John Morrison (wrestler)

{{short description|American professional wrestler (born 1979)}} {{redirect-distinguish|Johnny TV|TV Johnny}} {{Use mdy dates|date=March 2022}} {{Infobox professional wrestler |name = John Morrison |image = Johnny Impact Alpha 1 alt (cropped).jpg |caption = Morrison in 2019 |birth_name = John Randall Hennigan<ref name="Zitz"/> |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|10|3}}<ref name="canoe"/> |birth_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.<ref name="InsidePulse">{{cite web|last1=Sawyer|first1=James|title=Johnny Mundo aka John Morrison Opens Up In Candid One Hour Shoot Interview|date=April 24, 2015 |url=http://insidepulse.com/2015/04/24/this-aint-no-make-believe-an-interview-with-johnny-mundo/|publisher=Inside Pulse|access-date=January 15, 2017}}</ref> |resides = |alma_mater = [[University of California, Davis]] |partner = [[Melina Perez]] (2003–2015) |spouse = {{marriage|[[Taya Valkyrie]]|June 1, 2018}} |names = {{ubl|John Hennigan<ref name="canoe"/>|John Morrison<ref name="canoe"/>|Johnny Blaze<ref name="canoe"/>| Johnny Caballero<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/john-morrison-gcw-the-wrld-on-lucha/|title=John Morrison Receives Another New Name Ahead Of GCW Debut|work=WrestleTalk|first=Sanchez|last=Taylor|date=February 24, 2022|access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref>|'''Johnny Consejo'''<ref name="Consejo"/>|Johnny Elite|Johnny Fusion|Johnny Hardy<ref name="AAATijuana"/>|Johnny Impact<ref name="JohnnyImpact"/>|Johnny Mundo<ref name=JohnnyMundo/>|Johnny Nitro<ref name="canoe"/>|Johnny Spade|Johnny Superstar<ref name="OVWMarch04">{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/font_color_770000_TPFKATL_font_24/article_7974.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009030539/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/font_color_770000_TPFKATL_font_24/article_7974.shtml|title=Constructive Criticism: Part One: OVW March television shows|date=April 21, 2004|last=Giebink|first=Dustin|archive-date=October 9, 2012|access-date=June 28, 2007|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|quote=Hennigan was going by the name "Johnny Superstar" here...}}</ref><ref name="AAAReturn"/> |'''Johnny TV'''|''Various other ring names''{{efn|On the [[independent circuit]], Hennigan has used several names depending on the associated wrestling promotion, including Johnny Blackcraft,<ref name="cagematch">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1099&name=Johnny+Blackcraft|title=John Morrison « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref> Johnny Downunder,<ref name="pwinsider.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/160777/janela-vs-morrison-cardona-chelsea-brian-cage-flip-gordon-taya-more-wsw-phoenix-rising-tour-night-one-on-fitetv-report.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716085350/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/160777/janela-vs-morrison-cardona-chelsea-brian-cage-flip-gordon-taya-more-wsw-phoenix-rising-tour-night-one-on-fitetv-report.html |archive-date=July 16, 2022 |title=Janela vs Morrison, Cardona, Chelsea, Brian Cage, Flip Gordon, Taya & More: WSW Phoenix Rising Tour Night One On Fite TV Report |work=PWInsider |last=Tees |first=David |date=July 8, 2022 |access-date=March 1, 2023}}</ref> Johnny Foxwoods,<ref name="Americanrana">{{Cite web|url= https://prowrestlingpost.com/preview-beyond-wrestling-presents-americanrana-19/|title= #Preview Beyond Wrestling Presents Americanrana '19|website=prowrestlingpost.com|date= July 25, 2019|access-date=May 21, 2022}}</ref> Johnny Progress,<ref name="ProgressDebut"/> and Johnny Ultra.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inquisitr.com/5095041/ex-wwe-star-joins-survivor-37-cast-already-loved-by-the-shows-fans-for-his-hilarious-confessional/|title=Ex-WWE Star Joins 'Survivor 37' Cast, Already Loved By The Show's Fans For His Hilarious Confessional|work=[[Inquisitr]]|first=Megan|last=Russell|date=September 30, 2018|access-date=March 14, 2019}}</ref> As a rookie in Supreme Pro Wrestling, he wrestled under the name Johnny Onyx.<ref name="SPW"/>}}}} |height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}}<ref name="WWEProfile"/> |weight = {{convert|215|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="WWEProfile"/><ref name="ImpactBio">{{cite web|title=Johnny Impact|url=http://impactwrestling.com/talent-roster/johnny-impact/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191020061054/http://impactwrestling.com/talent-roster/johnny-impact/|website=[[Impact Wrestling]]|access-date=September 23, 2017|archive-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref> |billed = '''Los Angeles, California'''<ref name="WWEProfile"/> Slamtown, USA<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqM4QF2mop8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/YqM4QF2mop8 |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |url-status=live|title=5 Most SHOCKING Slammiversary Returns in IMPACT Wrestling History {{!}} IMPACT Plus Top 5|publisher=[[Impact Wrestling]]|website=[[YouTube]]|date=June 25, 2019|access-date=February 14, 2021|time=0:11–0:51}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |trainer = {{ubl|Supreme Pro Wrestling<ref name="SPW"/><ref name="Oliver2010"/>|[[Al Snow]]<ref name="canoe"/>|[[Bill DeMott]]<ref name="canoe"/>|[[Ivory (wrestler)|Ivory]]<ref name="canoe"/>|[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]<ref name="canoe"/>}} |debut = 2002<ref name="canoe"/> |retired = }} '''John Randall Hennigan'''<ref name="Zitz">{{cite news|first=Michael|last=Zitz|title=Wrestling fans are K-Fed up Federline has that going for him|url=http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/122006/12182006/243993|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120711095157/http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2006/122006/12182006/243993|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 11, 2012|work=[[The Free Lance–Star]]|date=December 18, 2006|access-date=August 19, 2007}}</ref> (born October 3, 1979),<ref name="canoe">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/nitro-johnny.html|title=John Morrison|access-date=July 6, 2007|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200428205008/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/nitro-johnny.html|archive-date=April 28, 2020}}</ref> better known by his [[ring name]] '''John Morrison''', is an American [[professional wrestler]] and actor. He is signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW), where he performs under the ring name '''Johnny TV''' and is a member of [[MxM Collection|MxM TV]]. He also performs for their sister promotion [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) and Mexican partner promotion [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL). Hennigan is best known for his tenures in [[WWE]] from 2002 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2021, as well as for appearing in promotions such as [[Impact Wrestling]], [[Lucha Underground]] and [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]]. He also performs on the [[independent circuit]] under various ring names.

After winning ''[[Tough Enough III]]'' (a WWE [[reality TV]] competition show that awarded winners a wrestling contract with the company), Hennigan was assigned to its [[developmental territory]], [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]. WWE promoted Hennigan to its [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown!]] roster in April 2005 under the ring name '''Johnny Nitro'''; winning the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]] with [[Joey Mercury]] in his first match on the show. After departing from the company in 2011, he held main event roles in several promotions outside of WWE, including Impact Wrestling, Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide and Lucha Underground. Outside of WWE, he has used several different ring names, including '''Johnny Impact''' in Impact Wrestling and '''Johnny Mundo''' in various [[lucha libre|Mexican promotions]].

Hennigan has won the [[ECW World Heavyweight Championship]], [[AAA Mega Championship]], [[Impact World Championship]], and [[Lucha Underground Championship]] once each. In WWE, he also held the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] three times, and was a six-time [[tag team champion]]. In ''lucha libre'', Hennigan was a central fixture in all four seasons of Lucha Underground, and was AAA's first-ever triple champion, holding the AAA Mega Championship, [[AAA Latin American Championship]], and [[AAA World Cruiserweight Championship]] simultaneously. He has headlined multiple [[List of WWE pay-per-view and WWE Network events|major events for WWE]] and [[List of Impact Wrestling pay-per-view events|Impact]], including the latter company's flagship event, [[Bound for Glory (wrestling pay-per-view)|Bound for Glory]], in [[Bound for Glory (2017)|2017]] and [[Bound for Glory (2018)|2018]].

Outside of wrestling, Hennigan has also worked in the film and television industry. In film, he has mainly worked as an actor, producer and stuntman. He also competed as a contestant on the [[Survivor: David vs. Goliath|37th season]] of the competitive reality show ''[[Survivor (U.S. TV series)|Survivor]]''.

==Early life== John Randall Hennigan was born on October 3, 1979, in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], and grew up in [[Palos Verdes Peninsula]], where he attended [[Palos Verdes Peninsula High School]].<ref name="InsidePulse"/><ref>{{cite web|last1=Alvarez|first1=David|title=WWE – Interview with John Morrison|work=Sacramento Press |url=https://sacramentopress.com/2010/08/06/wwe-interview-with-john-morrison/|access-date=October 2, 2016|date=August 6, 2010}}</ref> He graduated from the [[University of California, Davis]] in 2002, where he studied [[film]] and [[geology]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100311/A_LIFE/3110309|title=Wrestler eager for Stockton Arena gig|access-date=March 1, 2010|work=The Record|archive-date=March 15, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315180641/http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100311/A_LIFE/3110309|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="explosive">{{cite web|url=http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070313/ENT0101/703130386|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120225195109/http://detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070313/ENT0101/703130386|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 25, 2012|first=Adam|last=Graham|title=Explosive Nitro loves the limelight|work=[[The Detroit News]]|date=March 13, 2007|access-date=July 6, 2007}}</ref>

==Professional wrestling career== ===World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/WWE (2002–2011)=== ====''Tough Enough'' and Ohio Valley Wrestling (2002–2004)==== After graduating college with a degree in film and geology and deciding that he did not want to pursue either path,<ref name="explosive"/> Hennigan began his professional wrestling career training at the Supreme Pro Wrestling [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#S|school]] in [[Sacramento, California]].<ref name="SPW">{{cite web|url=http://www.supremeprowrestling.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=92|title=Johnny Nitro captures ECW World Title!|access-date=June 30, 2007|publisher=Supreme Pro Wrestling|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080205005220/http://www.supremeprowrestling.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=92|archive-date=February 5, 2008}}</ref> After failing his audition for [[WWE Tough Enough#Tough Enough 2|''Tough Enough 2'']],<ref name="WWEMAG0807">{{cite news|last=Mihaly|first=John|title=Called On The Carpet!|publisher=WWE Magazine|page=29|date=August 2007}}</ref> a competition in which the winner earned a [[World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF) contract, he was accepted as a cast member for [[WWE Tough Enough#Tough Enough III|''Tough Enough III'']] in 2002, eventually becoming the co-winner with [[Matt Cappotelli]].<ref name="MTV">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/onair/toughenough/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010809232211/http://www.mtv.com/onair/toughenough/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 9, 2001|title=MTV On Air – Tough Enough|access-date=April 8, 2007|publisher=MTV|quote=In the end, Matt and John were chosen to be the winners of Tough Enough 3.}}</ref> For winning, Hennigan was awarded a developmental contract and assigned to their [[developmental territory]], [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW), to continue his training.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/030423.html|title=OVW results – April 23, 2003|access-date=April 8, 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|quote=Matt and John from Tough Enough III were shown sitting ringside.. They said that they have been continuing their training here in OVW.. ''[sic]''}}</ref> Hennigan competed in [[Acolytes Protection Agency]]'s invitational [[Professional wrestling match types#Backstage Brawl|Bar Room Brawl match]] on July 27, 2003, at [[Vengeance (2003)|Vengeance]].<ref name="canoe" /> Hennigan and Cappotelli made an appearance on an episode of ''[[WWE Heat|Heat]]'' in January 2004, losing to [[Garrison Cade]] and [[Mark Jindrak]].<ref name="canoe"/> In March, Hennigan, going by the ring name "Johnny Superstar", turned on Cappotelli, establishing himself as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]].<ref name="OVWMarch04"/>

====Eric Bischoff's assistant and MNM (2004–2006)==== {{Main|MNM (professional wrestling)|l1 = MNM}}

[[Image:MNM 2006.jpg|thumb|Nitro (left) won three [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championships]] with [[Joey Mercury]] (right) in 2005 and 2006.]] On the March 1 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', Hennigan debuted on the main roster as a heel under the [[ring name]] "Johnny Blaze". His [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#G|gimmick]] was that he was the apprentice and assistant of the Raw General Manager, [[Eric Bischoff]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/03/02/367629.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214001/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/03/02/367629.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Rock and Sock return|date=March 2, 2004|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> The next week his name was changed to "Johnny Spade",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/03/09/375941.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214001/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/03/09/375941.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Evolution ends Foley's 'Life'|date=March 9, 2004|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> and three weeks after that it was changed to "Johnny Nitro".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/03/30/402093.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214002/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/03/30/402093.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Triple H does the right thing|date=March 30, 2004|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> The Nitro name, which finally stuck, was a reference to ''[[WCW Monday Nitro]]'', the flagship show of [[World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW) for which Bischoff had previously worked, using the ''Nitro'' theme as his [[Music in professional wrestling|ring entrance music]].<ref name="nitrotheme">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/04/13/419712.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214003/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/04/13/419712.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Backlash beckons|date=April 13, 2004|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]|quote=Johnny Nitro comes to the ring to the old WCW Monday Nitro theme music}}</ref> Nitro acted as Bischoff's apprentice and assistant until June, when he was sent back to OVW. To explain his departure, Nitro lost a match on the June 7 episode of ''Raw'' against [[Eugene (wrestler)|Eugene]], which carried the stipulation that upon his loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/06/08/490715.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214003/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2004/06/08/490715.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: High in the skybox|date=June 8, 2004|last=Sokol|first=Chris|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref>

Upon his return to OVW, Nitro was put into a [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with Matt Cappotelli. During the course of the feud, [[Melina Perez|Melina]] was brought into the company as Nitro's ex-girlfriend and an ally of Cappotelli, only to [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#T|turn]] on him and side with Nitro. Not long after, Nitro and Melina were joined by [[Joey Mercury]], forming the [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#stable|stable]] [[MNM (professional wrestling)|MNM]]. MNM wrestled in OVW for around a year, holding the [[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship]] once, before losing the titles to Cappotelli and [[Johnny Jeter]] in January 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=129|title=OVW Southern Tag Team Championship « Titles Database|publisher=Cagematch.net|access-date=March 14, 2019}}</ref> They were soon called up to the main [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown!]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] in April that same year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/04/15/998048.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214005/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/04/15/998048.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Smackdown: Wilson/Dawn Marie classic steals show|date=April 15, 2005|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref>

In their debut match on the main roster, MNM won the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]] from [[Eddie Guerrero]] and [[Rey Mysterio]] on the April 21 episode of ''[[SmackDown!]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/04/22/1008347.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214005/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2005/04/22/1008347.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Smackdown: New tag champs crowned|date=April 22, 2005|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> MNM held the titles for three months, having successful defenses against the teams of Guerrero and Mysterio,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Second Chance |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/04282005 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website= |date=April 21, 2005 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> and [[Charlie Haas]] and [[Hardcore Holly]] on May 22 at [[WWE Judgment Day (2005)|Judgment Day]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Judgment Day 2005 results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/2005/results |access-date=October 24, 2022 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> before dropping them to the [[The Road Warriors#L.O.D. 2005|Legion of Doom]] on July 24 at [[The Great American Bash (2005)|The Great American Bash]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/07/25/1146844.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214008/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/07/25/1146844.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=JBL reigns at a dull Bash|date=July 25, 2005|last=Kapur|first=Bob|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> They won the titles again on the October 28 episode of ''SmackDown!'' in a [[four-way match]] defeating Legion of Doom, The [[Mexicools]], and [[William Regal]] and [[Paul Burchill]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNamara |first=Andy |date=October 28, 2005 |title=Smackdown: A gimmick-filled night |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/07/25/1146844.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214008/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2005/07/25/1146844.html |archive-date=November 6, 2015 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> but lost them to Rey Mysterio and [[Dave Bautista|Batista]] on the December 16 episode of ''SmackDown!'' two days before [[Armageddon (2005)|Armageddon]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Randy Orton's Relevation |date=December 9, 2005 |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12162005/ |access-date=October 24, 2022 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> Due to help from [[Mark Henry]], MNM defeated Mysterio and Batista in a rematch on the December 30 episode of ''SmackDown!'' to win the championship for the third time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2005 |title=A shocking return leads to new Champs |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/12302005/ |access-date=October 24, 2022 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> They began a rivalry with the team of [[Paul London and Brian Kendrick]] that lasted over three months,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/02/10/1435575.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713044800/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/02/10/1435575.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 13, 2015|title=Smackdown: Henry escapes The Dead Man|date=February 16, 2006|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> until they dropped the championship to London and Kendrick at [[WWE Judgment Day (2006)|Judgment Day]] on May 21, 2006, with the storyline leading to Nitro and Melina suddenly [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#T|turning]] on Mercury after the match, breaking up the group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/2006/matches/23848442/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213095745/https://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/2006/matches/23848442 |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |title=Paul London & Brian Kendrick def. MNM (new champions) |date=May 21, 2006 |last=Williams III |first=Ed |access-date=April 8, 2007 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> Melina and Nitro left the SmackDown! brand by losing their jobs in [[kayfabe]].<ref name="illustrated121">{{cite journal|journal=Pro Wrestling Illustrated 2007 Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts|title=Wrestling's historical cards|publisher= Publishing|year=2007|page=121}}</ref>

