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John Heidenreich

Title History

  • TWA (Texas Wrestling Alliance) Tag Team titles w/Busta defeating Buffet Brothers (October 26, 1999);
  • NWA (Zero One) Intercontinental Tag Team titles w/Nathan Jones beat Masato Tanaka & Shinjiro Ohtani (October 20, 2002);
  • NWA Mid Florida Heavyweight title defeating Magnum Steele to become 1st champion (January 25, 2003);
  • WWE (Smackdown) Tag Team titles w/Road Warrior Animal defeating Johnny Nitro & Joey Mercury (July 4, 2005);
  • BCW (Bluegrass Championship Wrestling) Heavyweight title defeating Eric Darkstorm (May 19, 2006);
  • WWC (World Wrestling Council) Universal Heavyweight title defeating Abbad (October 28, 2006);
  • WWC (World Wrestling Council) Universal Heavyweight title [Awarded] (December 16, 2006);
  • AWR (American Wrestling Rampage) No Limits title defeating Shawn Maxer and Shaka in a 3 Way (March 16, 2008);
  • AAW (All American Wrestling) Tag Team titles w/Rodney Mack defeating Los Latinos Locos (May 17, 2008);

Career Highlights

In The Beginning + Japan:

  • 1992: John Heidenreich was a member of the Super Bowl Champion Washington Redskins..

World Wrestling Federation & JAPAN:

  • 2001: John Heidenreich signed a developmental contract with the WWF, and was sent to UPW for training..
  • October 20, 2002: John Heidenreich & Nathan Jones beat Shinjiro Ohtani & Masato Tanaka for the NWA Intercontinental Tag titles..
  • October 26, 2002: Shinya Hashimoto & Naoya Ogawa beat John Heidenreich & Nathan Jones to capture the NWA IC Tag Team titles..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Little Johnny:

World Wrestling Entertainment – Heidenreich vs The Undertaker:

World Wrestling Entertainment – The REAL Heidenreich (Legion of Doom):

  • April 14, 2005 – Smackdown!: Heidenreich read a poem about breaking wind (farting) as a tribute to the Windy City (Chicago)..
  • April 21, 2005 – Smackdown!: Heidenreich brought out The Brooklyn Brawler and read him a poem about New York City..
  • ~~~The Brooklyn Brawler responded by proclaiming that he would be known as “The Boston Brawler” so Heidenreich beat him up!!
  • May 12, 2005 – Smackdown!: John Heidenreich defeated Spike Dudley (Heidenreich celebrated with his ‘friend’ named Jordan)..
  • May 19, 2005 – Smackdown!: John Heidenreich defeated United States champion Orlando Jordan in a non-title match..
  • May 22, 2005 – Judgment Day: Orlando Jordan defeated John Heidenreich to retain the United States title..
  • May 26, 2005 – Smackdown: John Heidenreich was in the Winner’s choice battle royal won by Kurt Angle.
  • May 28-29, 2005 – House Show: John Heidenreich defeated Rene Dupree.
  • June 2, 2005 – Smackdown!: John Heidenreich destroyed Devon Nicholson and celebrated with his ‘friend’ Caitlin..
  • June 9, 2005 – Smackdown: John Heidenreich defeated Rory Fox.
  • June 16, 2005 – Smackdown!: John Heidenreich made friends with the Divas only to have the party interrupted by Mercury & Nitro..
  • June 17, 2005 – House Show: John Heidenreich defeated Billy Kidman.
  • June 23, 2005 – Smackdown!: Joey Mercury defeated John Heidenreich (Michelle McCool had a catfight with Melina at ringside!)..
  • June 30, 2005 – Smackdown!: Melina Perez defeated Michelle McCool by pinning her with her feet on the ropes for leverage..
  • ~~~After the match, MNM came down and gave Michelle McCool the Snapshot finisher and then Heidenreich chased them away!
  • July 21, 2005 – Smackdown!: Road Warrior Animal & John Heidenreich squashed Nick Berk & Julio Dinero..
  • July 24, 2005 – Great American Bash: Animal & John Heidenreich defeated MNM (Mercury & Nitro) to win the Tag Team titles!
  • July 28, 2005 – Smackdown!: Road Warrior Animal & John Heidenreich destroyed Chris Hamrick & Scott Szili..
  • ~~~Before the match, Road Warrior Animal gave Heidenreich a pep talk and convinced him to give himself a mohawk..
  • August 4, 2005 – Smackdown!: Road Warrior Animal & John Heidenreich squashed Josh Daniels & Damian Adams..
  • August 8, 2005–House Show: John Heidenreich defeated Steven Richards.
  • August 11, 2005 – Smackdown!: Road Warrior Animal & John Heidenreich squashed Scotty Sabre & Jason Static..
  • August 18, 2005 – Smackdown!: Road Warrior Animal & John Heidenreich squashed Ruffy Silverstein & J.P. Carson..
  • ~~~Before the match, Animal said that he knew Heidenreich has what it takes and gave him a set of LOD Spiked Shoulder pads..
  • August 25, 2005 – Smackdown!: John Heidenreich w/Animal defeated Joey Mercury w/Melina & Jillian & Nitro by disqualification..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Legion of Doom 2:

