What Happened to BIG JOHN STUDD? Grave of Wrestler & Veteran

What Happened to BIG JOHN STUDD? WWE Wrestler & U.S. Veteran | Grave
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[@drhyshek]

I knew his parents and they were really nice people. I worked next door to their ice cream stand in the early 80s. One night I was stranded at work after closing time so I walked to the ice cream stand to use their phone. They welcomed me inside, sat me down, gave me the phone and free ice cream. I was 19 at the time. They both always talked to me like an old friend when I went there. Long after they closed the ice cream stand, his father died in a farming accident. His mother died a few years later. But I knew Big John Stud HAD to be a nice guy because his parents were so nice.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

That's a great story. Did they own the ice cream stand in saxonburg? It's a nice little small town, for sure..

[@drhyshek]

@@DazewithJordantheLion The stand was called Hayden’s and it was between Pizza Hut and Zanotti Motors on Rt. 8 before you reach Butler, PA. I think they tore that little building down. I had worked at Zanotti Motors. They actually rented that building from Zanotti's. Fun memories.

[@drhyshek]

@@DazewithJordantheLion After doing some research, I learned that his mother was Helen Hayden but her husband at the time I knew them was not Big John Stud’s father. I couldn’t find any information about his biological father. I can’t believe that little woman had a son who was 6’10”.

[@juckimal]

Great connection Rhyshek. Very cool. wow

[@michaelvaughn8864]

@@drhyshek A pal of mine told me years ago he'd heard from someone else the late BJS was interred in his hometown someplace in upstate Pennsy. I didn't know its name was Butler, sir. R.I.P.😇

[@joeybidenblows]

John Studd was a Vietnam Veteran. That’s makes him in my book a hero as are other military people. Can you imagine those VC and NVA seeing him!!

[@pristineclear8604]

Yep they would love to have had that Goliath of a trophy hanging on their wall.

[@v2vroth]

He took guitar lessons from my music store in early 1990’s in Virginia

[@metalmike570]

Sometimes it's a small world isn't it?

[@coachtrogers]

What store and what city in Virginia?

[@v2vroth]

@@coachtrogers Twinbrooke music Fairfax Va.

[@coachtrogers]

@@v2vroth pretty cool

[@dapperdonny4051]

Was he a nice guy outside the ring?

[@emeryhvac1023]

A friend of mine is friends with one of his sons. Such a huge part of my childhood. I could listen to stories about him for hours. Thanks for covering him.

[@johndavis7149]

Do you know if his one Son ever got into Wrestling,he was on WWE before trying out.

[@emeryhvac1023]

@@johndavis7149 Yes he is. I believe he's still in the developmental level for WWE. My friend knows the other son, he's a Federal Marshall.

[@tk848]

He was one of the best wrestling heels ever. My dad took me to see wrestling live a couple times and I got to see Big John Studd versus Hulk Hogan in Sacramento in 1984.

[@voodoo49]

I was there as well, at the Memorial Auditorium... before Arco Arena & the Kings.

[@tk848]

@@voodoo49 yes that was it. I had photos from it but lost them.

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

Big John Studd , I loved watching him and Andre what a messed up story line but it worked. Thanks for the wonderful tribute to a great wrestler , so sad they die young but its such an intense sport .RIP BJS⚘️

[@xipingpooh5783]

Big John Studd “The Giant Studd” was one of my all time favorites as well. Thank you for this great video biography on The “Giant Studd”. You can also add that he benched pressed 705 pounds which was the unofficial world record at the time. He was a real draw at the ticket office. Rest In Peace Big John Studd 🙏🏼

[@clos6613]

Really? I never heard that before

[@granddaddyofthemall6320]

That was a gimmick he could not bench 705lbs.

[@CP-kb1du]

No Gimmick @@granddaddyofthemall6320

[@christinaweinmangeriatrics1689]

Thank you so much for covering the wrestling from our childhood. My Nana was a huge fan and always loved it and watched it. They are amazing memories for my Brother and I.

[@gregandrews8899]

John minton was a good fiend of mine.always in my thoughts and prayers

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan, John sounds a really nice guy. Those fights with Andre sound quite brutal. Sad that John died so young, RIP John. Great vlog Jordan.

[@johngomes8874]

I dig the intro - reminds me of the vintage 80s video games ! I liked studd in the movie 🎥 Harley Davidson and the Marlboro man!

[@Bob-jg3vq]

Jordan you truly do a wonderful job of telling a persons story. Great job on a vlog on Big John Studd 1 of my all time favorite wrestlers. Pathetic that Hogan and Andre kept others like Studd from greater success. I was a wrestling fan of late 60's to early 2000"s wrestling. I don't watch today's wrestling.

