On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Johnny Valiant, 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 L. Sullivan (born Thomas Sullivan) was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 25, 1946.
He died on April 4, 2018 at the age of 71.
Johnny Valiant has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.
Johnny Valiant was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Valiant Brothers).
Johnny Valiant Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameJohn L. Sullivan (born Thomas Sullivan)
- Ring Names
- Johnny Valiant (October 13, 1973 - July 16, 1997)
- Johnny V (June 30, 1984 - March 18, 1988)
- John L. Sullivan (August 25, 1967 - October 12, 1973)
- Born November 25, 1946
- Died April 4, 2018 (aged 71)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Billed From
- New York City, New York
- Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
- Weight
- 245 lbs (111 kg)
- NicknamesLuscious
Career History
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Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (May 13, 1994 - July 16, 1997)
- Wrestler (May 17, 1984 - November 18, 1989)
- Manager (November 16, 1981 - November 26, 1987)
- Commentator (May 5, 1986 - January 27, 1987)
- Wrestler (August 25, 1967 - November 15, 1981)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AWAMarch 4, 1989 November 18, 1989 Promotion 
WWFMay 17, 1984 March 13, 1988 Promotion AWAMay 23, 1981 November 15, 1981 Promotion 
NWAAugust 25, 1967 October 2, 1981 Promotion 
SLWCFebruary 20, 1981 October 2, 1981 Promotion 
WWA INApril 4, 1981 September 19, 1981 Promotion 
WWFAugust 18, 1978 July 10, 1981 Promotion 
AJPWBrand
Heavyweight
February 4, 1980 March 5, 1980 Promotion SLWCSeptember 9, 1977 January 19, 1979 Promotion WWA INFebruary 18, 1977 December 2, 1978 Promotion AWADecember 14, 1973 November 25, 1978 Promotion 
CWAAugust 7, 1978 October 16, 1978 Promotion 
CWFJanuary 25, 1978 July 5, 1978 Promotion 
BTW SFOctober 9, 1976 February 12, 1977 Promotion 
NWA HOLLYWOODDecember 16, 1976 January 19, 1977 Promotion 
GCWJuly 16, 1976 September 24, 1976 Promotion 
WWWFMay 8, 1974 August 9, 1975 Promotion WWA INOctober 13, 1973 May 10, 1974 Promotion 
NJPWBrand
Heavyweight
July 6, 1973 August 16, 1973 Promotion BTW SFOctober 14, 1972 December 2, 1972 Promotion 
NWFDecember 30, 1971 February 24, 1972 Promotion 
WWWFOctober 5, 1968 November 21, 1970 Promotion NWA HOLLYWOODNovember 6, 1969 December 6, 1969 Promotion 
BTW DETROITAugust 25, 1967 September 16, 1967 -
Images History
Aug 1967 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel November 17, 1973 November 18, 1989 Face August 25, 1967 November 16, 1973
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- WWE Hall of Fame - Groups, The Valiant Brothers (Year1996)
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x2 WWWF/WWF World Tag Team Championship (1 with Jimmy Valiant, 1 with Jerry Valiant)
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Big Time Wrestling (San Francisco)
- 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (San Francisco version) (with Jimmy Valiant)
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 1 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Valiant)
- 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Florida version) (with Jimmy Valiant)
Georgia Championship Wrestling
- 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Valiant)
World Wrestling Association
- 1 WWA World Heavyweight Championship
- 4 WWA World Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Valiant)
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Other Accomplishments
- WWF Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996 - with Jimmy Valiant)
- PWI Tag Team of the Year (1974 - with Jimmy Valiant)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Johnny & Larry Valiant - Larry Valiant (February 16, 1980 - November 12, 1982)
- The Valiant Brothers - Jimmy Valiant (November 17, 1973 - December 29, 1979)
- The Valiant Brothers - Jimmy Valiant, Jerry Valiant (January 21, 1979 - December 29, 1979)
- Managers
- Managed WrestlersBrutus Beefcake, Demolition Ax, Demolition Smash, Dino Bravo, Greg Valentine, Hulk Hogan, Mike Enos / Blake Beverly, Wayne Bloom / Beau Beverly