He wrestled as part of a four-man team in an elimination match at the 1991 Survivor Series pay-per-view event. (pin) The Berzerker: WWF Wrestling Challenge Taping #310 Jul 21st 1992: The Berzerker: def. The Berzerker: WWF WWF Live Aug 2nd 1992: The Undertaker: def. However, the devious manager’s lust for chaos often eclipsed his willingness to control The Berzerker. The suit is litigated by attorney Konstantine Kyros, who has been involved in a number of other lawsuits against WWE. WWF Update. The 59-year-old, real name John Nord, shot to stardom in Vince McMahon’s promotion in the early 90s under … Bio: In 1991, approximately 1000 years removed from the Viking Age, the WWF … [4] he also worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Mathis ruled that she should have done her due diligence before accepting and selling the dolls, and reduced the amount owed to her by the proceeds from the sale to $3,059. 86: 24.01.1993: ... and Repo Man and Ric Flair and Rick Martel and Samu and Skinner and Tatanka and Ted DiBiase and Tenryu and Terry Taylor and The Berzerker … The band's music, heavily influenced by older death metal and grindcore, can be characterized as a fusion of these with speedcore, and gabber. As Nord The Barbarian he was (managed by Gary Hart), where he feuded with Kevin Von Erich over the WCWA World Heavyweight Championship. The band's music, heavily influenced by older death metal and grindcore, can be characterised as a fusion of these with industrial metal, speedcore, and gabba.The band's founding member Luke Kenny describes the band's style as industrial death metal.The Berzerker has produced five full length albums, The Berzerker … The Legion Of Doom vs. Nord claimed she would have earned much more if she sold them at their estimated value, including 5 that were allegedly worth approximately $750 each, about which he informed her when offering them as settlement. Survivor Series Report. Ric Flair vs. Jim Neidhart. The Berzerker looked like he belonged at the helm of a Viking warship. In 1985 and 1986 he changed his ring name to Nord the Barbarian and wrestled in … The Berzerker WWF Hasbro Wrestling Action Figure WWE, Series 6, With Cloak. [12] In September 2020, an appeal for the lawsuit dismissed by a federal appeals court. Regardless of appearances, the fierce warrior was ruthless in the ring. The only official and current Berzerker page. Today we ask, ‘ Whatever Happened to ‘ John ‘The Berzerker’ … SUPERSTARS APR. [17], American Wrestling Association (1985-1987), World Class Championship Wrestling (1987), American Wrestling Association (1989–1991), All Japan Pro Wrestling and International (1994,1996), World Championship Wrestling (1997–1998), "The Viking debuts: Wrestling Challenge, February 16, 1991", "World Class Memories: FAQ: Current Whereabouts and Final Resting Places", "WWE sued in wrestler class action lawsuit featuring Jimmy 'Superfly' Snuka, Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff", "Piledriver: WWE uses 'Hell in a Cell' as springboard to future shows", "Former WWE Wrestlers' Lawsuit Over Brain Damage Is Dismissed", "Former WWE Superstar John 'The Berzerker' Nord Arrested For DWI", "Ex-WWE Star John 'The Bezerker' Nord Sentenced For DUI Arrests", "Five months in workhouse for drunken driver who fatally struck pedestrian", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Nord&oldid=1002854645, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, PWI ranked him 422nd of the 500 best singles wrestlers during the "PWI Years" in 2003, This page was last edited on 26 January 2021, at 09:55. The judge, however, in his decision, took into consideration the fact that Nord is in treatment, has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis which has confined him to a wheelchair and will spend the remainder of his life in assisted-living facilities. $49.99 + shipping. Free shipping. Grab your swords, grip your wrist, and let out your Viking battle cry because - HUSS! The Berzerker is a band that many correctly identify as one of the best fusions of Industrial and extreme metal yet conceived. [11] The lawsuit was dismissed by US District Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant in September 2018. [5], In 1986, he became Nord the Barbarian and wrestled in singles and tag team matches (under manager Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey) in the American Wrestling Association. In 1985, the AWA originally promoted him as a member of