Ken Weaver

Born

1935-11-17

Died

2008-02-15

Birthplace

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.