The Berzerker

Known as: John Nord, The Viking, The Berzerker, “Yukon” John Nord, Nord the Barbarian, The Barbarian
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The Berzerker - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of The Berzerker, 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.

John Eric Nord was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota on October 18, 1959, and he is currently 65 years old.

The Berzerker Profile Index

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name John Eric Nord
  • Ring Names
    • John Nord ( January 2, 1994 - July 4, 1998)
    • The Viking ( March 5, 1996 - June 6, 1996)
    • The Berzerker ( April 13, 1991 - January 1, 1994)
    • The Viking ( February 17, 1991 - April 12, 1991)
    • “Yukon” John Nord ( April 8, 1990 - June 17, 1990)
    • John Nord ( December 16, 1989 - February 16, 1991)
    • Nord the Barbarian ( December 25, 1985 - December 15, 1989)
    • The Barbarian ( December 1, 1984 - December 24, 1985)
    • John Nord ( January 10, 1985 - March 9, 1985)
  • Born October 18, 1959 (age 65)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place St. Cloud, Minnesota
  • Billed From
    • "Parts Unknown" ( April 13, 1991 - February 15, 1993)
    • "The Great North Woods" ( April 8, 1990 - June 17, 1990)
  • Height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
  • Weight
    • 323 lbs (147 kg)
  • Nicknames Big; Yukon

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler ( December 1, 1984 - July 4, 1998)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Championship WrestlingWCW September 15, 1997 July 4, 1998
    Promotion All Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight January 2, 1994 April 16, 1994
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF February 9, 1991 February 15, 1993
    Promotion Wrestle and RomanceWAR October 18, 1992 December 1, 1992
    Promotion Super World SportsSWS January 4, 1992 May 20, 1992
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA December 16, 1989 June 17, 1990
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight March 2, 1990 March 18, 1990
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA, Pacific Northwest WrestlingPNW February 18, 1989 September 30, 1989
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA November 1, 1987 December 25, 1987
    Promotion World Class Wrestling AssociationWCWA March 14, 1987 May 3, 1987
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA December 25, 1985 September 9, 1986
    Promotion New Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight November 15, 1985 December 12, 1985
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW March 2, 1985 September 28, 1985
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA January 10, 1985 September 27, 1985
    Promotion World Class Championship WrestlingWCCW, Gulf Athletic ClubGAC March 22, 1985 September 27, 1985
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA January 10, 1985 March 9, 1985
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW December 1, 1984 December 31, 1984

  • Images History

    Sep 1997
    Sep 1997
    Jan 1994
    Jan 1994
    Feb 1991
    Feb 1991
    Apr 1990
    Apr 1990
    Sep 1986
    Sep 1986
    Dec 1984
    Dec 1984

  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Heel July 14, 1990 July 4, 1998
    Face April 8, 1990 July 13, 1990
    Heel December 1, 1984 April 7, 1990

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    WCW Low Card September 15, 1997 July 4, 1998
    WWE Low Card November 29, 1992 February 15, 1993
    WWE Mid Card October 28, 1991 November 28, 1992
    WWE Low Card February 17, 1991 October 27, 1991
    WWE Inactive Dark match February 9, 1991 February 16, 1991

  • Finishers

    • Camel Clutch ( September 15, 1997 - July 4, 1998)
    • High-Angle Bodyslam ( December 1, 1984 - July 4, 1998)
    • Over the top rope throw (leading to a countout) ( April 13, 1991 - February 15, 1993)
    • Leg drop (after running ropes 10 times) ( April 8, 1990 - June 17, 1990)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song “Screw In A Minor” by Rick DiFonzo - Single ( July 4, 1998 - July 4, 1998)
    • Theme Song “Outside” by David Hicks, Ian Clarke & Simon Painter - Single ( October 25, 1997 - July 3, 1998)
    • Theme Song “Gunshots” by Akira Takasaki - Single ( January 2, 1994 - April 16, 1994)
    • Theme Song [no music] - Single ( February 9, 1991 - February 15, 1993)
    • Theme Song “Werewolves of London” by Warren Zevon - with Scott Norton - Team ( April 14, 1990 - July 14, 1990)
    • Theme Song “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Single ( December 30, 1989 - April 13, 1990)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Other Accomplishments

    • PWI Rookie of the Year (1985)

Teams & Relations

  • Tag Teams & Stables

    • The Lumberjacks - Scott Norton ( April 14, 1990 - July 14, 1990)
    • The Breakfast Club - The Grappler ( March 4, 1989 - July 15, 1989)
    • Boris Zhukov & Nord The Barbarian - Boris Zhukov ( December 25, 1985 - September 9, 1986)
    • Nord The Barbarian & The Mongolian Stomper - The Mongolian Stomper ( December 25, 1985 - March 2, 1986)
    • Jake Roberts & The Barbarian - Jake Roberts ( April 13, 1985 - August 31, 1985)
  • Managers

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