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Greg Valentine

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Key facts

Real name Jonathan Anthony Wisniski[1]
Ring name Greg “The Hammer” Valentine[1]
Birth date September 20, 1951[1]
Birth place Seattle, Washington, U.S.[1]
Parent Johnny Valentine[1]
WWE Hall of Fame 2004[3]

Greg Valentine, born Jonathan Anthony Wisniski, is a retired American professional wrestler known as Greg “The Hammer” Valentine. He is the son of wrestler Johnny Valentine and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004.

Context

Greg Valentine is a retired American professional wrestler known as Greg “The Hammer” Valentine. He was born Jonathan Anthony Wisniski in Seattle, Washington, on September 20, 1951, and is the son of wrestler Johnny Valentine [1]. He competed in major promotions including Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, World Wrestling Federation, and World Championship Wrestling [2]. Over his career, he won titles such as the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship, WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship, and WWF World Tag Team Championship [2]. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 [3].

Documented claims

  • Greg Valentine held more than 40 championships over five decades. [2]
  • He was inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016. [2]
  • His career with WWE spanned more than a decade. [3]
  • His father was involved in a 1975 plane crash. [3]

Questions and answers

When did Greg Valentine retire?

Greg Valentine is a retired professional wrestler, but the sources do not specify the exact year of his retirement [1].

Is Greg Valentine in the WWE Hall of Fame?

Yes, Greg Valentine was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004 [3].

What is Greg Valentine doing now?

The sources do not provide current details about Greg Valentine's activities [1].

How much is Greg Valentine worth?

The sources do not provide information about Greg Valentine's net worth [1].

Sources

  1. Greg Valentine — wwe.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Greg Valentine on His Career and the Tragic Fate of His Destroyed ... — prowrestlingstories.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Greg Valentine - TV Tropes — tvtropes.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment