Wayde Bowles
Acting
Born: August 24, 1944
Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Biography
Rocky Johnson (born Wayde Douglas Bowles) was a Canadian professional wrestler. During his wrestling career, he became a National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Georgia Champion and a NWA Southern Heavyweight Memphis Champion, as well as winning many other championships. Along with his partner Tony Atlas, Johnson was part of the first black tag team to win the World Tag Team championship in WWE. He was the father of American actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.
Also Known As
- Wayde Douglas Bowles
- Wayde Bowles
- Rocky Johnson
- Rocky 'Soul Man' Johnson
- Rocky 'Soulman' Johnson
- Soul Man
- Soulman
- Sweet Ebony Diamond
- Drew Glasteau
- "Soulman" Rocky Johnson
Known For
WWE WrestleMania 13
March 23, 1997
The Epic Journey of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
February 21, 2012
Memphis Heat: The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin'
February 24, 2011
Sweet Daddy Siki
June 11, 2017
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
March 08, 1986
Tuesday Night Titans
May 29, 1984
Best of the WWF Volume 3
January 01, 1985
The Best of the WWF: volume 5
January 01, 1986
The WWF's Most Unusual Matches
January 01, 1985
Best of the WWF Volume 2
January 01, 1985
Tag Team Champions
March 01, 1986
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
January 25, 1978