Road Warrior Animal

Known as: Animal, Animal Warrior, The Road Warrior, Road Warrior Animal, Joe Lauren
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Road Warrior Animal, 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.

Joseph Michael Laurinaitis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 12, 1960.

He died on September 22, 2020 at the age of 60.

Road Warrior Animal was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Road Warriors), in the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Road Warriors), in the Hardcore Hall of Fame in 2021 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Road Warriors) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2011 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Road Warriors).

Road Warrior Animal Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Joseph Michael Laurinaitis
  • Ring Names
    • Animal ( June 27, 2006 - May 11, 2008)
    • Animal Warrior ( September 1, 2007 - May 11, 2008)
    • The Road Warrior ( March 2, 2006 - June 26, 2006)
    • Animal ( June 25, 1990 - March 1, 2006)
    • Road Warrior Animal ( June 11, 1983 - March 1, 2006)
    • The Road Warrior ( September 11, 1982 - June 10, 1983)
    • Joe Lauren ( November 1, 1982 - December 10, 1982)
  • Born September 12, 1960
  • Died September 22, 2020 (aged 60)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Billed From
    • Chicago, Illinois
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 305 lbs (138 kg)

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler ( January 29, 1996 - May 11, 2008)
    • Wrestler ( September 11, 1982 - October 16, 1992)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion Kensuke Office Pro-WrestlingKOPW September 9, 2007 September 9, 2007
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand SmackDown July 14, 2005 June 26, 2006
    Promotion Fighting of World Japan Pro-WrestlingWJ March 1, 2003 July 11, 2003
    Promotion NWA: Total Nonstop ActionNWA TNA November 1, 2002 January 15, 2003
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight November 23, 2002 December 6, 2002
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW January 22, 2001 March 21, 2001
    Promotion Fighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTS September 23, 2000 October 1, 2000
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF February 24, 1997 March 29, 1999
    Promotion Fighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTS November 23, 1998 November 23, 1998
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight April 29, 1996 December 9, 1996
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW January 29, 1996 June 1, 1996
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF June 25, 1990 October 16, 1992
    Promotion Wrestle and RomanceWAR September 11, 1992 September 15, 1992
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW November 21, 1988 May 28, 1990
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA September 11, 1982 May 28, 1990
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight March 8, 1985 March 8, 1989
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP June 16, 1985 November 20, 1988
    Promotion Universal Wrestling FederationUWF July 23, 1987 November 28, 1987
    Promotion Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWF April 26, 1987 August 29, 1987
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA April 1, 1984 April 28, 1986
    Promotion Pacific Northwest WrestlingPNW May 21, 1985 March 27, 1986
    Promotion Heart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWC January 1, 1986 January 1, 1986
    Promotion Heart of America Sports AttractionsCSW March 4, 1984 November 22, 1984
    Promotion St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWC September 14, 1984 October 26, 1984
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA December 5, 1983 October 15, 1984
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW June 11, 1983 July 13, 1984
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW August 31, 1983 November 19, 1983
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP December 7, 1983 June 7, 1984
    Promotion Jim Crockett PromotionsJCP November 1, 1982 December 16, 1982
    Promotion Georgia Championship WrestlingGCW September 11, 1982 September 12, 1982

  • Images History

    Jun 2006
    Jun 2006
    Mar 2006
    Mar 2006
    Jul 2005
    Jul 2005
    Feb 1997
    Feb 1997
    Jan 1996
    Jan 1996
    Jun 1990
    Jun 1990
    Nov 1988
    Nov 1988
    Apr 1984
    Apr 1984
    Dec 1982
    Dec 1982

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    Face June 27, 2006 May 11, 2008
    Heel March 3, 2006 June 26, 2006
    Face March 22, 2001 March 2, 2006
    Heel January 22, 2001 March 21, 2001
    Face January 30, 1989 January 21, 2001
    Heel October 7, 1988 January 29, 1989
    Face January 1, 1985 October 6, 1988
    Heel September 11, 1982 December 31, 1984

