A biography for Rocky Johnsonhasn’t been written yet.
“I broke my neck.”
“My dad was a big man - six-foot-seven and 300 pounds - and very strong.”
“Georgia is too cold and wet for me. I have knee problems and hip problems.”
“Jack Johnson was the first black heavyweight champion, so I took part of his name. I admired Rocky Marciano, so I took part of his name.”
“I was partners with Mil Mascaras and we were champions for about a year. We got over good because we had two different styles. The people respected his style when he was in the ring and when I came in they respected mine.”
“A lot of wrestlers put on 30 to 40 pounds after they finish wrestling. Some have heart attacks because of the weight. I made working out my hobby.”
“I accomplished a lot, but my son has taken it to another level.”
“When I got to Toronto, I got a job at the car wash for 90 cents an hour but you got paid everyday so I always had a few dollars.”
“I've got more soul than I can control.”
“I'm proud to be known as The Rock's dad.”