John Laurinaitis

Born: 1965-07-31

Birthplace: 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.

Known For

PWF Homecoming
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
WWE Survivor Series 2011
WWE Night of Champions 2011
WWE Royal Rumble 2012
WWE Vengeance 2011
WWE Over The Limit 2012
WWE Survivor Series 2012
WWE Money in the Bank 2020
WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop

Top Movie Credits

PWF Homecoming Johnny Ace
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)
WWE Survivor Series 2011 Himself
WWE Night of Champions 2011 John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)
WWE Royal Rumble 2012
WWE Vengeance 2011 John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)
WWE Over The Limit 2012 John Laurinaitis
WWE Survivor Series 2012 Johnny (archive footage)
WWE Money in the Bank 2020 John Laurinaitis (Appearance)
WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop Johnny Ace