Johnny “The Unpredictable” Rodz
WWE Hall of Famer · Trainer of Champions · Brooklyn Legend
The Legend of Johnny Rodz
Born José Rodriguez, Johnny “The Unpredictable” Rodz is one of professional wrestling’s most revered figures. A cornerstone of the old-school MSG circuit, Rodz spent decades competing at the highest levels before transitioning into his true calling: building the next generation of wrestling superstars.
His ability to make opponents look like a million dollars was an art form — a quality that defines his teaching philosophy at World of Unpredictable Wrestling.
WWE Hall of Fame: Class of 1996
In 1996, Johnny Rodz was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, presented by his longtime friend Arnold Skaaland — recognition of his lifetime of contributions to professional wrestling.
🏆 Career Highlights
- ✅ WWE Hall of Fame — Class of 1996
- ✅ Presented by Arnold Skaaland
- ✅ WWF Career spanning 1970s–1990s
- ✅ Multiple MSG main event appearances
- ✅ 400+ wrestlers trained professionally
- ✅ Still actively training at Gleason’s Gym
📍 Train With Johnny
Gleason’s Gym
130 Water Street, Brooklyn NY
(Under the Brooklyn Bridge)
📞 718-797-2872
Hall of Fame Alumni
Wrestlers trained by Johnny Rodz who competed at the highest levels
WWE Superstars
- Tazz (ECW Hall of Famer)
- Tommy Dreamer
- D-Von Dudley
- William Morrissey (Big Cass)
- Matt Striker · Big Vito
- SD Jones · Damien Demento
Women’s Division
- Marti Belle (Impact)
- Wendy Choo (NXT)
- Masha Slamovich (NXT/Impact)
- Lea Morrison
- + dozens on the indie scene
Behind the Scenes
- Vince Russo (WWE Writer)
- Prince Nana (ROH/AEW)
- Bill DeMott · Mark Viola
- Israel Joffe
Start Your Wrestling Career at WUW
Train with a WWE Hall of Famer. Join the family that built champions.
📞 718-797-2872 — Ask for Johnny Rodz
130 Water Street, Brooklyn · Mon/Tue/Thu 3PM–9:30PM · Sat 12PM–5:30PM
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