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Wayde Bowles

Acting · 1944–2020 · Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada

Biography

Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles) was a Canadian professional wrestler. During his wrestling career, he became a National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Georgia Champion and a NWA Southern Heavyweight Memphis Champion, as well as winning many other championships. Along with his partner Tony Atlas, Johnson was part of the first black tag team to win the World Tag Team championship in WWE. He was the father of American actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

Known for

Filmography

2021Young RockIn Memory Of
2017Sweet Daddy Siki
2012The Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" JohnsonRocky Johnson
2011Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'Himself
1997WWE WrestleMania 13Rocky Johnson (Appearance)
1987Wrestling's Most Embarrassing MomentsRocky Johnson
1986The Life and Times of Captain Lou AlbanoRocky Johnson
1986Tag Team ChampionsRocky Johnson
1986The Best of the WWF: volume 5"Soulman" Rocky Johnson
1985Best of the WWF Volume 3"Soulman" Rocky Johnson
1985Most Unusual MatchesRocky Johnson
1985Best of the WWF Volume 2Rocky Johnson
1984WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: October '84"Soulman" Rocky Johnson
1984WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84"Soulman" Rocky Johnson
1984Tuesday Night TitansRocky Johnson
1983WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983"Soulman" Rocky Johnson
1978The Super Bowl of WrestlingRocky "Soulman" Johnson
1977USWA Championship WrestlingRocky Johnson
1973WWE Old SchoolRocky Johnson

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