John Wagner

John William Wagner Sr. (born November 20, 1963) is an American professional wrestler, actor, musician, philanthropist, author, podcast host & businessman who is signed to and is the owner of Global Pro Wrestling. In GPW, he is a record 16 time GPW World Heavyweight Champion, as well as a record 8 time Universal Champion. He is currently the GPW All-Star Champion in his third reign.

Over the course of his storied career, John Wagner has won more championships than anyone in professional wrestling. He holds the distinction of being the only wrestler to have won a World Championship in five different decades.

Early life and education
The oldest of 22 children, John was initially one of triplets born to Paul & Patricia (nee McCarthy). The other triplets are Paul Jr. & Adam Wagner.

Throughout his life, he was always athletic and maintained a straight A average in school. He was the most highly recruited athlete by the NCAA coming out of high school. Every major Division I school offered him a scholarship.

Other businesses
The Wagner family owns several other businesses. These include:
 * Restaurants
 * Hotels
 * Casinos
 * Retail Stores
 * Clothing Line
 * Record Label
 * Film Production Company
 * Automobile Manufacturing Company
 * Various sports leagues
 * Real estate companies
 * Insurance companies
 * Country clubs
 * Nightclubs
 * Graphic design companies
 * Video game development company

Restaurants

 * Wagner's Family Restaurant
 * Slammiches
 * Slam Burgers
 * The Squared Circle
 * Hungry Hawgs Barbecue
 * Taco Palace
 * Big Apple Grill
 * Big City Grille
 * Easy Eats
 * Awesome Burger
 * Java Nice Day Coffee Shop
 * Sweet Treats Bakery
 * Pizza Kingdom

Hotels
As of 2020, the Wagner brothers are worth approximately $88,000,000,000,000 each.
 * Heritage Hotel
 * Prestige Hotel

Personal life
Wagner has been married six times and has 22 biological children. He has also adopted children too and has taken real good care of them.

Wagner is a staunch Liberal Progressive Democrat and is in favor of same-sex marriage as well as the legalization of medicinal and recreational marijuana. He is outspoken on his support of homosexual and bisexual wrestlers. He is an outspoken supporter of gun control and believes that racism & homophobia should be considered illegal.

He is a die-hard of fan of the New York Giants, New York Yankees, New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders & New York Mets. He also supports his alma mater the University of Notre Dame in football.

All Japan Pro Wrestling

 * Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship (7 times)
 * World Tag Team Championship (9 times)
 * All Asia Tag Team Championship (10 times)
 * Gaora TV Championship (4 times)

American Wrestling Association

 * AWA World Tag Team Championship (5 times)

Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre

 * CMLL World Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
 * CMLL World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
 * CMLL World Trios Championship (1 time)

Continental Wrestling Alliance

 * CWA World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
 * CWA Intercontinental Championship (2 times)

Extreme Championship Wrestling

 * ECW World Heavyweight Championship (4 times)
 * ECW World Tag Team Championship (4 times)
 * ECW World Television Championship (1 time)

Global Pro Wrestling

 * GPW Universal Championship (10 times)
 * GPW World Heavyweight Championship (16 times)
 * GPW International Championship (6 times)
 * GPW World Tag Team Championship (6 times)
 * GPW World Television Championship (1 time)
 * GPW Six Man Tag Team Championship (3 times)
 * GPW Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
 * GPW United States Championship (2 times)
 * GPW European Championship (2 times)
 * GPW Hardcore Championship (6 times)
 * GPW Heritage Championship (1 time)
 * GPW Pure Championship (1 time)
 * GPW All-Star Championship (1 time)

Grand Prix Pro Wrestling

 * GPPW World Heavyweight Championship (8 times)
 * GPPW World Tag Team Championship (5 times)
 * GPPW World Six Man Tag Team Championship (3 times)

Impact Pro Wrestling

 * IPW World Heavyweight Championship (6 times)

Insanely Entertaining Wrestling

 * IEW North American Heavyweight Championship (4 times)

