Bios
Mr. Wrestling II
Nickname: The Paragon of Probity
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 240 lbs
From: Atlanta, GA
Birthday: Sep 10th
Pro Debut: 1956
Aliases: Johnny Walker [1st], Jack Walker, The Grappler, Mr. Wrestling
Feds Worked For: MSW, TSW, NWA, WWF, All Japan Pro Wrestling (Japan), Atlantic Athletic Commission (MA), Big Time Wrestling (Canada), Capitol Wrestling Corporation, Central States Wrestling (IA/KS/MO), Championship Wrestling from Florida (FL), Championship Wrestling USA (OR), Continental Championship Wrestling (AL/MS/TN), Continental Wrestling Association (AL/KY/TN), Florida Championship Wrestling (FL), Fred Kohler Enterprises (IL), Georgia Championship Wrestling (GA), Gulf Athletic Club (TX), Gulas Wrestling Enterprises (TN), Hawaii Championship Wrestling (HI), International Championship Wrestling (MS), International Wrestling (Canada), Japan Wrestling Association (Japan), Kola Kwariani Booking Office (NJ/NY), Maple Leaf Wrestling (Canada), Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (NC/SC), Mid-Pacific Promotions (HI), National Wrestling Federation (NJ/NY/OH/PA), NWA Deep South Wrestling (GA), NWA Hollywood (CA), NWA Mid-America (AL/TN), NWA Montreal (Canada), San Francisco (CA), Southeast Championship Wrestling (AL/TN), Southwest Sports (TX), St. Louis Wrestling Club (MO), World Booking Office (NY)
Finisher: Atomic Kneelift
Career Highlights: -Continental Champion
-HCW Kekaulike Tag Team Champion (w/ Mr. Wrestling III)
-MSW Mississippi Champion
-MSW North American Champion
-MSW Tag Team Champion (2x; 1 each w/ Tiger Conway, Jr. and Magnum T. A.)
-NWA Alabama Champion
-NWA Columbus Champion
-NWA Florida Champion (2x)
-NWA (Florida) Southern Champion
-NWA Florida Tag Team Champion (w/ Boris Malenko)
-NWA Georgia Champion (10x)
-NWA (Georgia) Southeastern Tag Team Champion (w/ Bill Dromo)
-NWA Georgia Tag Team Champion (6x; 4 w/ Tim Woods/Mr. Wrestling, 1 each w/ Bob Orton, Jr. and Tony Atlas)
-NWA Macon Champion (4x)
-NWA Macon Tag Team Champion (3x; 2 w/ Tim Woods/Mr. Wrestling, 1 w/ Jerry Lawler)
-NWA (Mid-America) United States Junior Heavyweight Champion (5x)
-NWA (Mid-America) Southern Tag Team Champion (10x; 3 w/ Dennis Hall, 2 each w/ Ken Lucas and Bob Ramstead, 1 each w/ Sundown Kid, Tojo Yamamoto, and Bearcat Brown)
-NWA (Mid-America) United States Tag Team Champion (w/ Oni Maivia)
-NWA (Mid-America) World Tag Team Champion (7x; 3 w/ Bearcat Brown, 2 each w/ Len Rossi, 1 each w/ Tojo Yamamoto and Tony Atlas)
-NWA National Champion
-NWA Southern Junior Heavyweight Champion
-NWA Texas Tag Team Champion (w/ Amazing Zuma)
-TSW North American Champion
-TSW Southwestern Tag Team Champion (w/ Prince Maivia)
Affiliates: Tim Woods/Mr. Wrestling, Tommy Rich, Magnum T. A., Tony Atlas, Louis Tillet, Dick Slater, Bob Armstrong, Dennis Hall, Mr. Wrestling III, Len Rossi, Bearcat Brown, Tim Brooks, Junkyard Dog, Tiger Conway, Jr., Boris Malenko, Jerry Lawler, Bob Orton, Jr., Ken Lucas, Bob Ramstead, Sundown Kid, Tojo Yamamoto, Oni Maivia, Amazing Zuma, Prince Maivia, The Stud Stable
