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Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles, August 24, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was a Canadian professional wrestler. [1] Among many National Wrestling Alliance titles, he was the first Black NWA Georgia Heavyweight Champion as well as the NWA Television Champion ().
Maivia was the wife of Samoan professional wrestler Peter Maivia and the grandmother of actor and wrestler, Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock. Lia Maivia had an uncredited role in the Magnum, P.I. episode "Mr. White Death". She played herself in her real life job as a wrestling promoter.
Maivia's traditional Samoan tattoos, which covered his abdomen and legs, were a symbol of his High Chief status. [2] According to Superstar Billy Graham , they were completed in three days. His wife Ofelia Fuataga, more commonly known as Lia Maivia , was one of the first female professional wrestling promoters.
Maivia, Johnson’s grandmother, and his late grandfather, legendary wrestler Peter “High Chief” Maivia, established one of the most prominent families in the sport. ... Ric Flair and Rocky ...
Rocky Johnson dead: Wrestler and father of Dwayne Johnson dies at 75. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...
Happy Birthday Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson! 47 years young, let's take a look back, and ahead, at the dynamic career of Rocky Maivia.
Dwayne's father, Rocky Johnson. Johnson's father was a Black Nova Scotian with a small amount of Irish ancestry [41] [42] [43] and his mother is Samoan. [44] [45] [46] His father and Tony Atlas were the first black tag team champions in WWE history, in 1983. [47] [48] Johnson's uncle Ricky was also a wrestler. [49]
Dwayne Johnson has regrets about not making things right with his late father, WWE wrestler Rocky “Soulman” Johnson, before his sudden death in 2020.. The Black Adam actor, 51, took to ...