- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 24, 1944
- Place of Birth
- Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Died
- January 15, 2020
Wayde Bowles
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.
Filmography
tvYoung Rock
2021 · In Memory Of
movieSweet Daddy Siki
2017
movieThe Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
2012 · Rocky Johnson
movieMemphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
2011 · Himself
movieWWE WrestleMania 13
1997 · Rocky Johnson (Appearance)
movieWrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
1987 · Rocky Johnson
movieThe Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
1986 · Rocky Johnson
movieTag Team Champions
1986 · Rocky Johnson
movieThe Best of the WWF: volume 5
1986 · "Soulman" Rocky Johnson
movieBest of the WWF Volume 3
1985 · "Soulman" Rocky Johnson
movieMost Unusual Matches
1985 · Rocky Johnson
movieBest of the WWF Volume 2
1985 · Rocky Johnson
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: October '84
1984 · "Soulman" Rocky Johnson
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
1984 · "Soulman" Rocky Johnson
tvTuesday Night Titans
1984 · Rocky Johnson
WWE at Madison Square Garden: October 17, 1983
1983 · "Soulman" Rocky Johnson
movieThe Super Bowl of Wrestling
1978 · Rocky "Soulman" Johnson
tvUSWA Championship Wrestling
1977 · Rocky Johnson
tvWWE Old School
1973 · Rocky Johnson