[@syreetaabney6968]

Excellent video Jordan I really loved and yes Big John Studd was a great wrestler everyone could not wait to see him the ring with Andre The Giant. thank you for sharing his story with and his final resting place.

[@biarritz84]

I liked Big John Studd & in my opinion he should have had a title run with the WWE Championship at least for a bit. Rest In Peace 🙏 John Minton

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Yeah, but the power of hogan in wwf didn't allow the change of title... its unfortunate that he didn't drop the title to studd. Could have been a fantastic storyline, especially with Hernan as his manager. Nobody could cut down hogan like Heenan could

[@hooper4581]

@@DazewithJordantheLion Bobby was my all time favorite character. Hulkamania became too much.

[@annanorth7997]

You are a great story teller! My youngest son loved wrestling too and now his son plays with his action figures. He has no idea who they are though.

[@stevegoering]

thanks....I apprieciate all the vlogs you do on the wrestlers...

[@jenruiz7606]

I absolutely love the wrestling blogs. I’m a huge old school wrestling fan. Thanks for the upload . Safe travels! ❤️❤️

[@SocialJusticeDestroyer]

Big John Studd was literally one of the Top10 wrestlers in the 80s WWF Golden Era. Thankfully got to see him live, but love watching his old matches now. He was no gimmick, Studd was the real deal. Thanks for the video.

[@janeS9773]

Excellent video Jordan! Thank you as always!! XO

[@jeffjohnson4015]

Jordan as always we look forward to your videos, you have had some really great ones and they are all so very interesting. Enjoyed the one on Lincoln, very sad about the you man who was killed at 14. You are very detailed in your research on all the subjects you bring to us and we are looking forward to the ones in the future. Thank you for all your content.

[@srhew6116]

Thanks for this astounding video Jordan!👍👍

[@TimBurVlogs]

I was a big fan of feud with Andre. I don’t think I knew he passed away! Or I just forgot over the years. Great vlog!!

[@august19621]

Fabulous brought back many memories. Thank you

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

Great stuff, Jordan. BJS was always one of my favorites. I was saddened upon hearing of his passing.

[@trevorcarlile6450]

He was also in the movie Harley Davidson and The Marlboro Man.

[@georgeshaw8925]

Great video Jordan, I grew up in the early 80’s, always liked Big John.

[@bigjohnstuddWWE]

Thanks for making this!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@cmz1277]

I’m loving all the wrestling videos great job as always.

[@danielcorreard3746]

I met him back in the 80s and believe me I nicer guy never drew breath he shook my hand gave me an autograph just a real good guy never could understand why he was always a heel though. rip john

[@TomStrohOptimalDailyLiving]

This was a really well done video! Great job!

[@bette-grandmom]

It's my pleasure to always hit LIKE when your vlogs pop up.

[@misserin3371]

I have a huge crush on Big John Studd. He was so handsome and cute! Just a lovely person by all accounts. I heard that his tummy would hurt after strenuous workouts, causing him to throw up. So sad. I have always wanted to give him the biggest hug. I love everything about Big John. My favorite wrestler and actor.

[@jerryforeman4543]

Nice tribute to him! Thanks for sharing!

[@greatesttoysevermade3693]

Jordan, I’ve watched many of your videos and I am impressed that you do your homework. I’m impressed that you’re a younger guy who loves the classic stuff whether it’s movies, music, pro wrestling, etc. Excellent job!

[@GrumpyKitten375]

Thanks Jordan!!

[@hooper4581]

Awesome blog J. Big fan of BIG JOHN STUD ! Glory days of wrestling

[@leekorbel1191]

God bless him and much respect. RIP John. I agree with you about sports entertainment Jordan. Enjoyed this episode a lot!

[@donnastedham9822]

This was a great vlog. I didn't know anything about Big John Studd. Thank you.

[@leebest1a470]

Saw wrestling at the old Philadelphia Spectrum a # of times. Big John Studd was the only wrestler that did not look out of proportion when in the ring with Andre. Hugs to Jah !

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I agree.. some people thought King Kong Bundy was comparable, but he was only about 6', compared to Andre's 7'4

[@mariaday712]

I'm sorry to say I never heard of him. I hope he rests in peace. Thanks for telling his story. You and Jah travel safe and take care.

[@kmoore5215]

He was responsible for cutting Andre The Giant’s hair.

[@Jscott2003]

Great vlog! Big John Studd was a little before my time but I've seen several of his matches and he was a beast. I had hand me down action figures as a kid and he was one of the first ones I had.

