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Balls Mahoney

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Jonathan Rechner(April 11, 1972 – April 12, 2016),[4][5]better known by hisring nameBalls Mahoney,was an Americanprofessional wrestlerbest known for his appearances withExtreme Championship Wrestling(ECW) andWorld Wrestling Entertainment(WWE).[6]

Balls Mahoney
Mahoney in 2013
Birth nameJonathan Rechner
Born(1972-04-11)April 11, 1972
Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey,U.S.
DiedApril 12, 2016(2016-04-12)(aged 44)
Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, U.S.
Cause of deathHeart attack
Spouse(s)
Gayle Schechter
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(m.2006)​
Children1
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Abbudah Singh
Abudda Dein
Balls Mahoney
Ballz Mahoney[1]
Boo Bradley
Jon Rechner
Kahoneys[2]
Mahoney
Xanta Klaus
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[3]
Billed weight305 lb (138 kg)[3]
Billed fromThe South Pole(as Xanta Klaus)
Nutley, New Jersey(as Balls Mahoney)
Asbury Park, New Jersey(as Boo Radley)
Trained byLarry Sharpe
Debut1987

Early life

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Rechner was born inSpring Lake Heights, New Jersey.[7]A graduate ofManasquan High Schoolwhere he competed on the school's wrestling team,[8]He started wrestling at the age of 15.[9]

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (1987–1993)

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Rechner trained at the Monster Factory and debuted in 1987, at age 15, as "Abbudah Singh".[4]He began wrestling on theindependent circuitin New Jersey.

Smoky Mountain Wrestling (1994–1995)

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He made a name for himself as Boo Bradley Jr. (a take-off of the characterBoo RadleyfromTo Kill a Mockingbird) inSmoky Mountain Wrestling(SMW). He was originally allied withChris CandidoandmanagedbyTammy Sytch,[10]who abused him for months, but they eventuallyturnedon him, killing his pet cat, and turning him into afan favoritein the process. He formed a friendship with Cactus Jack during this time. He went on to have a lengthy rivalry with Candido and Sytch. After his battles with Candido he moved on to a feud with Killer Kyle of the Gangstas. During his time in SMW Bradley won theSMW Beat the Champ Television Championshiptwice.[11]

World Wrestling Federation (1992–1993, 1995–1996)

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From 1992 to 1993 he jobbed under his real name losing toPapa Shango,Marty Jannetty,andVirgil.

In 1995, he briefly appeared in theWorld Wrestling Federationas Xanta Klaus. AtIn Your House 5: Seasons Beatingsin December, whileSavio Vegaand "Santa Claus"were at ringside handing out presents and playing to the fans, villainous manager"Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiaseappeared. DiBiase proclaimed that everyone had a price, even Santa. As Vega argued with DiBiase, "Santa" jumped him from behind and attacked him. DiBiase laughed his trademark laugh and introduced this warped Santa as Xanta Klaus, from the South Pole who steals presents. As Xanta, Rechner made only a couple more appearances (one on the following night'sMonday Night Raw), before never being mentioned again.[4]

Mid Eastern Wrestling Federation (1996–1997)

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After WWF, Rechner wrestled as Boo Bradley forMid Eastern Wrestling Federationwhere he became the MEWF Mid-Atlantic Champion.

Extreme Championship Wrestling (1996–2001)

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The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks (1996–1999)

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In 1996, Rechner signed withExtreme Championship Wrestling(ECW). He debuted atHoliday Hellas "Balls Mahoney". Capitalizing on the ECW crowd's lust for violence and the hardcore attitude Rechner was never seen without his signature steel chair, usually with some kind of writing or sign placed on it, which he would use to bash any opponent at any time. He would come to the ring to theAC/DCsong "Big Balls"and lead the crowd in singing the chorus before or after his matches. While in ECW he teamed withAxl Rotten,a similar hardcore and violent wrestler, and the duo became informally known as "The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks". They feuded withThe Dudley Boyz(Buh Buh RayandD-Von) during their tenure.

Mahoney made his pay-per-view debut atNovember to Remember,participating in aFour-Way Dance matchfor the Tag Team Championship, along with his partner Rotten;The F.B.I.(Tracy SmothersandLittle Guido) retained the titles.[12]AtLiving Dangerously,they participated in a three-way dance, along with the Dudleyz in a losing effort toSpike DudleyandNew Jack.[13]Mahoney and Rotten got another chance at the titles atWrestlepaloozaagainst Chris Candido and Lance Storm, but lost.[14]

Balls Mahoney before a live event at the First Arena in Elmira, New York, on August 12, 2006

After failing to win the titles with Rotten, Mahoney found a new partner inMasato Tanaka.AtNovember to Remember,the two defeated Dudley Boyz to win theWorld Tag Team Championship,thus beginning Mahoney's first reign as tag champion.[4][15][16]Six days later, Mahoney and Tanakadroppedthe titles to the Dudleyz in a rematch.[17]AtGuilty as Charged,Mahoney and Rotten defeated the F.B.I. andDanny Doring and Roadkillin a three-way dance.[4]

