Birthday:
11-25-1946
Deathday:
04-04-2018 (71 years)
Birthplace:
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Biography
John L. Sullivan (born Thomas Sullivan) was an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by his ring name, Johnny Valiant. He competed in The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), which became the World Wrestling Federation during his time with the promotion. He won the WWE World Tag Team Championship two times. The first run (which lasted over a year) was with his first and most famous storyline brother Jimmy Valiant over Tony Garea and Dean Ho on May 8, 1974; his second title run was with his second storyline brother Jerry Valiant over Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko on March 6, 1979.
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WrestleMania
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event1985 star_border 6.6
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The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
WrestleMania II
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event1986 star_border 6.4
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Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage match for the WWF Championship
WWE WrestleMania III
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event1987 star_border 7.5
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Hulk Hogan goes up against André the Giant for the WWE Championship, while Randy "Macho Man" Savage battles Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at The Pontiac Silverdome in suburban Detroit, Michigan.
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
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event1986 star_border 10
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In this masterful blending of wrestling and karate, see why Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat is one of the most memorable competitors to ever step inside a WWE ring. From training in his own gym and appearances on 'The Body Shop' and 'Piper's Pit', to his battles with legendary opponents, this Coliseum Home Video Classic is a profile of a true sportsman!
The British Bulldogs
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event1986 star_border 4
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One of the most legendary tag team combinations in WWE history is highlighted in this Home Video Classic celebrating The British Bulldogs. From The Dynamite Kid and Davey Boy Smith competing in singles bouts, to their Tag Team Matches against some formidable duos, relive this exciting team at their finest!
The Hulkster: Hulk Hogan
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event1985
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From his first WWE Championship victory over The Iron Sheik, to facing off with Don Muraco in a Steel Cage Match, this Home Video Classic takes a look at 'The Immortal' Hulk Hogan and some of his most memorable battles from the mid-1980s!
The Wrestler
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event2008 star_border 7.5
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Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with a long-in-the-tooth stripper, and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. But he can't resist the lure of the ring and readies himself for a comeback.
Tag Team Champions
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event1986
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A tribute to the WWF's dynamic duos precision, timing, and teamwork that make them champions.
Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler
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event2005
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The story of WWF Hall of Fame wrestler Johnny Valiant.
The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling
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event2005
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A new documentary about the strange and sometimes secretive world of pro wrestling, both inside and outside the squared circle. For six years, Mark Ezovski followed three individuals to explore the strange, fascinating and secretive world of professional wrestling. The Absolute Truth About Pro Wrestling is not a film about wrestling but a film about three individuals following their dreams. It is a funny, sad and ultimately uplifting portrait of life outside of the squared circle.
Three Long Years
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event2003 star_border 4.5
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After suddenly being dumped by the live-in girlfriend that he adores, Jude Donnelly hits the road to seek solace from his overwhelming pain. But instead of finding solace, Jude instead experiences three more years of excruciating suffering.
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
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event2006 star_border 7.4
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The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!
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event1985 star_border 10
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WWF Wrestling bloopers.
WWF Hulkamania 2
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event1987
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Hulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!
Best of the WWF Volume 3
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event1985
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A collection of some of the best WWF matches.
The Best of the WWF: volume 7
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event1986
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The Best of WWE brought to you on home video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 6
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event1986
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The Best of the WWE Superstars in and out of the ring!
The Best of the WWF: volume 5
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event1986
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Wendi Richter defends her title against Leilani Kai. Island Fury! The Magnificent Muraco vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Great Tag Team action! The British Bulldogs - send tremors through the squared circle! The Killer Bees - their sting can paralyze any opponent!
The Best of the WWF: volume 10
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event1987
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The power of the WWE superstars comes into your living room from Coliseum Home Video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 9
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event1986
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The best of the WWE superstars in and out of the ring brought to you by Coliseum Home Video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 12
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event1987
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Your favorite WWE superstars in the hottest action from the squared circle
The Best of the WWF: volume 14
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event1987
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Coliseum Home Video Exclusives! Rare footage never shown anywhere else!
WWF's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest
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event1985
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Some of the most astonishing stars the WWF has to offer.
WWE Houston Wrestling: The Paul Boesch Retirement Show
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event1987
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WWE's biggest superstars converge in the Lone Star State for some incredible mat action. Features WWE Champion Hulk Hogan taking on The One Man Gang for the gold.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: January '87
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event1987
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The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a Steel Cage Showdown between Hulk Hogan and Kamala for the WWE Championship.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: March '87
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event1987
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The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring The Frank Tunny Sr. Memorial Tag Team Tournament.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June '87
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event1987
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The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a 20-Man $50,000 Battle Royale.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: December '84
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event1984
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Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring a WWE Championship between Hulk Hogan and Big John Studd.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: January '87
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event1987
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Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring an all-star tag team match as Hulk Hogan and Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat step into the ring with "The Macho Man" Randy Savage and The Honky Tonk Man.
The Super Bowl of Wrestling
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event1978
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The biggest match in the history pits WWWF World Champion "Superstar" Billy Graham against NWA World's hampion Harley Race in a epic confrontation in Miami's Orange Bowl!
WWF Wrestling Challenge
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event1986 star_border 6.8
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WWF Wrestling Challenge was a professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation. It was syndicated weekly and aired from 1986 to 1995. The show became simply known as WWF Challenge in 1995. The show featured matches, pre-match interviews, and occasionally, summarized weekly events in WWF programming. Matches primarily saw top tier and mid-level talent versus jobbers. At times, there was a "feature" match between main WWF talent. As with other syndicated WWF programming, the show promoted WWF event dates and house shows in local media markets.
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