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Bad Bones

Also known as John Kay, John Klinger, Bad News Bones

Personal Data

Birthday:

14.05.1984

Birthplace:

Bitburg, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland

Day of death:

20.05.2024 (at the age of 40)

Cause of death:

Herzinfarkt

Gender:

male

Height:

5' 11" (180 cm)

Weight:

229 lbs (104 kg)

Background in sports:

Fußball, Ringen

WWW:

Career Data

Alter egos:

Bad Bones
    a.k.a.  John Kay
    a.k.a.  John Klinger
    a.k.a.  Bad News Bones

Roles:

Singles Wrestler (2004 - 2024)
Tag Team Wrestler (2004 - 2024)
Manager
Trainer

Beginning of in-ring career:

2004

End of in-ring career:

2024

In-ring experience:

20 years

Wrestling style:

Technician, Powerhouse

Trainer:

Karsten Kretschmer, Headshrinker Alofa, ROH Training Camp, Takao Omori & Tommy Suede

Nicknames:

"101% Rebel"
"Bad Bones"
"Best In Europe"
"German Psycho"
"Lost Rebel"
"The Badness"

Signature moves:

Wrecking Ball Kness (Shotgun Knee)
Shadow Driver
Spear
Bicycle Kick
Y.E.S. (You Eat Shit)
Dead Man's Hand
Suicide Dive
Rebel Lock (Crossface)
Self Justice (Double Underhook DDT)

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Current Total Rating (?)

Valid votes: 285

Number of comments: 118

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Average rating: 8.42 [285]

Average rating in 2025: 8.50 [2]

Average rating in 2024: 9.09 [11]

Average rating in 2023: 9.00 [6]

Average rating in 2022: 8.44 [9]

Average rating in 2021: 8.25 [4]

Average rating in 2020: 8.50 [2]

Average rating in 2019: 8.00 [2]

Average rating in 2018: 8.89 [9]

Average rating in 2017: 8.29 [17]

Average rating in 2016: 7.84 [19]

Average rating in 2015: 8.41 [17]

Average rating in 2014: 8.79 [14]

Average rating in 2013: 8.56 [18]

Average rating in 2012: 9.25 [4]

Average rating in 2011: 8.89 [9]

Average rating in 2010: 9.06 [18]

Average rating in 2009: 8.00 [22]

Average rating in 2008: 8.43 [46]

Average rating in 2007: 8.07 [56]

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PolishFan1985 wrote on 04.07.2024:

[9.0] "Legend. One of the very few European wresters who paved the way overseas for future stars to follow his path. Tremendously underrated, he did not "play" a wrestler, but he was a wrestler 24/7. May he Rest in Peace."

MickyTheEdge wrote on 27.02.2024:

"What a legend of European wrestling. Seen this guy wrestle, numerous times over the last 15 years and he has never failed to perform and always been great with the kids. A true credit to the industry."

TheOneAndOnlyCactus wrote on 13.09.2022:

[10.0] "One of the greatest legends of European wrestling. John Klinger was, and still is, an incredible mix of technicality and power that made him one of the most sought after wrestlers on the old continent. He is not called the Best of Europe for nothing."

zarkoandjelinovic wrote on 22.07.2022:

[10.0] "Still the best and most powerful exponent of the European scene. Great gimmick, great moves and great reigns as wXw Unified World Champion and GWF World Champion. I can't believe that he has never worked for AEW, NJPW and AJPW. Just a couple of years at BJW and a few NOAH shows. He deserves more."

Pinkd56 wrote on 29.05.2022:

[5.0] "When he's got his worker boots on he's one of the best workers in Europe. He has a great look and has some of the best facials in the business. However when he's pretending to be Macho Man Randy Savage he is dreadful. If I was to say one thing to him - your character and talents speak for themselves, you don't need to do these cheap imitations!"

Lee Vilenski wrote on 15.08.2017:

[8.0] "Very, very good. One of my favourite people to see live. Great look, really crisp, and a real connection to the fans."

Luv all wrestling wrote on 12.11.2016:

[8.0] "Bad Bones John Klinger is a badass with a great intimidating look with a great power based moveset. One of WXW's finest."

Maryan wrote on 26.02.2015:

[10.0] "He really is the best in Europe, he has great moves, moves that stop your heartbeat for a second and lately he does a lot of UK matches. Future sounds good for Bones!"

That 70s Bloke wrote on 08.05.2013:

[10.0] "I've seen a few of his matches (saw him live too), and I absolutly love this guy! Bad F'N Bones, Best Of Europe..."