William Boulware Jr.
Birthday
1958/01/30
Day of death
2022/03/27 (64 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Richburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Also know as
Rocky King, Little Richard Marley, Rocky Smith
Biography
William Boulware Jr. was an American professional wrestler and referee. He began his career in 1984 with Jim Crockett Promotions after having experienced homelessness. He mostly wrestled as a jobber, known for his energy and resilience in the ring. In 1990, with WCW, he briefly took on the character Little Richard Marley before returning to wrestling and later becoming a referee until his retirement in 1998. After retiring, he founded the BWA promotion, focused on family-friendly and community events, and took part in youth outreach programs. He passed away in 2022 at the age of 64.
Acting
(2007) Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen
as Rocky King
(1988) The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
as Rocky King
(1990) WCW Halloween Havoc '90
as Little Richard Marley
(1990) WCW Starrcade '90: Collision Course
as "Little" Richard Marley
(1987) The Second Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
as Rocky King
(1981) Mid-South Wrestling
as Rocky Smith
(1981) Mid-South Wrestling
as Rocky King
(1981) Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
as Rocky King
(1985) NWA World Championship Wrestling
as Rocky King