==== Singles competition and championship success (2006–2007) ==== [[File:Nitrorawmarch2007.jpg|right|thumb|upright|After MNM's split, Nitro achieved success as a singles competitor, winning two [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championships]] and the [[ECW World Heavyweight Championship]]]] The next week, Nitro, along with Melina, debuted on the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] brand in a loss to [[WWE Champion]] [[John Cena]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/05/30/1605931.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710095758/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/05/30/1605931.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 10, 2015|title=Raw: ECW delivers an unexpected Angle|date=May 30, 2006|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Nitro was immediately placed in the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] picture, and at [[Vengeance (2006)|Vengeance]] on June 25, he defeated champion [[Shelton Benjamin]] in a [[triple threat match]] also involving [[Carlito (wrestler)|Carlito]] to win the title.<ref name="illustrated121" /> Nitro held the championship for four months, retaining against [[Jeff Hardy]] on September 17 at [[Unforgiven (2006)|Unforgiven]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tello |first=Craig |date=September 17, 2006 |title=Nitro escapes Toronto with the gold |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2006/matches/28817582/results/ |access-date=October 24, 2022 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> before losing the title back to Hardy on the October 2 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/03/1942353.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214014/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/03/1942353.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Hardy lays claim to IC belt|date=October 3, 2006|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Nitro recaptured the Intercontinental Championship from Hardy on the November 6 episode of ''Raw'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/11/07/2264947.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214015/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/11/07/2264947.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Bischoff creates controversy|date=November 7, 2006|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> but lost it back to Hardy on the following week's ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/11/14/2352032.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707163136/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/11/14/2352032.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 7, 2015|title=Raw: DX have a jolly ol' time in England|date=November 14, 2006|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Also around this time, Nitro entered into a partnership with rapper [[Kevin Federline]], with the duo antagonizing and beginning a rivalry with [[WWE Champion]] [[John Cena]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/17/2049046.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214016/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/17/2049046.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Bring out the "celebrities"|date=October 17, 2006|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Federline was then, in storyline, trained by Nitro for a match with Cena, which he won after interference from [[Umaga (wrestler)|Umaga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/01/02/3134768.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214016/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/01/02/3134768.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Cena's New Year's hangover|date=January 2, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref>

MNM reunited on the November 27 episode of ''Raw'' to accept an open challenge from [[The Hardys]] (Jeff Hardy and [[Matt Hardy]]) at [[December to Dismember (2006)|December to Dismember]] on December 3, a match that they lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/11/28/2530992.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214017/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/11/28/2530992.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: The return of the Hardys|date=November 28, 2005|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/12/04/2621428.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703102058/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2006/12/04/2621428.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 3, 2015|title=Lashley has a December to remember|date=December 4, 2006|first=Matt|last=MacKinder|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> MNM and The Hardys feuded across the [[WWE brand extension|brands]] throughout the month, with the two teams competing in a four-way [[ladder match]] for the WWE Tag Team Championship at [[Armageddon (2006)|Armageddon]] on December 17 also involving [[Brian Kendrick]] and [[Paul London]] and [[Dave Taylor (wrestler)|Dave Taylor]] and [[William Regal]], which MNM failed to win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2006/matches/34729444/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012210950/https://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/2006/matches/34729444 |archive-date=October 12, 2022 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs. William Regal & Dave Taylor |date=December 17, 2006 |first=Craig |last=Tello |access-date=February 23, 2009 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/2006/exclusives/38575801 |title=Update on Joey Mercury |date=December 18, 2006 |access-date=February 23, 2009 |publisher=[[WWE]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071124052854/http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/2006/exclusives/38575801 |archive-date=November 24, 2007 }}</ref> Nitro challenged Jeff Hardy for the Intercontinental Championship in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Steel Cage match|steel cage match]] at [[New Year's Revolution (2007)|New Year's Revolution]] on January 7, 2007, but lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/01/08/3235732.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018034532/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/01/08/3235732.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 18, 2015|title=Cena retains, Triple H injured at Revolution |date=January 8, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=April 3, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> MNM lost to The Hardys at the [[Royal Rumble (2007)|Royal Rumble]] on January 28, and again at [[No Way Out (2007)|No Way Out]] on February 18, which ended the feud.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/2007/matches/35535104/|title=The Hardys fly high|date=January 28, 2007|first=Lennie|last=Difino|access-date=February 23, 2009|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2007/matches/346566811321/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230218171134/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/2007/matches/346566811321/ |archive-date=February 18, 2023 |title=The Hardys & Chris Benoit def. MNM & MVP |date=February 19, 2007 |first=Bryan |last=Robinson |access-date=February 23, 2009 |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> MNM disbanded as a team when Mercury was released from WWE in March 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/joeyreleased|title=Joey Mercury released|date=March 26, 2007|access-date=April 8, 2007|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

After Mercury's departure, Nitro also ended his association with Melina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02052007/mainarticle|title=Tickets punched for WrestleMania|date=February 5, 2007|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|access-date=February 23, 2009|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02192007/mainarticle|title=Chairman's Choice|date=February 19, 2007|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|access-date=February 23, 2009|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Nitro was placed in a tag team with [[Kenny Dykstra]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/05/22/4198898.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214036/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/05/22/4198898.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: It's the Bobby Lashley show|date=May 22, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/05/29/4217009.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214037/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/05/29/4217009.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Lashley & Cena can't overcome odds|date=May 29, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> until the [[2007 WWE draft]], during which Nitro was drafted to the [[ECW (WWE brand)|ECW]] brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/supplementaldraft07|title=2007 Supplemental Draft results|date=June 17, 2007|last=Dee|first=Louie|access-date=June 27, 2007|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Nitro made his debut for the brand on the June 19 episode of ''[[WWE ECW|ECW]]'', with a win over [[Nunzio]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.clm/Slam/Wrestling/2007/06/13/4257814.html|title=ECW: Title picture clears up|date=June 13, 2007|last=MacKinder|first=Matt|access-date=February 22, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and few days later, on June 24, at [[Vengeance: Night of Champions]], he won the vacant [[ECW World Heavyweight Championship]] by defeating [[CM Punk]], replacing the absent [[Chris Benoit]] due to the latter's [[Chris Benoit double-murder and suicide|double-murder suicide]].<ref>{{cite web|first1=John|last1=Powell|last2=Powell|first2=Justin|title=Vengeance banal and badly booked|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/06/24/4287727.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519060127/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/06/24/4287727.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2015|work=SLAM! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|date=June 25, 2007|access-date=November 6, 2007}}</ref> A few weeks after winning the title, Nitro was repackaged as '''John Morrison''', a reference to musician [[Jim Morrison]], to whom Hennigan bears a strong physical resemblance.<ref name="bol51">{{cite book|title=The WrestleCrap Book of Lists!|last=Reynolds|first=RD|year=2007|publisher=ECW Press|isbn=978-1-55022-762-8|pages=51–52}}</ref> Morrison retained the title against Punk at [[The Great American Bash (2007)|The Great American Bash]] on July 22,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/07/23/4361554.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519140624/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/07/23/4361554.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2015|title=Cena still champ after busy Bash|date=July 23, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=November 16, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> and on August 26 at [[SummerSlam (2007)|SummerSlam]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/08/27/4450221.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150709145332/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/08/27/4450221.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 9, 2015|title=Returns highlight SummerSlam|date=August 27, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tywalk, Nick|access-date=November 18, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Punk would again challenge for the championship on the September 4 episode of ''ECW'', in which Morrison lost the championship to Punk, ending his reign at 69 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/08/22/4438656.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214046/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/08/22/4438656.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=ECW: Punk earns yet another shot|date=August 22, 2007|last=MacKinder|first=Matt|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/08282007/articles/ecwnewpunkera|title=ECW champions a new Punk era|date=September 4, 2007|access-date=September 1, 2007|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Morrison was then suspended for thirty days for violating WWE's [[WWE#Drug testing and wellness program|Wellness Program]],{{citation needed|date=August 2021}} renewing his feud with Punk upon his return, as well as competing against [[The Miz]] for the number one contendership to the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/09/4563318.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214102/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/09/4563318.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=ECW: Morrison returns, faces Punk|date=October 9, 2007|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/30/4618596.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214102/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/10/30/4618596.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=ECW: Monster Mash main event|date=October 30, 2007|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/11/07/4637612.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214103/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/11/07/4637612.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=ECW: Dreaded hat does in Morrison's title hopes|date=November 7, 2007|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref>

====Teaming with The Miz (2007–2009)==== {{Main|John Morrison and the Miz}}

[[File:Mizmorrisonwttclive.jpg|thumb|left|From 2007 to 2009, Morrison teamed with [[The Miz]], winning the WWE Tag Team Championship and [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|World Tag Team Championship]].]] Though rivals, [[John Morrison and the Miz|Morrison and The Miz]] faced the dysfunctional tag team of Matt Hardy and [[Montel Vontavious Porter]] (MVP) on the November 16 episode of ''SmackDown!'' for the WWE Tag Team Championship in a winning effort, marking Morrison's fourth WWE Tag Team Championship reign.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/11/17/4663686.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214103/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2007/11/17/4663686.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Smackdown: Batista demolishes Henry|date=November 17, 2007|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=February 22, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2007)|Survivor Series]] two days later, Morrison and The Miz were both defeated by CM Punk in a triple threat match for the [[ECW Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/11/18/4666920.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519180931/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/11/18/4666920.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2015|title=Survivor Series ends with an Edge|date=November 19, 2007|last=Plummer|first=Dale|author2=Tylwalk, Nick|access-date=November 18, 2008|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> After the defeat, the rivalry aspect of Morrison and The Miz's relationship faded, as they were now portrayed as trusting friends. Morrison competed in the [[Royal Rumble (2008)|2008 Royal Rumble match]] on January 27, but failed to win after being eliminated by [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Plummer |first1=Dale |last2=Tywalk |first2=Nick |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/01/28/4797664.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519192643/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/01/28/4797664.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 19, 2015 |title=Cena wins Rumble in surprise return |access-date=January 29, 2008 |date=January 28, 2008 |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> In February 2008, Morrison and The Miz were given a [[streaming]] segment on WWE.com named ''The Dirt Sheet'' in which they mocked other wrestlers and facets of pop culture. Morrison and The Miz co-wrote each episode of ''The Dirt Sheet'' each week, and Morrison credits his time in college studying film with contributing to the success of the show.<ref name="Oliver2010">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/30/12676921.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106213857/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/30/12676921.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=John Morrison looks back at his early days|date=January 30, 2010|last=Oliver|first=Greg|access-date=February 4, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> On March 30 at [[WrestleMania XXIV]], Morrison competed in the [[Money in the Bank ladder match]], which was won by CM Punk. Despite being unsuccessful, Morrison had a standout performance in the match, in which he performed a moonsault from the top rope to the outside of the ring while holding onto a ladder.<ref>{{cite web |last=Martin |first=Adam |date=March 30, 2008 |title=WrestleMania 24 Results - 3/30 - Orlando, FL (Taker vs. Edge, more) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/news2008/1206933094.shtml?amp |access-date=January 17, 2021 |website=WrestleView}}</ref>

Morrison and The Miz retained the titles against [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]] and [[CM Punk]] at [[WWE Judgment Day (2008)|Judgment Day]] on May 18<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapur |first=Bob |date=May 18, 2008 |title=Judgment Day spoils streak of good shows |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/05/18/5609326.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018025201/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/05/18/5609326.html |archive-date=October 18, 2015 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> and [[Dave Finlay|Finlay]] and [[Hornswoggle]] at [[Night of Champions (2008)|Night of Champions]] on June 29,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=June 29, 2008 |title=KELLER'S WWE NIGHT OF THE CHAMPIONS PPV REPORT 6/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of event |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_26077.shtml#.Y1YGF3bMKUk |access-date=October 24, 2022 |publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> before [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#drop|dropping]] the titles to [[Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder]] on July 20 at [[The Great American Bash (2008)|The Great American Bash]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|fatal four-way match]] which also featured [[Jesse and Festus]]. Neither Morrison nor The Miz were pinned, as Hawkins pinned Jesse to win the titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thebash/history/x-2008/matches/7599484/|title=Out of the shadows, into the golden light|date=July 21, 2008|last=Passero|first=Mitch|access-date=June 2, 2010|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Afterwards, they started a feud with [[Cryme Tyme]] ([[JTG]] and [[Shad Gaspard|Shad]]) through each team's Internet show, which then transitioned to matches on ''Raw'' and on October 26 at [[Cyber Sunday (2008)|Cyber Sunday]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/09/23/6849531.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214108/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/09/23/6849531.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: Adamle runs into McMahon on 800th show|date=September 23, 2008|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/10/14/7075746.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214109/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/10/14/7075746.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Raw: The build begins for Batista-Jericho|date=October 14, 2008|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/10/26/7212271.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150519021259/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/10/26/7212271.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 19, 2015|title=Cyber Sunday lives up to the hype|date=October 26, 2008|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> After winning the [[Slammy Award]] for Best WWE.com exclusive earlier in the day, Morrison and The Miz won the "Tag Team of the Year" Slammy Award on December 8, 2008 episode of ''Raw''.<ref name="Slammy">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/slammyawards08/|access-date=December 16, 2008|title=2008 Slammy Awards|work=WWE |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On December 13, Morrison and The Miz won the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|World Tag Team Championship]] from CM Punk and [[Kofi Kingston]] at a [[live event]].<ref name="worldtag1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldtagteam/20081213WorldTagChamps |title=History Of The World Tag Team Championship: The Miz & John Morrison |date=December 13, 2008 |access-date=December 14, 2008 |publisher=[[WWE]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023053651/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/worldtagteam/20081213WorldTagChamps |archive-date=October 23, 2012 }}</ref>

Morrison and The Miz engaged themselves in a feud with [[The Colóns (2002–2010)|The Colóns]] (Carlito and [[Primo Colón|Primo]]), who were the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions, which resulted in both teams defending their respective championships successfully in separate matches. Their feud culminated in a tag team [[lumberjack match]] where both titles were on the line at the [[WrestleMania 25]], but it was The Colóns who would unify the championships with a win.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/25/matches/9592012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201124935/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/25/matches/9592012 |archive-date=February 1, 2023 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions def. World Tag Team Champions (New Unified Tag Team Champions) |last=Burdick|first=Michael|date=April 5, 2009|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=June 25, 2010}}</ref> On April 13, as part of the [[2009 WWE Draft]], The Miz was drafted to the Raw brand to split up the team, and as a result, The Miz attacked Morrison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018125944/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/14/9103546.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 18, 2015|title=RAW: Drafting a fresh start for the WWE|date=April 14, 2009|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 14, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref>

====Intercontinental Champion (2009–2010)==== [[File:John Morrison IC.jpg|thumb|right|After Morrison was separated from The Miz and drafted to SmackDown, he won his third Intercontinental Championship.]] On April 15, Morrison was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the [[2009 WWE Draft#Supplemental Draft|2009 Supplemental Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults/|title=2009 WWE Supplemental Draft results|date=April 15, 2009|access-date=April 15, 2009|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the April 17 episode of ''SmackDown'', he defeated [[R-Truth]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/18/9157721.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214116/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/04/18/9157721.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Smackdown: Batista takes a bite out of Legacy|date=April 18, 2009|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=April 18, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> On the May 1 episode of ''SmackDown'', Morrison engaged in a backstage fight with [[Chris Jericho]] after Jericho slapped him, turning [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] in the process for the first time in his career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/411s-wwe-smackdown-report-05-01-09/|title=411's WWE Smackdown Report 05.01.09|date=May 1, 2009|access-date=December 4, 2019|last=Truss|first=JP|publisher=411mania.com}}</ref> Later that same night, Morrison defeated [[Shelton Benjamin]], beginning a feud between the two. On the May 7 episode of ''Superstars'', Morrison lost a match to Jericho after a distraction by Benjamin.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/01/9320941.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106214117/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/01/9320941.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Punk wins, but Hardy stands tall|date=May 1, 2009|last=McNamara|first=Andy|access-date=May 2, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Morrison continued to score victories over Benjamin in singles and tag team matches before defeating him on May 17 at [[WWE Judgment Day (2009)|Judgment Day]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/05/17/9491041.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106044835/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2009/05/17/9491041.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=Hardy feud reignites at Judgment Day|date=May 17, 2009|last=Elliott|first=Brian|access-date=April 3, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref>

