Ian Rotten
Template:Short description Template:DMCA Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for conflicting parameters". John Benson Williams (born June 1, 1970) is an American professional wrestler and promoter better known by his ring name Ian Rotten. He has wrestled in the Global Wrestling Federation (GWF), Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), the United States Wrestling Association (USWA), and his own wrestling promotion IWA: Mid-South.
Professional wrestling career
Early career (1990-1992)
After becoming a fan of Dusty Rhodes and "Superstar" Billy Graham while growing up in Florida and Baltimore, Maryland, John Williams, began his career under the name Johnny Lawler, the storyline illegitimate son of Jerry "The King" Lawler. After a short stint as hockey gimmick Zach Blades, Williams went to wrestle in the Global Wrestling Federation.
The Bad Breed (1992-1995)
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". In GWF, Williams formed The Bad Breed, a tag team with Brian Knighton as brothers Ian and Axl Rotten, respectively. They defeated the Texas Mustangs (Bobby Duncum, Jr. & Johnny Hawk) for the GWF Tag Team Championship in January 1993, losing the titles shortly thereafter. In June 1994 in Extreme Championship Wrestling, the Bad Breed started a feud with The Public Enemy over the ECW Tag Team Championship, but never won the title.
Later career (1995-2022)
The Rotten brothers briefly feuded with each other prior to Williams' termination from ECW in late 1995. He moved to Kentucky, where he started a wrestling hotline followed by the IWA Mid-South promotion in early 1996. IWA was controversial for its use of violent and bloody hardcore wrestling. In 2008, IWA and Williams were investigated by Indiana State Police over the violence in their shows.[1] In 2011, IWA shut down and was restarted by a third party, with Williams making occasional appearances.
Personal life
Williams is the father of John Calvin Glenn, known also by the ring name of J.C. Rotten.[2]
Championships and accomplishments
- Anarchy Championship Wrestling
- ACW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Drake Younger[3]
- Global Wrestling Federation
- GWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Axl Rotten[4]
- Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South
- IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship (8 times)[4]
- IWA Mid-South Tag Team Championship (5 times) – with Axl Rotten (2), Cash Flo (1), Tarek the Great (1), and Mad Man Pondo (1)[4]
- IWA Mid-South King of the Deathmatch (1997, 2001)[5][6]
- Juggalo Championship Wrestling
- JCW Tag Team Championship (1 times) – with Lane Bloody[4]
- NWA New Jersey
- NWA Revolution
- NWA Revolution Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Danny McKay[4]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI Feud of the Year (1995) vs. Axl Rotten
- Westside Xtreme Wrestling
- wXw World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[4]
- wXw Hardcore Championship (1 time)[4]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Thacker, Matt (August 5, 2008). "No charges from Sellersburg wrestling video". The Evening News and The Tribune. Indiana. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."JC ROTTEN INTERVIEW THE DEATH HOUR". www.youtube.com. December 30, 2019. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 30, 2019.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."ACW Tag Team Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database".
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."King Of The Death Matches 2001". www.cagematch.net. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
External links
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