  • August 30, 2005: John Heidenreich learned that his father and kids had gone missing after Hurricane Katrina and could not find them..
  • September 1, 2005 – Smackdown!: John Heidenreich w/Animal defeated Joey Mercury by disqualification w/Melina Perez & Johnny Nitro..
  • ~~~Melina Perez whacked Animal from behind, but she was caught and set up for the Doomsday Device but MNM saved her!
  • September 3, 2005: John Heidenreich is still searching for his father & children who were in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit..
  • September 6, 2005: John Heidenreich finally got in contact with his wife, children and father, who thankfully were alive and safe..
  • September 9, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom defeated MNM (Mercury & Nitro w/Melina) to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • September 16, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom defeated MNM by disqualification when Melina interfered to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • September 23, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom (Animal & Heidenreich) squashed Anthony Collett & Jared Steele..
  • September 30, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom vs Batista & Eddie Guerrero was a No Contest after MNM interfered..
  • October 7, 2005 – Smackdown!: The L.O.D. w/Christy Hemme beat William Regal & Paul Burchill by disqualification when MNM interfered
  • ~~~Melina Perez ordered Mercury & Nitro to deliver a snapshot on Christy Hemme and then they retreated quickly!
  • October 9, 2005 – No Mercy: The Legion of Doom & Christy Hemme defeated MNM (Joey Mercury & Johnny Nitro & Melina)..
  • October 14, 2005 – Smackdown!: Mercury & Nitro & William Regal & Paul Burchill beat The L.O.D. & Psicosis & Super Crazy..
  • October 22, 2005 – Velocity: The Legion Of Doom (Heidenreich & Road Warrior Animal) defeated Paul Burchill & William Regal by disqualification to retain the titles.
  • October 28, 2005 – Smackdown!: MNM beat The L.O.D. and Mexicools and Regal/Birchall in a 4-WAY to win the Tag Team titles!
  • November 4, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom defeated Simon Dean & Orlando Jordan in a match taped for Velocity..
  • November 11, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom defeated Nunzio & Big Vito in a match taped for Velocity..
  • November 18, 2005 – SD! Eddie Guerrero Tribute: The Legion of Doom defeated Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch.
  • November 25, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Dicks beat The Legion of Doom by spraying babyoil in Animal’s eyes!
  • December 2, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom participated in a #1 Contenders Tag Team Battle Royal!
  • December 27-30, 2005–House Show: The Legion Of Doom (Heidenreich & Road Warrior Animal) defeated The Dicks (Chad Dick & James Dick).
  • December 30, 2005 – Smackdown!: The Legion of Doom (Animal & Heidenreich) defeated Nunzio & Big Vito (Taped for Velocity)..
  • January 7, 2006–House Show: The Legion Of Doom (Heidenreich & Road Warrior Animal) defeated The Dicks (Chad Dick & James Dick).
  • January 17, 2006: John Heidenreich was released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract..

