WWE icon The rock was moved to tears after watching an emotional tribute to his late father, Rocky Johnson.
Johnson, who had a three -year stay with WWE from 1982 to 1985, died in January 2020 at the age of 75 after suffering from a pulmonary embolism.
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The late Johnson – Real Name Wayde Douglas Bowles – Made Wwe history With Tony Atlas in 1983, when they became the first black title holders in the history of promotion by winning the titles of the TAG team.
The Rock – Real Name Dwayne Johnson – recently shared a tribute produced to WWE to his father on his Instagram Page to mark the month of black history.
And he could not help shed a tear during the summary of the impact of his late father not only on himself but on other black wrestlers from all over the world.
He said: “When I saw the photo, the reason it moved so much for me, because it was just this incredible photo because they had just won the titles of the Tag team, he and Tony Atlas.
“They became the first champions of the black team in the history of WWE history.
“At that time, there was just this frantic joy and pride That my father had, I saw him on his face.
“I said to myself:” Dude, I would have loved it, I would have liked to hug him and say that I am proud of you “and you did it.”
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Johnson was inducted at the WWE renown temple in 2008 with his “grand chef” stepfather Peter Maiva.
Thinking more about his late father, rock said: “My father was a strong and hard guy.
“And hardened by all the different types of blows that life has given it.
“But I know he ALWAYS Appreciated (and smiling!) Receive “his flowers” for all the challenges he has overcome and the road he has paved for all of us, and all of us in all colors.
“I become emotional in moments like this because it is the great reminder of being always as present as possible with your loved ones.
“Because we never know what’s going on at the corner of the street and when, just like that – they left.
“My old man was not a big guy` `I love you ”, but he always told me three things when I was a child who always held me.
“A painless day is like a day without sun.
“Respect is given when won, so go out and win it. The show must continue.
“I love you, dad. Go to the road and thank you for paving the way.”
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