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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 ).
- 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- 1964
- 243 lb (110 kg)
- 8, including Dwayne
Atlas made a surprise return to the WWF on the March 10, 1997, edition of Monday Night RAW. Following a victory by Intercontinental Champion Rocky Maivia over Tony Roy, Atlas came out of the crowd to congratulate the son of his former tag-team partner Rocky Johnson.
- 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- 1
- 250 lb (113 kg)
- July 10, 1974
In 1983, Johnson came to WWE where he struck up a partnership with "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas. Together, the pair made an immediate impact. On Nov. 15, 1983, they made history by defeating two members of Johnson's "family" -- Afa & Sika, the Wild Samoans -- and becoming the first African-Americans to win the World Tag Team Championship.
The Wild Samoans defend the World Tag Team Championship against the powerful team of Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas. Wild Samoans vs. Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas – World Tag Team Championship Match: Championship Wrestling, Dec. 10, 1983 | WWE
- 3 min
Jan 16, 2020 · Johnson and Tony Atlas became the first black world tag team champions in WWE history when they defeated The Wild Samoans on Dec. 10, 1983. ... Rocky Johnson was a barrier-breaking performer. Our ...