Notable Feuds: Larry Zbyszko, Jack Brisco, Jimmy Garvin, The Road Warriors, Karl Krupp, Kamala, Mr. Olympia, Ole Anderson, Masked Superstar, Dick Slater, The Assassin, Gene Anderson, Abdullah the Butcher, Bobby Duncum, Stan Hansen, Ivan Koloff, The Spoiler, Rene Goulet, Tim Woods/Mr. Wrestling, Ronnie Garvin, Buddy Colt, Terry Gordy, Harley Race, Bobby Eaton, Assassin #2/Moondog Rex, Doug Gilbert, Dick Murdoch, Super A/Austin Idol, Dennis Condrey, Pak Song, Rock Hunter, Great Mephisto, Mighty Yankee #1/French Angel, Rocky Smith/Inferno #2, Terry Funk, Buddy Roberts, Bob Orton, Jr., Inferno #1, Ted DiBiase, Mike George, Bobby Shane, Les Thornton, Bill Watts, Tojo Yamamoto, Angelo Mosca, Bobby Hart, Super Destroyer, Bob Armstrong, Len Denton/The Grappler, Lars Anderson, Toru Tanaka, Mongolian Stomper, Alexis Smirnoff, Magnum T. A.
Other Facts: -Real name was John Francis Walker
-Although Johnny Walker [1st] debuted in 1956, he didn't create the Mr. Wrestling II character until 1970.
-Not to be confused with the Johnny Walker [2nd] who competed in MSWA in 2005.
-As Johnny Walker, he used the nickname "Rubberman" and "Gentleman"
-Sometimes billed from Parts Unknown
-On August 8, 1953, Walker was one of nine suspects arrested in connection to the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Hawaii, at Sandy Beach. Walker was 18 at the time, and worked at a service station in Waikiki. According to the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, Walker’s disposition was July 27, 1955, and for the rest of his life he was a registered sex offender wherever he lived.
-When Mr. Wrestling became so popular in Georgia, promoters wanted to add a 2nd masked man so Walker 1st became Mr. Wrestling II. Whereas Mr. Wrestling wore an all white mask, Mr. Wrestling II wore a white mask with black face plate.
-Billed from Atlanta, GA but was born in Charleston, SC.
-Wrestled as "The Grappler" in 1970 & 1971. He is not to be confused with Len Denton, who was "The Grappler" in MSW, WCCW, and the Pacific Northwest
-As Mr. Wrestling II, he lost his mask to Gene Anderson and Ole Anderson on March 7, 1977. He donned the mask again not too long later.
-Not the original Mr. Wrestling. That was Tim Woods. He simply dropped the "II" from his name during his feud with Magnum T. A.
-His wife, Olivia, was a seamstress and created costumes and outfits for many people in the country music industry, including Porter Wagoner. She also designed many of Ric Flair’s robes as well as robes for stars such as Dusty Rhodes, Paul Orndorff, Lex Luger, Lou Thesz and the Killer Bees, amongst others. She was believed to have made almost 1000 robes during her career.
-Favorite wrestler of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as well as Carter's mother. He was invited to Carter's presidential inauguration, but declined the offer when he was informed that he would have to unmask.
-Considered one of the greatest American wrestlers not to win a world title.
-Trained or mentored several wrestlers including Magnum T. A., Rick Rude, Tony Atlas, Hercules Hernandez, and Dusty Wolfe
-His wife Olivia was a talented seamstress and costume maker. Many of her clients were country music performers including Porter Wagoner. During an interview, Ric Flair stated that many of his robes were made by her
-Voted Wrestler of the Year by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1975
-Voted Most Popular Wrestler by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated in 1980
-Only wrestler to be voted "Wrestler of the Year" in Pro Wrestling Illustrated and never win a World Championship.
