
John Laurinaitis
Known For
Acting
Born
1965-07-31 in 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.
Most Known For

Raw
as John Laurinaitis

Raw

WWE Friday Night SmackDown
as Himself

WWE Rivalries

Clash of the Champions
as Johnny Ace

UWF Blackjack Brawl
as Johnny Ace

Total Bellas
as Self

WWE Survivor Series 2012
as Johnny (archive footage)

WWE WrestleMania XXVIII
as John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)

WWE Royal Rumble 2012

WWE Survivor Series 2011
as Himself

WWE Over The Limit 2012
as John Laurinaitis

WWE Money in the Bank 2020
as John Laurinaitis (Appearance)

WWE Vengeance 2011
as John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)

WWE No Way Out 2012
as John Laurinaitis (Ringside)

WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop
as Johnny Ace

WCW WrestleWar 1989
as Johnny Ace

WCW WrestleWar 1990
as Johnny Ace

WWE Hall of Fame 2015
as Self

NWA The Great American Bash 1989
as Johnny Ace