Rocky Johnson Biography / Wiki

Rocky Johnson was a Canadian professional wrestler. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion.

Rocky won the World Tag Team Championship, along with his partner Tony Atlas, in 1983 to become the first black champions in WWE history. Rocky was the father of actor and former WWE wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

Rocky Johnson Age and Birthday

Rocky was born on August 24, 1944, in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada and died on January 15, 2020, in Lutz, Florida, United States. He was 75 years old when he died.

Rocky Johnson Height and Weight

Rocky was a man gigantic stature. He stood at a height of 1.88 m tall. He also weighed a massive of Weight 118 kg.

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Rocky Johnson Family

Rocky Johnson Parents and Siblings

Rocky was born to Lillian and James Henry Bowles in Amherst, Nova Scotia as the fourth born. A Black Nova Scotian, he was descended from Black Loyalists who immigrated to Nova Scotia after escaping from a southern plantation in the United States after the American Revolutionary War. Johnson moved to Toronto where he began wrestling and worked as a truck driver at the age of 16. Initially, he trained to be a boxer and eventually sparred with greats such as Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, but he was always fascinated by wrestling.

Rocky Johnson Wife / Married / Spouse

Talking about his personal life, Janson met his first wife Una Sparks at a dance while he was training to become a boxer. Una was from Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia, and a devout Jehovah’s Witness. Janson and Una had two children, Curtis and Wanda, whom he thanked at his 2008 WWE Hall of Fame induction. While married to Una, he became romantically-involved with Ata Maivia, daughter of wrestling legend “High Chief” Peter Maivia. Ata and Jonson met after Maivia and Johnson were tag team partners in a match on the independent circuit.

Maivia disapproved of the relationship – not because of anything personal against Johnson – but because of his chosen profession, as he knew first hand how hard it was for wrestlers’ families who were at home while they were constantly on the road. Their son Dwayne was born on May 2, 1972. Johnson stated that in order to provide for his two families, he adopted a frugal lifestyle on the road, subsisting on beer, sliced cheese, and bologna, and “unlike most of the other boys, I wasn’t a partier”. Johnson obtained a divorce in Texas, then filed for a marriage license in Florida on December 21, 1978, to marry Ata; they divorced in 2003. He was married to Sheila Northern, a speech pathologist, at the time of his death.

Rocky Johnson Facts and Body Measurements

Here are some interesting facts you don’t want to miss about Rocky Johnson

• Full Name: Wayde Douglas Bowles
• Age/ How Old?: He was 75 years old when he died.
• Date of Birth: Born on August 24, 1944- Died on January 15, 2020
• Place of Birth: Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Education‎: 
• Birthday: August 24
• Nationality: Canadian
• Father’s Name: James Henry Bowles
• Mother’s Name: Lillian
• Siblings:  
• Married?: Una Sparks, Sheila Northern
• Children/ Kids: 3 including Dwayne Johnson
• Height/ How tall?: 1.88 m tall
• Weight: 118 kg.
• Profession: professional wrestler
• Net worth:

Rocky Johnson Net Worth

The net worth of Rocky has been estimated to be around $320 million which is very huge. He has been one of the richest and most successful wrestlers.

Rocky Johnson Death / Funeral

Johnson died of a pulmonary embolism caused by a blood clot that traveled from a deep vein thrombosis in his leg on January 15, 2020, at the age of 75 in Lutz, Florida. B. Brian Blair told the Associated Press that Johnson “thought he had the flu or something”, but refused to see a doctor. Dwayne paid tribute, stating “I’m in pain” and “You lived a very full, very hard, barrier-breaking life and left it all in the ring. I love you dad and I’ll always be your proud and grateful son.” Hulk Hogan tweeted condolences, describing Rocky as “a great man, great friend” and “one of only a few that was kind and helpful when I first broke in.”

Frequently Asked Questions About Rocky Johnson

Who is Rocky Johnson?

Rocky Johnson was a Canadian professional wrestler. Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first black Georgia Heavyweight Champion.

How old is Rocky Johnson?

Rocky was born on August 24, 1944, in Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada and died on January 15, 2020, in Lutz, Florida, United States. He was 75 years old when he died.

How tall is Rocky Johnson?

Rocky was a man gigantic stature. He stood at a height of 1.88 m tall. He also weighed a massive of Weight 118 kg.

Is Rocky Johnson married?

Talking about his personal life, Janson met his first wife Una Sparks at a dance while he was training to become a boxer. Una was from Cherrybrook, Nova Scotia, and a devout Jehovah’s Witness. Janson and Una had two children, Curtis and Wanda, whom he thanked at his 2008 WWE Hall of Fame induction.

How much is Rocky Johnson worth?

The net worth of Rocky has been estimated to be around $320 million which is very huge. He was one of the richest and most successful wrestlers.

Where does Rocky Johnson live?

Because of security reasons, Rocky had not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of the house.

Is Rocky Johnson dead or alive?

Rocky died on January 15, 2020, in Lutz, Florida, United States. He was 75 years old when he died.

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