Biography and filmography

John Laurinaitis

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.

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Movies (28)

WWE Money in the Bank 2020

WWE Money in the Bank 2020

2020 · John Laurinaitis (Appearance)

A Future WWE: The FCW Story

A Future WWE: The FCW Story

2020 · Himself

WWE Hall of Fame 2015

WWE Hall of Fame 2015

2015 · Self

WWE Survivor Series 2012

WWE Survivor Series 2012

2012 · Johnny (archive footage)

WWE No Way Out 2012

WWE No Way Out 2012

2012 · John Laurinaitis (Ringside)

WWE Over The Limit 2012

WWE Over The Limit 2012

2012 · John Laurinaitis

WWE WrestleMania XXVIII

WWE WrestleMania XXVIII

2012 · John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)

WWE Royal Rumble 2012

WWE Royal Rumble 2012

2012

WWE Survivor Series 2011

WWE Survivor Series 2011

2011 · Himself

WWE Vengeance 2011

WWE Vengeance 2011

2011 · John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)

WWE Night of Champions 2011

WWE Night of Champions 2011

2011 · John Laurinaitis (Raw G.M.)

AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals

AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals

1999 · Johnny Ace

AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18

AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18

1998 · Johnny Ace

AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18

AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18

1997 · Johnny Ace

UWF Blackjack Brawl

UWF Blackjack Brawl

1994 · Johnny Ace

AJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22

AJPW Summer Action Series 1993 - Day 22

1993 · Johnny Ace

AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17

AJPW October Giant Series 1992 - Day 17

1992 · Johnny Ace

UWF Beach Brawl

UWF Beach Brawl

1991 · Johnny Ace

WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop

WCW Capital Combat: Return of RoboCop

1990 · Johnny Ace

WCW WrestleWar 1990

WCW WrestleWar 1990

1990 · Johnny Ace

NWA Clash of The Champions IX: New York Knockout

NWA Clash of The Champions IX: New York Knockout

1989 · Johnny Ace

WCW Halloween Havoc 1989

WCW Halloween Havoc 1989

1989 · Johnny Ace

NWA The Great American Bash 1989

NWA The Great American Bash 1989

1989 · Johnny Ace

NWA Clash of The Champions VII: Guts & Glory

NWA Clash of The Champions VII: Guts & Glory

1989 · Johnny Ace

WCW WrestleWar 1989

WCW WrestleWar 1989

1989 · Johnny Ace

PWF Homecoming

PWF Homecoming

1989 · Johnny Ace

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament

1988 · Johnny Ace

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

NWA Bunkhouse Stampede

1988 · Johnny Ace

TV shows (5)