John Williams

Acting

John Williams

Born 1970-06-01 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA

John Benson Williams is an American professional wrestler 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. 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. 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. 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. In 2011, IWA shut down and was restarted by a third party, with Williams making occasional appearances. Williams is the father of John Calvin Glenn, known also by the ring name of J.C. Rotten

Acting credits

ECW 3 Way Dance poster
7.5

Public Enemy takes part in a three-way dance match for the ECW World Tag Team Title; Shane Douglas puts the ECW World Championship on the line.

ECW 3 Way Dance

1995

ECW Hardcore Heaven 1994 poster
9.0

It's raining chairs in a legendary main event bout that sees Cactus Jack going one-on-one with Terry Funk. Public Enemy defends the ECW Tag Team Titles against The Bad Breed in a Baseball Brawl. Plus, Jason challenges Mikey Whipwreck for his TV Title, The Tazmaniac and Jimmy Snuka battle The Pitbulls, and much more!

ECW Hardcore Heaven 1994

1994

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NR

Extreme action in the state of Florida

ECW Sunshine State Slaughter

1995

ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995 poster
6.0

The Public Enemy goes to war with The Gangstas. When ECW Champion Sandman defends his title against Cactus Jack, a franchise player makes his presence felt. Plus, Tommy Dreamer & Luna Vachon challenge Raven & Stevie Richards for the ECW Tag Team Championship. Axl and Ian Rotten battle each other in an infamous brutal Taipai Death Match and much more.

ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995

1995

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NR

The 2004 Ted Petty Invitational tournament was held on September 17–18, 2004 from the Lincoln Center in Highland, Indiana. Among the participants were Styles, Bryan Danielson, Samoa Joe, Chris Hero, Mike Quackenbush, CM Punk, Claudio Castagnoli, A J Styles, Nigel McGuiness and Matt Sydal.

IWA Mid-South Ted Petty Invitational 2004 - Night 2

2004

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NR

Extreme action from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

ECW Fan Cam: June 9, 1995

1995

ECW Path of Destruction poster
NR

ECW- Extreme Championship Wrestling returns with the second installment of what has emerged as the most talked about wrestling video available... "Path of Destruction". The voice of Joey Stiles gives exclusive commentary and insight to memorable ECW matches. P.O.D. delivers the high-flying, hard-hitting, brutal action that pushes the limits of insanity to the point where it can only be labeled HARDCORE!!!

ECW Path of Destruction

2000

Mr Wrestling: The Kevin Steen Story poster
10.0

This release features a 4.5 hour interview and several of Kevin Steen's best matches.

Mr Wrestling: The Kevin Steen Story

2012

NWA Bloodfest • Night One poster
10.0

The first of two ghoulish nights of action, brought to you by Jim Crockett Promotions and Tod Gordon's Eastern Championship Wrestling features the biggest stars of professinal wrestling! Witness Kevin Sullivan, Jimmy Snuka & Don Muraco vs Abdullah the Butcher, JT Smith & Terry Funk . The ECW Tag Team Straps are up for grabs as Pat Tanaka & Paul Diamond take on Tony Stetson & Johnny Hot Body. A battle of maniacs as Sabu battles with the Tazmaniac! See a Steel Cage Match for the ECW Television Title between Terry Funk and Jimmy Snuka. Also Public Enemy vs Silver Jet & Gino Caruso • Rockin' Rebel vs Don E Allen • Ian & Axl Rotten vs Chad Austin & Todd Shaw • Malia Hosaka vs Molly McShane...and so much more!

NWA Bloodfest • Night One

1993

ECW November to Remember 1994 poster
6.0

Ron Simmons looks to put gold around his waist once again by challenging Shane Douglas for the ECW World Heavyweight Championship. The crafty abilities of Dean Malenko are on display in a match against The Tazmaniac. Public Enemy challenges Cactus Jack and Mikey Whipwreck for the ECW World Tag Team Titles in a Brawl Game. All this and much more!

ECW November to Remember 1994

1994

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April 15, 1995 from The Flagstaff in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

ECW Fan Cam: April 15, 1995

1995

ECW Double Tables 1995 poster
7.0

Public Enemy defends the ECW Tag Team Title vs. Sabu and Taz; Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Title vs. Tully Blanchard.