On the September 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', Morrison defeated Rey Mysterio to win his third Intercontinental Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/results/|title=Death and rebirth|last=Passero|first=Mitch|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=September 4, 2009|access-date=September 22, 2009}}</ref> Morrison then began a feud with [[Dolph Ziggler]], retaining the title against Ziggler on October 4 at [[Hell in a Cell (2009)|Hell in a Cell]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/history/hellinacell/matches/11301954/results/|title=Results: Sunday night delight|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|date=October 4, 2009|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=October 4, 2009}}</ref> and again on the following episode of ''SmackDown''. The feud between Morrison and Ziggler continued throughout the next month, with the two wrestling to a double countout for the Intercontinental Championship on the November 13 episode of ''SmackDown'' and Morrison retaining the championship in a two-out-of-three falls match the following week to end the feud. At [[Bragging Rights (2009)|Bragging Rights]] on October 25, Morrison lost to his former tag team partner then-[[WWE United States Championship|United States Champion]] The Miz in an interbrand Champion vs. Champion match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebraggingrights/wwebraggingrightshistory/2009/matches/12054676/results/|title=Results:Awe Struck by Miz|last=Adkins|first=Greg|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=October 25, 2009|access-date=October 15, 2009}}</ref> Their rivalry continued after both were announced as opposing team captains for [[Survivor Series (2009)|Survivor Series]] on November 22, where Miz's team defeated Morrison's team.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2009/matches/12468646|title=Team Miz def. Team Morrison (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match)|date=November 22, 2009|access-date=May 1, 2012|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Morrison then went on to feud with newcomer [[Drew McIntyre]], who defeated Morrison in a non-title match on the December 4 episode of ''SmackDown'', thus earning a championship opportunity against Morrison.<ref name="IC3">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/11569874 |title=History of the Intercontinental Championship: John Morrison |date=September 4, 2009 |access-date=September 4, 2009 |publisher=[[WWE]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908075925/http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/11569874 |archive-date=September 8, 2009 }}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2009)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 13, Morrison lost the Intercontinental Championship to McIntyre, ending his reign at 103 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/history/2009/matches/12850232/|title=Results: The party's just begun|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=December 13, 2009|access-date=December 14, 2009}}</ref> Morrison later won an [[Elimination Chamber (2010)|Elimination Chamber]] qualifying match<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02052010/|title=Opportunity knocks|date=February 5, 2010|first=Mitch|last=Passero|access-date=March 26, 2011|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> and participated in the [[Elimination Chamber|Elimination Chamber match]] for the World Heavyweight Championship on February 21, 2010, but was eliminated by [[The Undertaker]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Dale|last=Plummer|author2=Nick Tylwalk|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12977706.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710182230/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/02/22/12977706.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 10, 2015|title=Batista, Jericho and Michaels capitalize on Elimination Chamber opportunities|access-date=February 22, 2010|date=February 22, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> On the March 5 episode of ''SmackDown'', Morrison teamed with R-Truth to defeat Cryme Tyme and [[The Hart Dynasty]] to earn a Unified WWE Tag Team Championship match against [[ShoMiz]] ([[Big Show]] and The Miz).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03052010/|title=Ready, set, Spear!|date=March 5, 2010|first=Mitch|last=Passero|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=March 6, 2010}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania XXVI]] on March 28, they failed to win the championship.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Passero|first1=Mitch|title=Unified Tag Team Champion Big Show & The Miz def. John Morrison & R-Truth|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/26/matches/13691242|publisher=WWE|date=March 4, 2010|access-date=March 24, 2017}}</ref>

====Championship pursuits (2010–2011)==== [[File:John Morrison Fort Hood.jpg|thumb|right|175px|Morrison at ''[[WWE Tribute to the Troops]]'' in December 2010]] [[File:Morrison Royal Rumble.png|thumb|left|300px|Morrison's highly acclaimed spot in the Royal Rumble match]] On April 26, Morrison was drafted to the Raw brand as part of the [[2010 WWE draft]], and lost his first match back for the brand later that night to [[Jack Swagger]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/04/26/13731411.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626172302/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/04/26/13731411.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 26, 2015|title=RAW: Feeling a draft|date=April 26, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=April 27, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> In his final match on ''SmackDown'', he lost to [[Cody Rhodes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/01/13790226.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626214522/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/05/01/13790226.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 26, 2015|title=Smackdown!: Comings and goings|date=May 1, 2010|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=May 4, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> On June 1, Morrison announced that he would be mentoring Eli Cottonwood in the second season of ''[[WWE NXT (seasons 1–5)|NXT]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/01/14222371.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626213756/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/06/01/14222371.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 26, 2015|title=WWE NXT: Barrett wins show's first season|date=June 1, 2010|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=June 2, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_41691.shtml|title=WWE News: NXT Results – Season Two announced, Pro & Rookie pairings revealed|date=June 1, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=June 1, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Cottonwood, however, was the second person eliminated from the competition, and was eliminated on the July 27 episode of ''NXT''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Matt|last=Bishop|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/07/27/14848096.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117232951/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/07/27/14848096.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 17, 2016|title=WWE NXT: Second rookie goes home; New No. 1|access-date=July 28, 2010|date=July 27, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canoe.com}}</ref> Morrison then went on to participate in the main event of [[SummerSlam (2010)|SummerSlam]] on August 15, in which he and six teammates (John Cena, Edge, Chris Jericho, [[Bret Hart]], R-Truth, and [[Daniel Bryan]]) were victorious in a seven-on-seven elimination tag team match against [[The Nexus (professional wrestling)|The Nexus]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Kevin|last=Eck|url=http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/wrestling/blog/2010/08/summerslam_thoughts_3.html|title=SummerSlam thoughts|access-date=September 30, 2010|date=August 16, 2010|work=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303212137/http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/wrestling/blog/2010/08/summerslam_thoughts_3.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In October, Morrison began a feud with [[Sheamus]] after he helped [[Santino Marella]] earn an upset win during a one-sided match against Sheamus. Within the following weeks, Morrison continued to save Marella from attacks by Sheamus. At [[Survivor Series (2010)|Survivor Series]] on November 21, Morrison defeated Sheamus.<ref>{{cite news |title=John Morrison def. Sheamus |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/currentepisode/16286690 |access-date=January 8, 2020 |work=WWE}}</ref> Morrison entered the [[King of the Ring (2010)|2010 edition]] of the [[King of the Ring tournament]], defeating [[Tyson Kidd]], Cody Rhodes, and [[Alberto Del Rio]] but lost to Sheamus in the final round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/22/16270746.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105132813/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/22/16270746.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 5, 2015|title=RAW: The Miz cashes in as Nexus costs Orton WWE title|date=November 22, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=December 20, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/29/16367731.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707165705/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2010/11/29/16367731.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 7, 2015|title=RAW: King of the Ring crowned|date=November 29, 2010|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=November 30, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> He continued to feud with Sheamus and defeated him in a [[WWE Championship]] number one contender's ladder match at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2010)|Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 19.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/12/20/16615521.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106005631/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2010/12/20/16615521.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2015|title=TLC delivers highs, lows and a new champ|date=December 20, 2010|last=Sokol|first=Bryan|access-date=December 20, 2010|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Morrison received his WWE Championship match on the January 3, 2011 episode of ''Raw'', but lost to reigning champion The Miz in a [[falls count anywhere match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/03/16749501.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223033012/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/01/03/16749501.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 23, 2015|title=RAW: Nexus under new management|date=January 3, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=January 4, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Morrison participated in the Royal Rumble match at [[Royal Rumble (2011)|Royal Rumble]] on January 30, 2011 and despite not winning, he had a stand-out moment which was praised by critics as "arguably the spot of the decade" when Morrison was knocked off of the ring apron and performed a cat leap onto the barricade to avoid having his feet touch the floor and then went on to precision jump onto the ring steps and re-enter the ring.<ref>{{cite web|last=Plummer|first=Dale|title=Super-size Royal Rumble saves biggest surprise for last|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/01/31/17094896.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117232951/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/01/31/17094896.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 17, 2016|work=SLAM! Wrestling|access-date=January 30, 2012}}</ref> On February 20, Morrison participated in the Elimination Chamber match at [[Elimination Chamber (2011)|Elimination Chamber]], but was eliminated by CM Punk.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/matches/16934620/results/|title=Results:Oakland raider|work=WWE |publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|access-date=February 20, 2011}}</ref> During the match, Morrison climbed to the top of the cage while inside the cage before dropping to deliver a crossbody on and eliminate Sheamus.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|title=KELLER'S WWE ELIMINATION CHAMBER PPV Report 2/20: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live event with WrestleMania ramifications|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_47890.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=January 30, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Dave|last=Hillhouse|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/02/20/17350351.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721001954/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2011/02/20/17350351.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 21, 2015|title=Elimination Chamber mostly eliminates dramatic intrigue|access-date=February 21, 2011|date=February 20, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania XXVII]] on April 3, Morrison, [[Trish Stratus]] and [[Jersey Shore (TV series)|''Jersey Shore'']] guest star [[Snooki]] defeated Dolph Ziggler and [[LayCool]] ([[Layla El|Layla]] and [[Michelle McCool]]) in a mixed tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania27/2011/04/03/17863646.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016212345/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/WrestleMania27/2011/04/03/17863646.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 16, 2015|title=The Rock costs Cena as The Miz retains at WrestleMania XXVII|date=March 7, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=May 17, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref>

[[File:Morrison en Chile.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Morrison participated in feuds for various championships before departing from WWE in 2011.]] On the April 11 episode of ''Raw'', Morrison participated in a five-man gauntlet match for the #1 contender's spot for the WWE Championship, but was eliminated by R-Truth.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/11/17958501.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018034532/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/11/17958501.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 18, 2015|title=RAW: Edge calls it a career|date=April 11, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=May 13, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> The next week on ''Raw'', Morrison challenged R-Truth to a match with the stipulation that if Morrison won, he would take R-Truth's place in the steel cage match at [[Extreme Rules (2011)|Extreme Rules]]. R-Truth accepted and lost the match, making Morrison the new #1 contender.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_49726.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE Extreme Rules PPV Results 5/1: Complete "virtual time" coverage of live PPV – three title changes and a host of gimmick matches|date=May 11, 2011|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=March 28, 2014|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> After the match, R-Truth viciously attacked Morrison.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/18/18038206.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703185055/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/04/18/18038206.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 3, 2015|title=RAW: London gets a lackluster show|date=April 18, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=May 13, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> At Extreme Rules on May 1, R-Truth interfered in the WWE Championship steel cage match, attacking Morrison to prevent him from winning the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/01/18091416.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150524193642/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/01/18091416.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 24, 2015|title=Extreme Rules: Championship make-over edition|date=May 1, 2011|last=Hillhouse|first=Dave|access-date=May 13, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Morrison was attacked by R-Truth again, prior to a scheduled match between the two which did not happen as a result.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/02/18095156.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150723040347/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/05/02/18095156.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 23, 2015|title=RAW: Happy Birthday Rock|date=May 2, 2011|last=Plummer|first=Dale|access-date=May 13, 2011|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Morrison then underwent surgery to correct a legitimately pinched nerve in his neck.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1304981843|title=Update: John Morrison to miss four to six weeks|date=May 9, 2011|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=May 13, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110513055725/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1304981843|archive-date=May 13, 2011}}</ref> Morrison initially returned on the June 13 episode of ''Raw'', but R-Truth attacked him again prior to their scheduled match, re-injuring him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/14/18279466.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110183256/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2011/06/14/18279466.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 10, 2016|title=Raw: Austin, Piper headline 'All Star' night|date=June 14, 2011|last=Bishop|first=Matt|access-date=May 3, 2012|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> Morrison returned again on the July 25 episode of ''Raw'', attacking R-Truth.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 7/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – "post-McMahon Era" begins, WWE Title tournament finals, Big Returns|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_51665.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 3, 2011}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2011)|SummerSlam]] on August 14, Morrison, Kofi Kingston and Rey Mysterio defeated R-Truth, Alberto Del Rio and The Miz.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2011/six-man-tag-team-match|title=Rey Mysterio, John Morrison & Kofi Kingston def. The Miz, R-Truth & Alberto Del Rio|access-date=August 14, 2011|newspaper=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Morrison defeated R-Truth in a falls count anywhere match to end their feud. At [[Night of Champions (2011)|Night of Champions]] on September 18, Morrison competed in a fatal four-way match for the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]], also involving [[Alex Riley]], Dolph Ziggler, and Jack Swagger, with Ziggler retaining his title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2011/wwe-tag-team-title-match|title=WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne def. The Miz & R-Truth by Disqualification|access-date=December 5, 2011|last=Adkins|first=Greg|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Morrison then challenged Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental Championship at [[Hell in a Cell (2011)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 2, but failed to win the title.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2011/morrison-rhodes|title=WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes vs. John Morrison|access-date=October 2, 2011|newspaper=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Following this, Morrison went on a losing streak, lasting a number of weeks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2011-10-31/john-morrison-losing-streak|title=Has JoMo lost his mojo?|first=Ryan|last=Murphy|date=November 6, 2011|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=November 13, 2011}}</ref> On the November 7 episode of ''Raw SuperShow'', Morrison picked up his first victory in three months, defeating United States Champion Dolph Ziggler in a non-title match. Morrison challenged Ziggler for the championship at [[Survivor Series (2011)|Survivor Series]] on November 20 but lost.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2011/dolph-ziggler-john-morrison-survivor-series|title=United States Champion Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison|work=WWE |access-date=November 16, 2011}}</ref>

In his last advertised WWE appearance on the November 28 episode of ''Raw SuperShow'',<ref>{{cite web|title=Morrison's last advertised WWE appearance|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_55524.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 29, 2011}}</ref> Morrison faced The Miz in a Falls Count Anywhere match; The Miz won the match by delivering the Skull-Crushing Finale on the steel entrance stage, giving Morrison a ([[kayfabe]]) injury. This was used to write Morrison off television, even being stretchered out of the arena after the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/28: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Piper's Pit with Cena, WWE Title match|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_55559.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 29, 2011}}</ref> On November 29, WWE acknowledged the end of Morrison's contract,<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE News: WWE acknowledges end of John Morrison's contract, Laurinaitis wishes Morrison well in future endeavors|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_55585.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=November 29, 2011}}</ref> and moved his profile to the alumni section of its website.<ref name="WWEProfile">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/johnmorrison/|title=John Morrison|access-date=December 1, 2011|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In a video published on December 9, 2011, via Hennigan's personal YouTube channel, Hennigan claimed that he was taking time off to heal and retrain for a possible return to wrestling in the future.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dl_49o0WgbA|title = for the JoMoSapiens|access-date = October 22, 2015|website = YouTube| date=December 9, 2011 }}</ref> In 2015, Hennigan revealed on [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]]'s podcast that WWE wanted him to sign another multi-year contract, but due to a neck injury, residual pain, and creative frustrations, he decided to not renew his contract, wanting "more control over [his] time".<ref>{{cite podcast |url=http://podcastone.com/Steve-Austin-Show |title=The Steve Austin Show Unleased: Johnny Mundo |host=[[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] |date=July 16, 2015 }}</ref>

===Independent circuit (2012–2019)=== After leaving WWE, Hennigan began wrestling on the [[independent circuit]] under his real name, as well as his previous ring name John Morrison.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_56599.shtml|title=Video – John Morrison reveals post-WWE handle, added to int'l tour|date=January 4, 2012 |last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=January 6, 2012|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On his first post-WWE wrestling appearance, Hennigan rekindled an old feud, facing off against [[Shelton Benjamin]] in the main event of the World Wrestling Fan Xperience (WWFX) Champions Showcase Tour in [[Manila, Philippines]] on February 4, 2012. Hennigan won the match to become the inaugural WWFX Heavyweight Champion. On August 12, 2012, Hennigan appeared at [[Juggalo Championship Wrestling]]'s [[Bloodymania 6]] event, defeating [[Matt Hardy]] and Breyer Wellington in a three-way match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Namako |first=Jason |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/indy-news/34907-8-12-jcw-ppv-results-cave-in-rock-illinois/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230221155446/https://www.wrestleview.com/indy-news/34907-8-12-jcw-ppv-results-cave-in-rock-illinois/ |archive-date=February 21, 2023 |title=8/12 JCW PPV Results: Cave-In-Rock, Illinois|date=August 13, 2012|access-date=December 29, 2012 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> On January 25, 2013, Morrison appeared at [[Dragon Gate USA]]'s Open the Golden Gate, defeating [[Akira Tozawa]] in the main event of the show.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prowrestling.net/artman/publish/miscliveevents/article10029473.shtml|title=8/12 1/25 DGUSA Open the Golden Gate results: Former WWE star John Morrison vs. Akira Tozawa, The Young Bucks vs. Sami Callihan and Arik Cannon|date=January 25, 2013|access-date=January 26, 2013|publisher=prowrestling.net}}</ref> Hennigan took part in the WrestleMania weekend, wrestling for the Pro Wrestling Syndicate. On April 4, Hennigan defeated [[Elijah Burke]] and on April 5, Morrison defeated Japanese legend [[Jushin Thunder Liger]] in an "International Dream Match" at a Pro Wrestling Syndicate (PWS) event.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=9338|script-title=ja:獣神サンダー・ライガー選手がアメリカ遠征! 3連戦の結果は？レジェンドたちと再会!!|date=April 11, 2013 |access-date=April 11, 2013|work=[[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]|language=ja}}</ref>

[[File:Morrison 2016.jpg|thumb|right|Morrison competing in a [[ladder match]] in April 2016]] On June 21, 2013, Hennigan defeated [[Carlito Caribbean Cool]] in FWE Welcome to the Rumble II, winning the FWE Heavyweight Championship.<ref name=FWEChamp>Namako, Jason (June 22, 2013) [http://www.wrestleview.com/roh-indy-wrestling-news/42184-6-21-fwe-ippv-results-corona-new-york-rvd-striker "6/21 FWE iPPV Results: Corona, New York (RVD, Striker) – Wrestleview.com"]. wrestleview.com.</ref> The next day, Hennigan defended the title against [[Too Cold Scorpio]] at House of Hardcore 2.<ref>Kreikenbohm, Philip (June 22, 2013). [http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=97143 "HOH 2"]. cagematch.net.</ref> On October 12, 2013, at FWE Grand Prix, Hennigan defeated [[Matt Morgan]], retaining the FWE Heavyweight Championship.<ref>Johnson, Mike (October 12, 2013) [https://web.archive.org/web/20141026114220/http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=80859&p=4 "COMPLETE FWE GRAND PRIX COVERAGE: MATT MORGAN VS. JOHN MORRISON, DREAMER VS. CARLITO, YOUNG BUCKS, CABANA AND TONS MORE"]. pwinsider.com.</ref> On March 11, 2015, Hennigan lost the [[FWE Heavyweight Championship]] to [[A.J. Styles]].<ref>{{cite web|title=SHOW RESULTS – 3/11 FWE in Brooklyn, N.Y.: A.J. Styles vs. John Hennigan (Morrison), Young Bucks, Hero, TNA star, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_83801.shtml|website=PWTorch.com|date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>

On June 28, 2016, it was announced that Hennigan would make his debut for [[Pro Wrestling Guerilla]] in the company's annual [[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)|Battle of Los Angeles]] tournament.<ref>{{cite web|title=PWG announces eight more BOLA entrants, including former WWE star|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/06/28/pwg-announces-eight-bola-entrants-including-former-wwe-star/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=July 1, 2016|date=June 28, 2016}}</ref> He won his match against [[Matt Sydal]] in the first round,<ref name="BOLA1">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-battle-los-angeles-night-one-results-bola-begins-220006|title=PWG Battle of Los Angeles night one results: BOLA begins|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=September 3, 2016|access-date=September 3, 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> but was eliminated by [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]] in the quarter-finals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/indies/pwg-bola-night-3-results-winner-crowned-young-bucks-vs-pentagon-jr-fenix-220101|title=PWG BOLA Night 3 results: A winner is crowned; Young Bucks vs. Pentagon Jr & Fenix|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=September 5, 2016|access-date=September 5, 2016|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

On January 28, 2017, Morrison won a tournament at a [[5 Star Wrestling]] event for the 5 Star Wrestling Championship, defeating [[Moose (wrestler)|Moose]], [[Drew Galloway]], and [[Rey Mysterio]] to win the title.<ref>{{cite web|title=MORRISON, GALLOWAY, MYSTERIO, MOOSE & MORE: COMPLETE FIVE STAR WRESTLING 'DOMINANT WRESTLING' SPIKE UK SPECIAL RESULTS|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/107380/morrison-galloway-mysterio-moose-more-complete-five-star-wrestling-dominant-wrestling-spike-uk-special-results-.html?p=1|publisher=Pro Wrestling Insider|access-date=February 4, 2017}}</ref> On February 8, 2018, he lost the title against [[Jake Hager]] after over a year as champion.

