John Williams
Also Known As: John Benson Williams, Ian Rotten, Johnny Lawler, Zach Blades
Biography: 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
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Birthday: June 01, 1970
Age: 54 years old
Gender: Male
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Crispy's Curse
Overview: Paranormal investigators join forces with a medium and a Christian heavy metal band to destroy an evil clown.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-08-12
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UXW Chris Candido Memorial Show
Overview: USA Xtreme Wrestling pays tribute to Chris Candido with a tribute show featuring stars of the past and present.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-21
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ECW Fan Cam: April 15, 1995
Overview: April 15, 1995 from The Flagstaff in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-15
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ECW Barbed Wire, Hoodies and Chokeslams
Overview: ECW World Heavyweight Champion Sandman battles Cactus Jack in a Barbed Wire Match. 2 Cold Scorpio & Taz clash with Raven & The Pitbulls, and Beulah McGillicutty faces Luna Vachon. Plus, Mikey Whipwreck, Tommy Dreamer, The Public Enemy and more!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-17
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ECW Sunshine State Slaughter
Overview: Extreme action in the state of Florida
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-08-20
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ECW Path of Destruction
Overview: 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!!!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-14
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IWA Mid-South Ted Petty Invitational 2003 - Night 2
Overview: 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.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-18
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WWE: Blood Sport ECW - The Most Violent Matches
Overview: 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.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-07
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3PW A Funkin' Classic
Overview: The Electric Factory in Philadelphia presents the Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling's A Funkin' Classic, headlined by old rivals Jerry Lawler and Terry Funk.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-03
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ECW Fan Cam: June 9, 1995
Overview: Extreme action from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-09
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Hardcore Homecoming
Overview: 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!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-10
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NWA Bloodfest • Night Two
Overview: 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!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-02
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ECW Heat Wave 1994
Overview: It's "The Battle for the Future" at Heat Wave 1994. In the main event, The Public Enemy face Terry & Dory Funk. Also featuring Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, The Bad Breed and more in action.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-07-16
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Hardcore Homecoming: November Reign
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action Adventure Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-01
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IWA-MS When Hero Met Punk
Overview: When Hero Met Punk is a Professional wrestling event of IWA Mid South which was held on February 7th, 2003.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-07
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IWA-MS House of Hardcore 2nd Anniversary
Overview: House of Hardcore 2nd Anniversary is a Professional wrestling event of IWA Mid South which was held on February 9, 2002.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-09
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ECW: Bloodsport The Most Violent Matches
Overview: This 2-DVD set features 19 of the most brutal matches in the history of "ECW - Extreme Championship Wrestling,"
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-02-07
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Mr Wrestling: The Kevin Steen Story
Overview: This release features a 4.5 hour interview and several of Kevin Steen's best matches.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-01
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ECW 3-Way Dance
Overview: The Public Enemy battles two formidable duos in a Three-Way Dance main event for the ECW World Tag Team Titles. "The Franchise" Shane Douglas puts the ECW World Championship on the line against Sandman. Plus, Eddy Guerrero challenges 2 Cold Scorpio for his ECW TV Title, Raven faces Tommy Dreamer, and much more action!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-08
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NWA Bloodfest • Night One
Overview: 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!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-01
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ECW Ultra Clash '93
Overview: 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.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-18
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ECW November to Remember 1993
Overview: 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!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-11-13
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ECW Heatwave 1994: The Battle for The Future
Overview: It's "The Battle for the Future" at Heat Wave 1994. In the main event, The Public Enemy face Terry & Dory Funk. Also featuring Tommy Dreamer, Sabu, The Bad Breed and more in action!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-07-16
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ECW Hardcore Heaven 1994
Overview: 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!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-13
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ECW November to Remember 1994
Overview: 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!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-05
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ECW Double Tables
Overview: Public Enemy defend their ECW Tag Team Titles against Sabu & Taz in a Double Tables Match, and Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Title against Tully Blanchard. ECW icons clash when Cactus Jack faces The Sandman in a Texas Death Match, and Tommy Dreamer battles Steve Richards.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-04
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ECW Return of The Funker
Overview: Terry Funk makes his return to ECW. Cactus Jack competes in the main event. Also in action: Sabu, The Tazmaniac, The Pitbulls, Shane Douglas and many more.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-25
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ECW Hostile City Showdown 1995
Overview: Hardcore legends do battle when Cactus Jack faces Terry Funk. Multiple titles are on the line as "The Franchise" Shane Douglas defends the ECW World Heavyweight Title against Sandman, Dean Malenko challenges Eddy Guerrero for the ECW Television Title, and The Public Enemy battle The Pitbulls for the ECW World Tag Team Titles!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-15
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ECW Enter The Sandman
Overview: ECW Champion Sandman defends his title twice in one night in separate matches against Cactus Jack and Shane Douglas. Eddy Guerrero faces Dean Malenko in a classic encounter. Brothers Axl and Ian Rotten go to war with each other. Raven, Tommy Dreamer, The Public Enemy and more in extreme action!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-13
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ECW Mountain Top Madness
Overview: There's fire on the mountain as the most hardcore wrestlers on the planet get extreme at The Flagstaff!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-30
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ECW Hardcore Heaven 1995
Overview: 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.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-07-01
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