Mr. Wrestling II

American professional wrestler (1934–2020)

John "Johnny" Francis Walker (September 10, 1934 – June 10, 2020) was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Mr. Wrestling II. He was best known for his appearances with Championship Wrestling from Florida and Georgia Championship Wrestling in the 1970s and early 1980s.[1][2] He was born in Charleston, South Carolina and was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.

Walker died on June 10, 2020 in Mililani, Hawaii at the age of 85.[3]

References

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  1. Harris M. Lentz III (1 January 2003). Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed. McFarland. pp. 238–. ISBN 978-0-7864-1754-4.
  2. Mooneyham, Mike (July 24, 2011). "Mr. Wrestling 2 was No. 1 in hearts of fans". The Post and Courier. Charleston, South Carolina: Evening Post Industries. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
  3. Johnny Walker aka Mr. Wrestling II Death | Passed Away | Obituary[permanent dead link]