On September 22, Morrison reunited with former [[MNM (professional wrestling)|MNM]] tag team partner [[Joey Mercury]] after ten years, defeating [[Reno Scum]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Former WWE Tag Champs John Morrison, Joey Mercury Reunite MNM After Ten Years|url=http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_59c89ee3e4b08d66155043fd|work=[[HuffPost]]|access-date=October 7, 2017}}</ref>

===Lucha Underground (2014–2018)=== In September 2014, it was reported that Hennigan had signed with the [[El Rey (network)|El Rey]] network's new television series, ''[[Lucha Underground]]'',<ref>{{cite web|last1=Johnson|first1=Mike|title=First Lucha Underground taping for the El Rey network tonight, updates on all we know|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=88079|work=Pro Wrestling Insider|date=September 6, 2014|access-date=September 6, 2014}}</ref> where he wrestled under the ring name Johnny Mundo.<ref name=JohnnyMundo>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_80620.shtml|title=AAA news: Lucha Underground spoilers – results from first TV taping in Los Angeles featuring former WWE stars|date=September 7, 2014|access-date=September 7, 2014|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Mundo wrestled in the main event of the debut episode of ''Lucha Underground'' on October 29, 2014, defeating [[Prince Puma]] and winning one hundred thousand dollars, which was then taken away from him by promoter Dario Cueto, setting up several feuds.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Peeples|first1=Jeremy|title=Lucha Underground TV report: Prince Puma (Ricochet) vs. Johnny Mundo (John Morrison)|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/101-mexico/39646|work=Wrestling Observer|access-date=November 2, 2014|date=October 29, 2014}}</ref> He then teamed with Prince Puma during the November 5, 2014 episode, defeating [[Cortez Castro]] and Mr. Cisco. On the November 19 episode, Mundo defeated [[Big Ryck]] by disqualification after interference by Castro and Cisco.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/1119/585038/lucha-underground-live-coverage-results/|title=Lucha Underground Results (11/19): Johnny Mundo Vs. Big Ryck, New Wrestler Debuts|website=WrestlingInc.com|access-date=December 19, 2019|date=November 20, 2014}}</ref> Mundo then defeated Prince Puma and Big Ryck in the main event of the December 10, 2014 episode, which was a three-way ladder match, to finally win the hundred thousand dollars he was denied in the ''Lucha Underground'' debut.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestling.net/article.php?12-10-Lucha-Underground-live-TV-review-Johnny-Mundo-vs.-Prince-Puma-vs.-Big-Ryck-in-a-three-way-ladder-match-for-100-000-40096|title=12/10 Lucha Underground live TV review: Johnny Mundo vs. Prince Puma vs. Big Ryck in a three-way ladder match for $100,000}}</ref>

On January 7, 2015, Mundo participated in a 20-man "Aztec Warfare" battle royal for the [[Lucha Underground Championship]]. He was the second ''luchador'' to enter the ring, but was the last man eliminated by Prince Puma who won the Championship. [[King Cuerno]] attacked Mundo on the February 4 episode, beginning a feud between them; the second installment took place on the episode which aired March 11, where Mundo and Cuerno wrestled in a Steel Cage match, which was won by Mundo. On May 13, Mundo turned into a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villain]] when he attacked [[Alberto El Patrón]] in his match against [[Hernandez (wrestler)|Hernandez]], throwing him through the window of Dario Cueto's office. Mundo subsequently tossed El Patrón back into the ring, giving Hernandez the win.<ref>{{cite web|title=Csonka's Lucha Underground Review 5.13.15|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-lucha-underground-review-5-13-15/|website=411mania|access-date=May 31, 2016}}</ref> On the June 17, episode of ''Lucha Underground'', Johnny Mundo unsuccessfully challenged [[Prince Puma]] for the [[Lucha Underground Championship]] in an Iron Man match. On August 5, 2015, at ''[[Ultima Lucha (season 1)|Ultima Lucha]]'', Mundo defeated Alberto El Patrón after an interference by his girlfriend [[Melina Perez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagesideseats.com/2015/8/5/9100227/lucha-underground-ultima-lucha-night-two-results-live-august-5-2015|title=Lucha Underground: Ultima Lucha, night two: results, live open thread (August 5, 2015)|date=August 5, 2015}}</ref>

On the February 3, 2016 episode of ''Lucha Underground'', Mundo faced [[Shane Strickland|Killshot]] in a winning effort. After the match, Mundo taunted Lucha Underground Champion [[Mil Muertes]], only to be confronted by [[Brian Cage|Cage]].<ref name="pwtorch.com">{{cite web|title=2/3 Lucha Underground Results – Puma & Pentagon, Justin Gabriel debuts, Mysterio introduced, more|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/02/03/february3lucharesults/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=February 20, 2016|date=February 4, 2016}}</ref> Mundo defeated Cage on February 24, after interference from the debuting [[Taya Valkyrie|Taya]], subsequently becoming Mundo's valet.<ref name=TayaDebut>{{cite web|title=LUCHA UNDERGROUND RESULTS: JOHNNY MUNDO VS. CAGE; TAYA VALKYRIE DEBUTS|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/lucha-underground-results-johnny-mundo-vs-cage-taya-valkyrie-debuts-208196|website=f4wonline.com|access-date=March 21, 2016|date=February 25, 2016}}</ref> On the May 25 episode of ''Lucha Underground'', Taya revealed to [[P. J. Black]] and [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]] that their partner [[Fénix (wrestler)|Fénix]] was injured by Mundo. As Mundo revealed himself as Fénix's replacement for their match, Black and Evans allied with the two. Later that night in the main event, Mundo, Black and Evans defeated [[Rey Mysterio Jr.]], Prince Puma and [[Dragon Azteca Jr.]] to win the [[Lucha Underground Trios Championship]], the first championship for each in ''Lucha Underground''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lucha Underground Results (5/25) – New Champion Crowned, Pentagon Jr Appearance, Trio's Main Event|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/712265-lucha-underground-results-052516/3|website=Wrestlezone|access-date=May 30, 2016|date=May 25, 2016}}</ref> The week after, Mundo, Black and Evans, now collectively billed as Worldwide Underground, retained their championships in a rematch via disqualification.<ref>{{cite web|title=LUCHA UNDERGROUND RESULTS – 6/1/16 (MATANZA CUETO VS. CAGE FOR THE LUCHA UNDERGROUND TITLE MAIN EVENTS, TRIOS TITLE RETURN MATCH)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wrestling-results/lucha-underground-results/62890-lucha-underground-results-6116-matanza-cueto-vs-cage-lucha-underground-title-main-events-trios-title-return-match/|website=WrestleView|access-date=June 10, 2016|date=June 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Csonka|first1=Larry|title=Csonka's Lucha Underground Review 6.01.16|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-lucha-underground-review-6-01-16/|website=411mania|access-date=June 10, 2016}}</ref> Worldwide Underground lost their titles to [[Aero Star]], [[Drago (wrestler)|Drago]] and [[Fénix (wrestler)|Fénix]] at the third and final part [[Ultima Lucha Dos]], which aired on July 20.<ref>{{cite web|title=7/20 Lucha Underground Results – "Ultima Lucha Dos" concludes with two-hour TV special|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/20/720-lucha-underground-results-ultima-lucha-dos-concludes-two-hour-tv-special/|website=PWTorch.com|access-date=July 21, 2016|date=July 21, 2016}}</ref>

On the October 26 episode of ''Lucha Underground'', Mundo defeated [[Sexy Star]] to win the [[Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship]] after he knocked out Sexy Star with [[brass knuckles]] while the referee was unaware.<ref>{{cite web|title=Csonka's Lucha Underground Review 10.26.16|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-lucha-underground-review-10-26-16/|website=411mania.com|access-date=November 1, 2016}}</ref><ref name=VivalaRaza040216>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/58310-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-4-2-16/|title=Viva la Raza Lucha Weekly (4/2/16): Several stars leaving AAA, Mysterio vs. Angle, Callihan signs with Lucha Underground|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=April 2, 2016|access-date=April 3, 2016|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> On the November 23 episode of ''Lucha Underground'', he cashed in his Gift of the Gods Championship on Sexy Star before defeating her to win the Lucha Underground Championship, becoming the second [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)|Triple Crown Champion]] in Lucha Underground history.<ref name=LUChamp>{{cite journal| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = April 18, 2016 | title = April 18, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Blackjack Mulligan and Balls Mahoney pass away, NJPW Invasion Attack review, plus tons of news | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | page=35}}</ref> On the December 21 episode of ''Lucha Underground'', Mundo successfully defended his championship in a rematch against Sexy Star inside a steel cage. He lost the title to Prince Puma at ''[[Ultima Lucha Tres]]''.<ref>{{cite journal| last = Meltzer | first = Dave | author-link = Dave Meltzer | date = July 4, 2016 | title = July 4, 2016 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: NJPW G1 tournament preview, Ali vs. Inoki anniversary, more | journal = [[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | location = [[Campbell, California]] | issn = 1083-9593 | pages=28–29}}</ref>

Mundo made his return on the fourth season's premiere, competing in Aztec Warfare entering at number 11. Mundo eliminated [[Ricky Mandel|Ricky Mundo]] and [[Daga (wrestler)|Daga]] before getting eliminated by [[Martin Casaus|Marty Martinez]] and being attacked by the Reptile Tribe. On November 17, 2018, Mundo wrestled on the final episode of Lucha Underground, ''[[Ultima Lucha Cuatro]]'', defeating [[Matanza Cueto]] in a Sacrifice to the Gods match.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}

===Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2015–2018)=== On May 24, 2015, Mundo made his debut for [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] (AAA) at the [[Lucha Libre World Cup (2015)|Lucha Libre World Cup]] event representing Lucha Underground as a member of "Team [[Impact Wrestling|TNA]]/Lucha Underground" alongside TNA wrestlers [[Matt Hardy]] and [[Ken Anderson (wrestler)|Mr. Anderson]]. They finished in second place, losing in the finals to the "Dream Team" ([[El Patrón Alberto]], [[Myzteziz]] and [[Rey Mysterio Jr.]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/0525/595622/aaa-lucha-libre-world-cup-results/|title=AAA Lucha Libre World Cup Results: Alberto El Patron, Rey Mysterio, King Cuerno, Moose, More|date=May 25, 2015}}</ref>

On June 4, 2015 in the main event of [[Verano de Escándalo (2015)|Verano de Escándalo]], Mundo established himself as a ''[[Heel (professional wrestling)|rudo]]'' (or villain) and teamed with [[El Mesias]] and [[Pentagón Jr.]] losing to Myzteziz, [[La Parka II|La Parka]] and Rey Mysterio Jr.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_85634.shtml |title=PWTorch.com - SHOW RESULTS - 6/14 AAA in Monterrey, Mexico: Rey Mysterio in main event, Alberto defends AAA Title, Lucha Underground stars, more |website=www.pwtorch.com |access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref> On September 27, [[Konnan]] announced Mundo as an official member of the ''rudo'' [[Stable (professional wrestling)|stable]], ''[[La Sociedad]]'', while he subsequently stepped down as the leader of the group.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Boutwell|first1=Josh|title=Viva la Raza: Lucha Weekly September 28, 2015|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/56352-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-9-27-15/|website=Wrestleview|access-date=June 11, 2016|date=September 28, 2015}}</ref> On October 4, at [[Héroes Inmortales IX]], Mundo unsuccessfully challenged [[El Patrón Alberto]] for the [[AAA Mega Championship]], when he was defeated by disqualification.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/mexico/aaa-heroes-inmortales-ippv-results-104-alberto-el-patron-vs-johnny-mundo-rey-mysterio-antonio |title=AAA Heroes Inmortales iPPV results (10/4): Alberto el Patron vs. Johnny Mundo, Rey Mysterio, Antonio Pena tribute match |last=Bihari |first=Robert |date=October 5, 2015 |access-date=October 5, 2015 | work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> After Alberto left AAA, Mundo was scheduled to face Rey Mysterio Jr. for the vacant AAA Mega Championship at ''[[Guerra de Titanes (2016)|Guerra de Titanes]]'', but after the matches of the event were officially announced, neither Mundo nor Mysterio were featured for the event.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://superluchas.com/2015/11/09/nuevo-megacampeon-aaa-en-guerra-de-titanes-2015-cibernetico-chessman-y-averno-fuera-de-aaa-y-en-liga-elite/ |title=Nuevo MegaCampeón AAA en Guerra de Titanes 2015 – Cibernético, Chessman y Averno fuera de AAA y en Liga Élite |first=William |last=Beltran |date=November 9, 2015 |access-date=December 24, 2015 |magazine=SuperLuchas |language=es |archive-date=December 25, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151225150803/http://superluchas.com/2015/11/09/nuevo-megacampeon-aaa-en-guerra-de-titanes-2015-cibernetico-chessman-y-averno-fuera-de-aaa-y-en-liga-elite/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Mundo participated in the [[Lucha Libre World Cup (2016)|2016 Lucha Libre World Cup]] as a member of "Team Lucha Underground" alongside [[Chavo Guerrero Jr.]] and [[Brian Cage]], defeating "Team Mexico Leyendas" ([[Blue Demon Jr.]], [[Canek (wrestler)|Canek]], and La Parka) in the quarter-finals,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.luchalibreaaa.com/actualidad/enfrentamientos-lucha-libre-victoria-world-cup-2016/ |title=Enfrentamients Luch Libre Victoria World Cup 2016 |work=Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide |language=es |publisher=AAA |access-date=June 3, 2016 |date=June 3, 2016}}</ref> and "Team Mexico International" ([[Rey Mysterio Jr.]], [[Dr. Wagner Jr.]], and [[Dragon Azteca Jr.]]) in the semi-finals. Mundo's team won the tournament defeating "Team AAA" ([[Pentagón Jr.]], [[El Texano Jr.]] and [[Psycho Clown]]) in the finals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2016/06/05/estados-unidos-campeon-de-lucha-libre-world-cup |title=Estados Unidos, Campeón de Lucha Libre World Cup |date=June 5, 2016 |access-date=June 5, 2016 |work=MedioTiempo |language=es |publisher=[[MSN]] |first=Apolo |last=Valdés}}</ref>