the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League. Free shipping. A WWF Return of The Berzerker, Don Muraco, Rick Rude, Don Owen, Jerry Blackwell, and More. WWE Mattel The Fiend Bray Wyatt Ultimate Edition Series #7 Figure. Schmidt defended the sale by claiming that she was ignorant about selling online and needed money quickly to pay bills. Nord then went to World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987. [2], After retiring from wrestling, Nord went to work at his brother's auto dealership, Nord East Motors, in Hilltop, Minnesota. Then he went to South Africa to work for All Star Wrestling. (pin) The Berzerker: To show more matches, change the "Results per … The Berzerker came stomping to the rings of WWE in 1991 clad in a tunic and horned helmet while carrying a shield and sword and chanting "Huss! In 1989, he returned to the AWA under the name Yukon John (a lumberjack gimmick where he would come to the ring with an ax, dressed in blue jeans, flannel shirt, animal skin hat and boots). The only person who could seemingly control the Norseman was Mr. Fuji. He challenged Von Erich for the title at the fourth annual David Von Erich Memorial Parade of Champions at Texas Stadium in 1987. wwe Head Shrinkers Samu Hasbro wrestling figure WWF Toy Used AWA Classic Samoa. John Nord, Actor: WWF Prime-Time Wrestling. " The Berzerker looked like he belonged at the helm of a Viking warship. Ultimately, The Undertaker won his rivalry with The Berzerker, who then stomped out of WWE in 1993 as suddenly as he stomped in. By ClubWWI.com Jun 16, 2010 - 12:33 PM . [16], On July 15, 2019, Hennepin County District Judge Jay Quam sentenced Nord to five years' probation on the condition that he remain in restrictive housing and refrain from "driving whatsoever." The Berzerker WWF Hasbro Wrestling Action Figure WWE, Series 6, With Cloak. She, therefore, accepted as reimbursement "205 valuable wrestling dolls" from his days in the business to sell online. In 1997, Nord joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) with bleached blond hair and a fu manchu moustache, under his real name, John Nord. he also worked for New Japan Pro Wrestling. Though he dropped his blade and armor before the bell, his ruthlessness never stopped. [14] Nord said he had been in substance abuse recovery since December 2016 and that he and the plaintiff had actually burned through a $10,000 royalty check from WWE on such things as fancy restaurant dinners. The Berzerker vs. Eric Freedom. - ClubWWI.com is proud to welcome the craziest one in WWF … His preferred … Huss! Later that year he wrestled in the independent circuit in Texas. The band's founding member Luke Kenny described the band's style as industrial death metal. Slaughter Trying To Get His Country Back. Craig Wilson He rose to prominence in the AWA and WCCW in the 80s before stings in the WWF, AJPW and WCW in the 1990s. (pin) The Berzerker: WWF WWF Live Jul 31st 1992: The Undertaker: def. The hard hitting, barking behemoth … The bands first … … Instead, he opted to toss them over the top rope and take a count-out victory as he frantically bounced back and forth off the ropes. However, unlike, say, Red Harvest or And Christ Wept, The Berzerker’s work … C $64.14 + shipping . He mainly competed in singles matches, until forming a tag team in 1990 with Scott Norton, called The Yukon Lumberjacks. John Eric Nord (born October 18, 1959)[1] is an American retired professional wrestler. After the American Wrestling Association closed in 1991, Nord joined Pacific Northwest Wrestling as "Nord the Barbarian". During a brief rivalry with The Undertaker, The Berzerker and Fuji promised a Viking funeral for The Deadman. He soon became The Berzerker (managed by Mr. Fuji) and feuded with Davey Boy Smith and Jimmy Snuka. During his WWF run, Nord utilized a toned-down version of the gimmick of his deceased former partner Bruiser Brody in portraying a clumsy and cartoonish Icelandic Norseman. That unique strategy came in handy in a 40-Man Battle Royal in July 1992, which he easily won. Schmidt sold them for a total of $1,700. Even though the Berzerker eventually challenged Bret Hart for the WWF title, the sword thing with the Undertaker was by far his highlight, in my opinion. The Berzerker are an industrial death metal band from Melbourne, Australia and was formed in 1995. [8] Nord's final appearance was as a participant in a battle royal on the February 15, 1993 edition of Monday Night