Johnny Rodz
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| Johnny Rodriguez | |
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| Ring name(s) | Johnny Rodz "Arabian Wildman" Java Ruuk "The Unpredictable" Johnny Rodz[1] Super Medico II |
| Billed height | 5 ft 8 in[2] |
| Billed weight | 230 lb |
| Born | May 16 New York City, New York[2] |
| Resides | Brooklyn, New York[3] |
| Billed from | Steubenville, Ohio |
| Debut | 1960s |
Johnny Rodriguez[3] is a retired American professional wrestler. He has previously worked as a professional wrestler under the ring name Johnny Rodz.
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[edit] Professional wrestling career
[edit] World Wide Wrestling Federation
He was part of the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF) from its early years, appearing on WWWF cards as far back as 1965.[2] He wrestled Bob Backlund in Madison Square Garden while working for the WWWF at the time. For much of the next two decades through mid-1985, Rodz was a mainstay of the federation, though largely used as a jobber. In 1980's Showdown at Shea, he was defeated by Ivan Putski.
[edit] NWA Hollywood
For a time, he also worked with Mike and Gene LeBell's NWA Hollywood Wrestling in the '70s. He won a greater share of matches wrestling as 'Arabian Wildman' Java Ruuk and even won the promotion's battle royal in 1976.[2]
[edit] Post-retirement
In 1996, Rodz was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame by The Brooklyn Brawler.[2]
On the March 1, 2007 episode of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Impact showed the Latin American Exchange (LAX) attacking Johnny Rodz as part of their feud with Team 3D. Ten days later at Destination X, he accompanied Team 3D to the ring for their match with LAX.
[edit] Training
He also trains wrestlers out of Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, New York.[3][2][4] At his school, named Johnny Rodz' Unpredictable School, many famous wrestlers have been trained.[2][4] He has trained wrestlers at the school for the past twenty-four years.[3] Because he was a former recruiter for professional wrestling promotions, he uses his connections to help his students get hired by the top promotions.[3]
[edit] Wrestlers trained
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[edit] In wrestling
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
- Lutte Internationale
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g Steve Urena (January 6, 2006). Interview with Prince Nana. Wrestling Caricatures. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Hall of Fame: Johnny Rodz. WWE.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ a b c d e f g Corey Kilgannon (October 8, 2000). Dying to Drop-Kick And Body-Slam, And Make It Pay. NY Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ a b c Chris Sokol (August 11, 2004). Little Jeanne's destiny is old-school. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-20.
- ^ a b http://www.angelfire.com/wrestling/cawthon777/65.htm
