Rocky Johnson: Watch a young Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson cheer for his dad from ringside

WWE Hall of Famer Rocky "Soulman" Johnson passed away at of 75. His death was sudden and news shocked many wrestling fans all over world. In hour of his passing, WWE shared many videos to pay tribute to wrestling legend. In one of videos, fans can see a young Dwayne " Rock" Johnson watch and cheer for his far Rocky Johnson from ringside. video is from a 1984 Tag-Team match between n champions Soul Patrol (Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas) versus a local team.

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In video, Rocky Johnson can be seen punishing his opponents and showing his high flying moves despite a great physique. According to WWE, Rocky Johnson and Tony Atlas defeated local team and retained ir Tag-Team championship. After making a name for himself in NWA, Rocky Johnson joined WWE (n WWF) in 1982. Since his debut, he feuded with wrestling greats like Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Mike Sharpe, Buddy Rose, and rian onis. next year, he teamed up with Tony Atlas and formed ‘ Soul Patrol’. same year y defeated Wild Samoans (Afa and Sika) and became first black WWE Tag Team Champions.

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Tony Atlas reveals how Rocky Johnson inspired him

After death of Rocky Johnson, Tony Atlas was interviewed by Hannibal TV, where Hall of Famer revealed how Rocky Johnson inspired him to become a wrestler. When asked about how he feels about news, Tony Atlas said that he feels really s as Rocky Johnson was a great friend. He n said that when he started wrestling in 1970s, he faced a lot of racism. He wanted to leave profession and go back to his hometown, but Rocky Johnson stopped him and inspired him to become a wrestler.

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