Rip sir.. My first comment I left on here was wrong. It's really good to see one of these wrestlers live a long life like The Rock's father here. God bless all of them I hope they all live longer!!
RIP Rocky Johnson. The word steal/stole has a negative connotation. As Rocky Johnson's son, The Rock did not steal anything. A son following in his fathers footstep's and doing some things the way his father did them is considering paying homage and tribute to your father. You wouldn't say his tribal tattoos are stealing the High Chief Peter Miavia's gimmick. The Rock is his grandson and he's honoring his heritage. When Randy Orton does a superplex, did he steal that from his father since that was his Dad's finishing move? Does Charlotte Flair steal from Ric Flair with her ring entrance attire, theme music, her "Wooo!!!", and parts of her move set? Did Cody steal his brother's gimmick when he was StarDust? Most people in the know would say no. These things are consider tribute based. Now a stolen gimmick would be Hulk Hogan and Jesse Ventura both readily admit they "stole" from Superstar Billy Graham. Dusty Rhodes took a lot of his gimmick from Thunderbolt Patterson. Nature Boy Ric Flair copied right down to his name Nature Boy Buddy Rogers. I'm not saying these guys are carbon copies of their predecessors but they definitely took enough to the point it's identifiable, some more than others. When someone who isn't kin to your or otherwise associated or related to you in the business take over your gimmick that could be considered stealing someone's gimmick. Especially if it's done without the originator's knowledge or blessing.
Dwayne dressed like his father but the energy he brought to the ring and his promos was his own His dad I'm pretty sure was proud to see his son take the job he did to a whole new level
@@PsychomachineryEBM - He didn’t “steal” it he made it popular to the masses. All the boys used the word backstage. The Rock just made it popular on national tv.
I personally knew Rocky. He was a gentle giant with a good soul. The first time I met him I shook his hand. I expected to hear the bones in my hand crush because his hand dwarfed mine. His handshake was a gentle and his nature. He was a good man and it was a honor that I got to know him.
@@EscapeTheHold Sorry to inform you but what I posted is true. He stayed with his girlfriend at her mothers house outside of a small rural town in Missouri. I knew his girlfriend, and her mother.
I must of missed something. What was suppose to have been stolen? Maybe this interview is a bad example of what you mean. I don't see any copying going on here. This is the most laid-back interview I have seen from a wrestler. Plain talking, straight to the point and no gimmicks. Dwayne Johnson on the other hand is always full of energy and excitement. He does the eyebrow thing and "can you smell what the rock is cooking!". His father did none of these things here. Lol
Growing up Rocky Johnson was my favorite wrestler so it just amazes me to see his son become one of the most talented entertainers in & out of the ring ..
+Portland Wrestling (Legit Pro) Yes, it does matter because the video clearly states"Where The Rock stole his gimmick!!" Getting shades and clothing is nowhere near copying someone's gimmick.
Love the swag! His Dad invented that shit along w Ric Flair in terms of bringing that style to Wrestling. Ric Flair of course the swaggiest of all time!
When it's all said and done, the Rock just embodied the essence and charisma of his legendary ol' man and amplified it with the true, bona-fide attitude, of the GREAT ONE.
i used to have a "Rocky Johnson King of the Dropkick" t-shirt i got at a WWF house show in GR, MI...circa 1984. the Rocks dad was a pretty big deal 4 awhile...i was surprised to here Rock tell stories of evictions & poverty when he was young. Rocky Johnson may not have been Bruno Sammartino, but he "drew".
@@HajimeNoJMo you were paid above average in we’d but you paid all your own travel and hotel cost,food,etc then have enough to send home to pay bills. I’m sure it was a struggle for a lot of mid carders especially before the 80s wrestling boom
Rest in peace soulman Rocky Johnson him along with Tony Atlas were the first ever black world tag team champions thank you for all that you’ve done for us as well as breaking the glass ceiling love you guys
Wow, that’s absolutely nothing like a prime Rock promo. DJ is one of the greatest to ever talk on a live microphone in all of sports and entertainment. Rocky Johnson is great in the ring and he looks like a million bucks, but that promo was pretty Lance Storm-ish.
