WWE Hall of Famer Rocky Johnson died at the age of 75 on Wednesday. The news sent shock waves around the wrestling world, as Johnson was a staple of numerous territories in the 60s and 70s as part of the National Wrestling Alliance, and he helped break barriers in the World Wrestling Federation by becoming one half of the first tag team to capture the WWF Tag Team Championships. Numerous wrestlers took to Twitter to recall their encounters with Johnson prior to his retirement in 1991, and many fans also recalled their fondest memories of the “Soul Man.”
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Check out some of the most heartfelt fan tweets in the list below.
Never Be Forgotten
Rocky Johnson
โ Alastair McKenzie๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ (@Mckenzieas93) January 15, 2020
The Rock’s Father has sadly passed away
R.I.P to a living legend you will never be forgotten pic.twitter.com/he7aZax7iB
Trailblazer
Oh man… Rest in Power Rocky Johnson. So much more than Dwayne Johnson’s dad. So much more than a pro wrestler. True trailblazer. True champion. pic.twitter.com/MQFjO0hUjL
โ Dave Zirin (@EdgeofSports) January 15, 2020
One of the Greats
We Lost One Of The Greats Today – Rocky Johnson. Condolences to @TheRock and his family. RIP Rocky Johnson pic.twitter.com/Ho53VR2Pyt
โ Wrestling Quotes (@JustRasslin) January 15, 2020
Legendary
Trailblazer. Legendary babyface. And, yep, father to The Great One. Those drop kicks will keep flying high. #RIPRockyJohnson pic.twitter.com/2OHerzDgwQ
โ Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok) January 15, 2020
RIP
My heart and prayers are with @TheRock and his family … Rest in Peace Papa Rock (The Rock’s Dad – Pro Wrestler Rocky Johnson) #RIPRockyJohnson pic.twitter.com/tuHMgtblXG
โ Joey Ramboa (@RadioRamboa) January 15, 2020
The Soul Man
Damn, I loved Soul Man! I’d see him often at events in NJ. Wearing his snakeskin boots, he’d smile broadly & share how proud he is of his son – @TheRock. He had a dream of his fulfilled w/his graphic novel last month. He’d always call me “Big A.” #RIPRockyJohnson #RIPSoulMan pic.twitter.com/YF9qjnWedL
โ Tony Maurizio (@antmaurizio) January 15, 2020
