On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Joe Malenko, 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.
Jody Simon was born in Tampa, Florida on June 4, 1956, and he is currently 69 years old.
Joe Malenko Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJody Simon
- Ring Names
- Joe Malenko (June 1, 1985 - September 26, 2017)
- Joe Solkoff (August 15, 1992 - October 4, 1992)
- Joe Solkoff (May 18, 1985 - May 31, 1985)
- Joe Malenko (August 28, 1978 - May 17, 1985)
- Karl Gotch Jr. (August 6, 1978 - August 27, 1978)
- Joe Malenko (January 1, 1977 - August 5, 1978)
- Born June 4, 1956 (age 69)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceTampa, Florida
- Billed From
- Tampa, Florida
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 220 lbs (100 kg)
- NicknamesSouthern Shooter; Suplex Machine
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (September 26, 2017 - September 26, 2017)
- Part Time Wrestler (November 20, 2010 - June 24, 2012)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1977 - September 19, 2000)
- Coach (January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1995)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
November 20, 2010 January 10, 2011 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
February 12, 1995 October 7, 1996 Promotion 
ECWNovember 22, 1994 May 6, 1995 Promotion 
PWFGAugust 15, 1992 September 25, 1994 Promotion 
CSPAugust 7, 1992 December 5, 1992 Promotion 
WCWJune 22, 1992 June 22, 1992 Promotion AJPWBrand
Junior Heavyweight
February 20, 1988 March 15, 1992 Promotion 
UWF JMay 18, 1985 May 31, 1985 Promotion 
UWAAugust 6, 1978 August 27, 1978 -
Images History
Sep 2017
Feb 1988
May 1985 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel January 1, 1977 September 26, 2017 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to NJPW Low Card January 14, 1995 May 6, 1995 ECW Mid Card November 22, 1994 January 13, 1995 WCW Mid Card June 22, 1992 June 22, 1992
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Finishers
- Texas Cloverleaf (January 1, 1977 - September 26, 2017)
- German Suplex (January 1, 1977 - September 26, 2017)
- Tiger Driver - Sitout Double Underhook Powerbomb (February 20, 1988 - September 19, 2000)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Internationale” by Peter Dennis - Team (June 22, 1992 - June 22, 1992)
Titles & Accomplishments
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 World Junior Heavyweight Championship
Global Wrestling Alliance
- 1 GWA Tag Team Championship (with Dean Malenko)
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Other Accomplishments
- Florida Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame (class of 2025)
- Cauliflower Alley Club Men's Wrestling Award (2023)
- 101° in PWI 500 (1993)
- 276° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Malenko Brothers - Dean Malenko (November 22, 1994 - March 18, 1995)
- The Malenko Brothers - Dean Malenko (February 20, 1988 - June 26, 1993)
- Family
- Dean Malenko - Brother
- Boris Malenko - Father