Who would not want to be like Rocky Johnson?! Dude could talk, wrestle, had a great look, and just had style. Heck yeah I would borrow elements of his character if I ever became a wrestler...as a respectful tribute to one of the greatest. Rest in Heaven, champ. We miss you.
Seriously, "steal" implies that he took something without asking. This is his father, whom Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson idolized and grew up watching, was of course going to be someone he emulated...to a degree.
dude really? from a business standpoint is the only way I can give you credit for this video. This is classic click bait of course, but you took it there with the angle. So you figure most people don't know who the rock's father is. from there you insert the right thumbnail, and use a negative title. knowing controversy gets clicks. it's a smart way to get views, but your shitting on a father & son. that's their family and it's none of your business. furthermore, In the league of business, there is good money & bad money. only one of' em can come back to haunt you. Get on your square square king. - DJ Facts, Rotten Apple Radio
Look at the people taking the title literally. He's paying homage to his dad with that title, not literally saying he's a thief because his dad's gimmick inspired Rock. Of course it's acceptable to take things from your father. There are wrestlers who take their parent's name (Guerreros, Axel, Flairs, Ortons, Rhodes, Harts, etc.) and moves all the time. Calm down, people.
New caption: This shows how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson picked up the torch from his old man to become the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.
Don’t ever disrespect the man. That’s his father. That’s homage not stolen.
You must be fun at parties
@@HR-ms6ed i can confirm he is great at parties 10/10 would reccomend
@@rikku825 Yeah he came at my party and spit straight facts until early in the morning. Dude was awesome.
It was stolen! Have a nice day👍
I agree! He got it corm his pops. Cool
No way! Dwayne inherited it from his dad and took it to a whole new level!
Amen !
Yes.
The last black thing he’s ever done out loud
Rip sir..
My first comment I left on here was wrong.
It's really good to see one of these wrestlers live a long life like The Rock's father here. God bless all of them I hope they all live longer!!
@@juniegyllenhaal3937 really...what exactly is a “black thing”?? 🤔
Rest in peace, Rocky Johnson. You were a true legend in the wrestling business.
No doubt 💯
Neither of u watched him
He was actually an asshole and not liked by any of his peers
@powerknown It does rock was overrated pos just like his father
Boomer
He taught The Rock how to "work the gimmick" throughout his life.
You've been watching young rock.
He didn't steal it, it was passed down to him by this man, his father!!! Talkn bout stole lol
CJ Key Right
Hahahahahaha don't they feel stupid ....IF U SMEEEELELELLLLLLLELELELELELELELELELELELELEL A........WHAT THE ROCK IS COOKING
CJ Key well said bru
It's calling inheriting.....
Kevin Kidd
Rocky Johnson is laid back (here). The Rock has the volume turned up to 12, and has his awesome catchphrases, you jobroni!
That's his father not random person. Who wouldn't want to do same things father does❤
So why isn't Dominik as good as Rey and there goes Logan Paul and pat McAfee out doing him even bad bunny on their debuts 😂
@@adoboFosho Some got it , Some don’t. but then again people improve overtime so who knows
That's not his father so stop lying
I wouldnt
@@adoboFosho rock didn't start popular
people actually booed him as a baby face
he changed his gimmick and the rest is history
RIP Rocky Johnson. The word steal/stole has a negative connotation. As Rocky Johnson's son, The Rock did not steal anything. A son following in his fathers footstep's and doing some things the way his father did them is considering paying homage and tribute to your father. You wouldn't say his tribal tattoos are stealing the High Chief Peter Miavia's gimmick. The Rock is his grandson and he's honoring his heritage.
When Randy Orton does a superplex, did he steal that from his father since that was his Dad's finishing move? Does Charlotte Flair steal from Ric Flair with her ring entrance attire, theme music, her "Wooo!!!", and parts of her move set? Did Cody steal his brother's gimmick when he was StarDust? Most people in the know would say no. These things are consider tribute based.
Now a stolen gimmick would be Hulk Hogan and Jesse Ventura both readily admit they "stole" from Superstar Billy Graham. Dusty Rhodes took a lot of his gimmick from Thunderbolt Patterson. Nature Boy Ric Flair copied right down to his name Nature Boy Buddy Rogers. I'm not saying these guys are carbon copies of their predecessors but they definitely took enough to the point it's identifiable, some more than others. When someone who isn't kin to your or otherwise associated or related to you in the business take over your gimmick that could be considered stealing someone's gimmick. Especially if it's done without the originator's knowledge or blessing.
