On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of John Laurinaitis / Johnny Ace, 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 Hodger Laurinaitis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 31, 1963, and he is currently 60 years old.
He is a former WWE Head of Talent Relations, former WWE Executive Vice President for Talent Relations, former General Manager of Raw and Smackdown.
Profile Info
- Gender Male
- Real Name John Hodger Laurinaitis
- Ring Names
- John Laurinaitis ( June 10, 2000 - August 7, 2022)
- Johnny Ace ( January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)
- Born December 31, 1963 (age 60)
- Nationality
United States - Birth Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Billed From
- San Bernardino, California
- Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
- Weight
- 250 lbs (113 kg)
- Nicknames Big Johnny; Mr. Excitement
- Notes He is a former WWE Head of Talent Relations, former WWE Executive Vice President for Talent Relations, former General Manager of Raw and Smackdown.
United StatesCareer History
- Roles
- Producer ( July 1, 2000 - August 7, 2022)
- General Manager ( October 10, 2011 - June 17, 2012)
- Wrestler ( January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)
- Promotions / Brands
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEMarch 27, 2001 August 7, 2022 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
April 2, 2012 June 17, 2012 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
October 10, 2011 June 17, 2012 Promotion WCWJuly 1, 2000 March 26, 2001 Promotion AJPWAugust 20, 1988 June 9, 2000 Promotion WCWMay 6, 1989 June 2, 1990 Promotion NWAFebruary 24, 1987 June 2, 1990 - Face / Heel Turns
Alignment from to Heel October 10, 2011 June 17, 2012 - Images
Jul 2000Feb 1987
WWE
WCW
AJPW
WCW
NWA
- Finishers
- Ace Crusher - Cutter ( January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)
- Ace Crusher II/Guillotine Ace Crusher - Leg Drop Bulldog ( January 1, 1986 - June 9, 2000)
- Theme Songs
- Theme Song "Fanfare to the Rule" by Jim Johnston - Single ( October 10, 2011 - June 17, 2012)
- Theme Song "Kickstart My Heart" by Motley Crue - Single ( August 20, 1988 - June 9, 2000)
Titles & Accomplishments
- Titles Won
All Japan Pro Wrestling
- 2 AJPW All Asian Tag Team Championship (with Kenta Kobashi)
- 4 AJPW Unifed World Tag Team Championship (2 with Kenta Kobashi, 1 with Mike Barton, 1 with Steve Williams)
- 13 OWF Heavyweight Championship
Championship Wrestling from Florida
- 6 FCW Tag Team Championship (with The Terminator)
International Championship Wrestling Association
- 1 ICWA Florida Heavyweight Championship
Oregon Wrestling Federation
- 1 OWF Heavyweight Championship
- Other Accomplishments
- AJPW January 3rd Korakuen Hall Heavyweight Battle Royal Winner (1991)
- AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League New Wave Award Winner (1988 – with Dan Spivey)
- WWE Slammy Award - WWE.com Exclusive of the Year (2011 - for congratulating CM Punk)
- WON Match of the Year (1996 - with Steve Williams vs. Mitsuharu Misawa & Jun Akiyama at AJPW Super Power Series Night 15)
Relations
- Tag Teams & Stables
- Bart Gunn & Johnny Ace - Bart Gunn / Mike Barton ( May 22, 1999 - June 9, 2000)
- The Movement - Bart Gunn / Mike Barton ( November 14, 1998 - January 20, 1999)
- Johnny Ace & Kenta Kobashi - Kenta Kobashi ( May 18, 1997 - August 23, 1998)
- Johnny Ace & Steve Williams - Steve Williams ( January 16, 1994 - April 19, 1997)
- Johnny Ace & Steve Williams - Steve Williams ( July 11, 1990 - November 26, 1991)
- Johnny Ace & Kenta Kobashi - Kenta Kobashi ( July 8, 1990 - October 24, 1991)
- The Dynamic Dudes - Shane Douglas ( April 27, 1989 - March 31, 1990)
- Managers Jim Cornette
- Family
- Road Warrior Animal - Brother
- Brie Bella, Nikki Bella - Stepdaughters
