John Laurinaitis
- Born
- July 31, 1965 (61 years old)
- Place of birth
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
John Hodger Laurinaitis, also known as Johnny Ace, is an American retired professional wrestler and senior producer, currently employed by WWE. He has wrestled for such promotions as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW) and WWE. He is also the younger brother of Joe Laurinaitis (Road Warrior Animal; one half of the wrestling tag team The Road Warriors), and the uncle of James Laurinaitis, former Ohio State standout linebacker for the St. Louis Rams. In WWE, Laurinaitis worked in the talent relations office for eight years, and as occasional wrestler from 2011 until 2012. After his on screen firing, he stepped down from his corporate backstage role to being a producer. Prior to joining WWE, Laurinaitis worked as an executive for WCW.
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Known for
Filmography
- 2020WWE Money in the Bank 2020Film · John Laurinaitis (Appearance)
- 2020A Future WWE: The FCW StoryFilm · Himself
- 2015WWE Hall of Fame 2015Film · Self
- 2014WWE RivalriesSeries
- 2012WWE Survivor Series 2012Film · Johnny (archive footage)
- 2012WWE No Way Out 2012Film · John Laurinaitis (Ringside)
- 2012WWE Over The Limit 2012Film · John Laurinaitis
- 2012WWE WrestleMania XXVIIIFilm · John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)★ 7.9
- 2012WWE Royal Rumble 2012Film★ 7.1
- 2011WWE Survivor Series 2011Film · Himself★ 7.4
- 2011WWE Vengeance 2011Film · John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)
- 2011WWE Night of Champions 2011Film · John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)
- 1999AJPW Super Power Series 1999 FinalsAJPW Super Power Series 1999 FinalsFilm · Johnny Ace
- 1999WWE Friday Night SmackDownSeries★ 7.4
- 1998AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18Film · Johnny Ace
- 1997AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18Film · Johnny Ace
- 1994UWF Blackjack BrawlFilm · Johnny Ace
- 1993AJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22AJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22Film · Johnny Ace
- 1993RawSeries · John Laurinaitis★ 6.8
- 1992AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17Film · Johnny Ace
- 1991UWF Beach BrawlFilm · Johnny Ace
- 1990WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCopFilm · Johnny Ace
- 1990WCW WrestleWar 1990Film · Johnny Ace
- 1989NWA Clash of The Champions IX: New York KnockoutFilm · Johnny Ace
- 1989WCW Halloween Havoc 1989Film · Johnny Ace
- 1989NWA The Great American Bash 1989Film · Johnny Ace
- 1989NWA Clash of The Champions VII: Guts & GloryFilm · Johnny Ace
- 1989WCW WrestleWar 1989Film · Johnny Ace
- 1989PWF HomecomingPWF HomecomingFilm · Johnny Ace
- 1988The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team TournamentThe Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team TournamentFilm · Johnny Ace
- 1988Clash of the ChampionsSeries · Johnny Ace
- 1988NWA Bunkhouse StampedeFilm · Johnny Ace
