Bad Bones

Bad Bones
Klinger in 2018
Birth nameJohn Klinger
Born(1984-05-14)14 May 1984
Bitburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, West Germany
Died20 May 2024(2024-05-20) (aged 40)
Bremen, Germany
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Bad Bones
Bad News Bones
John Kay
John Klinger
Billed height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Billed weight229 lb (104 kg)
Trained byKarsten Kretschmer
Lloyd Anoa'i
ROH Wrestling Academy
Takao Omori
Tommy Suede
Debut2004

John Klinger (14 May 1984 – 20 May 2024) was a German professional wrestler better known by the ring name Bad Bones. Klinger worked internationally as part of independent promotions across Europe, Japan, Israel, and the United States.