Rocky Jones - Retired Pro Wrestler and Competitive Weightlifter

Taste Test Thursday with Adam Owens

Rocky grew up in some tough neighborhoods in New Jersey. At a young age, he and his brother and their friends started weight lifting. Initially the goal was just to "get huge" but Rocky quickly found himself in he world of competitive weight lifting. That eventually led to an entire career as a pro wrestler, where Rocky wrestled with Hulk Hogan, Rocky Johnson (that's Dwayne's dad by the way!) and many many more. He's also worked in security, even providing bodyguard detail during the Ricki Lake Show! Rocky joins Adam to talk about his life, his work, and his regimented health and exercise routine. He brings in a power-packed snack to share with Adam and by the end of the show it's clear that in addition to all his other skills, Rocky has a very refined set of tastebuds,