R. J. Brewer

R. J. Brewer
R .J. Brewer in April 2009
Birth nameJohn Stagikas[1][2]
Born (1979-07-31) July 31, 1979 (age 45)
Framingham, Massachusetts, United States[3]
Alma materAssumption College
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)John Walters[3]
R. J. Brewer[1][2]
Billed height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[3]
Billed weight225 lb (102 kg)[3]
Billed fromFramingham, Massachusetts, United States
Phoenix, Arizona, United States[2]
Trained byKiller Kowalski[3]
Mike Hollow[3]
Debut2001

John Stagikas[3] (born July 31, 1979) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, R. J. Brewer. Brewer is known for his appearances with Lucha Libre USA, where he portrayed a conservative supporter of Governor of Arizona Jan Brewer and Arizona SB 1070 opposed to illegal immigration to the United States.[1][2] He is also known for his appearances elsewhere on the independent circuit as "Hurricane" John Walters, including with Ring of Honor, where he is a one time Pure Champion.

  1. ^ a b c Perasso, Valeria (December 10, 2011). "Lucha libre in the US: The wrestler who taunts Latino fans". BBC.co.uk. BBC News. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
  2. ^ a b c d Davis, Linsey & Newman, Ben (January 28, 2013). "US Wrestler Promotes Anti-Illegal Immigration Agenda on Mexican Wrestling Tour". ABCNews.go.com. ABC News. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "John Walters". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved January 5, 2013.