John L. Sullivan

Biography

John L. Sullivan (born Thomas Sullivan) was an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by his ring name, Johnny Valiant. He competed in The World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), which became the World Wrestling Federation during his time with the promotion. He won the WWE World Tag Team Championship two times. The first run (which lasted over a year) was with his first and most famous storyline brother Jimmy Valiant over Tony Garea and Dean Ho on May 8, 1974; his second title run was with his second storyline brother Jerry Valiant over Tony Garea and Larry Zbyszko on March 6, 1979.

Known For

The Wrestler

as The Legend Johnny Valiant

WrestleMania

as "Luscious" Johnny V

WWE WrestleMania III

as "Luscious" Johnny V (Manager)

WrestleMania II

as "Luscious" Johnny V (Manager)

WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology

as Johnny V

WWF Wrestling Challenge

as Johnny Valiant

Three Long Years

as Jude's Father

Wrestling's Bloopers, Bleeps and Bodyslams!

as "Luscious" Johnny V

Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat

as Johnny V (Manager)

The British Bulldogs

as Johnny V