On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of John Laurinaitis / Johnny Ace, 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.
John Hodger Laurinaitis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 31, 1962, and he is currently 62 years old.
He is a former WWE Head of Talent Relations, former WWE Executive Vice President for Talent Relations, former General Manager of Raw and Smackdown.
John Laurinaitis / Johnny Ace Profile Index
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name John Hodger Laurinaitis
- Ring Names
- John Laurinaitis ( June 10, 2000 - August 7, 2022)
- Johnny Ace ( January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)
- Born July 31, 1962 (age 62)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Billed From
- San Bernardino, California
- Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- Weight
- 250 lbs (113 kg)
- Nicknames Big Johnny; Mr. Excitement
- Notes He is a former WWE Head of Talent Relations, former WWE Executive Vice President for Talent Relations, former General Manager of Raw and Smackdown.
Career History
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Roles
- Producer ( July 1, 2000 - August 7, 2022)
- General Manager ( October 10, 2011 - June 17, 2012)
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEMarch 27, 2001 August 7, 2022 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
April 2, 2012 June 17, 2012 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
October 10, 2011 June 17, 2012 Promotion 
WCWJuly 1, 2000 March 26, 2001 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
August 20, 1988 June 9, 2000 Promotion 
UWF HASeptember 23, 1994 September 23, 1994 Promotion 
GWFJuly 27, 1991 July 27, 1991 Promotion UWF HAJune 7, 1991 June 9, 1991 Promotion 
WCWMay 6, 1989 June 2, 1990 Promotion 
NWAFebruary 24, 1987 June 2, 1990 Promotion 
JCPOctober 14, 1987 May 8, 1988 Promotion 
CWFMay 19, 1987 September 13, 1987 Promotion JCPFebruary 24, 1987 May 18, 1987 -
Images History
Jul 2000
Jan 1998
Feb 1987 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel October 10, 2011 June 17, 2012
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Finishers
- Ace Crusher - Cutter ( January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)
- Ace Crusher II/Guillotine Ace Crusher - Leg Drop Bulldog ( January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Fanfare to the Rule" by Jim Johnston - Single ( October 10, 2011 - June 17, 2012)
- Theme Song "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue - Single ( August 20, 1988 - June 9, 2000)
Titles & Accomplishments
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 AJPW All Asian Tag Team Championship (with Kenta Kobashi)
- 4 AJPW Unifed World Tag Team Championship (2 with Kenta Kobashi, 1 with Mike Barton, 1 with Steve Williams)
- 13 OWF Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 6 FCW Tag Team Championship (with The Terminator)
International Championship Wrestling Association
- 1 ICWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
Oregon Wrestling Federation
- 1 OWF Heavyweight Championship
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Other Accomplishments
- AJPW January 3rd Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (1991)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League New Wave Award Winner (1988 – with Dan Spivey)
- WWE Slammy Award - WWE.com Exclusive of the Year (2011 - for congratulating CM Punk)
- WON Match of the Year (1996 - with Steve Williams vs. Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama at AJPW Super Power Series Night 15)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Bart Gunn & Johnny Ace - Bart Gunn / Mike Barton ( May 22, 1999 - June 9, 2000)
- The Movement - Bart Gunn / Mike Barton ( November 14, 1998 - January 20, 1999)
- Johnny Ace & Kenta Kobashi - Kenta Kobashi ( May 18, 1997 - August 23, 1998)
- Johnny Ace & Steve Williams - Steve Williams ( January 16, 1994 - April 19, 1997)
- Johnny Ace & Steve Williams - Steve Williams ( July 11, 1990 - November 26, 1991)
- Johnny Ace & Kenta Kobashi - Kenta Kobashi ( July 8, 1990 - October 24, 1991)
- The Dynamic Dudes - Shane Douglas ( April 27, 1989 - March 31, 1990)
- Managers
- Family
- Road Warrior Animal - Brother
- Brie Bella, Nikki Bella - Stepdaughters
