Joe Malenko

Joe Malenko
Birth nameJody Simon[1]
Born (1956-06-04) June 4, 1956 (age 68)[2]
Tampa, Florida, U.S.[2]
FamilyBoris Malenko (father)[2]
Dean Malenko (brother)[2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Joe Malenko[3]
Joe Solkoff[3]
Karl Gotch Jr.[3]
Billed height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)[3]
Billed weight220 lb (100 kg)[3]
Trained byBoris Malenko[3]
Karl Gotch[3]
Debut1977[3][2]
Retired2017

Jody Simon (born June 4, 1956) is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Joe Malenko. He is the son of Boris Malenko and the older brother of Dean Malenko.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ a b Steven Johnson; Greg Oliver (2010). The Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame: The Heels. ECW Press. p. 78. ISBN 978-1-55490-284-2.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Harris M. Lentz III (2003). Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling (2 ed.). McFarland & Company. p. 218. ISBN 978-0-7864-1754-4.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Philip Kreikenbohm. "Joe Malenko". Cagematch.net. Retrieved March 5, 2019.