Mahoney's first singles match at a pay-per-view was a victory overSteve CorinoatLiving Dangerously.[18]Shortly after, Mahoney formed a tag team with Spike Dudley. AtHardcore Heaven,the two faced the Dudleyz in a championship match but failed to win the title.[19]The two teams faced in a rematch atHeat Wave,and this time, Mahoney and Dudley won the match and the World Tag Team Championship, marking Mahoney's second individual reign.[4][16][20]At a show in August, the duo re-lost the title to the Dudleyz.[21]

On the edition of August 14 ofECW on TNN,Mahoney and Dudley defeated the Dudleyz in another rematch to win back the World Tag Team Championship.[4][16][22]AtThe Last Show at the Madhouseon August 26, they lost the titles to the Dudleyz again.[16][23]AtAnarchy Rulz,ECW World Television ChampionRob Van Damwas scheduled to defend his title against Johnny Smith but before the match, Mahoney, Rotten, and Dudley attacked Smith and took him out of the match. Mahoney then challenged RVD for the title but lost the match.[24]

AtNovember to Remember,Mahoney and Rotten lost to Da Baldies (Spanish Angel,Tony DeVito,Vito LoGrasso,andP. N. News) in a 4-on-2handicap match.[25]

Final days of ECW (2000–2001)

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During an exchange of blows, ECW fans would often chant "Balls!" when Rechner landed a punch or kick on an opponent, and "Nuts!" when his opponent retaliated. AtLiving Dangerously,he defeatedKintaro Kanemura.[26]He met his former tag team partner, Masato Tanaka in the first match atHardcore Heaven,which Tanaka won.[27]

AtHeat Wave,he lost a match to F.B.I. member Sal E. Graziano.[28]He formed a tag team withChilly Willyand the duo feuded with Da Baldies. After losing a match to Da Baldies atAnarchy Rulz,[29]Mahoney and Willy defeated them in aFlaming Tables matchatNovember to Remember.[30]AtMassacre on 34th Street,Mahoney lost to EZ Money.[31]

Mahoney's final ECW appearance was at ECW's final pay-per-viewGuilty as Chargedwhere Mahoney and Chilly Willy's match withSimon DiamondandJohnny Swingerended in ano contest.[32]

Independent circuit (2001–2006)

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After ECW folded, Rechner spent time in a number of independent federations across America, most notably USA Pro Wrestling (UXW) as well asJuggalo Championship Wrestlingwhere he united with The Dead Pool (Violent J,Shaggy 2 Dope,andRaven) to become The Dead Pool 2000. He made an appearance inTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA) in 2004, teaming withThe Sandmanto face off againstThe Gathering.[4][33]On January 9, 2004, he wrestled forRing Of Honorlosing toSamoa Joe.

Return to WWE (2005, 2006–2008)

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Balls in anECWring

In 2005, Mahoney made a non-wrestling appearance at theWorld Wrestling Entertainment-promotedECW One Night Standreunion show, taking part—alongside Axl Rotten—in a brawl withKid Kash,Tommy Dreamer,The Sandman, the Dudley Boyz, andThe Blue World Order(bWo) before the main event. After the main event, Mahoney and Rotten returned to the ring to brawl with the "invading" Raw and SmackDown! wrestlers.[34]

In 2006, when WWE relaunched ECW as their ownbrand,one of the first announcements was the signing of Balls Mahoney. His signing was announced with that of Axl Rotten, but when Rotten missed some WWE dates and was released, Balls was left to start a singles career. During the "cross promotion" hype, Balls appeared on the June 5 edition ofRawwith other ECW wrestlers who proceeded to attackWWE ChampionJohn Cena.[35]He appeared again as a part of the ECW team in the "WWE vs. ECWteam battle royal"at theWWE vs. ECW Head to Headevent on June 7.[36]AtECW One Night Stand,Balls defeated Masato Tanaka in a match following a chair shot (denting the chair) to Tanaka's head.[37]

Balls in the ring atECWDecember to Dismemberin December 2006

WhenECW on Sci Fidebuted, Balls started off with a small role in the company, having sporadic matches and little else. Shortly after, his internal name within the company became "Blue Balls' due to his distinctive blue coloring. Once the show got going he started to appear invignettestalking about how tough he was, elevating his role on the show. On the edition of September 5 ofECW on Sci FiMahoney entered a feud withKevin Thornafter Thorn and hisvaletArielcost him a match againstStevie Richardsand the next week,René Duprée.[38][39]

The following week, he broughtFrancineto ringside with him, marking her first televised appearance at the revived ECW ring, where she proceeded to get into a catfight with Ariel.[40]This pairing was short-lived as Francine was released shortly after.

