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Profile of John Tenta
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John Tenta |
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22nd June 1963 |
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Montréal, Québec, Canada |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
John Tenta is a Canadian professional wrestler, best known for his work in World Wrestling Federation as Earthquake. Before turning pro he had been an amateur wrestler and a sumotori.
Career
John Tenta joined the WWF in November 1989. His career peaked when he was pushed as Earthquake, a top heel, in a feud with Hulk Hogan. He then moved on and dominated the WWF Tag Team division along with his tag team partner Typhoon as The Natural Disasters. In WCW, Tenta went through a number of identities such as Avalanche and The Shark.
After some time off, Tenta returned to action with the WWF in May 1998 under the name Golga. He wrestled under a mask as one of the Oddities.
His most recent WWF/WWE appearence was at WrestleMania X-Seven where he wrestled in the Gimmick Battle Royal as Earthquake.
Profile
- Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
- Weight: 462 lb (210 kg)
- Birthday: June 22, 1962
- Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Resides: Houston, Texas
- Debut: 1987
- Previous identities: Kototenzan (sumo), The Canadian Earthquake, The Shark, Avalanche, Golga, Earthquake
- Previous manager(s): Jimmy Hart
- Quotes: "Shark Attack!", "I am not a shark! I am a man!"
Finishing and signature moves
- Earthquake Squash/Avalanche Splash
- Aftershock
Championships and accomplishments
- 1-time UWA Canadian Heavyweight Champion
- 1-time WWF World Tag Team Champion (with Typhoon)
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