-Voted Wrestling Observer Newsletter's Most Overrated in 1980
-Lifetime member of The Cauliflower Alley Club
-Former member of the Stud Stable
-Former Director of Talent Relations for Hawaii Championship Wrestling
-Inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame in 1993
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Heroes in 2010
-Inducted into the NWA Hall of Fame in 2012
-Inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum in 2014
-Passed away June 10, 2020 at the age of 85.
Supplemental Information
Spotlight in History
- 1957 Billy Raborn became the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 1958 Bull Curry def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 1983 Jimmy Garvin def. David Von Erich for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
- 1983 Kerry Von Erich & Bruiser Brody def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Michael Hayes) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 2005 Kenny Campbell def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW X Division Champion
- 2006 The Party Express (Mitch Carter & Cade Sydal) def. Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 2008 Kunna Keyoh def. El Culo Intruso for the 3DW Violent Division Champion
- 2017 Prince Mahalli def. Paul Puertorico for the WFC Hometown Heroes Champion
- 2017 Michael Wolf def. Aaron Anders for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
- 2017 Randy Price def. Double D for the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 2023 Alex Royal def. Justin Lee for the WFC Hometown Heroes Champion
Week of Sun 06-16 to Sat: 06-22
- 06-16 1959 The Zebra Kid def. The Golden Giant for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-16 1970 Johnny Valentine def. Killer Kowalski for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-16 1984 Terry Taylor def. Krusher Khrushchev for the MSW Television Champion
- 06-16 1986 Buzz Sawyer def. Chris Adams for the WCCW Television Champion
- 06-16 2006 Bobby Burns def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-16 2006 Beau Dalton became the SRPW X Division Champion
- 06-16 2006 Ray Martinez became the SRPW X Division Champion
- 06-16 2012 Big Business (Kevin Morgan & Damon Windsor) def. The Old School Suckas (Gary Tool & Randy Price) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 06-16 2017 Saints of Pro Wrestling (Scott Sanders & Shawn Sanders & Chaz Sharpe) def. Cursed (Kuda & Blade [2nd]) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 06-16 2017 Nytronis A'Teo def. Saints of Pro Wrestling (Scott Sanders, Shawn Sanders, & Chaz Sharpe) for the MSWA Mid-South Tag Team Champion
- 06-16 2023 Jason Simon became the MajCW Native American Champion
- 06-16 2023 Dan Webber def. Cappuccino Jones for the UWE Heavyweight Champion
- 06-17 1957 Billy Raborn became the TSW Oklahoma Junior Heavyweight Champion
- 06-17 1958 Bull Curry def. Fritz Von Erich for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-17 1983 Jimmy Garvin def. David Von Erich for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
- 06-17 1983 Kerry Von Erich & Bruiser Brody def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Michael Hayes) for the WCCW American Tag Team Champion
- 06-17 2005 Kenny Campbell def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW X Division Champion
- 06-17 2006 The Party Express (Mitch Carter & Cade Sydal) def. Impact Inc. (John Zorthos & Bernie Donderwitz) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 06-17 2008 Kunna Keyoh def. El Culo Intruso for the 3DW Violent Division Champion
- 06-17 2017 Prince Mahalli def. Paul Puertorico for the WFC Hometown Heroes Champion
- 06-17 2017 Michael Wolf def. Aaron Anders for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
- 06-17 2017 Randy Price def. Double D for the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 06-17 2023 Alex Royal def. Justin Lee for the WFC Hometown Heroes Champion
