Johnny Rodz - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Johnny Rodz, 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 Rodriguez was born in New York City, New York on May 16, 1941, and he is currently 84 years old.

Johnny Rodz was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJohn Rodriguez
  • Ring Names
    • Johnny Rodz (December 21, 1992 - April 12, 1997)
    • Johnny Rodz (January 1, 1964 - July 6, 1990)
    • Super Médico II (January 28, 1984 - December 22, 1992)
    • Médico II (March 7, 1981 - January 6, 1984)
    • Java Ruuk (January 6, 1976 - September 21, 1978)
  • Born May 16, 1941 (age 84)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceNew York City, New York
  • Billed From
    • Bronx, New York
  • Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
  • Weight
    • 230 lbs (104 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Unpredictable

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (May 17, 1996 - April 12, 1997)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1964 - December 20, 1992)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPJuly 7, 1990September 29, 1990
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPMarch 7, 1981December 21, 1985
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFNovember 17, 1973June 19, 1985
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 6, 1976September 21, 1978
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 2, 1978February 5, 1978
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance Hollywood WrestlingNWA HOLLYWOODJanuary 6, 1976May 27, 1976
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight May 25, 1974June 13, 1974
    PromotionNational Wrestling FederationNWFJune 10, 1971August 7, 1971
    PromotionWorld Wide Wrestling FederationWWWFApril 16, 1965May 15, 1971
  • Images History

    Jan 1964
    Jan 1964
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJanuary 1, 1964April 12, 1997
  • Finishers

    • Diving Headbutt (January 1, 1964 - April 12, 1997)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Lutte Internationale

    • 1 Canadian International Heavyweight Championship

    Northeast Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NCW Heavyweight Championship

    Northeast Championship Wrestling (Tom Janette)

    • 2 NCW Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 2 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Super Medico I)
    • 2 WWC North American Tag Team Championship (with Super Médico I)
    • 1 WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship
    • 3 WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship (with Super Médico I)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Other honoree (1995)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Super Medicos - Super Médico I (July 7, 1990 - December 20, 1992)
    • The Medics / Super Medicos - Médico #1 (April 4, 1981 - December 21, 1985)

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