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

 * AAA Mega Championship (2 times)
 * AAA World Tag Team Championship (3 times)
 * AAA World Trios Championship (2 times)

National Wrestling Alliance

 * NWA World Heavyweight Championship (14 times)
 * NWA World Tag Team Championship (8 times)
 * NWA North American Heavyweight Championship (5 times)
 * NWA National Heavyweight Championship (3 times)

New Japan Pro Wrestling

 * IWGP Heavyweight Championship (8 times)
 * IWGP Intercontinental Championship (5 times)
 * IWGP United States Championship (2 times)
 * IWGP Tag Team Championship (5 times)

NXT
Pro Wrestling Illustrated 
 * NXT Championship (1 time)
 * NXT Tag Team Championship (3 times)
 * NXT North American Championship (1 time)
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2002
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2004
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2006
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2007
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2008
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2011
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2013
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2016
 * Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2018

Pro Wrestling NOAH

 * GHC Heavyweight Championship (4 times)
 * GHC Tag Team Championship (3 times)

Ring of Honor

 * ROH World Championship (3 times)
 * ROH World Tag Team Championship (11 times)
 * ROH World Television Championship (2 times)
 * ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (3 times)

United States Wrestling Federation

 * USWF Tag Team Championship (5 times)

Universal Wrestling Alliance

 * UWA Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
 * UWA North American Championship (2 times)

World Championship Wrestling

 * WCW World Heavyweight Championship (6 times)
 * WCW World Tag Team Championship (7 times)
 * WCW World Television Championship (4 times)
 * WCW Hardcore Championship (2 times)

WWE
Wrestling Observer Newsletter 
 * WWE Championship (13 times)
 * WWE European Championship (2 times)
 * WWE Hardcore Championship (6 times)
 * WWE Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
 * WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (2 times)
 * WWE Smackdown Tag Team Championship (4 times)
 * WWE United States Championship (5 times)
 * WWE Universal Championship (3 times)
 * WWE World Heavyweight Championship (7 times)
 * WWE World Tag Team Championship (3 times)
 * Best Booker (2002-2019)
 * Best Box Office Draw (2002-2003, 2008-2010, 2013-2018)
 * Best on Interviews (2010-2019)
 * Best Technical Wrestler (2005-2019)
 * Feud of the Year (2002) vs. Tommy Acevedo
 * Feud of the Year (2006) vs. Killer Rocco
 * Feud of the Year (2014) vs. Adam Wagner
 * Feud of the Year (2015) vs. Gabriel White
 * Feud of the Year (2016) vs. Gregory Black
 * Feud of the Year (2017) vs. Russell Payne
 * Feud of the Year (2018) vs. Andres Santos
 * Match of the Year (2000) vs. Behemoth at Wrestling Extravaganza
 * Match of the Year (2002) vs. Tommy Acevedo at Extreme Brutality
 * Match of the Year (2004) vs. Behemoth at Summer Bash
 * Match of the Year (2006) vs. Killer Rocco at Wrestling Extravaganza
 * Match of the Year (2007) vs. Kenny Blaze in an I Quit match at Extreme Brutality
 * Match of the Year (2008) vs. Rick Daniels in a 60 Minute Iron Man Match at Gold Rush
 * Match of the Year (2011) vs. Jacob Cass at Wrestling Extravaganza
 * Match of the Year (2013) vs. Slate Madison in a No Holds Barred Iron Man Match at Extreme Brutality
 * Match of the Year (2016) vs. Gregory Black, Xander York & Nick Morgan at Wrestling Extravaganza
 * Match of the Year (2018) vs. Andres Santos & Xander York in a Triple Threat Elimination Match at Wrestling Extravaganza
 * Most Charismatic (2004-2018)
 * Most Outstanding Wrestler (2004-2008)
 * Promoter of the Year (2002-2019)
 * Tag Team of the Year (1984-2018)
 * Wrestler of the Year (2004, 2006-2008, 2011-2013 & 2016-2018)