Sports
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Pays Heartfelt Tribute to His Father Rocky Johnson and WWE Legend to Celebrate Black History Month
Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock fondly remembered his father, Rocky Johnson, and uncle, Tonga Fifita, to celebrate their legacy.
An old photograph of Rocky Johnson and and King Haku emerged on social media, and Johnson explained the history behind the photograph. The photograph is from the time when Rocky Johnson was wrestling in high school, and decades have passed since then!
What an amazing shot from the 70s.
My dad, Rocky “Soulman” Johnson (right) and my uncle, Tonga Fifita, who would later become “King Haku” in @wwe.
Wrestling in a high school gym or armory in Tampa.
What a wild road these men paved for me and many others.
I love u both. Thank U https://t.co/If2a7NWW2M
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 12, 2022
The Late Rocky Johnson has paved an incredible path for The Rock and many others who continue to carry forward the Samoan Wrestling Legacy.
Additionally, The Rock and WWE worked together to celebrate Rocky Johnson with a video showcasing his legacy while Dwayne Johnson narrated the story.
“Soulman” Rocky Johnson’s legacy will be remembered for generations. #BlackHistoryMonth @TheRock https://t.co/uxBrIalyhB
— WWE (@WWE) February 12, 2022
Watch This Story: Triple H to John Cena: WWE Superstars With Impressive Elimination Chamber Victories
The Rock plays a key role in the Samoan Wrestling Legacy
Dwayne Johnson’s father Rocky Johnson and grandfather High Chief Peter Maivia worked hard to put their family on the WWE map. However, The Rock took it to another level when he became The Most Electrifying Man in all of WWE.
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – APRIL 1: Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson and John Cena in action during WrestleMania XXVIII at Sun Life Stadium on April 1, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Ron Elkman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)
Initially, he started with the name Rocky Maivia which didn’t take off. But, he returned as The Rock and took over WWE like a storm.
He was a key Superstar during The Attitude Era. He worked alongside the big names of WWE to make the product a success. To this day, he is widely known with his WWE in-ring name.
ATLANTA, GA – APRIL 03: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson during WrestleMania XXVII at Georgia Dome on April 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
Now, Superstars such as his cousins and extended family members Roman Reigns, The Usos, Naomi, and others are pushing forward The Legacy in WWE. In fact, it is popularly believed that The Rock should return against Roman Reigns, and the duo agree!
Simone Johnson is preparing for WWE NXT debut
Now, it may be a while before The Rock comes back to WWE, but the legacy must keep moving forward.
His daughter, Simone Johnson, has already started working with WWE in the Performance Center. She teased her NXT debut, but hasn’t yet made her NXT debut.
Everyone is awaiting her official in-ring debut and watch how the next generation’s rise to the top unfolds in front of their eyes.
From Rocky Johnson to Simone Johnson, The Johnsons have created quite the history in WWE!
Read More: Former US Champion’s Daughter Joins the Likes of The Rock’s Daughter Simone Johnson in WWE
The post Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Pays Heartfelt Tribute to His Father Rocky Johnson and WWE Legend to Celebrate Black History Month appeared first on EssentiallySports.
