Ken Weaver

Born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, USA on November 17, 1935 — died February 15, 2008 (aged 72)

Kenneth Eugene Weaver was a professional wrestler and wrestling commentator in the National Wrestling Alliance, better known by his ring name, Johnny Weaver. During Johnny's career, he was credited with being the first wrestler to use the sleeper hold (rear naked choke) as his finisher of choice.