Not Hogan! Hulk would never do such a thing just like he would never call some group of people something he called one of their members!
Woooo
The realest sh*t u ever wrote
1-2,Wrestling is Real Crew!
Well said, took the words right out of my thoughts.
He didn't steal it. He inherited it 👌🏻
I still dont see anything resembling what the rock does.
For real
You say "stole", I say INHERIT.
@Arcade Kaos if you can't understand him then you have a problem with your comprehension skis
Dwayne dressed like his father but the energy he brought to the ring and his promos was his own His dad I'm pretty sure was proud to see his son take the job he did to a whole new level
how'd he steal something from this man? this is the great, Rocky Johnson, the rocks father, you JABRONI!
Rock stole the "jabroni" word from the Iron Sheik, tho...
🤣🤣
Look forgive the ignoramuses pls and thx
@@PsychomachineryEBM - He didn’t “steal” it he made it popular to the masses. All the boys used the word backstage. The Rock just made it popular on national tv.
@@flexxluger2240 "stole" was just a way to say he got the word from Sheik. Even Rock actually said that in a tv show years ago.
The Rock learned from a man that taught him the ropes and gave knowledge for the wrestling business, his Father!!!
so he stole a gimmick from his dad? get real, if anything it's showing respect for his dad ya mook
+John Hall Oh yeah?? No shit, Lanny Poffo.
+John Hall grow up ; are you a kid; you dont have to insult people.
John Hall I was just about to say isn't this his dad
is it really his dad? they look alike
+kory pettiford yeah that's his dad
I personally knew Rocky. He was a gentle giant with a good soul. The first time I met him I shook his hand. I expected to hear the bones in my hand crush because his hand dwarfed mine. His handshake was a gentle and his nature. He was a good man and it was a honor that I got to know him.
Lies
@@EscapeTheHold Sorry to inform you but what I posted is true. He stayed with his girlfriend at her mothers house outside of a small rural town in Missouri. I knew his girlfriend, and her mother.
That’s called carrying the torch smh. But great job getting so many folks to click the video and comment. Shout out to the Big Homie DJ
I always loved Rocky....was a great performer. Very smooth in the ring. Always in great condition. Actually was underrated in my opinion.
I must of missed something. What was suppose to have been stolen?
Maybe this interview is a bad example of what you mean.
I don't see any copying going on here. This is the most laid-back interview I have seen from a wrestler. Plain talking, straight to the point and no gimmicks.
Dwayne Johnson on the other hand is always full of energy and excitement. He does the eyebrow thing and "can you smell what the rock is cooking!". His father did none of these things here. Lol
It could be the sunglasses and fancy clothes
Kmsl I neither noticed anything .. what are the other people in the comments seeing?🤔🤣🙄
Kmsl I neither noticed anything .. what are the other people in the comments seeing?🤔🤣🙄
@@crayothewarrior7713 that’s not Gucci
I was wondering the same thing.
Rocky Johnson was often called "The Rock" long before his son was.
Yeah so
And Don Muraco
Exactamundo
At Mid-South Wrestling in Memphis he was monikered as Rocky 'Soul Man' Johnson during the year he stayed there.
Growing up Rocky Johnson was my favorite wrestler so it just amazes me to see his son become one of the most talented entertainers in & out of the ring ..
Rocky Johnson was a great man, Dwayne Johnson.....Not so much.
this is the rock's father rocky johnson but I dont see the similarity between his promos and the rock's promos
+BadAssMacmillan The fashion sense, not the promo.
***** Oh i see
+Portland Wrestling (Legit Pro) So the fashion sense is the entire gimmick then?
Does it matter? Did it get you to watch the video? My job is done.
+Portland Wrestling (Legit Pro) Yes, it does matter because the video clearly states"Where The Rock stole his gimmick!!" Getting shades and clothing is nowhere near copying someone's gimmick.
Great footage and it represents how effective a father's presence can be in a young man's life.
