Birthplace: Hayward, California The battle for California wasn't as heated as one might think. A lot of the top people you'd think would be involved in the battle are merely tied to California through kayfabe. Most of it really wouldn't matter, anyway, because The Rock has gone on to transcend the wrestling business and has become one of Hollywood's biggest stars. His list of accomplishments are unmatched, and he would probably be the representative of any state had he been born there.