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.
Jesse Ventura Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name Jesse 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)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
- Billed From
- Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
- Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- Weight
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
- Nicknames The Body; The Great; The Governor
Career History
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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)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEOctober 10, 2024 Present Promotion 
WCWFebruary 29, 1992 December 10, 1994 Promotion 
WWFApril 19, 1984 July 16, 1990 Promotion 
AWAMarch 18, 1979 May 13, 1984 Promotion 
NWAJanuary 17, 1982 November 7, 1983 Promotion 
CWASeptember 12, 1983 November 7, 1983 Promotion 
CSW, 
SLWCJune 10, 1983 July 15, 1983 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
January 1, 1983 January 7, 1983 Promotion 
WWFFebruary 25, 1981 June 5, 1982 Promotion NWAApril 24, 1975 October 19, 1979 Promotion 
PNWFebruary 13, 1979 October 19, 1979 Promotion CSW, SLWCAugust 11, 1978 November 3, 1978 Promotion PNWOctober 1, 1975 June 6, 1978 Promotion 
BTW HAWAIIAugust 25, 1977 December 14, 1977 Promotion CSW, SLWCApril 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
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Finishers
- Body Breaker - Inverted Bearhug ( March 18, 1979 - March 22, 1986)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Boilermaker" - Single ( February 25, 1981 - July 16, 1990)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Halls of Fame
- WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2004, Individual
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)
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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
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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
