Ken Weaver

Born

November 17, 1935

Died

February 15, 2008 · age 72

From

East Saint Louis, Illinois, USA

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.