[[File:Johnny Mundo vs Pentagon Jr.png|thumb|Mundo, wearing [[United States|USA]]-themed ring attire, in a match against [[Pentagon Jr.]] in June 2016]] After adopting an "[[Anti-Mexican sentiment|anti-Mexico]]" attitude and teaming with [[El Mesías]] and [[Hernandez (wrestler)|Hernandez]] to defeat El Texano Jr., [[El Hijo del Fantasma]] and [[Pentagón Jr.]], Mundo challenged the latter to a match at [[Triplemanía XXIV]] for the [[AAA Latin American Championship]], to which Pentagón accepted.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.luchalibreaaa.com/cronicas-aaa/noche-retos-rumbo-triplemania-xxiv/ |title=Noche de retos rumbo a Triplemanía XXIV |work=Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide |access-date=July 10, 2016 |publisher=AAA |language=es |date=July 9, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Pentagón Jr. Vs Johnny Mundo en Triplemanía XXIV |work=Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide |url=http://www.luchalibreaaa.com/actualidad/pentagon-jr-vs-johnny-mundo-triplemania-xxiv/ |date=July 23, 2016 |access-date=July 23, 2016 |publisher=AAA |language=es}}</ref> At the event, on August 28, Mundo defeated Pentagón to win the Latin American Championship, marking his first championship in AAA and becoming the first non-Mexican to hold the title.<ref>{{cite web|title=8/28 AAA "TripleMania 24" Results – Hair vs. Mask main event, Johnny Mundo wins title, Rey Mysterio in LU Showcase match, Art Barr HOF induction, more|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/28/aaa-announces-triplemania-24-date-location/|website=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=August 29, 2016 |date=August 29, 2016}}</ref> On October 2 in the main event of ''[[Héroes Inmortales X]]'', Mundo successfully defended his title against [[Garza Jr.]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2016/09/09/tres-luchas-confirmadas-para-heroes-inmortales |title=Tres luchas confirmadas para Héroes Inmortales |date=September 9, 2016 |access-date=September 12, 2016 |language=es |work=MedioTiempo |publisher=[[MSN]]}}</ref> On March 19, 2017, at ''[[Rey de Reyes (2017)|Rey de Reyes]]'', Mundo defeated El Texano Jr. and El Hijo del Fantasma in a three-way match to not only retain the Latin American Championship, but to also win Texano's [[AAA Mega Championship]] and Fantasma's [[AAA World Cruiserweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Rosales |first=Jorge |url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2017/03/19/johnny-mundo-se-convirtio-en-tricampeon-de-aaa |title=Johnny Mundo se convirtió en tricampeón de AAA |date=March 19, 2017 |access-date=March 20, 2017 |work=MedioTiempo |language=es}}</ref> In his first AAA Mega Championship defense, on June 30, Mundo successfully retained his title against Texano.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}

In July 2017, Mundo and his fiancée Kira Forster, known as [[Taya Valkyrie|Taya]], were involved in controversy with AAA and its Director of Talent [[Vampiro]], which led to Taya's departure from the company. According to ''[[Wrestling Observer]]'', AAA asked Mundo to turn in Taya's [[Reina de Reinas Championship]] for a photo shoot the day prior to an event on July 1. A few weeks later, Vampiro addressed to the live crowd that Forster was stripped of the title due to not appearing to defend her title, despite not being scheduled to appear.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taya, Johnny Mundo, AAA At Odds Over Weird Championship Situation|url=https://www.fightful.com/taya-johnny-mundo-aaa-odds-over-weird-championship-situation|website=Fightful|access-date=July 19, 2017}}</ref>

On August 26, at [[Triplemanía XXV]], Mundo successfully defended his three championships against Fantasma and Texano in a [[Tables, Ladders and Chairs match]]. On October 1 at [[Héroes Inmortales XI|''Héroes Inmortales'' XI]], Mundo wrestled in three matches, retaining the Mega Championship against [[Rey Wagner]], but losing the Latin American Championship to Fantasma in the annual [[Copa Antonio Peña]] [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]], and the World Cruiserweight Championship to Lanzelot in a ten-way match, ending his triple championship reign at 196 days.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.luchalibreaaa.com/cronicas-aaa/heroes-inmortales-xi-nacen-nuevos-campeones/ | title = En Héroes Inmortales XI nacen nuevos campeones | date=October 2, 2017 | access-date=October 2, 2017 | work=[[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]] | language=es}}</ref>

On January 26, 2018 at [[Guerra de Titanes (2018)|Guerra de Titanes]], Mundo lost the AAA Mega Championship to [[Rey Wagner]], ending his reign at 314 days.{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}

===Impact Wrestling (2017–2019)=== ====Championship pursuits (2017–2018)==== [[File:Johnny Impact Eli Drake.jpg|thumb|Johnny Impact wrestling [[Eli Drake]] at [[Bound for Glory (2017)|Bound for Glory]]]] In August 2017, despite not being signed to the promotion at the time,<ref>{{cite web|title=Karen Jarrett On John Morrison Coming To GFW, Hardys/Broken Universe Issues|url=http://24wrestling.com/karen-jarrett-on-john-morrison-coming-to-gfw-hardysbroken-universe-issues/|access-date=August 18, 2017|date=August 4, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818134513/http://24wrestling.com/karen-jarrett-on-john-morrison-coming-to-gfw-hardysbroken-universe-issues/|archive-date=August 18, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> Hennigan appeared for [[Impact Wrestling]] at some live events.<ref>{{cite web|title=GFW Live Event Results 8.05.17: LAX Battles Dutt & Drago|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/gfw-live-event-results-8-05-17-lax-battles-dutt-drago/|website=411mania|access-date=August 7, 2017}}</ref> On August 17, a video package was shown at [[Destination X (2017)|Destination X]] revealing his ring name as Johnny Impact.<ref name="JohnnyImpact">{{cite web|title=McMahon's GFW Impact Report 8/17: Destination X, Lashley vs. Sydal, Lee vs. Sonjay in a ladder match, Ishimori vs. Xavier, Sienna vs. Kim, GFW Title fallout|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/17/mcmahons-gfw-impact-report-817-destination-x-lashley-vs-sydal-ishimori-vs-xavier-sienna-vs-kim-gfw-title-fallout/|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|access-date=August 18, 2017|date=August 18, 2017}}</ref> His first feud in the promotion was with [[Eli Drake]], when Impact made his televised in-ring debut on the August 24 episode of ''[[Impact! (TV series)|Impact!]]'', participating in a [[Gauntlet match|Gauntlet for the Gold match]] for the vacant [[Impact Global Championship|Global Championship]], but was eliminated by eventual winner [[Eli Drake]]. Impact would face Drake for the title at [[Victory Road (2017)|Victory Road]] on September 28<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2017-09-29 |title=9/28 Moore's Impact Wrestling TV Review: Victory Road theme, Eli Drake vs. Johnny Impact for the GFW Championship, LAX vs. OVE for the GFW Tag Team Championship, Allie, Rosemary, and Gail Kim vs. Sienna, Taryn Terrell, and Taya Valkyrie, James Storm forms an alliance to with EC3 to stop the AAA opposition |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/09/29/928-moores-impact-wrestling-tv-review-victory-road-theme-eli-drake-vs-johnny-impact-gfw-championship-lax-vs-ove-gfw-tag-team-championship-allie-rosemary-gail-kim-vs-sien/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Bound for Glory (2017)|Bound for Glory]] on November 5, where he failed to win the title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2017-11-06 |title=11/5 Powell's Impact Wrestling Bound For Glory live review: Eli Drake vs. Johnny Impact for the Impact Wrestling Championship, OVE vs. LAX in a 5150 Street Fight for the IW Tag Titles, Sienna vs. Gail Kim vs. Allie for the Knockouts Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/05/115-powells-impact-wrestling-bound-glory-live-review-eli-drake-vs-johnny-impact-impact-wrestling-championship-ove-vs-lax-5150-street-fight-iw-tag-titles-sienna-vs-gail/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> Since the Bound for Glory match ended after Alberto El Patrón made an interference, Impact, Alberto and Drake had a three-way [[Professional wrestling match types#Last Chance Match|Last Chance]] [[Professional wrestling match types#Steel Cage match|Six Sides of Steel match]] on the January 25, 2018 episode of ''Impact!'', where Drake retained the title.<ref>{{cite web|title=IMPACT Results Jan. 25th, 2018|url=http://impactwrestling.com/impact-results-jan-25th-2018/|publisher=[[Impact Wrestling]]|access-date=March 3, 2018|archive-date=January 28, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128213255/http://impactwrestling.com/impact-results-jan-25th-2018/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

After Drake lost the renamed Impact World Championship to [[Austin Aries]], Impact began pursuit of Aries's championship, facing him at [[Impact Wrestling Crossroads|Crossroads]] special on March 8, where he lost again. On the April 19 episode of ''Impact!'', Johnny Impact was attacked and injured by [[Kongo Kong]], which was performed to write him off television in order to film for [[reality television show]] ''[[Survivor (U.S. TV series)|Survivor]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2018/05/24/lucha-underground-impact-john-morrison-survivor-season-37|title=Pro wrestler John Morrison to appear on 'Survivor'|work=SI.com|access-date=June 29, 2018}}</ref> Impact returned at [[Slammiversary XVI]] on July 22, when he won a four-way match against [[Fénix (wrestler)|Fenix]], [[Taiji Ishimori]], and [[Petey Williams]].<ref name="Slammiversary2018">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=7/22 Powell's Impact Wrestling Slammiversary live review: Austin Aries vs. Moose for the Impact World Championship, LAX vs. OGz for the Impact Tag Titles, Su Yung vs. Madison Rayne for the Knockouts Championship, Matt Sydal vs. Brian Cage for the X Division Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/07/22/7-22-powells-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-live-review-austin-aries-vs-moose-for-the-impact-world-championship-lax-vs-ogz-for-the-impact-tag-titles-su-yung-vs-madison-rayne-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=July 22, 2018|date=July 22, 2018}}</ref>

====Impact World Champion (2018–2019)==== Impact began a feud with the Impact World Champion Austin Aries, which led to a match at [[Bound for Glory (2018)|Bound for Glory]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Csonka|first=Larry|title=Join 411's Impact Wrestling Coverage|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/join-411s-impact-wrestling-coverage-10/|work=411MANIA|access-date=September 6, 2018}}</ref> As the PPV moved closer, the feud started to blur the lines between a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#W|work]] (something scripted) and [[Shoot (professional wrestling)|shoot]] (something real), beginning with the two wrestlers trading insults on [[Twitter]] that they appeared to take personal, with Aries later deleting many of his tweets.<ref name="TWEETS">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/07/weekly-overview-impact-wrestling-bound-for-glory-headline-competitors-engaged-in-heated-twitter-exchange-streaming-service-woes-bfg-line-up-upcoming-dates-latest-news/|title=WEEKLY OVERVIEW - IMPACT WRESTLING: Bound for Glory headline competitors engaged in heated Twitter exchange, Streaming Service woes, BFG line-up, Upcoming Dates, Latest News -|date=October 7, 2018|access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref> Specifically, Impact mocked Aries' short stature and the champion responded by making fun of [[Taya Valkyrie|his wife]]'s weight. Aries and Impact both alleged in the media that they authentically took issue with comments.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/austin-aries-tweet-explanation/|title=Austin Aries Addresses Controversial Tweet About Internet Outrage in New Interview|last=Satin|first=Ryan|date=October 8, 2018|access-date=October 16, 2018}}</ref> [[TMZ|TMZ Live]] also [[Push (professional wrestling)|pushed]] the angle "like [it] was a shoot".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-results/impact-wrestling-bound-glory-live-results-aries-vs-johnny-impact-267906|title=Impact Wrestling Bound for Glory live results: Aries vs. Johnny Impact|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|date=October 14, 2018|access-date=October 16, 2018}}</ref> The two wrestlers got in a brawl the night before Bound for Glory during [[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]]'s [[Impact Hall of Fame]] induction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/120964/what-happened-after-austin-aries-crashed-the-impact-hall-of-fame-last-night.html?p=1|title=WHAT HAPPENED AFTER AUSTIN ARIES CRASHED THE IMPACT HALL OF FAME LAST NIGHT - PWInsider.com|website=www.pwinsider.com}}</ref> At the event on October 14, Impact defeated Aries to win the Impact World Championship. Throughout the following weeks, Impact successfully defended his title against Fénix, Killer Kross, and [[Matt Sydal]]. At [[Impact Wrestling Homecoming|Homecoming]] on January 6, 2019, Impact defeated [[Brian Cage]] to retain his championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=2019-01-07 |title=01/06 Powell's Impact Wrestling Homecoming review: Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage for the Impact World Championship, LAX vs. Pentagon Jr. and Fenix for the Impact Tag Titles, Tessa Blanchard vs. Taya Valkyrie for the Knockouts Championship, Ultimate X for the vacant X Division Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/06/01-06-powells-impact-wrestling-homecoming-review-johnny-impact-vs-brian-cage-for-the-impact-world-championship-lax-vs-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-for-the-impact-tag-titles-tessa-blanchard/ |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref>

During the February tapings for Impact Wrestling, Impact defended his title in a four-way contest involving Killer Kross, Moose and Brian Cage. Impact hit his finisher on Moose, barely seconds prior to Cage hitting his ''Drill Claw'' finisher on Killer Kross. As Impact was able to cover his opponent first the referee was able to provide the count and therefore Impact won the match as Brian Cage went to cover his opponent.{{citation needed|date=March 2019}} On the March 15 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Impact's wife Taya Valkyrie would low blow Cage, which allowed Impact to attack Cage, turning into a villain.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling-results-johnny-impact-vs-brian-cage-279386 | title=Impact Wrestling results: Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage| date=March 16, 2019}}</ref> At [[Impact Wrestling United We Stand|United We Stand]] on April 4, Impact won a five-way [[Ultimate X match]] to become the number one contender for the [[Impact X Division Championship]]. Throughout April, Impact successfully defended his title from Cage, often with interferences from Valkyrie and former referee John E Bravo.<ref>{{cite web |title=4/28 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage for the Impact World Championship, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. LAX in a Full Metal Mayhem match for the Impact Tag Titles, Tessa Blanchard vs. Gail Kim |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/28/4-28-impact-wrestling-rebellion-results-powells-review-of-johnny-impact-vs-brian-cage-for-the-impact-world-championship-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-lax-in-a-full-metal-mayhem-match-for-the-impact/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=July 16, 2019|date=April 28, 2019 }}</ref> At [[Rebellion (2019)|Rebellion]] on April 28, Impact, accompanied by Valkyrie and Bravo, lost the title to Cage in a match where [[Lance Storm]] was special guest referee; this left Impact's reign to end at 196 days, leaving it the longest reign since [[Bobby Roode|Bobby Roode's]] 2011–2012 reign, and therefore the longest reign in seven years, as well as the third-longest reign in history.<ref name="Rebellion2019">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=4/28 Impact Wrestling Rebellion results: Powell's review of Johnny Impact vs. Brian Cage for the Impact World Championship, Pentagon Jr. and Fenix vs. LAX in a Full Metal Mayhem match for the Impact Tag Titles, Tessa Blanchard vs. Gail Kim|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/28/4-28-impact-wrestling-rebellion-results-powells-review-of-johnny-impact-vs-brian-cage-for-the-impact-world-championship-pentagon-jr-and-fenix-vs-lax-in-a-full-metal-mayhem-match-for-the-impact/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 28, 2019|date=April 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.impactwrestling.com/full-metal-mayhem-at-rebellion-between-lax-and-lucha-bros|title=Full Metal Mayhem at Rebellion between LAX and Lucha Bros - Impact Wrestling.com|access-date=December 19, 2019}}{{dead link|date=August 2023|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>

On the May 31 episode of ''Impact Wrestling'', Impact challenged X Division Champion [[Rich Swann]] to a title match at [[Slammiversary XVII]]. Later that night, he teamed with [[Michael Elgin]] to face Swann and [[Willie Mack]] in a tag team match, in which Swann pinned Impact.<ref>{{cite web |title=JOHNNY IMPACT TO CHALLENGE FOR X-DIVISION TITLE AT SLAMMIVERSARY XVII |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/tna-news/johnny-impact-challenge-x-division-title-slammiversary-xvii-285336 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |access-date=June 17, 2019|date=June 5, 2019 }}</ref> At Slammiversary XVII on July 7, Impact lost to Swann.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=7/7 Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Powell's live review of Brian Cage vs. Michael Elgin for the Impact World Championship, Rich Swann vs. Johnny Impact for the X Division Championship, The North vs. LAX vs. The Rascalz for the Impact Wrestling Tag Titles|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/07/7-7-impact-wrestling-slammiversary-results-powells-live-review-of-brian-cage-vs-michael-elgin-for-the-impact-world-championship-rich-swann-vs-johnny-impact-for-the-x-division-championship-the-n/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=July 7, 2019|date=July 7, 2019}}</ref> On July 8, [[Pro Wrestling Insider]] reported that Hennigan's contract with Impact Wrestling had expired several weeks prior to the event, and the two sides agreed to have Hennigan work until Slammiversary.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/report-johnny-impact-s-contract-impact-wrestling-has-expired|title=Report: Johnny Impact's Contract With IMPACT Wrestling Has Expired|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=July 8, 2019|publisher=Fightful.com|access-date=July 8, 2019}}</ref>

===Major League Wrestling (2017–2018)=== On December 7, 2017, Hennigan debuted for [[Major League Wrestling]] (MLW) in the main event of the Never Say Never event, teaming with [[Shane Strickland]] in a loss to [[Darby Allin]] and [[Jimmy Havoc]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Never Say Never Results |url=https://mlw.com/2017/12/08/never-say-never-results/?amp=1 |website=mlw.com | date=December 8, 2017 |publisher=[[Major League Wrestling]] |access-date=June 15, 2023}}</ref> On July 19, 2018, at [[Battle Riot I]], Hennigan participated in the 40-man [[Battle Riot match]], which was won by [[Tom Lawlor]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Csonka |first1=Larry |title=Csonka's MLW: Battle Riot 2018 Review |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/csonkas-mlw-battle-riot-2018-review/ |website=411mania |access-date=June 15, 2023}}</ref> On September 6, in the main event of [[WarGames (2018)|WarGames]], Hennigan participated in a [[WarGames match]], teaming with Shane Strickland, [[Tommy Dreamer]], Barrington Hughes and Kotto Brazil to defeat [[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]], [[Jimmy Havoc]], [[Sami Callihan]], [[Madman Fulton|Fulton]] and Leon Scott.<ref>{{cite web |title=War Games/Fusion Recap – Sept. 14, 2018 |url=https://mlw.com/2018/09/14/war-games-fusion-recap-sept-14-2018/?amp=1 |website=mlw.com | date=September 15, 2018 |publisher=[[Major League Wrestling]] |access-date=June 15, 2023}}</ref>

