see the two share a bond that runs deeper than ever before.
What’s clear is that The Rock’s story serves as a testament to the power of pro wrestling in bringing families together. For The Rock, pro wrestling has not only provided a platform for his daughter to shine but has also strengthened their relationship.
