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What is Dwayne Johnson known for?

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Dwayne Johnson is known for his highly successful careers in professional wrestling and acting. As The Rock, he became one of the biggest stars in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), engaging in high-profile feuds and winning several world championship titles. In Hollywood, he became a major action star, appearing in popular films including several installments of the Fast & Furious franchise, Moana (2016), Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017), Baywatch (2017), and Black Adam (2022).