", "Survivor Recap: Idols Fly at Wild Tribal Council", "John Hennigan Set to Compete in Boxing Match at Creator Clash 2", "Lucha Libre with Johnny Mundo - Free Play #47", "Nitro asked to predict SummerSlam winners", "JTG Opens Up About Shad Gaspard's Passing", "WWE News: John Morrison comments on WWE releasing Melina", "Kira "Taya" Forster on Instagram: "I never expected to find you or fall for you the way I didbut it happened. [148] On February 8, 2018, he lost the title against Jake Hager after over a year as champion. [195][196], On the May 31 episode of Impact Wrestling, Impact challenged X Division Champion Rich Swann to a title match at Slammiversary XVII. ""Peace in the Streets"" will. [114] On February 20, Morrison participated in the Elimination Chamber match at Elimination Chamber, but was eliminated by CM Punk. [178], On August 26, at Triplemana XXV, Mundo successfully defended his three championships against Fantasma and Texano in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match. On November 17, 2018, Mundo wrestled on the final episode of Lucha Underground, Ultima Lucha Cuatro, defeating Matanza Cueto in a Sacrifice to the Gods match. [83] On December 13, Morrison and Miz won the World Tag Team Championship from CM Punk and Kofi Kingston at a live event. On January 7, 2023 Hennigan debuted in Major League Wrestling (MLW) at their Blood and Thunder pay-per-view under the ring name Johnny Fusion and defeated Davey Richards to win their National Openweight Championship. Johnny Morris Johnny Morris's Profession & Career In 1972, Morris opened Bass Pro Shops in the back of one of his father's liquor stores to sell fishing equipment. [236] On November 18, as part of an eighth round of layoffs due to budget cuts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Morrison was released from his WWE contract. [149], In September 2014, it was reported that Hennigan had signed with the El Rey network's new television series, Lucha Underground,[150] where he wrestled under the ring name Johnny Mundo. [249] After the match, it was reported that Hennigan had not signed a contract with AEW, but that "the door is open" for him to return. [38] Due to help from Mark Henry, MNM defeated Mysterio and Batista in a rematch on the December 30 episode of SmackDown! [25] Hennigan competed in Acolytes Protection Agency's invitational Bar Room Brawl match on July 27, 2003, at Vengeance. Early life [ edit] He is best known for his time in WWE, Impact Wrestling and Lucha Underground. [152] Mundo then defeated Prince Puma and Big Ryck in the main event of the December 10, 2014 episode, which was a three-way ladder match, to finally win the hundred thousand dollars he was denied in the Lucha Underground debut. In August 2017, despite not being signed to the promotion at the time,[180] Hennigan appeared for Impact Wrestling at some live events. On the May 7 episode of Superstars, Morrison lost a match to Jericho after a distraction by Benjamin. [155], On the February 3, 2016 episode of Lucha Underground, Mundo faced Killshot in a winning effort. Hennigan sold his house in order to finance the film. John B. Morris, age 91, 57 West St., Illian, died on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. The feud between Morrison and Ziggler continued throughout the next month, with the two wrestling to a double countout for the Intercontinental Championship on the November 13 episode of SmackDown and Morrison retaining the championship in a two-out-of-three falls match the following week to end the feud. Payne and Scotty Sabre), The Suicide Blondes (Derrick King and Jason Lee), The Disciples of Synn (B.J. [110][111] He continued to feud with Sheamus and defeated him in a WWE Championship number one contender's ladder match at Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 19. [162][163] On the November 23 episode of Lucha Underground, he cashed in his Gift of the Gods Championship on Sexy Star before defeating her to win the Lucha Underground Championship, becoming the second Triple Crown Champion in Lucha Underground history. Recipient of conservation's highest honors. Hennigan filed to trademark the term "Slamtown" in November 2020. Johnny Morris is an avid angler who has spent considerable time in the Keys. [54] MNM lost to The Hardys at the Royal Rumble on January 28, and again at No Way Out on February 18, which ended the feud. Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder/CEO Johnny Morris today announced a collaborative partnership with 79-time PGA TOUR winner Tiger Woods and the Payne Stewart family that includes plans to create the first-ever public access golf courses designed by TGR Design, a world-class . [89] Later that same night, Morrison defeated Shelton Benjamin, beginning a feud between the two. [221][222], "He's come back and he's kind of been, like, the handyman. No relationship was listed. His nationality is American by birth. Chris Chase of USA Today praised Hennigan for being "true to everything weve seen from him this season, [and] a class act after his shock defeat". [121] At Extreme Rules on May 1, R-Truth interfered in the WWE Championship steel cage match, attacking Morrison to prevent him from winning the match. [58][59] Nitro was placed in a tag team with Kenny Dykstra,[60][61] until the 2007 WWE draft, during which Nitro was drafted to the ECW brand. He is also the founder of the White River Marine Group. At Night of Champions on September 18, Morrison competed in a fatal four-way match for the United States Championship, also involving Alex Riley, Dolph Ziggler, and Jack Swagger, with Ziggler retaining his title. Morris, son of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, said he and several friends were targeting carp and other rough fish Saturday night, using a boat with special floodlights that. On May 13, Mundo turned into a villain when he attacked Alberto El Patrn in his match against Hernandez, throwing him through the window of Dario Cueto's office. 