John Nord

Title History

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Career Highlights

In The Beginning:

• 1984: John Nord made his debut in the American Wrestling Association..
• John Nord split his time between Mid-South and the AWA territories wrestling as Nord The Barbarian..
• John Nord breifly had a gimmick where he was a bible-thumper..
• April 20, 1986 – AWA WrestleRock: Jimmy Snuka & Greg Gagne beat Nord the Barbarian & Bruiser Brody in a “Steel Cage” match..
• 1988: John Nord breifly teamed with Scott Norton as “The Lumberjacks”..
• John Nord also competed in the Pacific Northwest territory, where he teamed with The Grappler, to form, The Breakfast Club..
• March 14, 1990 – NJPW: Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Nord the Barbarian.
• March 18, 1990 – NJPW: Scott Hall defeated Nord the Barbarian.
• World Wrestling Federation – The Berzerker:
• 1991: John Nord entered the World Wrestling Federation and competed breifly as The Viking..
• 1991: John Nord changed his name to The Berzerker and was managed by Mr. Fuji..
• The Berzerker always won his matches by tossing his opponents to the outside of the ring, and winning via countout..
• The Berzerker began a feud with Davey Boy Smith, which was suppose to climax at WrestleMania..
• ~~~Due to either lack of time, or lack of interest, the matchup never took place..
• The Berzerker began a feud with The Undertaker, which included trying to stab him with a sword..
• February 9, 1991 – Superstars: John Nord defeated Pat Rose in a dark match.
• February 17, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Viking defeated David Isley.
• March 2, 1991 – Superstars: The Viking defeated Tommy Landell by count-out.
• March 10, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Viking defeated Brian Costello by count-out.
• March 23, 1991 – Superstars: The Viking defeated Danny Brazil.
• April 13, 1991 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Jim Kolhep by count-out.
• April 20, 1991 – House Show: The Berzerker defeated Tugboat.
• April 21, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Randy Tyler.
• April 24, 1991 – UK Rampage: The British Bulldog defeated The Berzerker.
• May 4, 1991 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Dan Robbins.
• May 19, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Randy Fox by count-out.
• June 8, 1991 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Gary Jensen by count-out.
• June 9, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Warren Bianchi by count-out.
• June 14, 1991 – House Show: The Berzerker defeated Koko B. Ware.
• June 23, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Jerry Stevens.
• June 29, 1991 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Larry Williams.
• July 1, 1991 – MSG Network: The Berzerker defeated Jimmy Snuka.
• July 27, 1991 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Chi Chi Cruz.
• August 4, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Ken Johnson.
• August 17, 1991 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Dave Milison by count-out.
• September 1, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Ray Garcia.
• September 7, 1991 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Gary Davis by count-out.
• September 7, 1991 – King of the Ring: Irwin R. Schyster defeated The Berzerker by count-out in the 1st round.
• September 22, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Ron Cumberledge by count-out.
• October 5, 1991 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Scott Taylor by count-out.
• October 13, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Bill Pierce by count-out.
• November 10, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Jim Kramer by count-out.
• November 27, 1991 – Survivor Series: El Matador, Jim Duggan, Sgt. Slaughter & The Texas Tornado defeated Col. Mustafa, Hercules, Skinner & The Berzerker in a tag team elimination match.
• December 1, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Russ Greenberg by count-out.
• December 21, 1991 – Superstars: Chris Walker defeated The Berzerker in a dark match. Tito Santana defeated The Berzerker by disqualification in a dark match.
• December 29, 1991 – MSG Network: The British Bulldog defeated The Berzerker.
• January 12, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Bob Bradley by count-out.
• January 18, 1992 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Scott Bazo.
• January 19, 1992 – Royal Rumble: The Berzerker was in the royal rumble match won by Ric Flair.
• February 23, 1992 – MSG Network: The Berzerker defeated Jim Brunzell.
• March 8, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Scotty Williams by count-out.
• March 28, 1992 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Ian Weston by count-out.
• April 18, 1992 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Mark Roberts.
• April 25, 1992 – Superstars: The Berzerker vs. The Undertaker ended in a no contest.
• May 16, 1992 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Scott Taylor by count-out.
• May 24, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: The Berzerker defeated Jay Sledge by count-out.
• May 30, 1992 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Glen Ruth by count-out.
• June 27, 1992 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Bruce Mitchell by count-out.
• August 8, 1992 – Superstars: The Berzerker defeated Jason Knight by count-out.
• August 22, 1992 – Summerslam: Tatanka defeated The Berzerker in a dark match.
• January 2, 1993 – Superstars: Mr. Perfect defeated The Berzerker.
• January 24, 1993 – Royal Rumble: John Nord was in the Royal Rumble match won by Jim Duggan.
• February 15, 1993 – RAW: The Berzerker was in a battle royal won by Razor Ramon.
• The Berzerker left the WWF in early 1993..

On Tour:

• 1994-1997: John Nord began competing for All Japan Pro Wrestling..
• 1997: John Nord resurfaced in World Championship Wrestling with short blonde hair and sunglasses..
• September 15, 1997 – WCW Monday NITRO: John Nord defeated Tim Horner in a dark match.
• October 6, 1997 – WCW Monday NITRO: John Nord and Barry Darsow defeated Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom in a dark match.
• November 23, 1997 – World War III 1997: John Nord competed in the 60-man 3-ring Battle Royal which was won by Scott Hall..
• January 3, 1998 – Saturday Night: John Nord and Barry Darsow defeated Disorderly Conduct.
• January 5, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: John Nord defeated The Barbarian.
• January 17, 1998 – Saturday Night: John Nord defeated Lizmark Jr..
• January 24, 1998 – Worldwide: John Nord defeated Road Block.
• January 31, 1998 – Saturday Night: John Nord defeated Evan Karagias.
• May 16, 1998 – Worldwide: John Nord defeated Julio Sanchez.
• July 4, 1998 – Worldwide: Bill Goldberg defeated John Nord.
• John Nord breifly teamed with Barry Darsow before receiving his release from WCW in 1998 after an injury..

Retirement:

• John Nord’s son, Joe Nord, wrestles for Waconia High School in Minnesota..
• 2005: Joe Nord won a Championship and signed with the Minnesota Gophers Wrestling team..