4. The Rock
When The Rock first showed up in the then-World Wrestling Federation, he went by the ring name “Rocky Maivia.” This was a tribute to his grandfather, Peter Miavia, and his father, Rocky Johnson. For this reason, many are surprised to learn that the relationship between Dwayne Johnson and his father is not a great one.
Much like Brian Christopher, the young Rock rarely saw his father when he was growing up. While his dad was away wrestling, Dwayne formed a strong bond with his mother, which he probably felt was interrupted any time his father returned home.
While he was on the road, Rocky Johnson entered into an affair with a female fan who believed he was single. This relationship went on for over two decades. When The Rock discovered his father’s infidelity, he was understandably furious, and gave much abuse not only to Rocky, but to the woman he believed was trying to destroy what little harmony there was in his home life.
The Rock’s strained relationship with his father continues to this day, and can be seen in the way he blatantly favors his mother, showering her with expensive gifts while rarely mentioning the man he took his name from.
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