Jesse Ventura

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Jesse Ventura, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Jesse Ventura (born James George Janos) was born in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on July 15, 1951, and he is currently 74 years old.

He is currently a Commentator, Ambassador and Politician, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Jesse Ventura was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameJesse Ventura (born James George Janos)
• Ring Names
  • Jesse Ventura (December 11, 1994 - Present)
  • Jesse "The Body" Ventura (March 18, 1979 - December 10, 1994)
  • Jesse Ventura (June 1, 1974 - March 17, 1979)
• Born July 15, 1951 (age 74)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlaceBrooklyn Park, Minnesota
• Billed From
  • Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
• Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
• Weight
  • 245 lbs (111 kg)
• NicknamesThe Body; The Great; The Governor

Career History

• Roles

  • Commentator (December 14, 2024 - Present)
  • Ambassador (October 10, 2024 - Present)
  • Commentator (January 7, 1985 - December 10, 1994)
  • Wrestler (June 1, 1974 - March 22, 1986)
  • Actor (June 12, 1987 - May 1, 2014)
  • Politician (August 1, 1990 - Present)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionWWE	October 10, 2024	Present
  PromotionWCW	February 29, 1992	December 10, 1994
  PromotionWWF	April 19, 1984	July 16, 1990
  PromotionAWA	March 18, 1979	May 13, 1984
  PromotionNWA	January 17, 1982	November 7, 1983
  PromotionCWA	September 12, 1983	November 7, 1983
  PromotionCSW, SLWC	June 10, 1983	July 15, 1983
  PromotionNJPWBrand Heavyweight	January 1, 1983	January 7, 1983
  PromotionWWF	February 25, 1981	June 5, 1982
  PromotionNWA	April 24, 1975	October 19, 1979
  PromotionPNW	February 13, 1979	October 19, 1979
  PromotionCSW, SLWC	August 11, 1978	November 3, 1978
  PromotionPNW	October 1, 1975	June 6, 1978
  PromotionBTW HAWAII	August 25, 1977	December 14, 1977
  PromotionCSW, SLWC	April 24, 1975	September 14, 1975

• Images History

  

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  Jan 1996

  

  Jan 1985

  

  Jun 1974

• Face / Heel Turns

  Alignment	Details	from	to
  Heel		June 1, 1974	March 22, 1986

• Finishers

  • Body Breaker - Inverted Bearhug (March 18, 1979 - March 22, 1986)

• Theme Songs

  • Theme Song"Boilermaker" - Single (February 25, 1981 - July 16, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

• Career Awards

• • WWE Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2004)

• American Wrestling Association

  • 1 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Adrian Adonis)

  Central States Wrestling

  • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (with Tank Patton)

  Continental Wrestling Association

  • 2 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship

  NWA Hawaii

  • 1 NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship (with Steve Strong)

  Pacific Northwest Wrestling

  • 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
  • 5 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (2 with Bull Ramos, 2 with Buddy Rose, 1 with Jerry Oates)

• Other Accomplishments

  • Cauliflower Alley Club's Iron Mike Mazurki Award Winner (1999)
  • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Frank Gotch Award Winner (2003)
  • WON Best Color Commentator (1987–1990)
  • 38° Governor of Minnesota (1999-2003)
  • Mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (1991-1995)

Teams & Relations

• Tag Teams & Stables

  • Jesse Ventura & Mr. Saito - Masa Saito / Mr. Saito (December 18, 1983 - May 2, 1984)
  • The East-West Connection - Adrian Adonis (October 9, 1979 - June 30, 1982)
  • Buddy Rose & Jesse Ventura - Buddy Rose (August 21, 1976 - August 14, 1977)
• Managers
  • Freddie Blassie

Jesse Ventura Games Appearances (3)

WWE Main Series (1/26)

WWE 2K25

Other Games (2)

Champions

SuperCard