===Return to WWE (2019–2021)=== {{see also|John Morrison and the Miz}}

On September 26, 2019, it was reported by Mike Johnson of ''[[Pro Wrestling Insider]]'' that Hennigan had re-signed with WWE, which was officially confirmed by the company on December 3 during ''[[WWE Backstage]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=129885|title=Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Signs With....|website=www.pwinsider.com|access-date=September 26, 2019}}</ref><ref name="return">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/john-morrison-agrees-wwe-contract|title=John Morrison and WWE come to terms on multi-year contract|website=WWE.com|access-date=December 3, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=John Morrison Officially Returning to WWE |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/john-morrison-officially-returning-to-wwe/ |website=411mania |access-date=December 4, 2019}}</ref> He made his return on January 3, 2020 episode of ''SmackDown'' under his John Morrison ring name and resumed his partnership with [[The Miz]], thus re-establishing him as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] for the first time in WWE since 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=1/3 WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT: Keller's report on Bryan & Reigns vs. Ziggler & Corbin, Bayley & Sasha vs. Lacey & Dana vs. Alexa & Nikki |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/01/03/91253/ |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=January 4, 2020|date=January 4, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/10/1-10-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-the-usos-vs-king-corbin-and-dolph-ziggler-john-morrison-on-miz-tv-sasha-banks-vs-lacey-evans/|title=1/10 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of The Usos vs. King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler, John Morrison on Miz TV, Sasha Banks vs. Lacey Evans|date=January 10, 2020|last=Barnett|first=Jake|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=January 11, 2020}}</ref> They would feud with the SmackDown Tag Team Champions, [[The New Day (professional wrestling)|The New Day]], with Morrison winning singles matches against [[Big E (wrestler)|Big E]] and [[Kofi Kingston]].<ref>{{cite web |title=LECLAIR'S WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT 1/10: Alt perspective, on-going coverage of Usos vs. Corbin & Ziggler, Evans vs. Banks, Morrison on MizTV, more |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2020/01/10/leclairs-wwe-smackdown-report-1-10-alt-perspective-on-going-coverage-of-usos-vs-corbin-ziggler-evans-vs-banks-morrison-on-miztv-more/ |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=January 11, 2020|date=January 11, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=John Morrison to return to the ring in battle with Big E |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/john-morrison-ring-return-big-e|website=WWE |access-date=January 11, 2020|date=January 11, 2020 }}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2020)|Royal Rumble]] on January 26, 2020, Morrison participated in the Royal Rumble match as the fifth entrant, but he was eliminated by [[Brock Lesnar]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=Drew McIntyre won the 30-man Royal Rumble Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2020/2020-men%E2%80%99s-royal-rumble-match-results|work=WWE|date=January 26, 2020|access-date=January 26, 2020}}</ref> At [[Super ShowDown (2020)|Super ShowDown]] on February 27, The Miz and Morrison won the [[SmackDown Tag Team Championship]] from The New Day.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Garretson|first1=Jordan|title=The Miz & John Morrison def. The New Day to capture the SmackDown Tag Team Titles|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/the-new-day-vs-the-miz-john-morrison-results|work=WWE|date=February 27, 2020|access-date=February 27, 2020}}</ref><ref name="CBS">{{cite web |title=2020 WWE Super ShowDown results, recap, grades: Goldberg wins title in controversial end to show |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/2020-wwe-super-showdown-results-recap-grades-goldberg-wins-title-in-controversial-end-to-show/live/ |website=[[CBS Sports]] |last=Silverstein |first=Adam |date=February 27, 2020 |access-date=February 28, 2020}}</ref><ref name="SLAM!">{{cite web |title=Goldberg captures Universal title from The Fiend at boring WWE Super ShowDown |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2020/02/27/22805198.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200229041943/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2020/02/27/22805198.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 29, 2020 |website=[[Canoe.com|SLAM!]]|first=Nolan |last=Howell |access-date=February 28, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Heavy">{{cite web|url=https://heavy.com/sports/2020/02/wwe-super-showdown-2020-reactions-review-winners/ |title=WWE Super ShowDown 2020: Reactions & Review |date=February 27, 2020|publisher=[[Heavy.com]]|last=Jones |first=Elton |access-date=February 29, 2020}}</ref>

On March 8, Morrison and The Miz had their first title defense in a tag team Elimination Chamber match at [[Elimination Chamber (2020)|Elimination Chamber]], successfully defending their titles against The New Day, [[The Usos]], Heavy Machinery ([[Otis Dozovic|Otis]] and [[Tucker Knight|Tucker]]), Lucha House Party ([[Gran Metalik]] and [[Lince Dorado]]), and [[Dolph Ziggler]] and [[Robert Roode]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison won the SmackDown Tag Team Title Elimination Chamber Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2020/smackdown-tag-team-championship-elimination-chamber-match-results|work=WWE|date=March 8, 2020|access-date=March 8, 2020}}</ref> On the first night of [[WrestleMania 36]] on April 4, after The Miz's absence due to illness,<ref>{{cite web |title=WWE Announces Change To SmackDown Tag Title Ladder Match At WrestleMania |url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/wrestlemania-tag-title-ladder-match-change-miz/#.XopeMSUpDDs |website=[[Pro Wrestling Sheet]] |date=April 4, 2020 |access-date=April 5, 2020}}</ref> Morrison defended the SmackDown Tag Team Championships by himself in a ladder match against Kofi Kingston and Jimmy Uso, in which he was successful.<ref>{{cite web |title=SmackDown Tag Team Champion John Morrison def. Kofi Kingston and Jimmy Uso in a Triple Threat Ladder Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/john-morrison-vs-jimmy-uso-vs-kofi-kingston-results |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=April 5, 2020}}</ref> On the April 17 episode of ''SmackDown'', the duo lost the titles back to The New Day after The Miz unsuccessfully defended the titles by himself in a triple threat match against Big E and Jey Uso ending their reign at 50 days.<ref name="SmackDown04172020">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=4/17 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of The Miz vs. Jey Uso vs. Big E in a Triple Threat for the Smackdown Tag Titles, Daniel Bryan vs. Cesaro and Naomi vs. Dana Brooke in Money in the Bank qualifiers, Sasha Banks vs. Tamina|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/17/4-17-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-the-miz-vs-jey-uso-vs-big-e-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-smackdown-tag-titles-daniel-bryan-vs-cesaro-and-naomi-vs-dana-brooke-in-money-i/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 17, 2020|access-date=April 17, 2020}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2020)|Money in the Bank]] on May 10, Morrison and The Miz unsuccessfully attempted to regain the championship in a fatal four-way tag team match also involving Lucha House Party ([[Gran Metalik]] and [[Lince Dorado]]) and The Forgotten Sons (Steve Cutler and [[Wesley Blake]]).<ref>{{cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=SmackDown Tag Team Champions The New Day won a Fatal 4-Way Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2020/new-day-wins-fatal-4-way-smackdown-tag-team-titles|work=WWE|date=May 10, 2020|access-date=May 10, 2020}}</ref> Morrison and The Miz then started a rivalry with [[WWE Universal Championship|Universal Champion]] [[Braun Strowman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-smackdown-results/158329-wwe-smackdown-results-june-5-2020/|title=WWE SmackDown Results – 6/5/20 (WWE Women's Tag Title Match, Jeff Hardy explains)|date=June 5, 2020|first=Roy|last=Nemer|publisher=Wrestleview|access-date=June 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/results-06-12-2020|title=Friday Night SmackDown Results: June 12, 2020|date=June 12, 2020|work=WWE|access-date=June 18, 2020}}</ref> At [[Backlash (2020)|Backlash]] on June 14, the duo competed for Strowman's title in a two-on-one [[handicap match]], but lost.<ref name="Backlash2020">{{cite web|last1=Powell|first1=Jason|title=WWE Backlash results: Powell's review of Edge vs. Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre vs. Bobby Lashley for the WWE Championship, Asuka vs. Nia Jax for the Raw Women's Championship, Braun Strowman vs. The Miz and John Morrison for the WWE Universal Championship, Jeff Hardy vs. Sheamus|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/06/14/wwe-backlash-results-powells-review-of-edge-vs-randy-orton-drew-mcintyre-vs-bobby-lashley-for-the-wwe-championship-asuka-vs-nia-jax-for-the-raw-womens-championship-braun-strowman-vs-the-mi/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=June 14, 2020|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref> As part of the [[2020 WWE Draft|2020 Draft]] in October, both Morrison and The Miz were drafted to the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020|title=See all the results from the 2020 Draft|date=October 9, 2020|author=WWE.com Staff|work=[[WWE]]|access-date=October 9, 2020}}</ref> Prior to the draft, Morrison and The Miz entered a feud with [[Otis (wrestler)|Otis]] for his [[Money in the Bank contract]]. At [[Hell in a Cell (2020)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 25, Morrison accompanied The Miz in his match against Otis for the contract, which Miz won.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/miz-wins-money-bank-briefcase-wwe-hell-cell-323536|title=The Miz wins Money in the Bank briefcase at WWE Hell in a Cell|date=October 25, 2020|website=WON/F4W|access-date=October 26, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |date=October 25, 2020 |title=Miz Wins Money In The Bank Briefcase, Tucker Turns On Otis At WWE Hell In A Cell |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/miz-wins-money-bank-briefcase-tucker-turns-otis-wwe-hell-cell |access-date=October 26, 2020 |work=Fightful}}</ref>

{{Quote box|width=30%|align=right|quote="He's come back and he's kind of been, like, the [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#mechanic|handyman]]. He ain't the handyman ... Put some respect on his name because John Morrison is a superstar when given the right opportunity."|source=[[Bobby Lashley]] on Morrison's role in WWE in March 2021.<ref>{{cite AV media |last=Satin |first=Ryan |author-link=Ryan Satin|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRF2i3ySzkk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/DRF2i3ySzkk |archive-date=2021-12-19 |url-status=live|title=Bobby Lashley reveals who he would face at WrestleMania|date=March 2, 2021|access-date=March 5, 2021|via=[[YouTube]]|time=3m 37s}}{{cbignore}}</ref>}} On the December 7 episode of ''Raw'', Morrison ended a nearly seven-month losing streak after defeating [[Drew McIntyre]] and [[Sheamus]] in a 3-on-2 handicap match alongside The Miz and [[AJ Styles]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/12/07/12-07-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-and-sheamus-vs-aj-styles-the-miz-and-john-morrison-in-a-handicap-match-u-s-champion-bobby-lashley-vs-jeff-hardy-in-a-non-title-match/|title=12/07 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre and Sheamus vs. AJ Styles, The Miz, and John Morrison in a handicap match, U.S. Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Jeff Hardy in a non-title match, Randy Orton visits the Firefly Funhouse, WWE TLC build continues|date=December 7, 2020|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=December 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=John Morrison: 2020 Matches |url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/john-morrison-377.html?year=2020 |website=Internet Wrestling Database |access-date=March 5, 2021}}</ref> Morrison entered the [[Royal Rumble (2021)|2021 Royal Rumble match]] on January 31, lasting over eight minutes before being eliminated by [[Damian Priest]].<ref name="RR2021">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Drew McIntyre vs. Goldberg for the WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing match for the WWE Universal Championship, Sasha Banks vs. Carmella for the Smackdown Women's Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/31/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-drew-mcintyre-vs-goldberg-for-the-wwe-championship-roman-reigns-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-wwe/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 31, 2021|access-date=January 31, 2021}}</ref> At the [[Elimination Chamber (2021)|Elimination Chamber]] event on February 21, Morrison defeated [[Ricochet (wrestler)|Ricochet]], [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]], and [[Mustafa Ali]] in a fatal four-way match for a spot in the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]] match later that night.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber Kickoff Show results: Powell's live review of John Morrison vs. Mustafa Ali vs. Ricochet vs. Elias for a spot in the U.S. Championship Triple Threat |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/21/wwe-elimination-chamber-kickoff-show-results-powells-live-review-of-john-morrison-vs-mustafa-ali-vs-ricochet-vs-elias-for-a-spot-in-the-u-s-championship-triple-threat/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 21, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan|title=John Morrison def. Mustafa Ali, Ricochet and Elias to qualify for the United States Championship Triple Threat Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2021/fatal-4-way-qualifying-match-results|work=WWE|date=February 21, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2021}}</ref> However, he failed to win the title in a triple threat match against [[Matt Riddle|Riddle]] and reigning champion [[Bobby Lashley]], which was won by Riddle.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|title=Riddle def. Bobby Lashley and John Morrison to become the new United States Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2021/united-states-title-results|work=WWE|date=February 21, 2021|access-date=February 21, 2021}}</ref> After this, Morrison and Miz feuded with rapper [[Bad Bunny]] and Damian Priest.<ref name="RR2021" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/01/2-1-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-night-after-the-royal-rumble-with-bobby-lashley-vs-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-cedric-alexander-and-shelton-benjamin-vs-lince-dorado-and-gran/|title=2/1 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the night after the Royal Rumble with Edge vs. Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley vs. Riddle for the U.S. Championship, Cedric Alexander and Shelton Benjamin vs. Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik for the Raw Tag Titles, Bad Bunny on Miz TV|date=February 1, 2021 |last=Powell |first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/05/4-5-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-brands-final-push-for-wrestlemania-37-with-wwe-champion-bobby-lashley-vs-cedric-alexander-in-a-non-title-match-nia-jax-and-shayna-baszler-vs-rhea/ |title=4/5 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the brand's final push for WrestleMania 37 with WWE Champion Bobby Lashley vs. Cedric Alexander in a non-title match, Nia Jax and Shayna Baszler vs. Rhea Ripley and Asuka in a non-title match, Drew McIntyre vs. King Corbin|date=April 5, 2021 |last=Powell |first=Jason |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=April 6, 2021}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 37]] on April 10, Morrison and The Miz lost to Bad Bunny and Priest.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Melok|first=Bobby|title=Bad Bunny & Damian Priest def. The Miz & John Morrison|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37/bad-bunny-damian-priest-vs-the-miz-john-morrison-results|work=[[WWE]]|date=April 10, 2021|access-date=April 10, 2021}}</ref>

After The Miz suffered an injury at [[WrestleMania Backlash]] on May 16, Morrison would embark on a singles run, starting by defeating [[Jeff Hardy]] on the June 14 episode of ''Raw''. The following week, Morrison defeated [[Randy Orton]] to qualify for the [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] at the [[Money in the Bank (2021)|namesake pay-per-view event]] on July 18,<ref name="DAZN"/> which was won by [[Big E (wrestler)|Big E]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Big E won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |website=[[WWE]] |access-date=July 26, 2021}}</ref> On the August 23 episode of ''Raw'', The Miz turned on Morrison by attacking him, thus turning Morrison [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] and setting up a feud between the pair.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2021-08-23|title=Raw results, Aug. 23, 2021: Riddle defeats Styles as RK-Bro cement themselves as Raw's top tag team|work=[[WWE]]|date=November 29, 2021}}</ref> However, the feud abruptly ended after the Miz took a hiatus to compete on ''[[Dancing with the Stars (American season 30)|Dancing with the Stars]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=John Morrison Among Eight More Released From WWE Contracts |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/11/19/wwe-releases-eight-more-wrestlers-john-morrison-tegan-nox |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=November 19, 2021 |access-date=December 1, 2021}}</ref> On November 18, as part of an eighth round of layoffs due to budget cuts stemming from the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Morrison was released from his WWE contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingnews.co/wwe-news/eight-more-wwe-stars-released-including-john-morrison-and-all-three-members-of-hit-row/|title=Eight more WWE stars released, including John Morrison and all three members of Hit Row|date=November 18, 2019|website=Wrestlingnews.co|access-date=November 18, 2021}}</ref>

