Ken Weaver

Ken Weaver

Acting
11/17/1935 - 2/15/2008

Born in: East Saint Louis, Illinois, USA

Biography

Kenneth Eugene Weaver was a professional wrestler and wrestling commentator in the National Wrestling Alliance, better known by his ring name, Johnny Weaver. During Johnny's career, he was credited with being the first wrestler to use the sleeper hold (rear naked choke) as his finisher of choice.