Did The Rock ever get the wrestle alongside his dad? When did Rocky pass?
So he stole a gimmick from his dad? 😂😂 it's called paying respect to the man like many others have done for their role models
Proper use of a click bait title, what help to set this off is if the Rock commented
Rock stole from this guy....as much as I stole my last name from my father :P LOL!
I think it’s cool that the rock was inspired by his father. He took what his father did and added more levels to it.
Love the swag! His Dad invented that shit along w Ric Flair in terms of bringing that style to Wrestling. Ric Flair of course the swaggiest of all time!
Flair was inspired by Gorgeous George
@@billyjoe6787 absolutely!
@@billyjoe6787 ric flair took Buddy Rogers gimmick and his Nature Boy name
George George did not dress like Ric Flair outside the ring. He wasn’t in suits and limos stop that. Not even close.
@@renaldohaywood6506 tell Ric Flair that black pimp from the '70s wants his gimmick back
I think “stole” is quite a strong word...I mean that’s his father
That's his father......
He put ‘stolen’ for traffic we know that’s Rock’s father
Rest in power, Soul Man
He did not steal it he inherited it.
its his father, who cares if he stole it smh
i wouldnt say stole, he carried on the legacy.
Classic promo. Electrifying!!
Yes, because a man acting like his father is sooooo uncommon on a genetic level!
You shittin' me?!? Dwayne "Rocky" Johnson. That name doesn't ring a fucking bell?!?
Can't steal something if it already belonged to your family to begin with.
That's his father, genius. He INHERITED that from him, rearranged it, and took it to a whole other level.
I always wondered where the Rock got the idea to wear those cool, slick silk shirts lol
When it's all said and done, the Rock just embodied the essence and charisma of his legendary ol' man and amplified it with the true, bona-fide attitude, of the GREAT ONE.
You can’t steal what your father gives you
you can see the "normalcy" of this era. more like prized fighters. rock elevated this style to match the attitude era very well.
You can't steal something that's part of your DNA
I live in Tampa Bay where the Rock's dad wrestled a lot locally growing up and he was DA MAN back then with the atomic flying drop kick!
I'm from Roanoke Virginia and I can say the same thing about his partner, Tony Atlas!
This is dad . Wtf u talking about, he inherited it
If I was the rocks father I’d be so honored of my son to use my style
You heard it here folks Dwayne the rock Johnson stole his gimmick from his father Rocky Johnson 😂
I saw Rocky Johnson around this time- team with Andre in Seattle. Back in 1982
Wow. When Rock was a little kid!
Lovely thanks for sharing
Steal it? He did not steal it.
Rocky Johnson was and is the soul man of wrestiling ! One of the best to ever enter the ring !
Like father like son.
Like Father, Like Son.....nuff said...
i used to have a "Rocky Johnson King of the Dropkick" t-shirt i got at a WWF house show in GR, MI...circa 1984. the Rocks dad was a pretty big deal 4 awhile...i was surprised to here Rock tell stories of evictions & poverty when he was young. Rocky Johnson may not have been Bruno Sammartino, but he "drew".
Yeah, I was surprised Rocky Johnson wasn’t loaded despite being a successful wrestler. Were wrestlers not paid well back then?
@@HajimeNoJMo no. Wrestlers were paid peanuts. No endorsement back then
@@HajimeNoJMo you were paid above average in we’d but you paid all your own travel and hotel cost,food,etc then have enough to send home to pay bills. I’m sure it was a struggle for a lot of mid carders especially before the 80s wrestling boom
Calm down guys. The title is just trollin
Damnnn straight inherited his daddy's swag!
Dang the family seem like they was born to have a 🎤😭💪🏾 respect the Johnson’s
Stole the Gimmick..? thats his father dullard
😂😂😂😂😂
Bruh that's his dad, what the hell are you talking about? Plus it was passed down to him.
Ahhhhh that's the Rock's dad you realize that right?
Byron Dark Prince Benguche' I'm pretty sure everyone knows that
Exactly he didn't steal nothing it was inherited.
Hey!! I didn’t get it from my father 😂
Haha
Stole??? That's his father! Casuals, man i tell ya! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Rest in peace soulman Rocky Johnson him along with Tony Atlas were the first ever black world tag team champions thank you for all that you’ve done for us as well as breaking the glass ceiling love you guys
I bet he would have never thought that decades later his son would be know world wide and be worth close to a billion $$ !
