Incredibly sad news from the wrestling world when it was announced that Rocky Johnson, the former professional wrestler and father of Dwayne Johnson, passed away on Wednesday.
He was just 75 years old.
His cause of death is unknown.
Johnson, whose real name was Wayde Douglas Bowles, became National Wrestling Alliance Georgia Champion and NWA Southern Heavyweight Memphis Champion during his career, while also winning several other titles in his career.
He alongside Tony Atlas became the first black tag team to win the World Tag Team Championship in the World Wrestling Federation.
Johnson retired from professional wrestling in 1991.
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