John Heidenreich

Last updated: February 3, 2024

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:

  • May 23-24, 2003 – House Show: Christopher Nowinski & Rodney Mack defeated Jon Heidenreich & Lance Cade.
  • July 14, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich pinned Travis Tomko in a dark match..
  • September 6, 2003 – Velocity: Altar Boy Luke & Mortis defeated Jon Heidenreich & Travis Tomko in a dark match.
  • September 29, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich debuts as a free agent and sells Steve Austin a ticket to get back into the building..
  • October 13, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich shows up again and asks Steve Austin to look at a tape and consider a tryout match..
  • ~~~Steve Austin agrees, and John Heidenreich warns that he didn’t make the tape “Little Johnny” made it..
  • October 27, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich (storyline tryout) & The Hurricane defeated La Resistance!
  • November 3, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich & Trish Stratus defeated Steven Richards & Victoria in an intergender match..
  • November 10, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich defeated Tommy Dreamer in a match taped for Heat..
  • November 17, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich defeated Jared Steele in a match taped for Heat..
  • November 24, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich defeated Steven Richards in a match taped for Heat..
  • December 1, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich defeated Conquistador in a match taped for Heat..
  • December 5-7, 2003 – House Show: John Heidenreich defeated Nick Dinsmore.
  • December 8, 2003 – RAW: John Heidenreich defeated Tony ??? in a match taped for Heat..
  • December 14, 2003 – Armageddon: Rico defeated John Heidenreich with help from Miss Jackie (shown on Sunday Night Heat)..
  • December 15, 2003 – RAW: Rico Constantino defeated John Heidenreich..
  • January 5, 2004 – RAW: Rico Constantino defeated John Heidenreich in a dark match..
  • February 2, 2004 – RAW: Rob Van Dam defeated John Heidenreich in a match taped for Heat..
  • February 16, 2004 – RAW: John Heidenreich defeated The Hurricane in a match taped for Heat..
  • May 24, 2004 – RAW: John Heidenreich & Test defeated Joey Matthews & ????? in a dark match..
  • May 29, 2004 – Velocity: Funaki & Orlando Jordan defeated Brad Cooper & Heidenreich in a dark match.

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.

Hulkamania Tour of Australia:

birthday: June 28, 1969
hometown: Los Angeles, California
Moved to New Orleans, Louisiana
height: 6'7"
weight: 300lbs
trained by: Ultimate University
debut: 2001-2009
previous names: Jon Heidenreich,
John Heidenreich,
Big Bad John
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
images: http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/gallery/j/johnheidenreich.html
gender: Male
status: Living
type: Single
current promotion: Inactive