WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson, Father of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Dies
Rocky Johnson, the WWE Hall of Famer and father of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, has died at the age of 75.
First reported by Cauliflower Alley Club and later confirmed by the WWE, a cause of death has not been confirmed at the time of publishing.
Johnson’s career spanned four decades, with the majority of his career spent in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA.) Johnson would wrestle in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) from 1983 until his retirement from the ring in 1991. Johnson would notably team up with Tony Atlas as the tag team The Soul Patrol and become the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history in 1983.
Johnson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 by his son, The Rock.
Many wrestling figures took to Twitter to pay tribute to Johnson. Below is a selection of notable tributes.
The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to hear of the passing of Rocky Johnson.
— NWA (@nwa) January 15, 2020
His legacy stretches across every promotion. He was a champion everywhere he went including holding the NWA Georgia Championship.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. pic.twitter.com/KTqHZns6Hb
WWE looks back on the Hall of Fame career of the late, great Rocky Johnson. https://t.co/Gp9U2YG93c
— WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2020
Saddened to hear about the passing of Rocky Johnson. Rocky was always extremely friendly & kind to me every time I interacted with him over the years. My condolences & thoughts go out to his family.
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/RealMickFoley/status/1217583251545522176
RIP to the great Rocky Johnson and condolences to his family and friends.
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) January 15, 2020
“A helluva hand!” 🤠
The Wrestlimg world has lost another one of the greats. RIP Rocky Johnson. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. pic.twitter.com/OTTiw8md8k
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) January 15, 2020
R.I.P. Rocky Johnson
— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) January 15, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to the family
So sad to hear that my friend Rocky Johnson has passed away. He was an amazing man who I admired greatly! God Bless you Rocky until we see each other in heaven!! Prayers going out to Dwayne @TheRock Johnson and his family. You’re in my thoughts always! Much love!
— Brutus Beefcake (@brutusbeefcake_) January 15, 2020
Saddened by the news of "Soul Man" Rocky Johnson passing away. May he rest in peace. Condolences to @TheRock and his family. #RIPRockyJohnson pic.twitter.com/vLCdjNlx2u
— Nick ''Lâchez-Vous'' Aldis (@RealNickAldis) January 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/FrankieKazarian/status/1217574859565228032
https://twitter.com/OfficialTAZ/status/1217585108267327488
What horrible news, Rocky Johnson passed away, Dwayne's father. Our best to Dwayne, Ricky, Ata and the entire family.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) January 15, 2020
Rocky Johnson and The Rock ❤️#RIPRockyJohnson pic.twitter.com/dTmH77tBFg
— Ryan Satin (@ryansatin) January 15, 2020
I can't believe we lost Rocky Johnson. So much history and memories. Will definitely celebrate his life and career on @BustedOpenRadio tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/bDWp7Qv1B1
— Dave LaGreca (@davidlagreca1) January 15, 2020
