Overview

• Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, has secured the intellectual property rights to over two dozen names and phrases associated with his WWE character.
• The rights were transferred to Johnson as part of his agreement to join the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE.
• Johnson's ownership includes famous catchphrases like 'If you smell what The Rock is cooking' and 'Know your role and shut your mouth,' among others.
• The deal also includes a $30 million stock award for Johnson and allows him to collect royalties on merchandise bearing the trademarks.
• Fans and internet users have reacted with amusement and trolling over Johnson's ownership of phrases like 'Jabroni' and 'Candy Ass.'