===Return to AAA (2022–2023)=== On February 19, 2022, Hennigan returned to AAA as "Johnny Superstar" (his former ring name in [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]),<ref name="OVWMarch04"/> and unsuccessfully challenged [[El Hijo del Vikingo]] at ''[[Rey de Reyes (2022)|Rey de Reyes]]'' for the [[AAA Mega Championship]].<ref name="AAAReturn">{{cite web |first=Parker |last=Klyn |date=February 19, 2022 |title=AAA Rey de Reyes live results: Hijo del Vikingo vs. John Hennigan |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/aaa-rey-de-reyes-live-results-vikingo-vs-john-hennigan |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |access-date=February 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first=Jeremy |last=Lambert |date=December 22, 2021 |title=AAA Announces Lineup For Rey De Reyes; John Morrison Returns |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/aaa-announces-lineup-rey-de-reyes-2021-john-morrison-returns |website=Fightful |access-date=December 22, 2021}}</ref> At [[Triplemanía XXX: Monterrey]], Hennigan, now under the name "Johnny Caballero", teamed with [[Black Taurus|Taurus]] in a [[Three-way match|three-way]] [[tag team match]] to defeat [[Dragon Lee (wrestler)|Dragon Lee]] and [[Dralístico]], and [[Laredo Kid]] and [[Jack Cartwheel]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Knipper |first1=Justin |title=AAA Triplemania XXX Monterrey live results: Vikingo & Fenix vs. Young Bucks |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/.amp/news/other-wrestling/aaa-triplemania-xxx-monterrey-live-results-vikingo-fenix-vs-young-bucks |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |date=April 30, 2022 |access-date=May 1, 2022}}</ref> In the main event of [[Triplemanía XXX: Tijuana]], Caballero was revealed as [[Matt Hardy]]'s mystery tag team partner (due to his original partner [[Jeff Hardy]]'s arrest five days prior). Caballero, who went under the name "Johnny Hardy", and Matt Hardy lost their match against Dragon Lee and Dralístico.<ref name="AAATijuana">{{cite web |last1=Klyn |first1=Parker |title=AAA Triplemania XXX Tijuana live results: Matt Hardy & mystery partner vs. Dragon Lee & Dralistico |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/aaa-triplemania-xxx-tijuana-live-results-matt-hardy-mystery-partner-vs-dragon-lee-dralistico |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=June 18, 2022 |access-date=June 19, 2022}}</ref> At [[Triplemanía XXX: Mexico City]] on October 15, Caballero teamed with [[Brian Cage]] and [[Sam Adonis]] in a [[Three-way match|three-way ''trios'' match]] for the [[AAA World Trios Championship]] against [[Psycho Clown]], [[Laredo Kid]], and [[Bandido (wrestler)|Bandido]] and champions ''[[Los Capos#Nueva Generación Dinamita|Nueva Generación Dinamita]]'' ([[El Cuatrero]], [[Sansón (wrestler)|Sansón]], and [[Forastero]]).<ref name=CDMXConference>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZNDlivm0F8|title=TRIPLEMANÍA XXX CDMX - Conferencia de prensa - Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide|date=September 23, 2022|accessdate=September 23, 2022|work=Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide}}</ref> Caballero pinned Laredo Kid to win the match for his team, but did not win the World Trios Championship due to the match stipulation in which the champions must be pinned to win the titles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/aaa-triplemania-xxx-live-results-vikingo-vs-fenix-mega-title-match|title=AAA Triplemania XXX live results: Vikingo vs. Fenix Mega title match|author=Williams, Suit|date=October 15, 2022|accessdate=October 15, 2022|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref>

At the 2023 [[Lucha Libre World Cup (2023)|Lucha Libre World Cup]], Caballero teamed with [[Christopher Daniels]] and [[Sam Adonis]] as Team United States. In the tournament finals, they fought Team Mexico ([[Black Taurus|Taurus]], [[Pentagón Jr.]], and [[Laredo Kid]]) to a draw; Caballero subsequently lost a sudden death match against Team Mexico's Pentagon Jr.<ref name=YAHOOWORLCUP>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/aaa-lucha-libre-world-cup-224800549.html|title=AAA Lucha Libre World Cup Results (3/19): Josh Alexander, Vikingo, More|work=[[Yahoo!]]|date=March 19, 2023|accessdate=March 19, 2023|author=Tessier, Colin}}</ref>

===Return to the independent circuit (2022–present)=== On March 31, 2022, Hennigan debuted for [[Game Changer Wrestling]] (GCW) at [[Josh Barnett's Bloodsport|Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8]], defeating [[Simon Gotch]].<ref>{{cite web |title=John Morrison announced for GCW Josh Barnett's Bloodsport 8 |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/john-morrison-announced-for-gcw-josh-barnetts-bloodsport-8 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |date=February 27, 2022 |access-date=February 28, 2022}}</ref> The following day, Hennigan, as "Johnny Caballero", wrestled at GCW's Wrld on Lucha event, defeating Jack Cartwheel.<ref>{{cite web |title=John Morrison announced for GCW Gringo Loco's The Wrld on Lucha |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/john-morrison-announced-for-gcw-gringo-locos-the-wrld-on-lucha |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |date=February 24, 2022 |access-date=February 26, 2022}}</ref> On May 28, Hennigan appeared at GCW's Downward Spiral event under the name "Johnny Game Changer", defeating [[Joey Janela]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Rose |first=Bryan |title=John Morrison appears on AEW Dynamite, faces Samoa Joe |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/.amp/news/aew/john-morrison-appears-on-aew-dynamite-faces-samoa-joe |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |date=May 18, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Vetter |first1=Chris |title=GCW "Downward Spiral" results: Vetter's review of Cole Radrick and Rina Yamashita vs. Alex Colon and John Wayne Murdoch in a hardcore match, Joey Janela vs. Johnny Game Changer, Matt Cardona vs. Blake Christian, Chris Bey vs. Mike Bailey, Effy vs. Kevin Blackwood, Nick Wayne and Jordan Oliver vs. Gringo Loco and ASF |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/29/gcw-downward-spiral-results-vetters-review-of-cole-radrick-and-rina-yamashita-vs-alex-colon-and-john-wayne-murdoch-in-a-hardcore-match-joey-janela-vs-johnny-game-changer-matt-cardona-vs-bl/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |date=May 29, 2022 |access-date=June 19, 2022}}</ref> On June 3, Hennigan debuted for [[Progress Wrestling]] in the [[Super Strong Style 16#2022|Super Strong Style 16]] tournament under the name "Johnny Progress".<ref name="ProgressDebut">{{cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |title=NXT UK's Charlie Dempsey set for PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/nxt/nxt-uks-charlie-dempsey-set-for-progress-super-strong-style-16 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |date=May 27, 2022 |access-date=June 4, 2022}}</ref> He defeated [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]] in the first round and [[Aramis (wrestler)|Aramis]] in the quarterfinals,<ref>{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 Day 1 Results 06.03.22: Johnny PROGESS, Big Damo, Charlie Dempsey |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/progress-super-strong-style-16-day-1-results-06-03-22-johnny-progess-big-damo-charlie-dempsey/ |website=411mania |access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Super Strong Style 16 Day 2 Results: Quarterfinal Round Takes Place |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/progress-super-strong-style-16-day-2-results-quarterfinal-round-takes-place/ |website=411mania |access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> before losing to Warren Banks in the semifinals.<ref>{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Wrestling Super Strong Style 16 Results 6.05.22: Chris Ridgeway Wins Title |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/progress-wrestling-super-strong-style-16-results-6-05-22-chris-ridgeway-wins-title/ |website=411mania |access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref>

On March 23, 2025, Hennigan appeared at the Beynefit for Bey event hosted by Future Stars of Wrestling (FSW), a benefit show in support of [[Chris Bey]]. At the event, he wrestled under his John Morrison name in a three-way match against [[Ace Austin]] and [[Lio Rush]], which was won by Austin.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=John |title=Stars come out for Chris Bey benefit show |url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2025/03/24/stars-come-out-for-chris-bey-benefit-show/ |website=Slam Wrestling |date=March 24, 2025 |access-date=April 5, 2025}}</ref>

===All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2022–present)=== {{see also|MxM Collection|label 1=MxM TV}}

On the May 18, 2022 episode of ''[[AEW Dynamite|Dynamite]]'', under the ring name "Johnny Elite", Hennigan debuted for [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) as the surprise "Joker" entrant in the [[Owen Hart Cup]] Memorial Tournament's quarterfinals, being defeated by [[Samoa Joe]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2956301-aew-dynamite-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-may-18|title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights from May 18 |first=Erik |last=Beaston|publisher=Bleacher Report|date=2022-05-18|accessdate=2022-05-18}}</ref> After the match, it was reported that Hennigan had not signed a contract with AEW, but that "the door is open" for him to return.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Mike |title=Bryan Danielson Update, Backstage Visitors at Dynamite and More |url=https://pwinsider.com/article/159064/bryan-danielson-update-backstage-visitors-at-dynamite-and-more.html?p=1 |website=[[PWInsider]] |access-date=6 June 2022}}</ref> On the May 27 episode of ''[[AEW Dark]]'', Elite scored his first victory by defeating [[Marq Quen]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/aew-dark-results-johnny-elite-vs-marq-quen-darby-allin-vs-brandon-cutler|title=AEW Dark results: Johnny Elite vs. Marq Quen, Darby Allin vs. Brandon Cutler Death Triangle, Anna Jay, Nyla Rose, and House of Black were all in action as well.|first=Ian|last=Carey|work=Figure Four Online|date=2022-05-28|accessdate=2022-06-05}}</ref> On the June 1 episode of ''Dynamite'', he issued an "open contract" challenge which was answered by a returning [[Miro (wrestler)|Miro]], who defeated Elite.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-dynamite-results-for-june-1-2022|title=AEW Dynamite Results for June 1, 2022|work=allelitewrestling.com}}</ref>

On the June 23, 2023 episode of ''[[AEW Rampage|Rampage]]'', under the new ring name "Johnny TV", Hennigan returned to AEW as the newest member of [[Q. T. Marshall]]'s stable QTV after attacking [[Billy Gunn]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nash|first=Anthony|title=Johnny TV (John Hennigan) Appears On 6/23 AEW Rampage|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1382362-johnny-tv-john-hennigan-appears-on-6-23-aew-rampage|access-date=June 23, 2023|website=www.wrestlezone.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Kaushik |date=2023-06-24 |title=John Morrison returns as a heel and attacks WWE legend on Rampage, gets new name |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/aew/news-john-morrison-returns-heel-attacks-wwe-legend-rampage-gets-new-name |access-date=2023-06-24 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}}</ref> The following week on ''Rampage'', TV and Marshall defeated [[Matt Hardy]] and [[Isiah Kassidy]] in their debut match as a team.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sanders' AEW Rampage Review 6.30.23 |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/sanders-aew-rampage-review-6-30-23/ |website=411mania |access-date=August 20, 2023}}</ref> On the August 11 episode of ''Rampage'', TV unsuccessfully challenged [[Orange Cassidy]] for the [[AEW International Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |title=AEW Rampage live results: Orange Cassidy vs. Johnny TV International title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-rampage-live-results-orange-cassidy-vs-johnny-tv-international-title-match |website=[[Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]] |date=August 11, 2023 |access-date=August 20, 2023}}</ref> After Marshall announced his departure from AEW in November,<ref>{{Cite web |title=QT MARSHALL ANNOUNCES AEW DEPARTURE |url=https://pwinsider.com/article/177730/qt-marshall-announces-aew-departure.html?p=1 |access-date=2023-11-28 |website=PWInsider|language=en}}</ref> Johnny TV began appearing for the company's sister promotion [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH). At [[Final Battle (2023)|Final Battle]] on December 15, TV interfered in the [[ROH Survival of the Fittest|Survival of the Fittest]] match for the vacant [[ROH World Television Championship]] by attacking [[Dalton Castle (wrestler)|Dalton Castle]]. In the following weeks, TV and Castle appeared in various segments in which the latter attempted to have a match with TV, but would be rebuffed until February 2024, when TV agreed to a match for the custody of Castle's teammates [[Tate Twins|The Boys]] (Brandon and Brent Tate). On the February 29 episode of ''Ring of Honor Wrestling'', Johnny TV defeated Castle and gained custody of The Boys.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 1, 2024 |title=ROH on HonorClub results (2/29): Robinson's review of Johnny TV vs. Dalton Castle for custody of The Boys, Taya Valkyrie vs. Queen Aminata in an ROH Women's TV Title tournament quarterfinal match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/01/roh-on-honorclub-results-2-29-robinsons-review-of-johnny-tv-vs-dalton-castle-for-custody-of-the-boys-taya-valkyrie-vs-queen-aminata-in-an-roh-womens-tv-title-tournament-quarterfinal-match/ |access-date=March 2, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Supercard of Honor (2024)|Supercard of Honor]], Castle defeated Johnny TV in a [[Fight without Honor|Fight Without Honor]] with assistance from several people disguised as The Boys, including [[Jack Cartwheel]] and [[Paul Walter Hauser]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mueller |first=Doc-Chris |date=April 5, 2024 |title=ROH Supercard of Honor 2024 Results: Winners, Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10115730-roh-supercard-of-honor-2024-results-winners-grades-reaction-and-highlights |access-date=April 6, 2024 |website=[[Bleacher Report]] |language=}}</ref> At [[Death Before Dishonor (2024)|Death Before Dishonor]] on July 26, Johnny TV participated in a Survival of the Fittest match for the ROH World Television Championship against [[Brian Cage]], [[Lee Johnson (wrestler)|Lee Johnson]], [[Lio Rush]], [[Shane Taylor (wrestler)|Shane Taylor]], and reigning champion [[Atlantis Jr.]], making it to the final three before being eliminated by Cage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/26/roh-death-before-dishonor-results-vetters-review-of-mark-briscoe-vs-roderick-strong-for-the-roh-championship-athena-vs-queen-aminata-for-the-roh-womens-championship/|title=ROH Death Before Dishonor results: Vetter's review of Mark Briscoe vs. Roderick Strong for the ROH Championship, Athena vs. Queen Aminata for the ROH Women's Championship|first=Chris|last=Vetter|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=July 26, 2024|access-date=July 27, 2024}}</ref>

On the November 2, 2024 episode of ''[[AEW Collision|Collision]]'', TV formed an alliance with [[MxM Collection]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=MxM Collection Are The Gift That Gives And Receives, Johnny TV Tells Them To Slide Into His DMs {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/mxm-collection-are-gift-gives-and-receives-johnny-tv-tells-them-slide-his-dms |access-date=2024-11-17 |website=www.fightful.com |date=November 3, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> At the [[AEW Revolution (2025)|Revolution]] pre-show on March 9, 2025, TV and MxM Collection lost to [["Big Boom!" A.J.]], [[Orange Cassidy]] and [[Mark Briscoe]] in a trios match.<ref name="preRevolution2025">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=AEW Revolution pre-show results: Big Boom AJ, Orange Cassidy, and Mark Briscoe vs. Johnny TV, Mason Madden, and Mansoor, Chris Jericho vs. Gravity for the ROH Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/03/09/aew-revolution-pre-show-results-big-boom-aj-orange-cassidy-and-mark-briscoe-vs-johnny-tv-mason-madden-and-mansoor-chris-jericho-vs-gravity-for-the-roh-championship/|date=March 9, 2025|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=March 9, 2025}}</ref> TV and MxM Collection were later joined by TV's real-life wife [[Taya Valkyrie]] to form MxM TV.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ROH on HonorClub #131 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=431683 |access-date=2025-10-25 |website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=MxM TV « Stables Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=29&nr=4481&name=MxM+TV |access-date=2025-10-25 |website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>

===Return to MLW (2023)=== On January 7, 2023, Hennigan returned to Major League Wrestling at their [[Blood and Thunder (2023)|Blood and Thunder]] pay-per-view under the ring name Johnny Fusion and defeated [[Davey Richards]] to win their [[MLW National Openweight Championship|National Openweight Championship]]. On April 6, at [[War Chamber (2023)|War Chamber]], Hennigan lost the title to [[Jacob Fatu]], ending his reign at 89 days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CAREY |first=IAN |title=MLW War Chamber spoilers: New champions crowned |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/.amp/news/mlw/mlw-war-chamber-spoilers-new-champions-crowned |access-date=April 7, 2023 |website=Www.f4wonline.com|date=April 7, 2023 }}</ref>

=== Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (2026–present) === On January 30, 2026, MxM TV debuted for [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (CMLL), with Hennigan announcing himself as Johnny Consejo. The group defeated [[El Soberano|Soberano Jr.]] and [[Los Ingobernables|Los Hermanos Chàvez]] ([[Ángel de Oro]] and [[Niebla Roja]]).<ref name="Consejo">{{cite web |title=Johnny TV Changes Ring Name To Johnny Consejo, His 34th Name Change In Wrestling |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/johnny-tv-changes-ring-name-to-johnny-consejo-his-34th-name-change-in-wrestling/ |website=Fightful |access-date=January 31, 2026}}</ref> Consejo began a feud with Ángel de Oro which culminated in a ''Cabellera contra Cabellera'' ("hair vs. hair") match on February 27, in which Consejo lost and was forced to shave his head.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |title=Johnny TV Shaved Bald After Losing Hair vs. Hair Match |url=https://www.fightful.com/uncategorized/johnny-tv-shaved-bald-after-losing-hair-vs-hair-match/ |website=Fightful |access-date=March 4, 2026}}</ref>

