Portrait of Ken Weaver

Ken Weaver

Acting

Biography

Kenneth Eugene Weaver was a professional wrestler and wrestling commentator in the National Wrestling Alliance, better known by his ring name, Johnny Weaver. During Johnny's career, he was credited with being the first wrestler to use the sleeper hold (rear naked choke) as his finisher of choice.

Born: November 17, 1935

Place of Birth: East Saint Louis, Illinois, USA

Filmography

1985
NWA Starrcade '85: The Gathering

as Johnny Weaver (Backstage Interviewer)

1985
NWA World Championship Wrestling

as Johnny Weaver (Interviewer)

1985
NWA World Championship Wrestling

as Johnny Weaver (Color Commentator) (Voice)

1983
NWA Starrcade 1983

as Johnny Weaver

1983
NWA The Final Conflict

as Johnny Weaver

1981