Through his father and grandfather, The Rock has persevered in football, pro wrestling, movie making and life.
It seems only fitting the former World Wrestling Entertainment star inducts his father, Soulman Rocky Johnson, and grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, into the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 29 at the Amway Arena, 600 W Amelia St. in Orlando.
Rocky Johnson, 63, lives in Pembroke Pines. He started wrestling in the 1960s during times of prejudice and racial tension, especially in the South. ''Some guys didn't want to wrestle me because I was black,'' said Johnson. ``Others would try to make me look bad.''...More?
source: miamiherald.com
March 23, 2008
Deserving Hall of Famer helped open doors for African Americans
March 22, 2008
Triple H to Induct Ric Flair into WWE HOF
...The Orient is also the spot where the 16-time world champ learned of his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
''I was overwhelmed,'' said Flair, who will be inducted by good friend and former Evolution mate Triple H on Saturday, March 29 at Orlando's Amway Arena...More?
source: miamiherald.com
March 21, 2008
Counting Down the Moments that Define Sports Entertainment
#9: Triple H defeats Chris Jericho for the Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania X8.
source: wwe.com
Good-Guy Wrestler for Undocumented Workers
There's a new masked man in California who promises to be the hero of undocumented workers — if only they can get over his offensive name.
Super Mojado — Super Wetback, if you translate the Spanish slur — is a new Mexican wrestler making his debut Saturday in Van Nuys, Calif., to help raise money for some of the more than 100 undocumented workers busted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month...More?
source: foxnews.com
March 20, 2008
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
