As seen below, several wrestlers pay tribute to Rocky Johnson, who passed away at the age of 75. WWE issued a statement on Johnson’s passing.
Triple H took to Twitter to remember the former WWE Tag Team Champion and father of The Rock.
“A loss for every fan of @WWE, Rocky Johnson was a barrier-breaking performer. Our thoughts are with his family at this time,” Triple H tweeted.
WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Nash also remembered his time with Johnson.
“So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always very kind to me. Hung out in Louisville when I was coming back from my torn quad. Laughed and he shared me his knowledge. Again sorry Dwayne,” Nash tweeted to The Rock.
The Rock has not commented on his father’s passing as of this writing, but we will keep you updated.
WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson passes away
WWE is saddened to learn that Rocky “Soul Man” Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles), a WWE Hall of Famer, former World Tag Team Champion, and father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has passed away at age 75.
Johnson’s sports-entertainment career began in the mid-1960s when he made a memorable impression in the National Wrestling Alliance. However, Johnson found his highest levels of success when he began his WWE tenure in 1983.
The physically imposing and wildly charismatic Johnson had several memorable rivalries with the likes of Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Don Muraco and Adrian Adonis. He found his greatest success when he teamed up with Tony Atlas as The Soul Patrol. The two men became the first African-American World Tag Team Champions in WWE history when they defeated The Wild Samoans on Dec. 10, 1983.
The “Soul Man” retired from the ring in 1991, but his imprint continued to be felt on WWE for years to come. Post-retirement, Johnson had a hand in training his son, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The Rock would become one of the biggest stars in the history of sports-entertainment and carried on his father’s legacy with pride.
In 2008, Johnson achieved the highest honor in sports-entertainment when he was inducted by The Rock into the WWE Hall of Fame where he will be forever enshrined as one of sports-entertainment’s most influential performers.
WWE extends its condolences to Johnson’s family, friends and fans.
A loss for every fan of @WWE, Rocky Johnson was a barrier-breaking performer. Our thoughts are with his family at this time. https://t.co/nHcyt0MYfr
— Triple H (@TripleH) January 16, 2020
So sorry to hear about your Dad. He was always very kind to me. Hung out in Louisville when I was coming back from my torn quad. Laughed and he shared me his knowledge. Again sorry Dwayne.
— Kevin Nash (@RealKevinNash) January 16, 2020
I am so sorry @TheRock I can’t imagine! Sending you & you’re family all my love. I first met your father at a training seminar not long after I started. He came in as a guest coach for 1 of the days. He was so kind to me & beyond proud of you then. ??
— Mickie James~Aldis (@MickieJames) January 16, 2020
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We celebrate the life & career@wwe HOFer Rocky Johnson
A true pioneer & 1 hell of great babyface
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please do#soulman pic.twitter.com/No0GxBylRK— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) January 16, 2020
R.I.P. Rocky Johnson
— Aron (@AronsThoughts) January 16, 2020
RIP Rocky Johnson pic.twitter.com/M9ojiXpgoy
— JTG (@Jtg1284) January 16, 2020
Manuia lou Malaga Chief ???? Fa’afetai lou Alofa !! #RipRockyJohnson @SamoanDynasty1 @WWE #Hof pic.twitter.com/83EkT5qhbe
— RIKISHI (@TheREALRIKISHI) January 16, 2020
NXT tonight opened up with a 10 bell salute for Rocky Johnson pic.twitter.com/xetoRHLl70
— Jacob Cohen (@MrJacobCohen) January 16, 2020
We are saddened to learn wrestling legend Rocky Johnson has passed away. We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time to his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/0AFyuu4AR3
— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) January 16, 2020
The National Wrestling Alliance is saddened to hear of the passing of Rocky Johnson.
His legacy stretches across every promotion. He was a champion everywhere he went including holding the NWA Georgia Championship.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. pic.twitter.com/KTqHZns6Hb
— NWA (@nwa) January 15, 2020
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson has passed away. https://t.co/9uxrICJKxb
— WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2020
WWE looks back on the Hall of Fame career of the late, great Rocky Johnson. https://t.co/Gp9U2YG93c
— WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2020
R.I.P. Rocky Johnson
Thoughts and prayers to the family— Bruce Prichard (@bruceprichard) January 15, 2020
Sad news today and all the condolences go out to @TheRock , his mother, and the whole family – RIP to a real trailblazer https://t.co/rxJ8M1jA1T
— CommentaryKingWWE (@WWEDramaKing) January 15, 2020
Saddened to hear about the passing of Rocky Johnson. Rocky was always extremely friendly & kind to me every time I interacted with him over the years. My condolences & thoughts go out to his family.
— Matt Hardy in LIMBO (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 15, 2020
RIP Rocky Johnson
— Brian Myers (@TheCurtHawkins) January 15, 2020
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— KALISTO (manny) (@KalistoWWE) January 15, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of the great Rocky Johnson. Always a gentleman, I always enjoyed talking with him. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the fans who loved him. A very sad day for wrestling.#RIPRockyJohnson pic.twitter.com/4agKbOzAry
— Mick Foley (@RealMickFoley) January 15, 2020
One of the men I looked up to and one of the best to ever do it. God rest his soul. #RIPRockyJohnson pic.twitter.com/VaTD5NsnjP
— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) January 15, 2020
— The HBIC (@MiaYim) January 15, 2020
Rest In Peace Rocky Johnson.
Thoughts and best wishes go out to his family.
— Ligero (@Ligero1) January 15, 2020
He was my first favorite masked wrestler ever as Sweet Ebony Diamond. RIP “Soulman.” pic.twitter.com/Nx4naW9dMe
— Hurricane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) January 15, 2020
My heart is so broken to hear the passing of my hero, trainer, mentor, friend, and brother #RockyJohnson ??
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The Wrestlimg world has lost another one of the greats. RIP Rocky Johnson. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. pic.twitter.com/OTTiw8md8k
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) January 15, 2020
I had the honor many times to speak to and learn from Rocky Johnson. Always a gentleman and had time for everyone, my prayers and condolences to the entire family #RIPRocky
— Bill DeMott (@BillDeMott) January 15, 2020
This horrible news. I’m legit shocked. Rocky was THE MAN! My thoughts go out to @TheRock and his beautiful family. Rest In Peace Rocky Johnson….. https://t.co/7wxfCBW0sL
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) January 15, 2020
I am saddened to hear the news of Rocky Johnson passing away. Rocky wrestled for my grandfather Stu for many years in Stampede Wrestling. I am sending so much love to @TheRock and his entire family. ?? pic.twitter.com/d76xpu2EO7
— NattieByNature (@NatbyNature) January 16, 2020
My heart goes out to the family of @TheRock & May prayers be sent your way during this time ! I am sorry for your loss ! ???? https://t.co/l78YnPMWep
— Dana Brooke WWE (@DanaBrookeWWE) January 15, 2020
— Ember M Athena Palmer (@WWEEmberMoon) January 15, 2020
My prayers and deepest remorse goes out to the @TheRock and the family of @wwe HOF Soul Man Rocky Johnson. He helped paved the way for so many African Americans in this business. You will be missed . R.I.P pic.twitter.com/g4se9S8awT
— D-von Dudley (@TestifyDVon) January 15, 2020
My most sincere condolences ????????Johnson Family.
May God bless you & fill you with strength to overcome your loss. ????#RIP??RockyJohnson pic.twitter.com/lOznEkOJNV
— ?Rey Mysterio? (@reymysterio) January 16, 2020
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