{"id":631,"date":"2026-01-13T08:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T08:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnnybbadd.com\/?page_id=631"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:58:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:58:07","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/johnnybbadd.com\/?page_id=631","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"631\" class=\"elementor elementor-631\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30858f97 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30858f97\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13343de2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13343de2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b239f6c elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b239f6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About Johnny B Badd<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af7552b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7af7552b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5801ae63 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5801ae63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/johnnybbadd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-23-at-00.25.43-1024x886.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johnnybbadd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-23-at-00.25.43-1024x886.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/johnnybbadd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-23-at-00.25.43-300x259.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/johnnybbadd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-23-at-00.25.43-768x664.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/johnnybbadd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-05-23-at-00.25.43.jpeg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d89b95d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d89b95d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13608c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13608c4\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8f249 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1b8f249\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/johnnybbadd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/champion_of_choices_790x790.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-714\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8813d2d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8813d2d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3144408 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3144408\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Champion of Choices<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa44a0b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fa44a0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Today, Marc Mero contributes much of his time to the nonprofit organization he founded in 2007, Champion of Choices, empowering youth to make positive choices. A family and youth advocate, and sports celebrity, Marc has conducted hundreds of media interviews and made appearances on several national TV shows and to millions of people worldwide.<\/p><p>You can find out more and schedule Marc for your corporate event by visiting\u00a0<span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/thinkpoz.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ThinkPoz.org<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, or call\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><a style=\"color: #ff00ff;\" href=\"tel:404-834-6008\">404-834-6008<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1192781 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1192781\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2fbf4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e2fbf4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4721bc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4721bc3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Marc Mero debuted in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1991 under the flamboyant persona of Johnny B. Badd, a character heavily inspired by the legendary rock and roll singer Little Richard. Managed by Teddy Long, Johnny B. Badd was introduced as an effeminate yet tough and energetic character, known for his colorful costumes, glitter, and a trademark \u201cBadd Blaster\u201d confetti gun, which he would shoot into the crowd during his entrance.<\/p><p><strong>Character and Gimmick:<\/strong><\/p><p>Johnny B. Badd was portrayed as a flamboyant and over-the-top character, with a unique blend of charisma and athleticism. His persona was designed to be flashy and effeminate, but in the ring, Badd was a fierce competitor who could mix it up with the best. He became popular among WCW fans for his high-energy performances and his ability to connect with the audience.<\/p><p><strong>Biggest Rivalries:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><p><strong>\u201cStunning\u201d Steve Austin:<\/strong><br \/>One of Johnny B. Badd\u2019s most significant rivalries was with \u201cStunning\u201d Steve Austin, who would later become \u201cStone Cold\u201d Steve Austin in the WWF\/WWE. Their rivalry was highlighted by a series of intense matches, often over the WCW World Television Championship. Badd and Austin faced off in numerous pay-per-view events, delivering some of the most memorable mid-card matches of the early 1990s in WCW.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Brian Pillman:<\/strong><br \/>Another notable rivalry for Johnny B. Badd was against Brian Pillman. The two had a series of matches that showcased their high-flying abilities and technical prowess. They feuded over the WCW World Light Heavyweight Championship, providing some thrilling and competitive bouts.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Diamond Dallas Page (DDP):<\/strong><br \/>Perhaps Johnny B. Badd\u2019s most intense and personal rivalry was with Diamond Dallas Page. This feud was a significant part of Badd\u2019s WCW career, spanning much of 1994 and 1995. The rivalry culminated in a series of matches over the WCW World Television Championship, with Badd eventually winning the title from DDP, solidifying his status as a top contender in the company.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Championship Wins:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>WCW World Television Championship:<\/strong><br \/>Johnny B. Badd won the WCW World Television Championship three times during his tenure in WCW. His first reign came after defeating Lord Steven Regal in September 1994. He would go on to hold the title twice more, defeating Diamond Dallas Page and then again reclaiming the title from Page in subsequent encounters. These reigns helped establish Badd as a credible mid-card champion and one of WCW\u2019s most popular stars.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Notable Pay-Per-View Matches:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><p><strong>Clash of the Champions XV (1991):<\/strong><br \/>Johnny B. Badd made one of his earliest pay-per-view appearances at Clash of the Champions XV, where he wrestled \u201cBeautiful\u201d Bobby Eaton in a competitive match, establishing himself as a rising star in WCW.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Halloween Havoc 1994:<\/strong><br \/>One of Badd\u2019s most notable PPV matches took place at Halloween Havoc 1994, where he defeated \u201cStunning\u201d Steve Austin to win the WCW World Television Championship for the first time. This victory was a significant moment in Badd\u2019s career, showcasing his ability to perform at a high level on a major stage.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Fall Brawl 1995:<\/strong><br \/>In a memorable match at Fall Brawl 1995, Johnny B. Badd defeated Brian Pillman in a thrilling contest to become the number one contender for the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. The match was widely praised for its fast-paced action and technical skill.<\/p><\/li><li><p><strong>Halloween Havoc 1995:<\/strong><br \/>At Halloween Havoc 1995, Johnny B. Badd defeated Diamond Dallas Page to win his third WCW World Television Championship, further cementing his legacy in the company.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Departure from WCW:<\/strong><\/p><p>In 1996, Johnny B. Badd\u2019s contract with WCW expired, and Mero decided to leave the company. Shortly thereafter, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he adopted a new ring name and persona, \u201cWildman\u201d Marc Mero. His departure from WCW marked the end of the Johnny B. Badd character, as Mero would go on to reinvent himself in the WWF with varying degrees of success.<\/p><h4>Legacy<\/h4><p>Johnny B. Badd is remembered as one of WCW\u2019s most colorful and entertaining characters during the early to mid-1990s. Despite the over-the-top nature of his persona, Marc Mero\u2019s athletic ability and charisma made him a fan favorite and a respected competitor in the ring. His feuds with wrestlers like Steve Austin, Brian Pillman, and Diamond Dallas Page provided some of the most memorable moments in WCW\u2019s mid-card scene during that era.<\/p><p>After retiring from professional wrestling in 2006, Marc Mero became a motivational speaker, using his experiences in the ring and his life challenges to inspire others. While his time as Johnny B. 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