Marc Mero
Marc Mero | |
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Born | Buffalo, New York, U.S.[1] | July 9, 1960
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 1 |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Johnny B. Badd[2] "Wildman" Marc Mero[2] "Marvelous" Marc Mero[2] |
Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)[3] |
Billed weight | 235 lb (107 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Syracuse, New York (as Marc Mero in WCW) Macon, Georgia (as Johnny B. Badd in WCW) Buffalo, New York/Jungles (as "Wildman"/"Marvelous" Marc Mero in WWF) |
Trained by | Boxing: Ray Rinaldi[2] Wrestling: Boris Malenko[2] Dean Malenko[2] Joe Malenko[2] |
Debut | 1990[2] |
Retired | 2006[4] |
YouTube information | |
Channel | |
Years active | 2008–present |
Genres |
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Subscribers | 140 thousand[5] |
Total views | 45.1 million[5] |
Last updated: May 3, 2023 |
Marc Mero (born July 9, 1960)
Mero was heavily pushed as a mid-carder as "Johnny B. Badd" in WCW during the early 1990s. He won the
before departing in 1999. Mero's last mainstream appearance was in NWA TNA, where he wrestled sporadically in the mid-2000s.Early life
Mero was born into a
Mero began playing football in his senior year at Liverpool High School, with his team winning the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Title under the tutelage of future University of Central Florida coach George O'Leary.[9] In the same year, Mero began training as a boxer under Golden Gloves coach Ray Rinaldi. Mero went on to win four New York State titles, including the New York Golden Gloves tournament. Mero intended to become a professional boxer, but his career was sidelined after his nose was broken in an accident. He briefly pursued a bodybuilding career, placing third in the Mr. New York State bodybuilding contest.
In his 20s Mero became a Christian.[8]
Professional wrestling career
Training (1990–1991)
In 1990, Mero decided to become a wrestler, traveling to
World Championship Wrestling (1991-1996)
Early years (1991–1993)
Several months after his FSCPW debut, Mero attended a
Badd was heavily
On the December 22 episode of
Mero got involved in a
Badd unsuccessfully challenged
World Television Champion (1994–1996)
Badd received his first
Badd substituted for the injured
Badd competed in the mid-card throughout 1995, until he defeated Brian Pillman to become the #1 contender for the United States Heavyweight Championship at
World Wrestling Federation (1996-1999)
Intercontinental Champion (1996–1997)
After leaving WCW, he immediately signed a contract with the
On the September 6 episode of Raw, Mero participated in a
Mero participated in the 1997 Royal Rumble match as the #16 entrant. He was eliminated by the eventual winner Stone Cold Steve Austin.[62] On the February 3 episode of Raw, Mero received his last opportunity for the Intercontinental Championship against Hunter Hearst Helmsley, where he failed to win the title.[63] Later that month, he tore his anterior cruciate ligament, and spent six months rehabilitating.[64]
Feud with Sable and departure (1997–1999)
Mero returned to WWF television on the October 6 episode of
As 1998 began, Mero's obsession with Sable continued, which led to a temporary alliance with
Mero's last appearance on WWF television in the United States was on the November 30 episode of Raw is War, where he faced
Return to WCW (2000)
On April 26, 2000, Mero returned to World Championship Wrestling, appearing with his trainer, Ray Rinaldi, in the audience on an episode of WCW Thunder and confronting Tank Abbott. Mero opted not to return to WCW on a full-time basis due to his physical condition at the time.[75]
X Wrestling Federation (2001–2002)
In 2001, Mero returned to wrestling in the short-lived
NWA Total Nonstop Action (2004–2005)
In 2004, Mero began wrestling for
Retirement (2006)
Mero retired from in-ring competition in 2006, opening and operating the Marc Mero Body Slam Training Institute in Altamonte Springs, Florida.[84][85]
Personal life
In 1994, Mero married Rena "Sable" Greek, adopting her daughter from a previous marriage.[2][65] The couple separated in mid-2003 and divorced amicably in 2004.[2][86] Marc married for the second time in 2009, to Darlene Spezzi; the couple divorced in 2019.[citation needed] Mero is a Christian.[87]
In July 2007, Mero stated that he required a
During a Mother's Day Presentation, Mero states that he has overdosed three times and nearly died.[90]
Marc Mero's book, How To Be the Happiest Person on the Planet, was released on December 6, 2010.
Steroid usage in wrestling
In June and July 2007, Mero commented on the
Mero's comments attracted criticism from WWE employees such as
Brawl For All record
2 matches | 0 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 0 | 0 |
By submission | 0 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 0–2 | Bradshaw | Decision | WWF Raw is War #272 | August 10, 1998 | 3 | 1:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | WWF Brawl for All second round. |
Loss | 0–1 | Steve Blackman | Decision | WWF Raw is War #266 | June 28, 1998 | 3 | 1:00 | Cleveland, Ohio , U.S.
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WWF Brawl for All first round. Blackman withdrew after the first round due to injuries, and Mero advanced as his replacement. |
Championships and accomplishments
Amateur boxing
- New York State Titles
- Amateur Athletic Union
- Empire State Games
- New York Golden Gloves {3 years in a row}
Professional wrestling
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Rookie of the Year (1991)[1][20]
- Ranked No. 43 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1996[99]
- Ranked No. 264 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI Years in 2003
- World Championship Wrestling
- WCW World Television Championship (3 times)[20][65]
- World Cup Of Wrestling (1995) – with Randy Savage, Lex Luger, Sting, Eddie Guerrero, Chris Benoit, and Alex Wright
- World Wrestling Federation
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Most Improved Wrestler (1995)
- Rookie of the Year (1991)
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Further reading
- ISBN 0-06-103101-1.
- Marc Mero (2010). How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet. New Education Press. p.104. ISBN 9781932842562
External links
- Official website
- ThinkPoz.org – Website of Marc Mero's Champion of Choices foundation
- Marc Mero's profile at Cagematch.net , Wrestlingdata.com , Internet Wrestling Database
- MMBodyslam.com
- ChampionOfChoices.org Archived 2013-02-09 at the Wayback Machine
- Marc Mero at IMDb