WWE Issues Statement On Rocky Johnson’s Death

Rocky Johnson passed away on January 15th, 2020, but he left a huge impression on the world around him during his 75 years of life. Now one of the companies he meant a lot to is commenting on his sad passing.

Johnson was a big star in his day. In fact, his son Dwayne Johnson played his own father on an episode of “That 70’s Show” to represent a famous wrestler of the day. He was also a WWE Tag Team Champion with Tony Atlas.

Rocky Johnson was honored with an induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2008. WWE released heartfelt message after Johnson’s passing.

WWE is saddened to learn that Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles), a WWE Hall of Famer and former World Tag Team Champion, has passed away at age 75.

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You can check out the link below to read WWE’s short write-up chronicling Rocky Johnson’s legendary career. RIP.