Part 5/7:
A Respectful Tribute to His Father
Despite the abuse, Fletcher holds a nuanced respect for his father. He details an encounter with The Rock, where he expressed how his son idolizes Johnson, just as Fletcher once looked up to his own father. The Rock's response—that Fletcher did not live with his father—resonated deeply, highlighting the complex relationship between respect, admiration, and the realities of abusive backgrounds.
Fletcher acknowledges that his father's role as a preacher and community leader led others to view him as an admirable figure, but for Fletcher, the reality was different. His father's violence and strictness were contrasted against the idealized image others had of him, shedding light on the often hidden struggles within seemingly respectable environments.