Life After WWE:

  • February 25, 2006–Downsouth Championship Wrestling: John Heidenreich defeated Chris James..
  • March 18, 2006–UCW: The James Gang (B.G. & Kip James) defeated John Heidenreich & Mordekai..
  • April 21, 2006–Appalachian Wrestling Federation: John Heidenreich made an appearance doing a run-in during a match..
  • April 27, 2006–Outlaw Championship Wrestling: Dave Scott defeated John Heidenreich..
  • April 30, 2006–HoPWF: Axl Rotten & Jon Heidenreich defeated Dave Donovan & Tracy Smothers.
  • May 13, 2006–Championship Wrestling: KMF Inc. beat John Heidenreich & Josh Cody to retain the Tag Team titles..
  • May 16, 2006–HWA: Erik Darkstrom defeated Heidenreich.
  • June 17, 2006–Championship Wrestling: KMF Inc. defeated Josh Cody & John Heidenreich in a Chicago Street Fight..
  • June 14, 2006–AWA World Wide: John Heidenreich defeated Eddie Venom..
  • June 17, 2006–CWA: Chris Richards and Steve Fury defeated Heidenreich and Josh Cody to retain the tag team titles.
  • July 7, 2006–Carolina Wrestling Association: John Heidenreich & Bobby Houston defeated Total Protection & Jake Manning..
  • July 8, 2006–Carolina Wrestling Association: John Heidenreich & Jason Jones defeated The Street Sweepers..
  • July 16, 2006–BTW: Heidenreich defeated Jesus.
  • August 10, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich vs. Matt Morgan ended in a double count-out.
  • August 11, 2006–NWE: NWE champion Black Pearl defeated Heidenreich to retain the title.
  • August 12, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich won a Destiny rumble match. NWE champion Black Pearl defeated Heidenreich to retain the title.
  • August 13, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich defeated Matt Morgan.
  • August 18, 20, 2006–NWE: Matt Morgan defeated Heidenreich.
  • September 2, 2006–CWF Mid Atlantic: Ric Converse defeated John Heidenreich to retain the AWA World Heavyweight title..
  • ~~~After the match, challenger John Heidenreich congratulated Ric Converse and then turned on his manager Ty Dillinger..
  • September 16, 2006–Western Alliance Entertainment: Scott Norton & Aaron Aguilera defeated John Heidenreich & Horshu..
  • October 21, 2006–Championship Wrestling: John Heidenreich vs Chris Richards ended in a double disqualification..
  • October 27, 2006–WWC: Eddie Colon vs. Heidenreich ended in a no contest.
  • October 28, 2006–WWC: Heidenreich defeated Abbad to win the Universal title.
  • October 29, 2006–WWC: Hannibal defeated WWC Universal champion Heidenreich by disqualification. Heidenreich retains.
  • November 25, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich defeated Domino.
  • November 26, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich defeated The Flatliner.
  • December 1, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich vs. Vampiro ended in a double DQ.
  • December 2-3, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich defeated Romeo Roselli.
  • December 5, 7, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich defeated Lizard.
  • December 8, 2006–NWE: Black Pearl, Kishi & The Flatliner defeated Heidenreich, Matt Morgan & Orlando Jordan.
  • December 9, 2006–NWE: Black Pearl & Kishi defeated Heidenreich & Orlando Jordan.
  • December 10, 2006–NWE: Heidenreich defeated Fire Angel & Thunder Storm in a handicap match.
  • December 16, 2006–WWC: Carlito defeated Heidenreich to win the Universal title.
  • January 6, 2007–WWC: Eddie Colon defeated Heidenreich to win the Universal title.
  • April 1, 2007–MEW: Jon Heidenreich defeated The Assassin.
  • April 6, 2007–1 Pro Wrestling: Mad Man Manson defeated John Heidenreich by Count-out..
  • May 18, 2007–ICW: Heidenreich defeated Kevin Northcutt.
  • May 19, 2007–River City Wrestling: Jon Heidenreich defeated J.T. LaMotta.
  • June 9, 2007–XW 2000: John Heidenreich defeated Black Pearl..
  • July 2, 2007–BIW: Ikaika Loa defeated Jon Heidenreich and Steve Anthony in a 3-way match.
  • August 10, 2007–WSW: WSW heavyweight champion Billy Kidman defeated Heidenreich to retain the title.
  • September 23, 2007–BIW: Steve Anthony defeated Heidenreich by DQ.
  • September 30, 2007–WFX: Orlando Jordan defeated Heidenreich.
  • October 6, 2007–Rock of Ages: Disco Inferno vs. Jon Heidenreich..
  • November 30, 2007–TWE: Heidenreich defeated Big Dogg.
