Dwayne Johnson Appointed Board Member , of WWE Parent TKO Group.<br />Johnson joined the board of <br />directors on Jan. 23, ESPN reports. .<br />TKO Group oversees both the UFC and WWE.<br />TKO Group oversees both the UFC and WWE.<br />Johnson was also given complete <br />ownership of "The Rock" trademark.<br />His trademark wrestling nickname was previously owned by WWE, ESPN reports. .<br />According to a release, the 51-year-old signed a new agreement with WWE "that provides for his promotional, licensing and other services.".<br />Very few people on the planet <br />understand the convergence <br />of sports, entertainment, <br />media and business like 'Rock.', TKO executive chairman Vince McMahon, via statement.<br />We are proud to have him join <br />the TKO board to help take <br />our company to new heights, TKO executive chairman Vince McMahon, via statement.<br />Johnson also issued a statement.<br />Being on the TKO Board of Directors, and <br />taking full ownership of my name, 'The Rock,' <br />is not only unprecedented, but incredibly <br />inspiring as my crazy life is coming full circle, Dwayne Johnson, via statement.<br />I'm very motivated to help continue <br />to globally expand our TKO, WWE <br />and UFC businesses as the worldwide <br />leaders in sports and entertainment -- , Dwayne Johnson, via statement.<br />... while proudly representing so many <br />phenomenal athletes and performers who <br />show up every day putting in the hard work <br />with their own two hands to make their dreams <br />come true and deliver for our audiences. , Dwayne Johnson, via statement.<br />I've been there, I'm still <br />there and this is for them, Dwayne Johnson, via statement
