John Laurinaitis / Johnny Ace

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 63 years old.

John Laurinaitis / Johnny Ace has won a total of 6 championships in major promotions during his career.

He is a former WWE Head of Talent Relations, former WWE Executive Vice President for Talent Relations, former General Manager of Raw and Smackdown.

Profile Info

• GenderMale
• Real NameJohn 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 63)
• NationalityUnited States
• Birth PlacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
• Billed From
  • San Bernardino, California
• Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
• Weight
  • 250 lbs (113 kg)
• NicknamesBig Johnny; Mr. Excitement
• NotesHe 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

• Roles

  • Producer (July 1, 2000 - August 7, 2022)
  • General Manager (October 10, 2011 - June 17, 2012)
  • Wrestler (January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)

• Promotions History

  Promotion	from	to
  PromotionWWE	March 27, 2001	August 7, 2022
  PromotionWWEBrand SmackDown	April 2, 2012	June 17, 2012
  PromotionWWEBrand Raw	October 10, 2011	June 17, 2012
  PromotionWCW	July 1, 2000	March 26, 2001
  PromotionAJPWBrand Heavyweight	August 20, 1988	June 9, 2000
  PromotionUWF HA	September 23, 1994	September 23, 1994
  PromotionGWF	July 27, 1991	July 27, 1991
  PromotionUWF HA	June 7, 1991	June 9, 1991
  PromotionWCW	May 6, 1989	June 2, 1990
  PromotionNWA	February 24, 1987	June 2, 1990
  PromotionJCP	October 14, 1987	May 8, 1988
  PromotionCWF	May 19, 1987	September 13, 1987
  PromotionJCP	February 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

• 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)

• 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

  • x4 AJPW World Tag Team Championship (2 with Kenta Kobashi, 1 with Steve Williams, 1 with Bart Gunn / Mike Barton)
  • x2 AJPW All Asia Tag Team Championship (with Kenta Kobashi)

• All Japan Pro Wrestling

  • 13 OWF Heavyweight Championship

  Championship Wrestling from Florida

  International Championship Wrestling Association

  • 1 ICWA Florida Heavyweight Championship

  Oregon Wrestling Federation

  • 1 OWF Heavyweight Championship

• 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

• 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
  • Jim Cornette
• Family
  • Road Warrior Animal - Brother
  • Brie Bella, Nikki Bella - Stepdaughters

John Laurinaitis Games Appearances (3)

WWE Main Series (2/26)

WWE 2K15

WWE '13

Other Games (1)

Virtual Pro Wrestling 2