Acting
John Minton
Born — Died
1948-02-19 — 1995-03-20
Place of birth
Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Known for
Acting
Credits
49 titles
John William Minton was an American professional wrestler and actor who was born and raised in Butler, Pennsylvania, better known by his ring name, Big John Studd.
Known for
7.2WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
WWF Superstars
1986
6.8The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986
NRMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-South Wrestling
1981
8.3A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
NRRelive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
1981
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
Film credits
2000s · 2 titles
7.9The best and most memorable matches from Hulk Hogan's career.
WWE: Hulk Hogan: The Ultimate Anthology
2006
8.2Celebrate the careers and legacies of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2004, featuring Sgt. Slaughter, Harley Race, Jesse "The Body" Ventura, Junkyard Dog, Superstar Billy Graham, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Don Muraco, Tito Santana, and Big John Studd. Plus, Pete Rose's special induction to the celebrity wing.
WWE Hall of Fame 2004
2004
1990s · 2 titles
NRA compilation of greatest wrestling matches includes: Hulk Hogan vs King Kong Bundy, Macho Man vs Ted Dibiase and Ultimate Warrior vs Macho Man
WrestleMania: The Greatest Hits
1992
NRA spectacular tribute to the greatest wrestling event of all time!! Coliseum Video and the WWF present this look back at some of the highlights from WrestleManias I-IX with special host Vince McMahon. See Hulk Hogan vs. André the Giant from WrestleMania III, Macho Man vs the Million Dollar Man from WrestleMania IV, Hogan battle the Ultimate Warrior in a Title-For-Title bout at WrestleMania VI, Ric Flair vs Randy Savage at WrestleMania VIII, Yokozuna vs. Bret Hart at WrestleMania IX and so much more. [Coliseum #WF128]
The History Of WrestleMania
1994
1980s · 35 titles
5.9Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
The Protector
1985
NRHosts Gorilla Monsoon and Johnny Valentine journey through time to relive some of the most exciting battles to ever take place inside a steel cage, featuring Superstars such as Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Snuka, Andre the Giant and more.
Inside the Steel Cage
1986
NRHulk-a-mania is running wilder than ever with more of the world's greatest athlete!
Hulkamania 2
1987
6.6The first annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event taking place on March 31, 1985, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show featured nine professional wrestling matches with the main event match pitting Hulk Hogan and Mr. T against Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff.
WrestleMania
1985
NRThe most memorable rule breakers of the 1980s are all here, as Mean Gene Okerlund and Bobby Heenan host Villains of the Squared Circle. Pedro Morales vs. George Steele; Ernie Ladd vs. Andre the Giant; Roddy Piper vs. Jimmy Snuka; WWE Intercontinental Champion Randy Savage vs. Tito Santana.
Villains of the Squared Circle
1986
5.7TV reporter Rob Salinger longs for a baby. But his career-minded wife, Micki, is too busy for motherhood. A romantic fling with a seductive cellist, Maude, leads to her pregnancy. Rob receives another shock when Micki announces that she's also expecting! In love with both women, he marries Maude and starts leading a double life full of complicated and riotous situations.
Micki & Maude
1984
NRA look at the best of WWF's top attraction, Hulk Hogan.
Hulkamania 1
1985
7.3WrestleMania V was the fifth annual WrestleMania professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It took place on April 2, 1989 at the Trump Plaza in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event was commentated by Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura. The main event was Hulk Hogan versus Randy Savage for the WWF Championship billed "The Mega Powers Explode" which Hogan won after a leg drop. Featured matches on the undercard were Rick Rude versus The Ultimate Warrior for the WWF Intercontinental Championship, The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) versus Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man and Demolition (Ax and Smash) versus Powers of Pain and Mr. Fuji in a handicap match for the WWF Tag Team Championship.
WWE WrestleMania V
1989
8.0The Machines & Capt. Lou Albano battle Big John Studd, King Kong Bundy & Bobby Heenan. Junkyard Dog takes on "Adorable" Adrian Adonis. Magnificent Muraco faces King Tonga. The Killer Bees take on The Funks. Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff. Ricky Steamboat faces Jake Roberts in a Snake Pit Match.
WWE The Big Event
1986
5.8The 1989 WWE Royal Rumble was the second annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation, and the first one to be held on pay-per-view. It took place on January 15, 1989 at The Summit in Houston, Texas. The main event was the 1989 Royal Rumble match won by Big John Studd, who last eliminated Ted DiBiase to win the match. Featured matches on the undercard were Jim Duggan and The Hart Foundation versus Dino Bravo and The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, Rockin' Robin versus Judy Martin for the WWE Women's Championship and "King" Haku versus Harley Race.
WWE Royal Rumble 1989
1989
NRSee the WWF's stars in some of the most unusual matches.
The WWF's Even More Unusual Matches
1987
NRHere is the legendary Bob Uecker hamming it up, commentating on sports bloopers and other sports-related skits for 30 straight minutes!
Bob Uecker's Wacky World of Sports
1985
NRThe power of the WWE superstars comes into your living room from Coliseum Home Video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 10
1987
6.4Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a Steel Cage match for the WWF Championship
WrestleMania II
1986
NRThe best action that the WWF has to offer.
