John Tenta

Wrestler

Birthday June 22, 1963

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace Surrey, Canada

DEATH DATE Jun 7, 2006 (42)

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About

Known for his WWF work, where he was referred to as Earthquake; won a 1992 WWF Tag Team Championship with friend and teammate Typhoon.

Before Fame

He decided to chase a career in wrestling at age 6, and in 1981, at age 18, he became the Canadian junior champion.

Trivia

He had successful careers as a sumo wrestler, and in All Japan Pro Wrestling, before signing with the WWF in 1989.

Family Life

He was married to Josephine Tenta until his death, and had three children with her.

Associated With

At the height of his popularity he feuded with fellow WWF star Hulk Hogan.