[@DaDitka]

John Studd was one of my all time favorite wrestlers. Whether he was a heel or a face, he never failed to deliver when I watched him. I never saw him live but I almost did back in June of 1989 at the Rockford Metro Centre in Rockford, IL. He was a face at that time and was scheduled to go against Andre, who was a heel. But it was as that time that Studd left and Hillbilly Jim took his place. That was such a great time. Thanks. John, for the memories. Rest in peace, big man. P.S. I was under the impression that Vince McMahon told John to step over the top rope. If this is so, the. John was in a conundrum- disobey Vince or incur Andre's wrath.

[@billiebrew2185]

Jordan , the video was a very nice tribute to John Minton. I grew up a couple miles away from the family and my oldest brother was in high school with John. I know his brother and nephews. I met John once , he was a big man and had huge hands, sausage links. I always told that John was very tall and skinny in school, basketball player. I guess he drove a Volkswagen bug with a sun roof and he could stick his head of and drive it , lol. Enjoyed your video, keep up the good work!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Great story! Thank younfor sharing it!

[@battlestarmarc]

Studd was a beast in the 80s. Studd Bundy should have been tag team champs. Studd Bundy would have been a great feud.

[@PrimephotoStudio]

Great Video!

[@sandrahunter5749]

Thank you for your service Big John Studd 🇺🇲 RIP Big John Studd 🙏❤️

[@yellowsubmarine1321]

Thank you Jordan✌️🤗🙏💋

[@adamdavis2760]

Jordan good for you man you did your research . You are correct during the cartoon era of the WWF wrestling was really popular It wasnt uncommon for a wrestler to get a quarter million dollar check on a good quarter if he had a wrestling figure out or a wrestling buddy. I saw an interview with HillBilly Jim where he was talking about those early merchandising checks.. Fun fact Big John won the 2nd Royal Rumble ever but there was no push behind it like there is today, in fact he was out of the WWF within 6 months

[@_CoolHandLuke_]

I always wondered what happened to him. He always reminded me of a huge Ted Dibiase. Thanks bro.

[@duckmann5000]

Great Episode Again Today ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TommysTanks]

Thanks Jordan.💜💜💜💜💜

[@pilargemina1521]

Jordan Great Vlog i really love that you go pay respect to The Legends Of Wrestling i understand its not for everyone but growing up watching & my dad taking my younger brother to see Pat Patterson,Ray Stevens,Moon Dog Mane , High Chief Peter Mavia its exciting & fun may they all RIP

[@germjohnson6098]

Great job with the videos my friend. You always do a great job with your videos my friend. Jeremy Johnson from Wilmington Delaware

[@Mr.Thrasha]

Loved Big John Studd, great job as always Lion!!!

[@denisesmith2745]

My day is off to a fantastic start !! I got to see you ! Kisses to Jah. You just make me so happy

[@michaelcanney7218]

Harley davidson and the Marlboro man

[@bernie2231]

Great watch! "Big John" seemed to have a morality that is rare in any field of entertainment.

[@tinkgrl871]

weird I don’t think I got a alert about this vlog ? Anyways thank you! Dig the glasses :)

[@dazzlingchick]

💋Great memorial video! I remember watching him wrestle when I was a kid. I knew Andre the Giant didn’t like him and that their matches were rough to say the least. Thanks Jordan. ~Love&Light♥️Carli

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Good video, I always like him. RIP to him

[@maryjaneblahnik5767]

Awesome vlog

[@guesswho8562]

My first wrestler was the Dynamite Kid and the British Bulldog !

[@freefallin6871]

I remember him in Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man. Critically panned, but I loved that movie!

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

The Woo was just at a convention and picked up a old WWF Toy of him" then coincident you do this Vlog about him..that's cool as heck. 😎✌ Really enjoy watching your stuff Jordan

[@leetherockjohnson5376]

Wow, what a vlog 👏 big john studd,1989 royal rumble winner, I think his son john minton jr inducted him into the wrestling Hall of fame,never new he was a Vietnam veteran that must of been a frightening sight for the enemy, big john charging through the brush at them with a rifle in hand haha. RIP big john,Jordan please keep these wrestling vlogs coming 🙏 👌👍

[@jacquiharrison2425]

Interesting.love this,

[@jimboslice7296]

Ah man jordan wrestling back in the 80s was just plain awesome. Roddy was always my favorite.

[@johntoomey357]

He was a family man and hated traveling away from his family

[@bobbeezel2593]

He was one of the very best. I loved watching him when I was a kid

[@drivesecure2476]

Good video I saw Big John in Chicago OMG that man was Big we had ring side seats I had the aisle seat he stood there next to where I was seated and waited for his time to enter the ring RIP John !!!

[@margaretparker8781]

Lov the vlog jordrn from Margaret P from. Uk

[@QuinceyG]

I really enjoyed hearing his story. I actually never heard of him. Even as a little girl, wrestling always fascinated me. Most of them seem to have really struggled and lived hard

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello 👋 Quincey, how are you doing?

