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Ken Weaver

Ken Weaver

Acting
17 Nov 1935
15 Feb 2008
East Saint Louis, Illinois, USA

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.

Also Known As

Johnny Weaver

Photos

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