ECW Double Tables 1995

1995

Hardcore Homecoming: November Reign poster
10.0

November 5, 2005, Philadelphia was rocked with one of the greatest shows ever to take place inside the World’s most famous Bingo Hall. See the historic return to Philadelphia of Brother Ray and Brother Devon, Team 3D, as they take on two hardcore legends teaming together for the very first time, Sabu and Terry Funk! Plus, witness the carnage as brothers’ Ian and Axl Rotten dip their gule-drenched taped fists into buckets of broken glass and face off in one of the most violent and brutal matches in wrestling history – The Taipei Death Match 2! Hardcore Homecoming: November Reign was universally praised by fans and critics as a nostalgic trip down hardcore memory lane, settling long-standing feuds in front of one of the most rabid crowds in wrestling history! See how this event set Philly on fire with a NOVEMBER REIGN TO REMEMBER! PLUS: Justin Credible vs. Jerry Lynn in a Steel Cage Match; Shane Douglas vs. Pit-bull Gary Wolfe in a Dog Collar Chain Match, and much, much more.

Hardcore Homecoming: November Reign

2005

ECW: Bloodsport  The Most Violent Matches poster
NR

This 2-DVD set features 19 of the most brutal matches in the history of "ECW - Extreme Championship Wrestling,"

ECW: Bloodsport The Most Violent Matches

2006

ECW Mountain Top Madness poster
5.0

There's fire on the mountain as the most hardcore wrestlers on the planet get extreme at The Flagstaff!

ECW Mountain Top Madness

1995

ECW Ultra Clash 1993 poster
2.0

Terry Funk & Stan "The Lariat" Hansen join forces to take on Kevin Sullivan & Abdullah the Butcher in a Texas Tornado Bunkhouse Tag Team Match. Sandman challenges Shane Douglas for the ECW Heavyweight Championship. Plus, a Scaffold Match, Baseball Bat Match and more extreme battles.

ECW Ultra Clash 1993

1993

WWE: Blood Sport ECW - The Most Violent Matches poster
8.0

Blood Sport: ECW's Most Violent Matches Vol. 1 features eight of the most brutal matches in the history of ECW - Extreme Championship Wrestling, including all your favorite ECW stars such as Tommy Dreamer, Rob Van Dam, Cactus Jack, Chris Jericho, Sabu and many more.

WWE: Blood Sport ECW - The Most Violent Matches

2006

ECW Return of the Funker 1995 poster
10.0

A celebration of Terry Funk's return to ECW in 1995; Cactus Jack takes on DC Drake in the main event; ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas battles Marty Jannetty; The Pitbulls face Chad Austin and Joel Hartgood.

ECW Return of the Funker 1995

1995

ECW November to Remember 1993 poster
NR

Before the got extreme, NWA Eastern Championship Wrestling presents it's inagural showcase event, ECW November to Remember '93 from the infamous ECW Arena in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!

ECW November to Remember 1993

1993

NWA Bloodfest • Night Two poster
NR

The second of two ghoulish nights of action, brought to you by Jim Crockett Promotions and Tod Gordon's Eastern Championship Wrestling. The maniacal Abdullah the Butcher goes to war with Kevin Sullican in a Steel Cage! The ECW Title is up for grabs as Sabu battles the Franchise Shane Douglas. • Public Enemy vs Don Muraco & Jimmy Snuka • Tommy Dreamer vs the Tazmaniac • Sir Richards Michaels vs Rockin' Rebel...and much more action!

NWA Bloodfest • Night Two

1993

ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams poster
NR

ECW World Heavyweight Champion The Sandman battles Cactus Jack in a barbed wire match, while 2 Cold Scorpio, Taz, Raven and others are all in action.

ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams

1995

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NR

The Electric Factory in Philadelphia presents the Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling's A Funkin' Classic, headlined by old rivals Jerry Lawler and Terry Funk.

3PW A Funkin' Classic

2003

ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995 poster
NR

Cactus Jack vs. Terry Funk; ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas vs. The Sandman; Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero for the ECW World Television Title; The Public Enemy vs. The Pitbulls for the ECW World Tag Team Title.

ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995

1995

Hardcore Homecoming poster
10.0

On June 10th, 2005, the legends of the most groundbreaking wrestling promotion in the history of the sport return to the place where it all began for HARDCORE HOMECOMING! It was in Philadelphia, PA that Eastern Championship Wrestling became EXTREME and for one historic night, the stars return home for an EXTREME REUNION! This special platinum edition is packed with bonus footage not seen on Pay-Per-View and includes a bonus 2nd disk with additional matches, interviews, and behind the scenes footage. Hosted by the original voice of ECW, Joey Styles! Featuring: Sabu vs. Terry Funk vs. Shane Douglas, Raven vs. Sandman, Justin Credible vs. Jerry Lynn, New Jack, Axl Rotten, The Eliminators, and dozens of other stars of the revolution!

Hardcore Homecoming

2005

Behind the camera