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BREAKING NEWS: The Rock’s Daughter Simone Johnson Signs With WWE

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• Old School Wrestling Legend Would Have Celebrated His Birthday

Today would have been the 65th birthday of Old School Wrestling Legend “Gentleman” Chris Adams.

Adams became a professional wrestler in his home country England (UK) during the 70s, before coming to the United States, where he made a famous name for himself in Fritz Von Erich’s ‘World Class Championship Wrestling’ promotion.

He wrestled for the Dallas, Texas based promotion from 1983 until 1990 (When it was already known as United States Wrestling Association) and later also worked for Ted Turner’s ‘World Championship Wrestling’ from 1997 till 1999.

Adams was known for being the innovator of the now famous Superkick (aka HBK’s “Sweet Chin Music”), as well as being the coach of Steve Austin & Scott Hall.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY & † REST IN PEACE

February 10, 1955 – October 7, 2001

• BREAKING NEWS: The Rock’s Daughter Simone Johnson Signs With WWE

WWE announced the following today:

Simone Johnson, daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia, begins training at WWE Performance Center

“Simone Johnson, the daughter of 10-time world champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia, has begun training to become a WWE Superstar at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Fla.

The 18-year-old is on a path to become the first fourth-generation Superstar in WWE history, coming from a line of legends that includes her great-grandfather and grandfather, WWE Hall of Famers “High Chief” Peter Maivia and Rocky Johnson, and her father.

“It means the world to me,” Johnson said. “To know that my family has such a personal connection to wrestling is really special to me and I feel grateful to have the opportunity, not only to wrestle, but to carry on that legacy.”

“Simone Johnson’s unbridled passion and incredible drive has earned her a coveted spot training with the elite athletes from around the world at the WWE Performance Center,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. “Not only does Simone now have an opportunity to cultivate and display her passion for WWE within the Performance Center, but she’ll carry on the tradition of her incredible family lineage while creating her own impact as WWE’s first fourth generation Superstar.”

Johnson will join the diverse group of Superstars in training at the Performance Center, learning from a coaching staff that includes legends of the squared circle, led by Head Coach Matt Bloom and Assistant Head Coach Sara Amato.

“Simone knows she has a lot to learn,” said Bloom. “She’s hungry to learn and picks the coaches’ minds, and the veteran Superstars’, as well. She’s not going to rest on her laurels. It’s been a short time, but she’s been crushing it.”

“Simone is a wonderful girl,” Amato added. “She’s like a sponge, it’s pretty amazing. She knows what it takes to succeed and all the hard work and sacrifice that goes into it. I wouldn’t have expected anything less.”

Johnson will be sitting down with Cathy Kelley for an exclusive interview this Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET to talk more about her decision to pursue a career in sports-entertainment. The interview will be available across WWE’s digital platforms, including WWE.com, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.”

Also Read: The Rock Posts Emotional Eulogy Video From His Father’s Funeral, Multiple Legends & WWE Superstars In Attendance


        
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