GoFundMe Launched To Save John Nord’s Leg

In sad news, a GoFundMe has been launched for former AWA, WWE, and WCW wrestler John Nord, best known to wrestling fans as The Berzerker. According to the campaign, the 64-year-old is in need of donations in an attempt to save his leg following multiple knee surgeries, which have resulted in having to fight a life-threatening infection. For those unaware, Nord’s life hasn’t been easy for several years, with it understood he had been staying at an assisted-living facility due to being diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

“John Nord – “Nord the Barbarian” “The Berzerker” – is in a fight to save his leg. John’s had almost 8 months of surgeries to replace his knee is now in a fight against life-threatening infections in both his knee and his blood. Help John in this fight.”

Nord broke into the wrestling business in 1984, and from there, he would notably work for the AWA, WCCW, and New Japan before joining WWE in 1991 and becoming The Berzerker with the unique gimmick of throwing his opponent over the top rope for a countout victory. Subsequently, he would compete in hundreds of matches for the company against the top babyfaces of the time, including The British Bulldog, Tatanka, Bret Hart, and Crush. However, he departed in 1993 and returned to Japan, this time with AJPW. His final run would then be for WCW in the last 90s, during which he mainly wrestled on WCW Saturday Night under his real name.