In an interview with Speedy Morman on “Complex 360,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson opened up about his finances amidst speculation that he’s nearing billionaire status.When asked if online claims about his net worth were accurate, The Rock addressed the buzz. Financial blogs widely estimate his net worth at around $800 million, but the actor and former wrestler, who is currently promoting his upcoming Christmas movie “Red One,” refused to confirm estimates of his supposed net worth, telling Morman: “Oh, I don’t know.”
Hard Times Memories
The Rock revealed to Morman in the Nov. 14 interview that after a brief stint as a player for the Calgary Stampede of the Canadian Football League in 1995 he returned to Miami, where he had played college football at the University of Miami.
After being cut from the team, he found himself broke. He had less than $7, and it was his father, professional wrestler Rocky Johnson, who picked him up in Tampa Bay and took him to Miami.
Eventually he decided to follow his father’s career into pro wrestling.
In the WWF, now the WWE, The Rock thrived: he had a family legacy, natural charisma, athleticism, and a real connection with the audience. His performance at the ring opened doors for him to transition into acting, paving the way for him to become a prenuptial blockbuster actor.
In his interview with Speedy Morman, one of Morman’s first questions about The Rock’s finances touched on his initial big wrestling contract, which was reportedly $150,000 a year over five years.
As Finurah previously reported, the contract included around 250 matches annually, which breaks down to approximately $600 per match.
The Rock and Morman shared a conversation about how far he has come from his struggles.
The Rock admitted that he has turned to therapy to help him through these difficult times and revealed that the motivation that drives him is to never return to the vulnerable state he experienced in his youth.
He suggested that even today he feels like he’s “a week away from being evicted” if he doesn’t live up to expectations. This is what drives him to stay on top and ensure his success.
The near-billionaire status stems from speculation that The Rock earns around $100 million per film he appears in, making him one of Hollywood’s most in-demand celebrities.
Contributing to The Rock’s net worth is his ownership stake in a high-valued tequila brand, Teremana Tequila, which is estimated to be worth approximately $3.2 billion. With a 30 percent ownership, according to Market Realist, The Rock’s share would amount to an estimated $1 million before taxes.
The Seven Bucks Production Company, founded in 2012 by The Rock and his ex-wife and business manager, Dany Garcia, has achieved considerable success with notable releases including “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “Shazam!,” “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw,” “Jungle Cruise,” “Red Notice,” “Black Adam,” and “DC League of Super-Pets.” The company has also produced successful television projects like “Young Rock,” “Ballers,” and “Behind the Attraction.”
Seven Bucks Productions is set to continue its involvement with sequels to the “Jumanji” franchise, “Jungle Cruise,” “Red Notice,” and the “Fast & Furious” series.
