Violent J: Profile, Career Stats, Titles & Gimmicks

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Violent J, 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 Frank Bruce was born in Berkley, Michigan on April 28, 1972, and he is currently 54 years old.

He is currently a Part Time Wrestler, Manager, Promoter, General Manager, Actor and Musician, working for Juggalo Championship Wrestling and Independent Circuit under the ring name of Violent J.

Currently, he is a member of the team of Insane Clown Posse - ICP (with Shaggy 2 Dope).

He is the co-founder of Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW).

Violent J Profile Index

Profile Info

Real NameJoseph Frank Bruce
GenderMale
Born April 28, 1972 (age 54)
NationalityUnited States
Birth PlaceBerkley, Michigan
Billed From
- Berkley, Michigan
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
- 257 lbs (117 kg) (August 27, 1997 - Present)
- 211 lbs (96 kg) (January 1, 1990 - August 26, 1997)
NotesHe is the co-founder of Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW).

Career History

Ring Names & Gimmicks
- Violent J (October 18, 1991 - Present)
- Diamond Donovan Douglas / 3D (April 17, 2007 - August 4, 2008)
- Hector Hatchett (May 15, 1994 - December 27, 1998)
- Corporal Darryl Daniels (January 1, 1990 - March 24, 1992)
Roles
- Part Time Wrestler (May 13, 2010 - Present)
- Manager (August 26, 2023 - Present)
- Promoter (December 19, 1999 - Present)
- General Manager (February 10, 2011 - Present)
- Actor (July 18, 2000 - Present)
- Musician (January 1, 1989 - Present)
- Wrestler (May 15, 1994 - May 12, 2010)
- Commentator (April 17, 2007 - August 4, 2008)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1990 - March 24, 1992)

Promotions History

Promotion	from	to
PromotionJCW	December 19, 1999	Present
PromotionINDY	May 15, 1994	Present
PromotionGCW	November 24, 2023	October 11, 2025
PromotionNWA	August 26, 2023	December 12, 2023
PromotionNWA TNA	January 21, 2004	March 10, 2004
PromotionWCW	July 18, 2000	September 25, 2000
PromotionWCW	July 19, 1999	September 20, 1999
PromotionWWF	August 30, 1998	November 30, 1998
PromotionECW	August 17, 1997	August 17, 1997

Images History

Aug 2023
Jun 2014
Apr 2007
Oct 2003
Jul 2000
Aug 1998
Nov 1997
Oct 1992
Feb 1991
Jan 1990

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	Details	from	to
Face	Operates in JCW as a face	December 19, 1999	Present
Heel	Turned on the Oddities by assisting the Headbangers in attacking them	November 23, 1998	December 18, 1999
Face		January 1, 1990	November 22, 1998

Card Positions
Status Details from to
TNA Mid Card January 21, 2004 March 10, 2004
WCW Low Card July 18, 2000 September 25, 2000
WCW Low Card July 19, 1999 September 20, 1999
WWE Low Card August 30, 1998 November 30, 1998

Status	from	to
TNA Mid Card	January 21, 2004	March 10, 2004
WCW Low Card	July 18, 2000	September 25, 2000
WCW Low Card	July 19, 1999	September 20, 1999
WWE Low Card	August 30, 1998	November 30, 1998

Finishers
- Ass Punch (December 19, 1999 - Present)
Theme Songs
- Theme Song“Carnival of Carnage” by Insane Clown Posse - Team (March 7, 2022 - Present)
- Theme Song“Chicken Huntin' (Slaughter House Mix)” by Insane Clown Posse - Team (December 19, 1999 - March 6, 2022)
- Theme Song“Assassins” (Instrumental) by Insane Clown Posse - WCW - Team (August 21, 2000 - September 25, 2000)
- Theme Song“Take It” by Insane Clown Posse - Team (August 9, 1999 - September 20, 1999)
- Theme Song“The Great Show” (WWE Version; Instrumental w/ Chorus) by Insane Clown Posse - Team (August 30, 1998 - November 30, 1998)