Mr. Wrestling II

Known as: Mr. Wrestling II, Johnny Walker, The Grappler, Jack Walker
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Mr. Wrestling II, 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 Francis Walker was born in Charleston, South Carolina on September 10, 1934.

He died on June 10, 2020 at the age of 85.

Mr. Wrestling II has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.

Mr. Wrestling II was inducted in the WCW Hall of Fame in 1993, in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012 and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2014 as part of the Television Era wing.

A Georgia native, Mr. Wrestling II was US President Jimmy Carter's favorite wrestler, even being invited for his inauguration (which Mr. Wrestling II declined).

Mr. Wrestling II Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJohn Francis Walker
  • Ring Names
    • Mr. Wrestling II (January 22, 1973 - October 13, 2007)
    • Johnny Walker (August 18, 1971 - July 30, 1974)
    • The Grappler (March 1, 1971 - August 17, 1971)
    • Johnny Walker (January 1, 1955 - February 28, 1971)
    • Jack Walker (April 4, 1957 - August 22, 1957)
  • Born September 10, 1934
  • Died June 10, 2020 (aged 85)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceCharleston, South Carolina
  • Billed From
    • Atlanta, Georgia
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 247 lbs (112 kg)
  • NicknamesRubberman
  • NotesA Georgia native, Mr. Wrestling II was US President Jimmy Carter's favorite wrestler, even being invited for his inauguration (which Mr. Wrestling II declined).

Career History

  • Roles

    • Part Time Wrestler (October 13, 2007 - October 13, 2007)
    • Wrestler (June 14, 1967 - April 28, 1990)
    • Wrestler (January 1, 1955 - October 16, 1964)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYJune 2, 1987April 28, 1990
    PromotionContinental Championship WrestlingCCWFebruary 17, 1986September 4, 1987
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 18, 1985May 30, 1987
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFOctober 5, 1984December 13, 1985
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJune 14, 1967October 1, 1984
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWAugust 6, 1984October 1, 1984
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJanuary 10, 1982July 17, 1984
    PromotionGulf Athletic ClubGACNovember 19, 1982July 6, 1984
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 22, 1973November 24, 1983
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFFebruary 10, 1981May 29, 1982
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPApril 5, 1981August 7, 1981
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWAugust 2, 1980November 14, 1980
    PromotionNWA Tri-StateNWA TRI STATEJanuary 31, 1979December 15, 1979
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAMarch 20, 1977March 20, 1977
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFDecember 29, 1970November 15, 1973
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAOctober 1, 1972January 8, 1973
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAJuly 25, 1968December 8, 1970
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWJanuary 6, 1968July 11, 1969
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 1, 1955October 16, 1964
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPNovember 22, 1962November 22, 1963
    PromotionWorldwide Wrestling AssociatesWWA HOLLYWOODDecember 20, 1961August 2, 1962
    PromotionNational Wrestling Alliance San FranciscoNWA SFOctober 12, 1961January 30, 1962
    PromotionBig Time WrestlingBTW CALGARYJanuary 10, 1961July 13, 1961
    PromotionCapitol Wrestling CorporationCWCFebruary 2, 1960October 29, 1960
    PromotionFred Kohler EnterprisesFKEMay 27, 1960August 19, 1960
    PromotionChampionship Wrestling from FloridaCWFOctober 14, 1958January 14, 1960
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TX, Gulf Athletic ClubGACFebruary 4, 1959May 1, 1959
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICAApril 28, 1958July 25, 1958
    PromotionSouthwest SportsSWS TXNovember 7, 1957December 26, 1957
    PromotionMid-Pacific PromotionsMPPMay 13, 1956March 3, 1957

  • Images History

    Oct 2007
    Oct 2007
    Jan 1973
    Jan 1973
    Aug 1971
    Aug 1971
    Mar 1971
    Mar 1971
    Jun 1967
    Jun 1967
    Jan 1955
    Jan 1955

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceJanuary 22, 1973April 28, 1990
    TweenerJanuary 1, 1955January 21, 1973

  • Finishers

    • Running Knee Lift (June 14, 1967 - April 28, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • National Wrestling Alliance & Georgia Championship Wrestling

  • Big Time Promotions

    • 2 Big Time Television Championship

    Championship Wrestling from Florida

    • 2 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 NWA Florida Tag Team Championship (1 with Boris Malenko, 1 with Big Bad John)
    • 1 NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship (Florida version)

    Continental Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship

    Deep South Wrestling

    • 1 DSW American Championship
    • 1 Deep South Heavyweight Championship

    Hawai'i Championship Wrestling

    • 1 HCW Kekaulike Heritage Tag Team Championship (with Mr. Wrestling III/Steve Corino)

    Mid-South Sports / Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 12 NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship
    • 4 NWA Macon Heavyweight Championship
    • 6 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (1 with Bob Orton, Jr., 4 with Mr. Wrestling I, 1 with Tony Atlas)
    • 3 NWA Macon Tag Team Championship (2 with Mr. Wrestling I, 1 with Jerry Lawler)
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Tag Team Championship (Georgia version) (with Bill Dromo)

    NWA Tri-State / Mid-South Wrestling Association

    • 1 Mid-South Mississippi Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 Mid-South North American Championship
    • 2 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (1 with Tiger Conway Jr., 1 with Magnum T.A.)
    • 2 NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (Tri-State version)

    NWA Big Time Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Texas Tag Team Championship (with Amazing Zuma)

    NWA Mid-America

    • 9 NWA Southern Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (2 with Ken Lucas, 1 with Bob Ramstead, 1 with Sundown Kid, 3 with Dennis Hall, 1 with Tojo Yamamoto, 1 with Bearcat Brown)
    • 4 NWA United States Junior Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA United States Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (with Oni Maivia)
    • 4 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-America version) (2 with Len Rossi, 2 with Bearcat Brown)

    North American Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 NAWA Television Championship

    Southern Championship Wrestling (Georgia)

    • 1 SCW Tag Team Championship (with Ranger Ross)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • PWI Wrestler of the Year (1975)
    • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1980)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • Mr. Wrestling II & Magnum T.A. - Magnum T.A. (November 9, 1983 - March 17, 1984)
    • Mr. Wrestling & Johnny Walker / Mr. Wrestling I & II - Mr. Wrestling I (August 23, 1971 - January 28, 1981)
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