RIP & Thank you.
The man is simply like his dad style wise
One thing i do know for sure.....Akira Toryama got Vegetas hair from Rocky Johnson thats fir sure lol😂
Wow, that’s absolutely nothing like a prime Rock promo. DJ is one of the greatest to ever talk on a live microphone in all of sports and entertainment. Rocky Johnson is great in the ring and he looks like a million bucks, but that promo was pretty Lance Storm-ish.
In that case, let’s just say that Dwayne also stole Rocky’s last name, skin color, physical attributes, chromosomes, height, and eye color.
this is the rock's father what to you mean by stole? ?
His dad laid the groundwork. His son perfected the character.
Rocky was strong, and really represented! He could have done better by Dwayne in some respects, but he was a great one.
Who would not want to be like Rocky Johnson?! Dude could talk, wrestle, had a great look, and just had style. Heck yeah I would borrow elements of his character if I ever became a wrestler...as a respectful tribute to one of the greatest. Rest in Heaven, champ. We miss you.
I bet it was awesome if you got to see the rocks dad at a live show back in the day, fkn legend ❤️
You don't steal from your Dad you keep it going to show love and respect
this is his father
The shirts,the shades,the swagger,the promo!from generation to generation
Was not stolen but passed on from father to son. Much respect for the whole family.
When you are a positive influence to your children you will see your reflection in them. RIP legend
Seriously, "steal" implies that he took something without asking. This is his father, whom Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson idolized and grew up watching, was of course going to be someone he emulated...to a degree.
That's his daddy you tripping
He didn't steal it it was genetically passed on Fella
A gimmick is not something genetically passed on, fella. It's something used to attract attention, like that shirt and those glasses.
At the end he the host mentioned Tom Peterson's. Was this in Portland Or.?
The Rock did it better!
Rodney Perry yes you are absolutely right
Guess the rock got his charisma from his mother
Come on Tyrese, you're grasping at straws now, dude lol
🤣
I miss Portland Wrestling watched it on Saturday nights with grandma!!
He definitely stole his shirts from his dad :)
El Gamerico They're Samoan. They dress like that. ☺
They have awesome shirts on.Attitude Era Rock with his 90's shirts looked so cool
@@nobdydoh4263 His father is Black.
R.I.P. ROCKY
Now would you really call it stealing if it comes from his dad 🤔😭 knowing it passed down
You misspelled “inherited”.
dude really? from a business standpoint is the only way I can give you credit for this video. This is classic click bait of course, but you took it there with the angle. So you figure most people don't know who the rock's father is. from there you insert the right thumbnail, and use a negative title. knowing controversy gets clicks. it's a smart way to get views, but your shitting on a father & son. that's their family and it's none of your business. furthermore, In the league of business, there is good money & bad money. only one of' em can come back to haunt you. Get on your square square king. - DJ Facts, Rotten Apple Radio
Uhhhh.... You have 33 subs. What qualifies you to speak on anything related to business or wrestling??
Portland Wrestling you're too hostile, just calm down.
@@RingOfFireProWrestling So you measures someone business acumen and knowledge by TH-cam subs? lol
Look at the people taking the title literally. He's paying homage to his dad with that title, not literally saying he's a thief because his dad's gimmick inspired Rock. Of course it's acceptable to take things from your father. There are wrestlers who take their parent's name (Guerreros, Axel, Flairs, Ortons, Rhodes, Harts, etc.) and moves all the time. Calm down, people.
ya we like truth over clickbait
You can tell this is Billy’s channel.It’s not theft...it’s paying respect!
1:22 The Rock did say that "it makes no difference" quite often, like Father like son.
I know he happy he didn't get his edge up
It's his Dad Dawg
Wow old video post but it’s just got a heap of views in the last couple of weeks
New caption: This shows how Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson picked up the torch from his old man to become the most electrifying man in sports entertainment.
Like father Like son........😎👍👍
This is his legacy! This is who he is! Just because your dad wasn’t shit and didn’t teach you shit! Don’t be a hater.
Agreed!