Before there was Big Johnny, there was Johnny Ace, one half of the Dynamic Dudes tag team.
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Laurinaitis throws in a headlock, proving his mastery of technical wrestling.
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Laurinaitis models his "Real World Tag Team League" plaque.
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Now the EVP of Talent Relations, Laurinaitis helps officiate the contract signing for CM Punk and John Cena's undisputed WWE Title Match at SummerSlam 2011.
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"People Power" reigns supreme as Laurinaitis assumes control of both Raw and SmackDown following his team's victory at WrestleMania.
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At WWE Over the Limit 2012, Big Johnny made his long-awaited return to the ring when he faced Cena with his job on the line.
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The going wasn't so great for Laurinaitis early on, as he felt the sting of the Cenation leader's frustration.
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He did, however, provide a solid substitute for Booker T on commentary, deliriously muttering "five time, five time, five time ..." during his few moments at the booth.
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Big Johnny got some offense in toward the end of the match, targeting Cena's injured arm.
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Big Show's interference seemed to seal the end for Laurinaitis, who had terminated the giant earlier that same week ...
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... But The World's Largest Athlete proved to be a turncoat, KO'ing Cena and securing the victory for Laurinaitis.
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And People Power (literally) rolls on. Where will Big Johnny take the WWE Universe next?