Jesse Ventura - Pro Wrestlers Database
WWE Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Jesse Ventura, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Jesse Ventura (born James George Janos) was born in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on July 15, 1951, and he is currently 74 years old.

He is currently a Commentator, Ambassador and Politician, working for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Jesse Ventura was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameJesse Ventura (born James George Janos)
  • Ring Names
    • Jesse Ventura (December 11, 1994 - Present)
    • Jesse "The Body" Ventura (March 18, 1979 - December 10, 1994)
    • Jesse Ventura (June 1, 1974 - March 17, 1979)
  • Born July 15, 1951 (age 74)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceBrooklyn Park, Minnesota
  • Billed From
    • Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
  • Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
  • Weight
    • 245 lbs (111 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Body; The Great; The Governor

Career History

  • Roles

    • Commentator (December 14, 2024 - Present)
    • Ambassador (October 10, 2024 - Present)
    • Commentator (January 7, 1985 - December 10, 1994)
    • Wrestler (June 1, 1974 - March 22, 1986)
    • Actor (June 12, 1987 - May 1, 2014)
    • Politician (August 1, 1990 - Present)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWorld Wrestling EntertainmentWWEOctober 10, 2024Present
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWFebruary 29, 1992December 10, 1994
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFApril 19, 1984July 16, 1990
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAMarch 18, 1979May 13, 1984
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 17, 1982November 7, 1983
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWASeptember 12, 1983November 7, 1983
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCJune 10, 1983July 15, 1983
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight January 1, 1983January 7, 1983
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFFebruary 25, 1981June 5, 1982
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 24, 1975October 19, 1979
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWFebruary 13, 1979October 19, 1979
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCAugust 11, 1978November 3, 1978
    PromotionPacific Northwest WrestlingPNWOctober 1, 1975June 6, 1978
    Promotion50th State Big Time WrestlingBTW HAWAIIAugust 25, 1977December 14, 1977
    PromotionHeart of America Sports AttractionsCSW, St. Louis Wrestling ClubSLWCApril 24, 1975September 14, 1975
  • Images History

    Oct 2024
    Oct 2024
    Jan 1996
    Jan 1996
    Jan 1985
    Jan 1985
    Jun 1974
    Jun 1974
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelJune 1, 1974March 22, 1986
  • Finishers

    • Body Breaker - Inverted Bearhug (March 18, 1979 - March 22, 1986)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Boilermaker" - Single (February 25, 1981 - July 16, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • American Wrestling Association

    • 1 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Adrian Adonis)

    Central States Wrestling

    • 1 NWA World Tag Team Championship (Central States version) (with Tank Patton)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 2 AWA Southern Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Hawaii

    • 1 NWA Hawaii Tag Team Championship (with Steve Strong)

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship
    • 5 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (2 with Bull Ramos, 2 with Buddy Rose, 1 with Jerry Oates)
  • Other Accomplishments

    • Cauliflower Alley Club's Iron Mike Mazurki Award Winner (1999)
    • George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame's Frank Gotch Award Winner (2003)
    • WON Best Color Commentator (1987–1990)
    • 38° Governor of Minnesota (1999-2003)
    • Mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (1991-1995)

Teams & Relations

Jesse Ventura Games Appearances (3)

WWE Main Series (1/26)

Other Games (2)

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