Rocky Johnson

Rocky Johnson (August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a distinguished professional wrestler, best known for his tenure in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He held the WWF Tag Team Championship alongside Tony Atlas, making history as the first African-American tag team to win the title in 1983. Johnson also competed in the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), where he secured multiple regional championships. His career spanned over two decades, during which he showcased his athletic prowess and charismatic presence in the ring. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Johnson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. He is the father of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who followed in his footsteps into professional wrestling.