John Laurinaitis
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
as John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)
2012
WWE Over The Limit 2012
as John Laurinaitis
2012
WWE No Way Out 2012
as John Laurinaitis (Ringside)
2012
WCW Halloween Havoc 1989
as Johnny Ace
1989
NWA The Great American Bash 1989
as Johnny Ace
1989
WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop
as Johnny Ace
1990
WWE Vengeance 2011
as John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)
2011
WWE Night of Champions 2011
as John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)
2011
WWE Royal Rumble 2012
2012
WWE Survivor Series 2011
as Himself
2011
WWE Survivor Series 2012
as Johnny (archive footage)
2012
WWE Hall of Fame 2015
as Self
2015
A Future WWE: The FCW Story
as Himself
2020
WWE Money in the Bank 2020
as John Laurinaitis (Appearance)
2020
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
as Johnny Ace
1988
NWA Bunkhouse Stampede
as Johnny Ace
1988
PWF Homecoming
as Johnny Ace
1989
NWA Clash of The Champions VII: Guts & Glory
as Johnny Ace
1989
NWA Clash of The Champions IX: New York Knockout
as Johnny Ace
1989
AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18
as Johnny Ace
1997