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I also did gymnastics at UC Davis. [233], Outside of WWE, Hennigan began referring to himself as the "Mayor of Slamtown", a fictional town he first coined in Lucha Underground in 2015. John Morris was born in the year 1600 in Wales. He is a member of the Morris Clan an offshoot of the Belmont Clan and wields the Vampire Killer, much like his ancestors. He had one uncle living in the area, Ira Powers. [260] Regarding his unique wrestling style, Hennigan stated in a 2021 interview with Sports Illustrated: "My movement background is different from everyone on the roster. [16][259] He also has a background in amateur wrestling, breakdancing, gymnastics, and martial arts. 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[90] Morrison continued to score victories over Benjamin in singles and tag team matches before defeating him on May 17 at Judgment Day. [50][51] MNM and The Hardys feuded across the brands throughout the month, with the two teams competing in a four-way ladder match for the WWE Tag Team Championship at Armageddon on December 17 also involving Brian Kendrick and Paul London and Dave Taylor and William Regal, which MNM failed to win. [168] On October 4, at Hroes Inmortales IX, Mundo unsuccessfully challenged El Patrn Alberto for the AAA Mega Championship, when he was defeated by disqualification. John Morrison & R-Truth", "WWE NXT: Barrett wins show's first season", "WWE News: NXT Results Season Two announced, Pro & Rookie pairings revealed", "WWE NXT: Second rookie goes home; New No. (AP Photo) In 1963,. He was born in Washington County, Iowa. Caballero, who went under the name "Johnny Hardy", and Matt Hardy lost their match against Dragon Lee and Dralstico. [285], On May 14, 2022, Hennigan appeared at the Creator Clash event, accompanying Nathan Barnatt (known as "Dad") for his match against Matt Watson, which Barnatt won. [154] On the June 17, episode of Lucha Underground, Johnny Mundo unsuccessfully challenged Prince Puma for the Lucha Underground Championship in an Iron Man match. 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[239] In the main event of Triplemana XXX: Tijuana, Caballero was revealed as Matt Hardy's mystery tag team partner (due to his original partner Jeff Hardy's arrest five days prior). Today he is known as a retail and travel destination pioneer. [41] Melina and Nitro left the SmackDown! [123] Morrison then underwent surgery to correct a legitimately pinched nerve in his neck. Mundo made his return on the fourth season's premiere, competing in Aztec Warfare entering at number 11. [233][292] He was also good friends with Shad Gaspard, and still is with JTG, of Cryme Tyme, and was a part of the search team after Gaspard's disappearance and death. 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[145] He won his match against Matt Sydal in the first round,[146] but was eliminated by Ricochet in the quarter-finals.[147]. The man behind that name is billionaire Missourian Johnny Morris. [286], Hennigan is good friends with fellow professional wrestlers The Miz,[290] Dolph Ziggler,[290] Matt Cardona,[290] Jeff Hardy,[19][291] and Randy Orton. How perfectly Biblical. [128] Morrison then challenged Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental Championship at Hell in a Cell on October 2, but failed to win the title. The Miz, R-Truth & Alberto Del Rio", "WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne def. After leaving WWE in 2011, Hennigan pursued a career in the film industry as an actor and filmmaker. [130] On the November 7 episode of Raw, Morrison picked up his first victory in three months, defeating United States Champion Dolph Ziggler in a non-title match. Mundo's team won the tournament defeating "Team AAA" (Pentagn Jr., El Texano Jr. and Psycho Clown) in the finals.[172]. During the course of the feud, Melina was brought into the company as Nitro's ex-girlfriend and an ally of Cappotelli, only to turn on him and side with Nitro. His father, Edward, was only 20 years old when John was born and, although it is not known about his family or . He has headlined multiple major events for WWE and Impact, including the latter company's flagship event, Bound for Glory, in 2017 and 2018. Is John Morris married? The nickname is Johnny Morris. [188] Specifically, Impact mocked Aries' short stature and the champion responded by making fun of his wife's weight. [125] Morrison returned again on the July 25 episode of Raw, attacking R-Truth. [88] On the May 1 episode of SmackDown, Morrison engaged in a backstage fight with Chris Jericho after Jericho slapped him, turning face in the process for the first time in his career. Team Morrison (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match)", "History of the Intercontinental Championship: John Morrison", "Batista, Jericho and Michaels capitalize on Elimination Chamber opportunities", "Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show & The Miz def. He lived at Cloubrock House, St Margarets Road, and Elmwood, Lyefield Road, Charlton Kings. As of September 2021, his net worth was estimated at US$7.1 billion. A few weeks later, Vampiro addressed to the live crowd that Forster was stripped of the title due to not appearing to defend her title, despite not being scheduled to appear. [189] TMZ Live also pushed the angle "like [it] was a shoot". He is best known for his time in WWE, Impact Wrestling and Lucha Underground. [277], On October 31, 2022, Hennigan announced the release of his directorial debut, a comedy horror short film titled The Iron Sheik Massacre which he also produced and co-wrote with his wife Kira Forster. The first Morris in America was John. 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