Best of the WWF Volume 1
1985
10.0Hilarious mistakes, miscues, and other annoying curve balls perpetrated by various WWE Superstars of the 1980s; host "Mean" Gene Okerlund presents a variety of funny incidents that found their way to national television.
Wrestling's Most Embarrassing Moments
1987
6.0WWE Superstars from all ends of the spectrum, including George The Animal Steele, Andre the Giant, Haiti Kid, Mad Dog Vachon, the Missing Link, Ivan Putski, Ken Patera and other unusual competitors.
Wrestling's Biggest, Smallest, Strangest, Strongest!
1985
NRFeaturing footage from Wrestlemania 2, a "Manager of the Year" ceremony, "Macho Man" Randy Savage's introduction of his new manager (Miss Elizabeth) and matches including Nikolai Volkoff vs George "The Animal" Steele and Captain Lou Alabano & Afa the Samoan vs Andre the Giant & Pedro Morales! Additionally, there are appearances by Cyndi Lauper, Mr. Fuji, The Grand Wizard, Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart, "Luscious" Johnny Valiant, "Classy" Freddie Blassie & much more!
The WWF's Amazing Managers
1985
10.0Relive one of the most influential men in wrestling as he does it all in this special look at Captain Lou Albano!
The Life and Times of Captain Lou Albano
1986
NRWendi Richter defends her title against Leilani Kai. Island Fury! The Magnificent Muraco vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat. Great Tag Team action! The British Bulldogs - send tremors through the squared circle! The Killer Bees - their sting can paralyze any opponent!
The Best of the WWF: volume 5
1986
NRHulk-a-mania is still running wild against his biggest challenger ever.
Hulkamania 3
1988
WWE's biggest superstars converge in the Lone Star State for some incredible mat action. Features Hulk Hogan defending the WWE Championship against "Mr. Wonderful" Paul Orndorff.
WWE Houston Wrestling: October '86
1986
4.0A look at one of the greatest tag teams in WWE history, The British Bulldogs. Davey Boy Smith and The Dynamite Kid battle Bret Hart, Big John Studd, Greg Valentine and more. Plus, exclusive training footage and techniques.
The British Bulldogs
1986
NRA collection of some of the best WWF matches.
Best of the WWF Volume 3
1985
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring a WWE Championship between Hulk Hogan and Big John Studd.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: December '84
1984
NRThe biggest superstars of the WWF in their best matches
The Best of the WWF: volume 4
1985
NRYour favorite WWE superstars in the hottest action from the squared circle
The Best of the WWF: volume 12
1987
NRThe best keeps getting better!
The Best of the WWF: volume 20
1989
NRThe WWE superstars in their most exciting matches!
The Best of the WWF: volume 8
1986
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Sgt. Slaughter and Andre the Giant teaming up to do battle with evil foreigners Nikolai Volkoff and The Iron Sheik.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: October '84
1984
7.0Showcasing the legendary and immeasurable power of the Eighth Wonder of the World, Andre the Giant in this home video classic; Andre is in action against some of his most memorable foes, including Big John Studd, The Wild Samoans and Ken Patera.
Andre the Giant
1985
NRThe best of the WWE superstars in and out of the ring brought to you by Coliseum Home Video!
The Best of the WWF: volume 9
1986
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a titanic tag team tussle between Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy taking on André the Giant & Hillbilly Jim.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: November '85
1985
Catch all the excitement and action as WWE's most powerful superstars take to the ring. Featuring Hulk Hogan and André the Giant facing Big John Studd and The North-South Connection in a wild 3-on-2 handicap brawl.
WWE Wrestling at The Meadowlands: July '84
1984
The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring Hulk Hogan and The Junkyard Dog in a tag team battle with Big John Studd & King Kong Bundy.
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: May '86
1986
Series credits
7.2WWE's flagship show of the early-90s featuring great in-ring action, news from the world of sports-entertainment, and more.
WWF Superstars
1986
6.8The biggest WWE Superstars of the late 1980s and early '90s settle their differences in the ring on "Wrestling Challenge"; featuring exciting matches and memorable interviews, this weekly television series captures an important era of WWE history.
WWF Wrestling Challenge
1986
NRMid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-South Wrestling
1981
8.3A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
8.3A professional wrestling television program produced by the World Wrestling Federation banner on NBC airing in place of Saturday Night Live. The series was made up entirely of star vs. star bouts in a time when weekly programming consisted primarily of established stars dominating enhancement talent.
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1985
NRRelive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling
1981
NRDiscover rarely-seen matches from the 1970s, '80s, and '90s featuring countless WWE Hall of Famers such as Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair.
WWE Old School
1973
9.0Hosts Vince McMahon and Lord Alfred Hayes welcome the popular WWE Superstars and feature entertaining segments in WWE's original talk show.
Tuesday Night Titans
1984
7.4Savvy Assistant District Attorney Catherine Chandler is saved by a noble, beast-like man named Vincent, who lives in a secret, utopian community beneath New York City. They share a psychic bond, and he protects her from above.
Beauty and the Beast
1987