[@perfumegoose]

Quincey, I used to watch him on WWF. I grew up in Memphis, which was the capital of wrestling. He told Mean Jean that the first time he went in the gym he benched 1000 lbs

[@chrislawson7983]

Great job. One of my favorites and black Jack. He was blessed and a blessing to watch. I always liked him stepping over the top, not knowing what it meant to Andre. But I thought we'll that big guy can step over the top too. Enjoyed those matches as a kid.

[@sg2823]

John was totally underrated, a big man in his own rite and good wrestler! Always wonder if he would be a competitor for The Undertaker in a dream match. True Jordan, well said he got on Andre's crap list, John complained that Andre was beating him up in the ring. Sad he lost the battle to cancer. RIP "Giant" Studd.

[@scottlambert2949]

I remembered when he was in the WWF and it was sad to hear about his passing

[@kateschroth3304]

I am so sorry to hear this

[@scrappy93]

Saw his son wrestle at an Maryland Championship Wrestling event.

[@VWT181]

Met Big John at Kiel Auditorium St Louis in 1986. So cool

[@mariacardenas4665]

Interesting story

[@drrichardvalentine]

I Love Wrestling and still do this day .

[@pamelavincent6937]

You do a great job could you visit Jani Lanes grave of the group of Warrant I love him and it was sad . Thanks. I think it is in Texas.

[@memorialled_zeppelin-warew1346]

Met him at the Hammersmith Odeon 1985. Andre the Giant , Adrian Adonis and Big John Studd. Three of the nicest guys in wrestling. I initially didn't like Stuff because of his died with my idol Andre the Giant. But got talking to Adrian Adonis and John came over to talk to fans and he was really nice talking to everyone. Very kind to young fans. Adrian Adonis and he messed around for the fans and it was funny as hell. I miss all three of them now their all gone to the big square circle in the sky. And Andre was fantastic as you'd expect. He was such a big guy. When he'd talk to younger fans they had him sit down on this huge chair. Funny thing is not one of those kids was ever worried about talking to him. The 12 yr old me included. These guys earned the fans more than just in the ring.

[@JasonHalversonjaydog]

yeah it's unfortunate, I watched wrestling back in that era of the mid to late 80's and i don't recall him. sounds like he shouild've been better remembered

[@DavidEDixon]

Rip big john

[@triviamom1]

Thank you Jordan lo ed this Do you think you could get wirh Stinc? Love Sting miss hi.

[@jim6820]

He was so funny.😂He cracked me up. Sure miss him. I cried over his passing. Gone way 2 soon.

[@lilymoon6494]

11 years after he passed I developed HL. I had remission for 1 year. Relapsed in 2008. 2010 I had a stem cell transplant and in 2020 was concerned cured.

[@johngomes8874]

Like you and your dad ,my dad and I used to watch a w a on Saturday mornings! Excelsior everyone!!

[@johngomes8874]

Thank you for making this Jordan! Can you visit the shoneys restaurant that Scott Steiner owns ? Someday - you rock!

[@stephaniehall5813]

My mom always tells me the story of when she made a sign at an event that said, "Big John Stud is a Dud" and he tried to yank the sign out of her hand and rip it up. LOL

[@JakeTheComicBookDude]

Funny, RIP Big John Studd(1948-1995).

[@strothermartin5368]

I worked security at the old Capitol Centre John Studd was a good guy,very friendly.

[@ahf5471]

It's nice to be remembered.........

[@Jsmith10221]

Will you go to Scott Hall’s grave in Maryland?!

[@HellcatCustoms]

I had a pair of thumb wrestle action figures of Hulk Hogan and Big John. They were marketed as big rivals in the early 80s!

[@forthekozofhelpingothers]

He was great 👍. Also, loved The Moondogs! Bill Smithson was an amazing person!

[@frankiehernandez2066]

RIP big John studd

[@williamyanosko4010]

Damn,. I had no idea that he was from Saxonburg, my uncle lived there briefly in the mid 80s, I once lifted in some weightlifting contests at the Saxonburg VFW back in the late 80s, early 90s. Unbelievable...

[@MrHarry-ne7ol]

As a teenage kid, I watched most of his wrestling career back in the early 80's!

[@davidmarshall385]

rip andre bighn john allot of wrastlers came from minnesota allot died from drugs kids dont do drugs ive met manny greats there just like you and me ive learned from my mistakes mistakes can be fatal hogan vs andre big j against backlund me against the world lmfdao life is fun if you make it that way happy easter much love stay safe yall all wrestlers gone are in my heart ty for entertainiing us rip to all the familys my condolences

[@nathandalke9318]

What a great westler big stud was rest in peace stay safe Jordan

[@shadowears]

Do you have any idea what the cross like symbols on his head stone and foot marker represent?