The Rock breaks social media silence with emotional tribute after dad Rocky Johnson dies
WWE legend Rocky Johnson passed away earlier this week at the age of 75. In a lengthy post on social media, The Rock - real name Dwayne Johnson - admits he is in pain following his father's sudden passing.
"Dad, I wish I had one more shot to tell you, I love you, before you crossed over to the other side," he writes.The Rock vows to carry on his father's legacy, for breaking barriers as he became a wrestling star."I love you dad and I’ll always be your proud and grateful son." Rocky became National Wrestling Alliance Georgia Champion and NWA Southern Heavyweight Memphis Champion as well as a host of other titles across his career. With partner Tony Atlas, he was part of the first black tag team to win the World Tag Team championship in the World Wrestling Federation.Dwayne would go on to become one of the most synonymous names in wrestling history, becoming a legend in WWE as The Rock. The Rock message in full "I love you. You broke color barriers, became a ring legend and trail blazed your way thru this world."The boy you raised to always be proud of our cultures and proud of who and what I am."The adoring boy who wanted to know only your best qualities who then grew to become a man realizing you had other deeply complicated sides that needed to be held and understood. Son to father. Man to man.Grateful that you gave me life. Grateful you gave me life’s invaluable lessons. "Dad, I wish I had one more shot to tell you, I love you, before you crossed over to the other side. But you were ripped away from me so fast without warning."Now I’ll carry your mana and work ethic with me, as it’s time to move on because I have my family to feed and work to accomplish. "Finally, I want you to rest your trailblazing soul, Soulman. Pain free, regret free, satisfied and at ease."I love you dad and I’ll always be your proud and grateful son. Go rest high."
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