Confirmed by Meltzer:

 

Of course his legacy to modern fans is as Dwayne’s father. But the elder Rocky has quite a good and interesting career in his own right.

The Soulman had one of the sweetest dropkicks of his era too.

I have loved whatever Rocky Johnson footage K have watched. A star wherever he went. His son is renowned for his charisma, but Johnson was an extremely charismatic performer who succeeded in a business that was far more racist than it is now. 

RIP Soulman. 

The tribute that The Rock posted on Instagram today to his Dad was very moving.