Monday, January 20, 2020

Go in Peace, Soul Man - RIP Rocky Johnson

If anyone who is a fan of The Rock, I got some bad news. WWE Hall of Famer, Rocky Johnson, the son of the aforementioned Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has died on January 15, 2020. He was 75 years old. Nicknamed the Soul Man, Johnson was one of the early greats. One of his greatest moments was being the first black champion in WWE history, when he won the tag titles on December 10th, 1983, alongside his partner, Tony Atlas. His other greatest moment, having a son, who has carried on his legacy and became the "Most Electrifying Man in All of Sports Entertainment," The Rock. Johnson retired from wrestling in 1991 and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 29, 2008, alongside his father-in-law and The Rock's grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia.

He died of a heart attack, due to pulmonary embolism, which causes a blood clot in his leg, traveling to his lungs. He is survived by 3 children, including Dwayne Johnson himself. The Rock wouldn't be "The Jabroni Beatin', Pie Eatin', Trailblazin', Eyebrow raisin', All-around, Smackethdown, People's Champ," if it wasn't for the Soul Man. Our condolences to The Rock and his family for this lost.

Godspeed, Rocky Johnson. At least your legacy is in good hands. Be at peace.

(TAPS play)

Wayde Dougleas Bowles aka Rocky "Soul Man" Johnson
August 24, 1944 - January 15, 2020

This has been a Retro Rebellion Special Report

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