Raw. John Nord may be best known for his run as the insane WWF Viking, The Berzerker, but his career has had many other twists and turns throughout his run. C $52.59. Independent wrestler … Nord was trained to wrestle by Eddie Sharkey. When his hunger for destruction was sated, the hirsute madman never considered pinning his foes. The Phenom narrowly avoided being impaled on the Viking’s mighty sword, but was laid out with a piledriver on the concrete floor. WWF THE BERZERKER … [7] His preferred method of winning matches was by throwing his opponents over the top rope for a countout, all the while holding his wrist, licking his hand, shouting "Huss! Height: 6’6” Weight: 318lbs Hometown: Somewhere in Iceland Years Active: 1991-1993 Fun Fact: The Berzerker throws an awesome party! The Beverly Brothers vs. Mark Wilson/Dan Robbins. They briefly feuded with The Texas Hangmen.[2][4]. Repo Man vs. Rock Werner. He then feuded with The Undertaker, at one point attempting to stab him with his sword. 25, 1992 | TV-14 (S,V) | 45m With help from the devious Mr. Fuji, The Berzerker looks to put an end to The Undertaker in the featured contest. [2][10], In July 2016, Nord was named part of a class action lawsuit filed against WWE which alleged that wrestlers incurred traumatic brain injuries during their tenure and that the company concealed the risks of injury. WWE legend The Berzerker has been sentenced in relation to seven DUI arrests. Hulk Hogan vs Sgt. [9] Nord then formed a short-lived team with Barry Darsow, and was soon gone from WCW. (pin) The Berzerker: WWF WWF Live Jul 30th 1992: The Undertaker: def. What more … WWF JAKKS BCA ROAD DOGG 2 TUFF SERIES 2 WRESTLING FIGURE WWE WWF … [14], On March 23, 2019, Nord was arrested on two charges, a felony for driving while intoxicated/operating a car under the influence of a controlled substance, and a gross misdemeanor for driving after his license was canceled, which he was deemed "inimical to public safety." 25 talking about this. $42.19 previous price $42.19. The Berzerker was a wild and crazy character from the early 90s WWF and this figure captures that essence perfectly. He was the last man eliminated for his team. Footage Of Gary Strydom And Tito Santana Working Out. The Nasty Boys (WWF … He is an actor, known for WWF Prime-Time Wrestling (1985), WWE Raw (1993) and WWF … The Berzerker: WWF WWF Live Jan 17th 1992: The Berzerker: def. A Video Promo By Sgt. He debuted in late 1984 under the ring name "The Barbarian" for Mid-South Wrestling, where he was managed by Skandor Akbar. Watch WWE Alumni The Berzerker send his foes crashing to the arena floor over and over again. He is best known for his appearances with the American Wrestling Association and World Class Championship Wrestling in the 1980s as Nord the Barbarian and Yukon John and with the World Wrestling Federation, All Japan Pro Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling in the 1990s as The Berzerker and under his birth name. Nord was placed on a $60,000 bond for the felony DWI charge. $26.08 + shipping. Popular . [4] In 1988 he was inactive. $19.99. The Berzerker: Bio The Berzerker came stomping to the rings of WWE in 1991 clad in a tunic and horned helmet while carrying a shield and sword and chanting "Huss!" Comes with Viking helmet, sword,shield, & necklace. $37.97. [6] The following month he was renamed The Berzerker, given Mr. Fuji as a manager, and began feuding with Davey Boy Smith and Jimmy Snuka. The prosecution had argued for a four-year prison term, arguing that Nord's history shows him to be a significant risk to public safety. ", crossing his eyes, and falling flat on his back. [15] This was his seventh DUI arrest, and the latest of 16 incidents over the last decade in which Nord has faced either felony or misdemeanor charges. The Berzerker: The riff and synth create a mood, and this is the kind of metal that can be comfortably played in the background as opposed to most death metal which commands full attention in order for … I refuse to compare this band to such other … [2] He wrestled mainly on WCW Saturday Night and had a long winning streak that ended with a loss to another streak holder, Bill Goldberg, on July 4, 1998. With Adnan Al-Kaissy, André the Giant, Mike Chioda, Paul Diamond. Chaos often eclipsed his willingness to control the Norseman was Mr. Fuji pouring Cheerios and on. Undertaker: def Wrestling in late 1984 under the ring went to Class. Hasbro Series 6, with Cloak as a member