AtDecember to Dismember,Mahoney defeatedMatt Strikerin aStriker's Rules match.[41]

On the edition of January 2, 2007 ofECW on Sci Fi,Mahoney had one of his front teethlegitimatelyknocked out during a match with Kevin Thorn.[42]Shortly after, Balls began a short feud withSnitsky.[4]On the edition of June 5 ofECW,Balls, Tommy Dreamer, and the Sandman facedBobby Lashleyin a 3 on 1 Hardcore Handicap match for theECW World Championship,in which they were defeated.[43]

On the August 7, 2007 episode ofECW,Balls went againstThe Mizin a losing effort. During and after the match, it appeared thatKelly Kellywas concerned about him.[4][44]Over the weeks that followed, he attempted to ask her out and flirted with her backstage, but was interrupted by The Miz,Brooke,andLaylabefore Kelly could get a word in. Regardless, Kelly still showed interest in him each week, wishing him good luck before his match and cheering him on during his match.[4]He asked if she would go out with him to which she could not respond due to The Miz taking her backstage.[4]Weeks later, Kelly asked him out, starting an on-screen relationship.[45]

On February 29, 2008, Balls made his return to television onSmackDown,taking onBig Daddy V.The match went to a no contest afterThe UndertakerchokeslammedMahoney.[46]Mahoney was released from his WWE contract on April 28, 2008.[47]

Later career (2008–2016)

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Mahoney and Homicide at FTW Rise Against on March 5, 2011

On December 13, 2008, he returned to wrestling inWorld Wrestling Councilhis re-debut match againstAbdullah the Butcherin Bayamon Puerto Rico in the annual event WWC Lockout, Abdullah the Butcher's final match in WWC. On April 16, he and Brother Runt appeared onTNA Impact!to wishTeam 3Dluck in their match atLockdown.They later were attacked byBeer Money, Inc.Mahoney made an appearance forInsane Clown Posse'sJuggalo Championship Wrestlingat the 10th Annual Gathering Of The Juggalos on August 8, 2009, interfering in a "Loser Leaves JCW" match between2 Tuff TonyandViscera,which also featured WWE Hall of FamerTerry Funkas a special guest referee. After Viscera won the match, he, Mahoney, and Funk all attacked Tony. Also, as of late 2009, Mahoney has become a regular competitor for National Wrestling Superstars. On May 8, 2010, Mahoney made his debut forRing of Honor,saving Grizzly Redwood fromErick StevensandThe Embassy.[48]On July 29, 2010, it was confirmed that Mahoney would take part in TNA's ECW reunion showHardcore Justiceon August 8.[49]His name was later erased from the event's official website.[50]At the event Rechner, using the ring name Kahoneys, teamed withAxl Rottenin a South Philadelphia Street Fight, where they were defeated byTeam 3D.[2]After the match Rechner vented his frustrations on Axl Rotten, proclaiming that he would never again team with him.[51]

On September 11, 2010, Rechner returned to Ring of Honor atGlory By Honor IX,where he, competing under the ring name Ballz Mahoney, teamed with Grizzly Redwood in a losing effort against Erick Stevens andNecro Butcher.[52]On October 23, 2010, Mahoney and Axl Rotten reunited at aJersey All Pro Wrestling,where they unsuccessfully challengedMonsta Mackand Havok for theJAPW Tag Team Championship,in a three-way match, which was won bySami Callihanand Chris Dickinson.[53]On October 18, 2014, Mahoney was defeated by Sabu to crown the first WWL Extreme Champion at Insurrection.[54]Mahoney's last match before his death took place at the DFC A Very Deathproof Christmas event on December 6, 2015, defeating Shaunymo in a Flaming Tables Match in Toronto, Ontario.[55][56]

Personal life

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Rechner's son, Christopher, was born on November 15, 2007.[57]

Rechner had numerous tattoos, including two tribal pieces, adragonand invertedpentagramon his arm (he was a member of theChurch of Satan),[58]and a tattoo dedicated to deceased wrestler, and thenamesakeof his son, late friend,Chris Candido.[59]Rechner and Candido were childhood friends who got their start in the wrestling business setting up rings for local shows during their teenage years and eventually trained together at theMonster Factory.[60]

On August 21, 2010, Rechner was charged with disorderly conduct after brandishing a knife during a staged fight with fellow wrestler "Calypso" Jim Zaccone inSouth Brunswick, New Jersey.[61]The fight was meant to drum up publicity for an upcoming match inPerth Amboy, New Jersey.

Death

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On April 12, 2016, a day after his 44th birthday, Rechner died suddenly at his home inSpring Lake Heights, New Jersey.While watching TV he laid on his side to get more comfortable, and moments later his wife noticed he was unconscious. She immediately called 911 and attemptedCPR,but he was dead before medics arrived.[62]His death was first reported viaTwitterbyJohnny Candido.[63]

His autopsy was released in August 2016, where it ruled he had died of a heart attack.[64]On October 21, 2016, it was revealed Rechner had experiencedCTE.[65]As a result of the CTE diagnosis, the Rechner family became part of a class-action lawsuit against the WWE over these reports and was represented by attorney Konstantine Kyros. U.S. district judgeVanessa Lynne Bryantdismissed the lawsuit in September 2018.[66]

Championships and accomplishments

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See also

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