If there's anybody in the modern world who doesn't need a degree in Criminology and Psychology, it's Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. One of the most successful male movie stars of the modern era, Johnson has successfully transitioned from the pro wrestling world into Hollywood. Few can have accurately predicted just how much success The Rock would someday have on the silver screen. A media darling currently, Johnson still makes his presence felt on WWE television from time-to-time. More often than not, this has been on a strictly part-time basis since around 2002. That means that wrestling fans only really experienced The Rock as a full-time performer for less than 5 years in the company, which is a mind-bending thought given how popular and well-remembered he is. In 1995, Johnson was playing American Football for the Miami Hurricanes in university. Alongside his sporting pursuits, the man was also studying at the University Of Miami. It was there that he graduated with the aforementioned Criminology and Psychology qualifications. The Rock is a household name nowadays, but even he wanted something behind him to follow should his football or wrestling careers not take off. What other WWE stars do you know of who have degrees? Did you know about any of the ones posted here? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments section!
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
