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(Bleacher Report) - Fighter Rocky Johnson, a member of the WWE Hall of Fame and Dwayne's father "The Rock" Johnson, died Wednesday. He was 75 years old.
The WWE issued a statement with the news saying that the company is "sad" about Johnson's death and offers his condolences to the family.
Johnson spent most of his career in the National Wrestling Alliance, where he won several championships and emerged as a team fight specialist. He joined WWE in 1983 and won the team championship alongside Tony Atlas, becoming the first black team champion in WWE history.
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Upon retiring from the ring, Johnson worked as a coach, especially with his son, The Rock. After the debut in The Rock's ring, Johnson made an appearance on WrestleMania 13 to interfere on behalf of his son in his victory over The Sultan.
The Rock would become one of the most eclectic figures in WWE history before leaving the company and becoming one of the world's highest grossing actors.
Johnson was included in the WWE Hall of Fame along with Peter "High Chief" Maivia by The Rock in 2008. He is survived by The Rock and his other son, Curtis, and his daughter, Wanda.
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