  • Finishers

    • Oklahoma Slam - Running Scoop Powerslam ( September 11, 1982 - May 11, 2008)
    • Doomsday Device - with Hawk - Electric Chair + Diving Clothesline combination ( June 11, 1983 - July 11, 2003)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "What A Rush" by Jim Johnston - Single ( July 14, 2005 - May 11, 2008)
    • Theme Song "Hellraiser"/"Iron Man" megamix by Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath - with Power Warrior - Team ( September 1, 2007 - May 11, 2008)
    • Theme Song "LOD 2000" by Jim Johnston - with Heidenreich - Team ( July 14, 2005 - January 17, 2006)
    • Theme Song "The Hit" - with Hawk - Team ( January 22, 2001 - March 21, 2001)
    • Theme Song "What A Rush" by Jim Johnston - with Hawk - Team ( February 24, 1997 - March 29, 1999)
    • Theme Song "LOD 2000" by Jim Johnston - with LOD 2000 - Team ( May 25, 1998 - December 29, 1998)
    • Theme Song "Mayhem Mavens" - with Hawk - Team ( January 29, 1996 - June 1, 1996)
    • Theme Song "What A Rush" by Jim Johnston - with Hawk - Team ( June 25, 1990 - October 16, 1992)
    • Theme Song "We are Iron Men" - with Hawk - Team ( June 16, 1985 - May 28, 1990)
    • Theme Song "Iron Man / Hellraiser Megamix" by Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath - with Hawk - Team ( March 8, 1985 - March 8, 1989)
    • Theme Song "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath - Single ( September 11, 1982 - June 10, 1983)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2011, Groups , The Road Warriors
    • NWA Hall of Fame - Year 2012, Groups , The Road Warriors
    • Hardcore Hall of Fame - Year 2021, Groups , The Road Warriors
    • Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2011, Groups , The Road Warriors

  • World Wrestling Entertainment

    National Wrestling Alliance & Jim Crockett Promotions

    National Wrestling Alliance

  • Jim Crockett Promotions

    • 3 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (2 with Hawk & Dusty Rhodes, 1 with Hawk & Genichiro Tenryu)
    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Mid-Atlantic version) (with Hawk)

    All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 NWA International Tag Team Championship (with Hawk)

    American Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Hawk)

    Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 1 World Japan Tag Team Championship (with Hawk)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 4 NWA National Tag Team Championship (with Hawk)

    i-Generation Superstars of Wrestling

    • 3 i-Generation Tag Team Championship (with Hawk)

    Independent Pro Wrestling

    • 1 IPW Tag Team Championship (with Hawk)

    International Wrestling Superstars

    • 1 IWS World Tag Team Championship (with Hawk)

    Professional Championship Wrestling (Texas)

    • 1 PCW Tag Team Championship (with Hawk)

    Toryumon Mexico

    • 1 UWA World Tag Team Championship (with Power Warrior)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • NWA Legends Hall of Heroes induction (2016)
    • Minnesota Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2019)
    • Quebec Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2015 - with Hawk)
    • WCW Iron Team Tournament Winner (1989 - with Hawk)
    • JCP Jim Crockett, Sr. Memorial Cup Winner (1986 - with Hawk)
    • Super World of Sports' One Night Tag Team Tournament Winner (1991 – with Hawk)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Frank Gotch Award Winner (2012)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Tag Team Award Winner (2020)
    • Tokyo Sports' Best Foreigner Award Winner (1985 - with Hawk)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (1983, 1984, 1985, 1988 - with Hawk)
    • PWI Comeback of the Year (2005)
    • PWI Feud of the Year (1987 - with Hawk, Dusty Rhodes & Nikita Koloff vs. Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, & Lex Luger)
    • 1° in PWI Years Top 100 Teams (2003 - with Hawk)
    • 64° in PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 1996)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (1984 - with Hawk)
    • WON Strongest Wrestler (1985, 1986)
    • WON Rookies of the Year (1983 - with Hawk)

Teams & Relations

Animal Games Appearances (17)

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Other Games (13)

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