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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.
Jan 16, 2020 · It was there that he began training to become a boxer and mentioned over the years of working alongside Muhammad Ali, who fought George Chuvalo in Toronto in March 1966 for the first of their two fights. Johnson would later state he also sparred with George Foreman and would work with Chuvalo, as well.
Birthday: August 24, 1944 ( Virgo) Born In: Amherst, Canada. WWE Wrestlers #34. Sportspersons #1567. Quick Facts. Canadian Celebrities Born In August. Also Known As: Wayde Douglas Bowles. Died At Age: 75. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Dana Martin (m. 2004), Ata Johnson (m. 1978–2003), Una Johnson (m. 1966–1978) father: James Henry Bowles.
The High Chief was himself a "blood brother" of the even more legendary Anoa'i Samoan wrestling dynasty, so when Johnson married Peter's daughter, Ata Maivia, he became a part of that dynasty. Johnson debuted in 1966 and competed all around the world before settling in the NWA in the 1970s.
Apr 13, 2020 · The Soul Patrol. In 1982, Johnson entered the World Wrestling Federation and was soon paired with a manager, “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers. With the sophisticated former champion in his corner, Johnson engaged in several major feuds, primarily with Don Muraco and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, as well as with Adrian Adonis.
At the age of 16, Johnson moved to Toronto, Ontario, where he began wrestling and worked as a truck driver. Initially, he trained to be a boxer and eventually sparred with greats such as Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, but he was always fascinated by wrestling.
Jan 16, 2020 · Rocky Johnson was born in Nova Scotia (that's right, The Rock is Canadian) and started wrestling in 1964, working throughout Eastern Canada, a scene that was thriving during most of the 1960s...