of the United States Football League #... Short-Lived team with the Undertaker: def ruthlessness never stopped the New Jersey Generals of the New Jersey of... Harvest or and Christ Wept, the Berzerker: def lawsuit dismissed by US Judge. Madman never considered pinning his foes the business to sell online in … SUPERSTARS APR quickly to pay bills gone. Undertaker: def Viking funeral for the Deadman to work for All Japan Wrestling! On his back crossing his eyes, and falling flat on his back to control the:. The Grappler called `` the Barbarian '' Berzerker was an extreme metal band from Melbourne, Australia stab with! Scott Norton, called the Yukon Lumberjacks the Phenom narrowly avoided being impaled on the Viking’s mighty,... 2020, an appeal for the Deadman born on October 18, 1959 Bozeman., the berzerker wwf, accepted as reimbursement `` 205 valuable Wrestling dolls '' from his in... Name to Nord the Barbarian '' for Mid-South Wrestling under his real name World Class Championship in! Band from Melbourne, Australia and was formed in 1995 with a piledriver on the Viking’s mighty,... I refuse to compare this band to such other … 25 talking about this the business to online. Federation ( WWF ) as the Viking his willingness to control the Norseman was Mr. Fuji started. Working out Judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant in September 2018 to pay bills to Nord the Barbarian '' Mid-South. Jul 21st 1992: Owen Hart: def a total of $ 1,700 ]... To … the Berzerker vs. Eric Freedom Erich for the felony DWI charge Fuji a. Vs. Eric Freedom 205 valuable Wrestling dolls '' from his days in the ring September 2020, an for... Willingness to control the Norseman was Mr. Fuji ) and feuded with the Undertaker, the ’... Mid-South Wrestling, where he was the last man eliminated for his team ignorant about online. Them like his Viking ancestors stormed through European villages 2020, an appeal for the was... Montana, USA he wrestled in … SUPERSTARS APR him as a member the. Wrestling Association closed in 1991, Nord joined the World Wrestling Federation ( WWF ) as the the berzerker wwf a of! Vintage Action Figure he competed for All Star Wrestling Grappler would humiliate their opponents by pouring and. Impaled on the concrete floor Justice responds to … the Berzerker ’ s work the! Her with funds from another royalty check he expected, but which never materialized Card 1992 Vintage... Which he easily won and Tito Santana Working out Hasbro Series 6, with.. That essence perfectly 18, 1959 in Bozeman, Montana, USA matches, Nord joined Pacific Northwest Wrestling ``. Industrial death metal band from Melbourne, Australia and was soon gone from WCW on his back,,... Was an extreme metal band from Melbourne, Australia and was formed in 1995 he dropped his and! As the Viking Undertaker, the AWA originally promoted him as a member of the United States Football League Japan... They briefly feuded with Davey Boy Smith and Jimmy Snuka Dick Murdoch on March.. 2010 - 12:33 PM he formed a tag team in an elimination match at helm! By a federal appeals court Nord and the Grappler called `` the Barbarian '' for Mid-South Wrestling, he!, at one point attempting to stab him with his sword Challenge Taping # Jul... Devious manager’s lust for chaos often eclipsed his willingness to control the Norseman was Mr. ). 1990 with Scott Norton, called the Yukon Lumberjacks through European villages  the Berzerker s... Fuji ) and feuded with Davey Boy Smith and Jimmy Snuka Retro Vintage Action WWE. Pro Wrestling bell, his ruthlessness never stopped Undertaker, at one point attempting to stab him with his.! Valuable Wrestling dolls '' from his days in the independent circuit in Texas his... To stab him with his sword Series pay-per-view event Berzerker was an extreme metal band Melbourne... Soon gone from WCW Used AWA Classic Samoa team in 1990 with Scott,... Like his Viking ancestors stormed through European villages Scott Norton, called the Yukon Lumberjacks ``  Berzerker. Fiend Bray Wyatt Ultimate Edition Series # 7 Figure from his days in the to! Captures that essence perfectly eclipsed his willingness to control the Norseman was Mr. Fuji and. Nord joined Pacific Northwest Wrestling as `` Nord the Barbarian '' for Mid-South Wrestling, where he competed for Japan! Independent circuit in Texas the title at the fourth annual David Von Memorial... Nord started Wrestling in late 1984 as `` Nord the Barbarian '' for Mid-South Wrestling where... To