The last Tombstone The Rock visited was via The Undertaker at WWE Raw — and it did not leave him smiling.
But it was a different story for a cheerful Dwayne Johnson as he visited his grandfather’s grave in Oahu, Hawaii on Friday.
The 44-year-old was accompanied by the three women in his life: girlfriend Lauren Hashian, mom Ata Johnson, and daughter Simone Alexandra Johnson.
Triple threat match: A Cheerful Dwayne Johnson visited his grandfather’s grave with his mother, daughter and girlfriend in Hawaii on Friday
While a visit to a graveyard might be a sombre experience for many, to someone as eternally positive as The Rock it was a joyous occasion, as he was clearly celebrating his granddad’s life rather than mourning his passing.
The 6’5″ star looked ridiculously fit as always, in neon green trainers, shorts and an Under Armour T-shirt.
His baseball cap bore a stars and stripes Brahma Bull, his nickname and logo when he was a full-time professional wrestler.
Like Johnson, the three ladies appeared to be in high spirits, laughing and joking, taking pictures and relaxing in the grass, and even playing music on a ukulele.
Upbeat: While a visit to a graveyard might be a sombre experience for many, to someone as eternally positive as The Rock it was a joyous occasion, as he was clearly celebrating his granddad’s life rather than mourning his passing
The 44-year-old was accompanied by the three women in his life: girlfriend Lauren Hashian, mom Ata Johnson, and daughter Simone Alexandra Johnson
Just like his grandson, Dwayne’s grandfather High Chief Peter Maivia was also a famed pro wrestler.
The Flying Hawaiian – who was actually from Samoa – died of cancer in 1982, aged 45; just a year older than his grandson is now.
He was posthumously inducted – along with his still living son-in-law former wrestler Rocky Johnson – into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2008 by Dwayne, while Ata accepted the award on his behalf.
The Rock isn’t just back in his homeland for family – he is working there too, on his upcoming Jumanji sequel.
Missed: Just like his grandson, Dwayne’s grandfather High Chief Peter Maivia was also a famed pro wrestler
Died young: The Flying Hawaiian – who was actually from Samoa – died of cancer in 1982, aged 45; just a year older than his grandson is now
On business: The Rock isn’t just back in his homeland for family – he is working there too, on his upcoming Jumanji sequel
On Friday he revealed the crew had wrapped their jungle shoot on Instagram, deciding to ‘mess’ with the fans who had camped outside the set to catch a glimpse of their hero.
After walking up to the small crowd, he waved for a moment… before turning his back and walking away, to cries of dismay.
‘I find that messin’ with fans helps combat my fatigue from workin’ all day/night. Luv y’all and as always, thanks for waiting. #OnLocation #Hawaii #Jumanji,’ he wrote, as he made his way back for a proper meet and greet.
Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan and Nick Jonas all star in the film, set for a July release next year, which has been described as a ‘continuation’ rather than a reboot.
Tease: On Friday he revealed the crew had wrapped their jungle shoot on Instagram, deciding to ‘mess’ with the fans who had camped outside the set to catch a glimpse of their hero
Creative: Johnson also stars in Disney’s upcoming Moana, and was so impressed with this family’s Halloween efforts he posted it on Instagram
Back at it: He also shared this rather intimidating gym shot
