Dwayne Johnson had several ring names during his wrestling career. He made his debut in the WWE (then WWF) as Rocky Maivia, a combination of his father Rocky Johnson's name and his grandfather Peter Maivia's name. Later, he adopted the ring name The Rock, which became his most famous moniker. The name suited his imposing physique, charismatic personality, and dominant presence in the ring. After retiring from wrestling, he continued to use The Rock as his stage name in his acting career.