  • December 16, 2007–BIW: Jon Heidenreich defeated Steve Anthony.
  • December 22, 2007–All American Wrestling: Angel of Sin beat Heidenreich when Eve & Eve #2 & Dark Deacon interfered..
  • December 29, 2007–TWE: Heidenreich defeated Big Dogg.
  • January 26, 2008–JCW: Corporal Robinson defeated John Heidenreich to retain the JCW World Heavyweight title..
  • February 15, 2008–Pro Wrestling Nexxus: Jon Heidenreich defeated Blake Christopher in New Orleans, Louisiana..
  • March 1, 2008–All American Wrestling: Haniel T defeated Jon Heidenreich in a Gauntlet to win the AAW Heavyweight title..
  • March 15, 2008–AWR: Heidenreich defeated Dunkan Disorderly.
  • March 16, 2008–AWR: Heidenreich defeated Shawn Brennan and Shaka in a 3-way match to win the NWL heavyweight title.
  • March 17, 2008–AWR: Heidenreich defeated Shawn Brennan to retain the NLW heavyweight title.
  • March 18, 2008–AWR: Heidenreich defeated Shaka to retain the NLW heavyweight title.
  • March 18, 2008–AWR: Heidenreich defeated Joey Cabray to retain the NLW heavyweight title.
  • March 19, 2008–AWR: Heidenreich defeated Paul Tracey to retain the NLW heavyweight title.
  • April 19, 2008–NWE: Vito defeated Heidenreich.
  • April 20, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl defeated Heidenreich.
  • May 3, 2008–Encore Classic Cup: Blade defeated Heidenreich to retain the MWA World’s title in Carter Lake, Iowa..
  • May 17, 2008–All American Wrestling: Rodney Mack & Heidenreich beat Los Latinos Locos to win the AAW Tag Team titles!
  • June 12, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl & Kishi vs. Chris Mordesky & John Heidenreich ended in a double disqualification.
  • June 13, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl, Kishi & Rob Van Dam defeated Chris Mordesky, John Heidenreich & Orlando Jordan.
  • June 14, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl, Juventud Guerrera & Kishi defeated Chris Mordesky, John Heidenreich & Orlando Jordan.
  • June 20-21, 25, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl & Kishi defeated Chris Mordesky & John Heidenreich.
  • June 26, 2008–NWE: Chris Mordesky, E-Clipse & John Heidenreich defeated Black Pearl, Kishi & Mini Dragon.
  • June 27, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl & Lizzy Valentine defeated John Heidenreich & Sarah Jones.
  • June 28, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl, Kishi & Pablo defeated Chris Mordesky, John Heidenreich & Orlando Jordan.
  • June 29, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl & Lizzy Valentine defeated John Heidenreich & Sarah Jones.
  • July 10, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl, Kishi & Rob Van Dam defeated Chris Mordesky, John Heidenreich & Orlando Jordan.
  • July 11, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl & Kishi defeated Chris Mordesky & John Heidenreich.
  • July 12, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl, Kishi & Rob Van Dam defeated Chris Mordesky, John Heidenreich & Orlando Jordan.
  • July 13, 2008–NWE: Black Pearl, Juventud Guerrera & Kishi defeated Brett Idol, Chris Mordesky & John Heidenreich.
  • March 18, 20-21, 2009–AWR: Gangrel defeated Heidenreich in a casket match.
  • March 22, 2009–AWR: Shawn Maxer & The Suicide Machine defeated Heidenreich & Paul Tracey.
  • March 24, 2009–AWR: Marty Jannetty & Scotty The Hotty defeated Heidenreich & Paul Tracey.
  • March 27, 2009–AWR: Shawn Maxer & The Suicide Machine defeated Heidenreich & Paul Tracey.
  • March 28, 2009–AWR: Marty Jannetty & Scotty The Hotty defeated Heidenreich & Paul Tracey.
  • March 29, 2009–AWR: Scotty The Hotty defeated Heidenreich.
  • April 1, 2009–AWR: Heidenreich defeated The Suicide Machine.
  • August 9, 2009–JCW: Mad Man Pondo defeated Heidenreich.
  • September 26, 2009–PWS: Fury defeated Heidenreich.

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Trained By

Ultimate University

Debut

2001-2009

Birthday

June 28, 1969

Hometown

Los Angeles, California
Moved to New Orleans, Louisiana

Gender

Male

Height

6'7"

Weight

300lbs

Finishing Move(s)

Spinning Side Slam,
Power Dunk

Favorite Move(s)

Modified Shoulderbreaker,
Electric Chair Drop,
Catapult Backbreaker

Notable Feuds

The Undertaker,
Booker T,
MNM w/Melina

Status

Living