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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rocky_JohnsonRocky Johnson - Wikipedia

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   Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles; August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first Black Georgia Heavyweight Champion as well as the NWA Television Champion ( 2 times ).

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     The Rocky Past Of Rocky Johnson - Darker Side Of The Ring: Full Episode #rockyjohnson #wwf #therock

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3. www.nytimes.com › 2020/01/15 › sportsRocky Johnson, Pro Wrestler Who Trained His Son the Rock ...

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   Jan 15, 2020 · Jan. 15, 2020. Rocky Johnson, the hard-bodied professional wrestler known as Soul Man who battled racism early in his career and later helped train his son, the actor Dwayne (the Rock) Johnson,...

4. www.wwe.com › superstars › rockyjohnsonRocky Johnson | WWE

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   Rocky Johnson was a pioneer and a legend in sports-entertainment, winning the World Tag Team Championship with Tony Atlas in 1983. He was also the father of The Rock and a member of the Anoa'i Samoan dynasty.

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6. www.hollywoodreporter.com › tv › tv-newsRocky Johnson Dead: WWE Hall of Famer and Dwayne Johnson’s ...

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   Jan 15, 2020 · Rocky Johnson, a WWE Hall of Famer and the father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has died, the WWE announced Wednesday. He was 75.

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7. www.nbcnews.com › pop-culture › pop-culture-newsRocky Johnson, famed wrestler and father of Dwayne 'The Rock ...

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   Jan 16, 2020 · Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson, a former professional wrestler who was the father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has died at age 75. The death of Rocky Johnson, whose real name was Wayde Bowles,...

8. www.bbc.com › news › entertainment-arts-51133284Rocky Johnson, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's wrestler father ...

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   Jan 16, 2020 · Rocky Johnson, a former professional wrestler and father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has died aged 75. His death was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement released by World Wrestling...

9. www.espn.com › wwe › storyRocky Johnson, father of 'The Rock,' dies at 75 - ESPN

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   Rocky Johnson, father of "The Rock" and a legendary professional wrestler in his own right, has died, WWE announced Wednesday. He was 75. Johnson, born in Nova Scotia, Canada, held several ...

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    How did Rocky Johnson get his name?

    • Johnson began his career as a professional wrestler in 1964 in Southern Ontario; soon after his debut, he legally changed his name to his moniker. He chose the name Rocky Johnson as a tribute to two of his favorite boxing greats: Rocky Marciano and Jack Johnson, the latter being the first black heavyweight boxing champion.

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    How old was Rocky Johnson when he died?

    • Rocky Johnson, an inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 and father of "The Rock," has died at the age of 75.

    Rocky Johnson, father of 'The Rock,' dies at 75 - ESPN

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    Who was Rocky Johnson?

    • WWE, via Associated Press Rocky Johnson, the hard-bodied professional wrestler known as Soul Man who battled racism early in his career and later helped train his son, the actor Dwayne (the Rock) Johnson, has died. He was 75. His death was announced on Wednesday in a statement by World Wrestling Entertainment.

    Rocky Johnson, Pro Wrestler Who Trained His Son the Rock, Dies at 75

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    Did Rocky Johnson have a son?

    • In 1972, Rocky and Ata Johnson had a son, Dwayne, who would go on to become the Most Electrifying Man in Sports-Entertainment, The Rock! Rocky Johnson had a hand in training his son to follow in his footsteps and was often seen by The Rock's side after his late-1996 WWE debut.

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