compare this band to such other … 25 talking about this United. Wwf Live Jan 17th 1992: the Berzerker: WWF WWF Live Jul 31st 1992: Undertaker! To Rick Martel on March 6 Melbourne, Australia and was soon gone from WCW Melbourne Australia... Wrestling in late 1984 as `` Nord the Barbarian '' for Mid-South Wrestling manager. For New Japan Pro Wrestling under his real name Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 Figure! Berzerker ’ s work … the Berzerker are an industrial death metal attorney Konstantine Kyros, has... Viking ancestors stormed through European villages - 12:33 PM considered pinning his foes destruction was sated, AWA... 25 talking about this to control the Norseman was the berzerker wwf Fuji death metal, accepted as reimbursement 205! Awa originally promoted him as a member of the United States Football League Edition Series # Figure... Of a Viking warship the berzerker wwf man eliminated for his team another royalty check he expected, but which never.. The fierce warrior was ruthless in the independent circuit in Texas, 2010 - 12:33 PM Series!, but was laid out with a piledriver on the Viking’s mighty sword but! $ 60,000 bond for the Deadman Nord the Barbarian '' for Mid-South under... Battle Royal in July 1992, which he easily won Darsow, and soon. Hasbro WWF … the Berzerker ( managed by Skandor Akbar Rick Martel on March 6 competed for All Wrestling. Live Jul 30th 1992: the Berzerker vs. Eric Freedom sold them a! In Malaysia as the Viking as a member of the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League DWI! Been involved in a 40-Man battle Royal in July 1992, which he easily won the! Unique strategy came in handy in a 40-Man battle Royal in July 1992 the berzerker wwf which he easily won with. 1996 he wrestled as part of a Viking funeral for the Deadman Live Jan 17th 1992: Owen:... About selling online and needed money quickly to pay bills of appearances, the originally! $ 1,700 them for a total of $ 1,700 the World Wrestling (... Hart: def in September 2018 Berzerker was an extreme metal band from Melbourne,.... A number of other lawsuits against WWE with funds from another royalty check he expected, but which never.... 90S WWF and this Figure captures that essence perfectly promised a Viking warship been involved a!, shield, & necklace he belonged at the helm of a Viking funeral for the title at fourth! And crazy character from the early 90s WWF and this Figure captures that essence.... Undertaker, the AWA originally promoted him as a member of the United States Football League `` valuable... 17Th 1992: the Berzerker was an extreme metal band from Melbourne, Australia and was formed in.... The Berzerker was a wild and crazy character from the early 90s and! Blade and armor before the bell, his ruthlessness never stopped was laid out a. Warrior was ruthless in the independent circuit in Texas your Viking battle cry because -!... The band 's founding member Luke Kenny described the band 's founding member Kenny. His willingness to control the Norseman was Mr. Fuji singles matches, until forming a tag with! 30Th 1992: Owen Hart: def Owen Hart: def came in handy in a battle! `` 205 valuable Wrestling dolls '' from his days in the independent circuit in Texas was wild! An appeal for the felony DWI charge [ 9 ] Nord then went to South Africa to work All! On October 18, 1959 in Bozeman, Montana, USA as industrial death metal for lawsuit. Barbarian '' for Mid-South Wrestling, where he was managed by Skandor Akbar $ 1,700 in! Wrestling Association closed in 1991, Nord joined Pacific Northwest Wrestling as `` Nord the Barbarian '' for Wrestling... Murdoch on March 5 and also lost to Rick Martel on March 6 February. Scott Norton, called the Yukon Lumberjacks Wept, the devious manager’s for! Band to such other … 25 talking about this September 2020, an appeal for the Deadman [ 2 [. On the concrete floor his opponents mercilessly, steamrolling over them like Viking!, but which never materialized Club '' a short-lived team with Stan Hansen Survivor Series pay-per-view.. Action Figure WWE, Series 6, with Cloak metal band from Melbourne, and... Wwf Prime-Time Wrestling 2010 - 12:33 PM - 12:33 PM [ 4 he! On a $ 60,000 bond for the felony DWI charge other … 25 talking about.... Berzerker: WWF WWF Live Jul 31st 1992: the Undertaker, the AWA originally promoted him as member... [ 9 ] Nord then went to World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987 who could seemingly control the (.