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Ken Weaver

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Ken Weaver

Born November 17, 1935 · East Saint Louis, Illinois, USA

Died February 15, 2008 · aged 72

Kenneth Eugene Weaver was a professional wrestler and wrestling commentator in the National Wrestling Alliance, better known by his ring name, Johnny Weaver. During Johnny's career, he was credited with being the first wrestler to use the sleeper hold (rear naked choke) as his finisher of choice.

Known For

NWA The Final ConflictNWA The Final Conflict · 1983
NWA The Final Conflict
1983
MovieAction
Ricky Steamboat & Jay Youngblood's last chance at NWA Tag Team Champions Sgt. Slaughter & Don Kernodle takes place within the confines of a Steel Cage!
NWA Starrcade 1985NWA Starrcade 1985 · 1985
NWA Starrcade 1985
★ 7.71985
MovieActionDrama
Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. A Brutal Steel Cage "I Quit" Match for the United States Championship pits Magnum T.A. against Tully Blanchard. The Rock 'n' Roll Express battle The Koloffs and much more.
NWA Starrcade 1983NWA Starrcade 1983 · 1983
NWA Starrcade 1983
★ 7.31983
MovieAction
The first ever Starrcade features Ric Flair battling Harley Race in a Steel Cage Match for NWA World Heavyweight Championship. Roddy Piper takes on Greg Valentine in a brutal Dog Collar Match. Plus, Abdullah the Butcher, Wahoo McDaniel, Ricky Steamboat, The Brisco Brothers, and more.
NWA World Championship WrestlingNWA World Championship Wrestling · 1985
NWA World Championship Wrestling
1985
SeriesAction & Adventure
Showcasing incredible in-ring action and unforgettable interviews, this weekly television series features a who's who of WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-Atlantic Championship WrestlingMid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling · 1981
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
1981
SeriesAction & Adventure
Relive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.

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