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WWE Issues Statement On Rocky Johnson’s Passing

brahma999
Last updated: January 17, 2020 7:05 am
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As previously reported, WWE Hall Of Famer Rocky Johnson recently passed away at the age of 75. As of this writing, Rocky Johnson’s son, WWE Legend and Hollywood A-Lister Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has yet to comment on his dad’s passing.

There is still no word on what led to Rocky Johnson’s passing, but updates and information will be provided once it is made available.

WWE recently issued a statement on Rocky Johnson’s passing, which you can check out below:

WWE Hall Of Famer Rocky Johnson Passes Away

WWE is saddened to learn that Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles), a WWE Hall Of Famer, former World Tag Team Champion, and father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has passed away at age 75.

Johnson’s sports-entertainment career began in the mid-1960s when he made a memorable impression in The National Wrestling Alliance. However, Johnson found his highest levels of success when he began his WWE tenure in 1983.

The physically imposing and wildly charismatic Johnson had several memorable rivalries with the likes of Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Don Muraco & Adrian Adonis. He found his greatest success when he teamed up with Tony Atlas as The Soul Patrol. The two men became the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history when they defeated The Wild Samoans on Dec. 10th, 1983.

The “Soul Man” retired from the ring in 1991, but his imprint continued to be felt on WWE for years to come. Post-retirement, Johnson had a hand in training his son, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The Rock would become one of the biggest stars in the history of sports-entertainment and carried on his father’s legacy with pride.

In 2008, Johnson achieved the highest honor in sports-entertainment when he was inducted by The Rock into The WWE Hall Of Fame where he will be forever enshrined as one of sports-entertainment’s most influential performers.

WWE extends its condolences to Johnson’s family, friends and fans.

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