John Rodriguez (born May 16, 1938) is a retired American Professional Wrestler, trainer and promoter from New York City best known for his long run with WWE as Johnny Rodz. He debuted in 1964, and also wrestled for International Wrestling in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, NWA Hollywood, the World Wrestling Council and elsewhere.
He is a former International (Montreal) Heavyweight Champion
as Java Ruuk, a former 2x WWC (Puerto Rico) World Tag Team Champion as Super Medico II, a former WWC North American Tag Team Champion as Super Medico II and a former WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Champion as Medic II.
"The Unpredictable Tropes":
- Awesome Moment of Crowning: Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.
- Badass Teacher: His trainees include D-Von Dudley, Tommy Dreamer, Tazz, and Hugh Morrus.
- Brooklyn Rage: Commentator Ray Morgan called him "The Fire Brand from The Bronx."
- Finishing Move: Diving headbutt.
- I Have Many Names: Johnny Rodz, Java Ruuk, Super Medico II
- Jobber: For most of his WWWF career.
- Red Baron: "The Unpredictable"
- Start My Own: His promotion, World of Unpredictable Wrestling.
- Tag Team: Super Medicos, in WWC.