- 06-18 1964 Karl Kox def. Louie Tillet for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-18 2004 Shane Morbid def. Dirty Harry Sanchez for the SRPW Hardcore Champion
- 06-18 2004 Codie Mullins def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW Hardcore Champion
- 06-18 2004 Dexter Hardaway def. Codie Mullins for the SRPW Hardcore Champion
- 06-18 2004 Pork Chop def. Dexter Hardaway for the SRPW Hardcore Champion
- 06-18 2004 Dexter Hardaway def. Pork Chop for the SRPW Hardcore Champion
- 06-18 2004 S.K. Fulton def. Dexter Hardaway for the SRPW Hardcore Champion
- 06-18 2004 Dirty Harry Sanchez def. S.K. Fulton for the SRPW Hardcore Champion
- 06-18 2006 Ryan Davidson def. Angel Williams for the MSWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion
- 06-18 2011 Michael Barry def. Kenny Campbell for the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 06-18 2016 Spyder became the SRPW United States Champion
- 06-18 2016 Skylar Slice became the IZW Womens Champion
- 06-18 2021 Lady Sensacion became the FIW Women’s Champion
- 06-18 2021 Rodeo (Chandler Hopkins & Malico) def. Cam Cole & Johnny Bedlam for the TexPro Tag Team Champions
- 06-18 2022 Duke Cornell def. Blue Bolt for the WFC Prime Champion
- 06-18 2022 Maddox Jones def. Striker for the EPW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-18 2022 Mike Gunns def. Jake Danielsson for the NAW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-19 1977 Fritz Von Erich def. Bruiser Brody for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Champion
- 06-19 2010 Aaron Neil def. John O'Malley for the IZW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-19 2015 Bree Ann def. Claudia for the NWA-TXO Rose Champion
- 06-20 1972 The Continental Warriors (Bobby Hart & Lorenzo Parente) def. Tom Jones & Ivan Putski for the TSW United States Tag Team Champion
- 06-20 1977 Bill Watts became the TSW North American Champion
- 06-20 1987 Barry Windham became the UWF Western States Heritage Champion
- 06-20 2004 X-Cal def. John O'Malley for the ACW Heavyweight Champion
- 06-20 2009 Dustin Heritage def. Dane Griffin for the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 06-20 2009 BLK-OUT (Montego Seeka & Jermaine Johnson) def. Impact, Inc, (Johnny Z & Bernie D) for the IZW Tag Team Champions
- 06-20 2014 Bree Ann def. Miss Diss Lexia for the NWA-TXO Rose Champion
- 06-20 2021 DNR (Drake Gallows & Revan) def. Malik Mayfield & Maui Mike for the ASP Tag Team Champions
- 06-21 1982 Junkyard Dog def. Bob Roop for the MSW North American Heavyweight Champion
- 06-21 1987 Al Perez def. The Dingo Warrior for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Champion
- 06-21 2003 Kitty def. Manservant for the TPW Womens Champion
- 06-21 2008 Tim Rockwell def. El Super Colibri for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
- 06-21 2008 Li'l Joe def. Xavior for the GPCW Cruiserweight Champion
- 06-21 2014 Buster Cherry def. Havoc for the SWCW All-American Champion
- 06-22 2005 Phillip def. Se7en for the ACW Hardcore Champion
- 06-22 2018 Joe Cuedo def. Brock Baker for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Champion
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- Billy the Kid Jun 19th
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- Super Star Jun 21st
- Jeff the Ref Jun 21st
- Athena Jun 23rd
- Juan Sebastian Jun 24th
- Don Kent Jun 24th
- Gabe Wilder Jun 24th
- X-Storms Jun 25th
- Kody Lane Jun 25th
- Paul Puertorico Jun 26th
- Sylvia Richmond Jun 26th
- Reckless Jun 27th
- Dan Barnhart Jun 27th
- Jason Kirby Jun 27th
- Ignition Jun 27th
- Kuda Jun 27th
- J. J. Blake Jun 28th
- Bill Dromo Jun 28th
- Doc Hearon Jun 28th
- John Tidwell Jun 28th
- Kenny Mack Jun 28th
- Boris Malenko Jun 28th
- Malico Jun 28th
- Damian Kincaid Jun 28th
- Barbara Galento Jun 29th
- Voltio Santiago Jun 29th
- Kenneth Caine Jun 30th
- Terry Funk Jun 30th
- Ed Lewis Jun 30th
Current Champions
Unified Wrestling of Oklahoma
Dojo Division Champion
Colton Kinnamon
- Heavyweight Champion: Red James
- Women's Champion: Nova Phoenix
