Young Rock/Working the Gimmick

Working the Gimmick
Season 1, Episode 1
Airdate	February 16, 2021
Production Number	01001
Written by	Jeff Chiang & Nahnatchka Khan
Directed by	Nahnatchka Khan
Stream
— N/A	1x02 → On the Road Again
Young Rock — Season One

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Working the Gimmick is the first episode of the first season of Young Rock.

Starring: Dwayne Johnson (Himself), Joseph Lee Anderson (Rocky Johnson), Stacey Leilua (Ata Johnson), Ana Tuisila (Lia Maivia), Adrian Groulx (Dwayne Johnson), Bradley Constant (Dwayne Johnson), Uli Latukefu (Dwayne Johnson), Fasitua Amosa (Sika Anoa'i), John Tui (Afa Anoa'i)

Guest Starring: Randall Park (Himself), Matthew Willig (André the Giant), Nate Jackson (Junkyard Dog), Brett Azar (The Iron Sheik), Emmett Skilton (Coach Orgeron), Wavyy Jonez (Russell Maryland), Taj Cross (Gabe), Lexie Duncan (Karen), Jeremy Waters (Waffle), Christopher Chen (Sandy)

Co-Starring: Montez Wilkins (Jessie Armstead), Greg Hatton (Billy), Gareth Macready (Hoody), Maua Fuifui (Peter Maivia), Giullietta Brown (Young Lia), Jacqui Story (Salesperson), Michael Croaker (Manager), Ben Gross (Wrestling Announcer), Pacharo Mzembe (Fireman), Teah Fraser (Excited Fan #1), Laura McArdle (Excited Fan 32), Jennifer B. Ashley (Excited Fan #3), Jake Bozkent (Player #1), Zac Lemons (Player #2), Ziah Faasee (Player #3)

Plot Overview

As Dwayne Johnson runs for president in 2032, he reflects on his surreal life that's helped shape him into the man he is today. From growing up in a resilient family surrounded by wrestling icons, navigating rebellious teen years, to playing NCAA football at the U. This is how the boy became the man.

In-Memoriam

• Dedicated to the memory of

Rocky "Soulman" Johnson

Thanks for the lessons and I'll see you down the road...

I love you, Dad.