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The Rock
- Birthdate:
- 1972-05-02
- Birthplace:
- Hayward, California, USA
- Birthname:
- Dwayne Douglas Johnson
- Height:
- 6 feet 5 inches
- Weight:
- 275 lbs
- Debut:
- 1996-03-10
- Championships Held:
- WWE Championship (x8), WCW Championship (x2), Intercontinental Championship (x2), World Tag Team Championship (x5)
- Finisher:
- Rock Bottom, People’s Elbow
- Twitter:
- https://twitter.com/TheRock
- Notable Rivals:
- “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Triple H, Chris Jericho, John Cena
- Instagram:
- https://www.instagram.com/therock/?hl=en
- Eye Color:
- Brown
- Hair Color:
- None
Highlights
- The Rock admitted trying steroids as a teen, but attributes his physique to hard work and dedication in the gym.
- WWE enforces a Wellness Policy to prevent steroid use, but many wrestlers, including The Rock, have admitted to past use.
- Joe Rogan questioned The Rock’s steroid use on his podcast, urging him to come clean about his current physique.
The Rock probably has the greatest physique in all of Hollywood, at least when it comes to globally recognized celebrities. He’s everywhere, on all social platforms; every year, several of his movies come out, and in 2024, he even made his return to WWE. When people look at him, many of them see the kind of body they wish to have one day as well. Those who follow the actor on social media will find a ton of motivational content there. The Rock is a strong advocate of putting in the effort at the gym and training your body to get where you want to be. But it turns out, The Rock has a history of steroids – just like many other wrestlers or celebrities with good physiques.
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The Rock Admitted To Taking Steroids At One Point In His Life
The Rock Was A Teeanger When He Took Steroids
- Many wrestlers have taken steroids
- WWE now has a Wellness Policy
- Vince McMahon once went on trial over steroids
For wrestling fans, it’s common to question buffed wrestlers about whether they’ve used substances to achieve their physique. When people discuss steroids, they’re typically referring to anabolic steroids, which help individuals gain significant muscle mass and enhance their overall size. Many wrestlers have admitted to steroid use in the past, and if anyone in WWE today is found using steroids (unless prescribed by their doctor), it’s a Wellness Policy Violation. In fact, Vince McMahon faced a lawsuit in the 90s for distributing steroids to his wrestlers, but he was acquitted of all charges in the end. To answer the question, did The Rock use steroids? The short answer is yes. The Great One himself shared the story during an interview with MTV back in 2009. However, in his defense, he stated that he tried steroids in his teenage years, only for a short time. He said:
“I tried it. Me and my buddies tried it back in the day when I was 18 or 19. Didn’t know what we were doing.”
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The Rock Says His Physique Is A Result Of Hard Work & Dedication To His Training
The Rock Has One Of The Best Physiques For His Age
- The Rock used to be much smaller in size
- Joe Rogan claimed The Rock uses steroids
Aside from this one instance, The Rock hasn’t gone on record to say if he’s on steroids today or not. It should be noted that even during his prime wrestling days, The Rock wasn’t as big as he is today. He’s a lot older now, which makes many fans doubt that he’s clean. On the Joe Rogan Experience podcast in December 2022, Joe Rogan even called out The Rock and asked him to admit to using steroids. This came after Liver King publicly admitted to using steroids. Rogan was one of the people who called out Liver King for lying to his fans. He was exposed by Derek of More Plates, More Dates, and following Liver King’s admission to using steroids, Rogan invited Derek on his podcast and asked The Rock to do the same. He said:
“The Rock should come clean right now. He should make a video in response to the ‘Liver King’ video. I need to talk to you because The Rock’s been lying. There’s not a f—ing chance in hell he’s clean. Not a chance in hell. As big as The Rock is, at 50? He’s so massive, and he’s so different than he was when he was 30.” (H/T
MMAMania
)
The Rock Puts A Lot Of Effort Into The Gym
The Rock Took Shots At People Who Say He Takes Steroids
- Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior used steroids
- The Rock eats up to 500 grams of protein per day
Unlike other wrestlers in the business, such as Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior, who admitted using steroids to gain a larger-than-life physique, it’s very unlikely The Rock will be one of those people. The Rock’s answer to those questioning his physique has always been the amount of effort he puts in the gym and on his diet. Last year, his film Black Adam was released, and The Rock’s coach, David Rienzai, told Business Insider that The Rock ate a ton of protein (around 500 grams per day when he was getting lean for the role) and went to the gym multiple times a week to maintain his physique.
While talking to Fortune, The Rock once again attributed his rigorous training to his physique. He also took shots at those who questioned whether he was on “gear” or not. The Rock said:
“Sure, you get a lot of people out there who will suspect, and say sh*t. They want to negate the hard work you put in.”
