The Berzerker

Known as: John Nord, The Viking, The Berzerker, “Yukon” John Nord, Nord the Barbarian, The Barbarian
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The Berzerker - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Berzerker, 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 Eric Nord was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on October 18, 1959, and he is currently 65 years old.

The Berzerker Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJohn Eric Nord
  • Ring Names
    • John Nord (January 2, 1994 - July 4, 1998)
    • The Viking (March 5, 1996 - June 6, 1996)
    • The Berzerker (April 13, 1991 - January 1, 1994)
    • The Viking (February 17, 1991 - April 12, 1991)
    • “Yukon” John Nord (April 8, 1990 - June 17, 1990)
    • John Nord (December 16, 1989 - February 16, 1991)
    • Nord the Barbarian (December 25, 1985 - December 15, 1989)
    • The Barbarian (December 1, 1984 - December 24, 1985)
    • John Nord (January 10, 1985 - March 9, 1985)
  • Born October 18, 1959 (age 65)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceSt. Cloud, Minnesota
  • Billed From
    • "Parts Unknown" (April 13, 1991 - February 15, 1993)
    • "The Great North Woods" (April 8, 1990 - June 17, 1990)
  • Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
  • Weight
    • 323 lbs (147 kg)
  • NicknamesBig; Yukon

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (December 1, 1984 - July 4, 1998)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWSeptember 15, 1997July 4, 1998
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 2, 1994April 16, 1994
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFFebruary 9, 1991February 15, 1993
    PromotionWrestle and RomanceWAROctober 18, 1992December 1, 1992
    PromotionSuper World SportsSWSJanuary 4, 1992May 20, 1992
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWADecember 16, 1989June 17, 1990
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 2, 1990March 18, 1990
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Pacific Northwest WrestlingPNWFebruary 18, 1989September 30, 1989
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWANovember 1, 1987December 25, 1987
    PromotionWorld Class Wrestling AssociationWCWAMarch 14, 1987May 3, 1987
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWADecember 25, 1985September 9, 1986
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight November 15, 1985December 12, 1985
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWMarch 2, 1985September 28, 1985
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 10, 1985September 27, 1985
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCW, Gulf Athletic ClubGACMarch 22, 1985September 27, 1985
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAJanuary 10, 1985March 9, 1985
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWDecember 1, 1984December 31, 1984

  • Images History

    Sep 1997
    Sep 1997
    Jan 1994
    Jan 1994
    Feb 1991
    Feb 1991
    Apr 1990
    Apr 1990
    Sep 1986
    Sep 1986
    Dec 1984
    Dec 1984

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJuly 14, 1990July 4, 1998
    FaceApril 8, 1990July 13, 1990
    HeelDecember 1, 1984April 7, 1990

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WCW Low CardSeptember 15, 1997July 4, 1998
    WWE Low CardNovember 29, 1992February 15, 1993
    WWE Mid CardOctober 28, 1991November 28, 1992
    WWE Low CardFebruary 17, 1991October 27, 1991
    WWE InactiveDark matchFebruary 9, 1991February 16, 1991

  • Finishers

    • Camel Clutch (September 15, 1997 - July 4, 1998)
    • High-Angle Bodyslam (December 1, 1984 - July 4, 1998)
    • Over the top rope throw (leading to a countout) (April 13, 1991 - February 15, 1993)
    • Leg drop (after running ropes 10 times) (April 8, 1990 - June 17, 1990)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Screw In A Minor” by Rick DiFonzo - Single (July 4, 1998 - July 4, 1998)
    • Theme Song“Outside” by David Hicks, Ian Clarke & Simon Painter - Single (October 25, 1997 - July 3, 1998)
    • Theme Song“Gunshots” by Akira Takasaki - Single (January 2, 1994 - April 16, 1994)
    • Theme Song[no music] - Single (February 9, 1991 - February 15, 1993)
    • Theme Song“Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon - with Scott Norton - Team (April 14, 1990 - July 14, 1990)
    • Theme Song“Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Single (December 30, 1989 - April 13, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Other Accomplishments

    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1985)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Lumberjacks - Scott Norton (April 14, 1990 - July 14, 1990)
    • The Breakfast Club - The Grappler (March 4, 1989 - July 15, 1989)
    • Boris Zhukov & Nord The Barbarian - Boris Zhukov (December 25, 1985 - September 9, 1986)
    • Nord The Barbarian & The Mongolian Stomper - The Mongolian Stomper (December 25, 1985 - March 2, 1986)
    • Jake Roberts & The Barbarian - Jake Roberts (April 13, 1985 - August 31, 1985)
  • Managers

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