==Professional wrestling style and persona== [[File:Starship pain....jpg|thumb|200px|Morrison performing ''Starship Pain'', a [[Moonsault#Split-legged corkscrew moonsault|split-legged corkscrew moonsault]]]] Hennigan was described by WWE as having "lightning-fast offense", "high-risk aerial expertise", and "incredible agility".<ref>{{cite web |title=John Morrison |url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/john-morrison |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=September 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200829023751/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/john-morrison |archive-date=August 29, 2020}}</ref> He is known to utilize a [[Moonsault#Split-legged corkscrew moonsault|split-legged corkscrew moonsault]], dubbed ''Starship Pain'', as a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#finisher|finishing maneuver]]. During his singles run as Johnny Nitro, he used a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Standing|standing]] [[shooting star press]] as his finisher.<ref>{{cite web|title=2006|url=http://www.thehistoryofwwe.com/raw06.htm|website=The History of WWE|access-date=May 30, 2017}}</ref> After transitioning to his John Morrison character, Hennigan began using a [[Neckbreaker#Corkscrew neckbreaker|corkscrew neckbreaker]] dubbed ''Moonlight Drive'', in reference to the [[Moonlight Drive|song of the same name]] written by [[Jim Morrison]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eco/news/morrisonchallenge|title=John Morrison challenges all|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|work=WWE |access-date=July 31, 2007|publisher=[[WWE]]|quote=Morrison [...] followed by a vicious ''corkscrew neckbreaker''}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_28716.shtml|title=Caldwell's WWE SmackDown Report 12/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Jeff Hardy celebration edition|date=December 19, 2008|last=Caldwell|first=James|access-date=July 13, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He also prominently used a [[superkick]] as a finisher in 2008 during a feud with [[D-Generation X]], as a way to mock [[Shawn Michaels]]'s ''Sweet Chin Music'' maneuver.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_27990.shtml|title=Keller's WWE Raw Report 11/17: Ongoing coverage of live show including Santino raps for Akon, Orton-Punk|date=November 17, 2008|author-link=Wade Keller|last=Keller|first=Wade|access-date=July 13, 2011|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/results/raw/raw2008/1225776857.shtml|title=Raw Results – 11/3/08 – Tampa, FL|date=November 3, 2008|last=Golden|first=Hunter|access-date=November 30, 2011|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> During his time in Impact Wrestling, he used a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving 450 elbow drop|diving 450 elbow drop]] as a finisher called the ''Impact Elbow''.{{citation needed|date=October 2023}} Hennigan is a practitioner of [[parkour]] and often incorporates it into his wrestling style, giving him the nickname "The Prince of Parkour".<ref name="WWEProfile"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01312011/|title=It's good to be "King"|date=January 31, 2011|last=Adkins|first=Greg|access-date=January 31, 2011|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He also has a background in [[amateur wrestling]], [[breakdancing]], [[gymnastics]], and [[martial arts]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Q&A with John Hennigan, a.k.a. John Morrison and Johnny Nitro: Part 2 |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/10/22/22024151.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722170243/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/10/22/22024151.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |publisher=Slam! Sports |access-date=August 16, 2018}}</ref> Regarding his unique wrestling style, Hennigan stated in a 2021 interview with ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'': {{blockquote|My movement background is different from everyone on the roster. I was an amateur [[collegiate wrestler]] at [[UC Davis]]. I also did gymnastics at UC Davis. I've studied [[kung fu]], [[boxing]], [[capoeira]], [[Stage combat|stunt fighting]], parkour—I am a master at all those disciplines. Applying those movement patterns is what I do in the ring.<ref name="Barrasso">{{cite magazine |last1=Barrasso |first1=Justin |title=Money in the Bank Match a Chance for John Morrison to Climb the WWE Ladder |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2021/06/28/wwe-money-in-the-bank-john-morrison |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=June 28, 2021 |access-date=1 July 2021}}</ref>}}

Alongside his team MNM, Hennigan debuted on WWE television as Johnny Nitro, presenting himself as an arrogant wrestler with "elite Hollywood status".<ref>{{cite web |title=Red carpet pulled out from under MNM? |url=https://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/mnmredcarpet |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=August 16, 2018}}</ref> After winning the [[ECW World Championship]] in 2007, he changed his ring name to John Morrison and his [[Gimmick (professional wrestling)|gimmick]] was tweaked to be even more conceited and self-aggrandizing<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/news/johnmorrison|title=What's in a Name|access-date=July 18, 2007|last=Medalis|first=Kara A.|publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> — in addition to being modeled after Jim Morrison, the legendary frontman of the 1960s rock band [[The Doors]], to whom he bears a strong resemblance.<ref name="bol51"/> Following his return to WWE and reunion with his tag team partner [[the Miz]] in 2020, Hennigan added a comedic aspect to his villainous character, with WWE describing him as using "quirkiness and quick wit to shine every time he is on screen".<ref name="WWEProfile"/> He also began to refer to himself as "Johnny Drip Drip", a reference to the song "[[Drip (Cardi B song)|Drip]]" by rapper [[Cardi B]].<ref name="DAZN"/>

Outside of WWE, Hennigan began referring to himself as the "Mayor of Slamtown", a fictional town he first coined in [[Lucha Underground]] in 2015. Hennigan filed to trademark the term "Slamtown" in November 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=John Morrison Files To Trademark 'Slamtown' |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/john-morrison-files-to-trademark-slamtown/ |website=411mania |access-date=February 18, 2021}}</ref>

===Ring names=== Hennigan is known for using several ring name during his career, usually the first name Johnny and the last name being a reference to the promotion where he worked. In 2026, when he debuted for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre as Johnny Consejo, it was announced as the 34th name in his career.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/johnny-tv-changes-ring-name-to-johnny-consejo-his-34th-name-change-in-wrestling/ |title=fightful.com |access-date=2026-03-02}}</ref>

==Boxing record== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=1 |ko-losses= |dec-wins= |dec-losses= |dq-wins= |dq-losses= }} {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|[[Harley Morenstein]] |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |3 (5) |[[Creator Clash 2|April 15, 2023]] |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|[[Amalie Arena]], Tampa, Florida, U.S.}} | style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Exhibition bout}} |- |}

==Other media== In 2009, Hennigan and [[Maryse Ouellet]] were interviewed on [[Eurosport]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFLn77EdXWw Maryse and Morrison Talking on "Eurosport"] in 2009</ref> In 2009, Hennigan appeared on two episodes of ''[[Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?]]'', which were both aired on September 29.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1254164743.php?style=dark|title=Miz/Morrison on game show tomorrow|date=September 28, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=October 8, 2009|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1253910600.php|title=Morrison and The Miz on game show|date=September 25, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=October 8, 2009|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Hennigan is the subject of a WWE [[DVD]], called ''John Morrison – Rock Star'', which was released on February 16, 2010.<ref name="Oliver2010"/><ref name="RockStar">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1263488283.php|title=Complete John Morrison DVD details|date=February 14, 2010|last=Nemer|first=Roy|access-date=February 4, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> The DVD covers his career from his name change to John Morrison up until his Intercontinental Championship win in September 2009.<ref name="Oliver2010"/><ref name="RockStar"/> He appeared on an episode of ''[[Destroy Build Destroy]]'' on March 3, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1267414985.php?style=dark|title=Miz and Morrison on Cartoon Network|date=March 1, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=March 1, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Hennigan was on the cover of ''[[Muscle & Fitness]]'' in June 2010, with the issue also featuring an interview and photo shoot.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279320902|title=News on Summerslam, Rhodes, and Morrison|date=July 16, 2010|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|access-date=July 17, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100720192959/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279320902|archive-date=July 20, 2010}}</ref> In 2016, Hennigan, [[Rey Mysterio]], and [[King Cuerno]] appeared on [[ESPN]] to promote the second season of ''Lucha Underground''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Lucha Underground: A new era in wrestling|url=http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=14656680|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129223559/http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=14656680|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 29, 2016|publisher=ESPN|access-date=January 30, 2016}}</ref>

Hennigan is also a frequent collaborator with [[comic book]]-based film producers Bat in the Sun Productions, appearing in two episodes of their well-known ''Super Power Beat Down'' series; playing as [[Casey Jones (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)|Casey Jones]] against [[Kick-Ass (character)|Kick-Ass]] in episode 14,<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkMxa64H0xY |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/NkMxa64H0xY |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Casey Jones vs Kick-Ass - Super Power Beat Down (Episode 13)|date=September 19, 2014|publisher=Batinthesun|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> and as [[Bucky Barnes|Winter Soldier]] against [[Nightwing]] in episode 19.<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1-oA5joVOk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/K1-oA5joVOk |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |url-status=live|title=Nightwing vs Winter Soldier - Super Power Beat Down (Episode 19)|date=August 5, 2016|publisher=Batinthesun|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Hennigan portrayed [[Eternal Warrior]] in the web series ''[[Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe]]'', produced by [[Valiant Entertainment]] and directed by Bat in the Sun.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://comicbook.com/2016/10/08/ninjak-vs-the-valiant-universe-trailer-released-at-nycc/|title=Ninjak Vs. The Valiant Universe Trailer Released At NYCC|publisher=ComicBook.com|last=Lovett|first=Jamie|date=October 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Wickline|first1=Dan|title=Ninjak, Confirmed As A Live-Action Web Series, To Feature X-O Manowar, Faith, Bloodshot, Divinity, Timewalker, Eternal Warrior And Savage|url=http://www.bleedingcool.com/2016/08/29/ninjak-confirmed-as-a-live-action-web-series-to-feature-x-o-manowar-faith-bloodshot-divinity-timewalker-eternal-warrior-and-savage/|publisher=Bleeding Cool|access-date=December 15, 2016|date=August 29, 2016}}</ref>

Hennigan is a playable character in ''[[WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2007]]'' and ''[[WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2008]]'' as "Johnny Nitro", ''[[WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2009]]'', ''[[WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2010]]'', ''[[WWE SmackDown vs Raw 2011]]'', ''[[WWE '12]]'' and ''[[WWE 2K22]]'' as "John Morrison", and ''[[RetroMania Wrestling]]'' under the name "Johnny Retro".{{Citation needed|date=July 2024}}

===Filmmaking=== After leaving WWE in 2011, Hennigan pursued a career in the film industry as an actor and filmmaker. In 2013, he appeared in ''[[20 Feet Below: The Darkness Descending]]'' with [[Danny Trejo]], as well as served as co-producer of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/66640#8|title=20 FEET BELOW: THE DARKNESS DESCENDING (2014)|last=Miller|first=Mark L.|work=[[Ain't It Cool News]]|date=March 21, 2014|access-date=May 25, 2014}}</ref> In 2017, Hennigan released his first feature film titled ''Boone: The Bounty Hunter'', which he starred in, co-wrote, and served as executive producer of. Hennigan sold his house in order to finance the film.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=The Shoot: John Morrison discusses his new movie Boone: The Bounty Hunter |url=https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2017/05/10/john-morrison-boone-bounty-hunter |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |date=May 10, 2017 |access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref>

On October 31, 2022, Hennigan announced the release of his directorial debut, a [[comedy horror]] short film titled ''The Iron Sheik Massacre'' which he also produced and co-wrote with his wife Kira Forster.<ref>{{cite web |title=Unstoppable: John Hennigan On His Creative Evolution and New Film Projects |date=October 31, 2018 |url=https://www.iconvsicon.com/2018/10/31/unstoppable-john-hennigan-on-his-creative-evolution-new-film-projects-and-more/ |access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref> The film stars Hennigan and Forster alongside fellow wrestlers [[Karrion Kross]], [[PJ Black]], [[Holly Meowy]], Super Panda, and the voice of [[The Iron Sheik]],<ref>{{cite web |title=John Hennigan's Iron Sheik Horror Comedy Short to Screen At New York Horror Film Festival |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/john-hennigan-iron-sheik-horror-comedy-short-screen-new-york-horror-film-festival/ |website=411mania |access-date=November 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Taya Valkyrie: Iron Sheik horror movie will be released in 2020 |date=February 3, 2020 |url=https://metro.co.uk/2020/02/03/impact-wrestling-taya-valkyrie-iron-sheik-massacre-movie-release-12175871/ |access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref> and had its first screening on November 5, 2022 at the Los Angeles International Film Festival.<ref>{{cite web |title=GCW ANNOUNCING NEW STREAMING HOME IN AM, WEST COAST PREMIERE OF 'IRON SHEIK MASSACRE' THIS SATURDAY AND MORE |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/164585/gcw-announcing-new-streaming-home-in-am-west-coast-premiere-of-iron-sheik-massacre-this-saturday-and-more.html?p=1 |website=Pro Wrestling Insider |access-date=November 2, 2022}}</ref>

===''Survivor: David vs. Goliath''=== Hennigan was a contestant on the 37th season of ''[[Survivor (U.S. TV series)|Survivor]]'', ''[[Survivor: David vs. Goliath]]'' where he was originally part of the Goliath tribe and later the Tiva tribe before making it to the merged tribe Kalokalo. He finished 12th out of 20 contestants and became the second member of the jury after the former members of the Goliath tribe were blindsided at tribal council; two contestants used hidden immunity idols, causing Hennigan to be eliminated despite only having three elimination votes, as Christian Hubicki, who received seven, was immune.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former WWE Wrestler John Morrison On Survivor Season 37|url=http://insidesurvivor.com/former-wwe-wrestler-survivor-season-37-33748|publisher=Inside Survivor|access-date=May 8, 2018|date=May 7, 2018}}</ref>

Hennigan's performance as a contestant and the episode of his elimination received critical acclaim. Chris Chase of ''[[USA Today]]'' praised Hennigan for being "true to everything we've seen from him this season, [and] a class act after his shock defeat".<ref name=USABestTribal>{{cite web|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/11/survivor-david-vs-goliath-episode-8|title=Survivor recap: Was this the best Tribal Council moment ever?|website=[[USA Today]]|date=November 15, 2018|access-date=November 16, 2018}}</ref> Writing for ''[[People (magazine)|People]]'', former ''Survivor'' contestant Stephen Fishbach highlighted that "in a tribal council that was meant to take out the Davidest David [Christian Hubicki], it was really the Goliath of the Goliaths [Hennigan] who fell. How perfectly Biblical."<ref name=PeopleIdolsFly>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/tv/survivor-recap-idols-fly-at-wild-tribal-council/|title=Survivor Recap: Idols Fly at Wild Tribal Council|website=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=November 14, 2018|access-date=November 16, 2018}}</ref> The show's executive producer and host [[Jeff Probst]] was "so impressed" with Hennigan, describing him as "the guy who catches the winning touchdown pass in the final moments of the [[Super Bowl]], and then, instead of some crazy celebration, he casually tosses the ball to the ref, kisses his wife and hugs his kids", alongside stating that he would "absolutely" have Hennigan back on the show.<ref>{{cite web |title='Survivor David vs Goliath': The Unlikely Story Behind the Biggest Blindside Yet |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=November 19, 2018 |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/survivor-david-goliath-jeff-probst-john-hennigan-blindside-david-tribe-comeback-live-reunion-preview-1162491 |access-date=January 19, 2019}}</ref>

===Boxing=== On May 14, 2022, Hennigan appeared at the [[Creator Clash]] event, accompanying [[Nathan Barnatt]] (known as "Dad") for his match against [[Matt Watson (YouTuber)|Matt Watson]], which Barnatt won. In January 2023, it was announced that Hennigan would fight [[Harley Morenstein]] at [[Creator Clash 2]] in his boxing debut.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Harris |first1=Jeffrey |title=John Hennigan Set to Compete in Boxing Match at Creator Clash 2 |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/john-hennigan-set-to-compete-in-boxing-match-at-creator-clash-2/ |website=411mania |access-date=January 25, 2023}}</ref> On the night of the event, Hennigan defeated Morenstein via TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rose |first1=Bryan |title=Former WWE star John Morrison wins boxing debut at Creator Clash 2 |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/former-wwe-star-john-morrison-wins-boxing-debut-at-creator-clash-2 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |date=April 15, 2023 |access-date=April 17, 2023}}</ref> He was accompanied to the ring by fellow WWE wrestlers including [[LA Knight]], [[Karrion Kross]], [[Scarlett Bordeaux|Scarlett]], [[Mojo Rawley]] and [["Hacksaw" Jim Duggan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thompson |first1=Andrew |title=John Morrison states that Matt Cardona was not interested in fighting him at Creator Clash 2 |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/04/16/john-morrison-states-that-matt-cardona-was-not-interested-in-fighting-him-at-creator-clash-2/ |website=POSTWrestling |date=April 16, 2023 |access-date=May 17, 2024}}</ref>

==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Film |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- |2010 |''John Morrison – Rock Star'' |Himself |Credited as John Morrison |- |2012 |''[[Legion of the Black]]'' |Lead Shadow Creature | |- |2013 |''[[20 Feet Below: The Darkness Descending]]'' |Razor |Co-producer |- |rowspan=2|2014 |''Ascent to Hell'' |Roman | |- |''Hercules Reborn'' |[[Hercules]] |Stunts performer |- |rowspan=4|2015 |''[[Wrestling Isn't Wrestling]]'' |80s Russian Wrestler | |- |''American Justice'' |Officer Reid | |- |''Russell Madness'' |The Hammer | |- |''Stormageddon'' |Adam | |- |2016 |''Sinbad and The War of the Furies'' |[[Sinbad]] | |- |rowspan=3|2017 |''Boone: The Bounty Hunter'' |Boone |Co-writer Executive producer |- |''[[Dave Made a Maze]]'' |[[The Minotaur]] | |- |''Never Leave Alive'' |Rick Rainsford | |- |2018 |''[[Strange Nature (film)|Strange Nature]]'' |Sam |Co-producer |- |rowspan=2|2020 |''[[Birds of Prey (2020 film)|Birds of Prey]]'' |Lords Gang Member |Stunts performer |- |''The Speed of Time'' |Johnny Killfire |Producer Fight coordinator |- |2022 |''The Iron Sheik Massacre'' |John |Short film Director, writer, and producer Also released as ''The Sheik Massacre'' |}

{| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Television |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- |2002–2003 |''[[Tough Enough III]]'' |Himself |14 episodes; Co-winner |- |2009 |''[[Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? (U.S. game show)|Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?]]'' |Himself |2 episodes |- |2010 | ''[[Destroy Build Destroy]]'' | Himself |1 episode |- |2013 |''[[NTSF:SD:SUV::]]'' |Sammy |Episode: "A Hard Drive to Swallow" |- |2014–2018 |''[[Lucha Underground]]'' |Johnny Mundo | |- |rowspan=2|2016 |''[[Shameless (U.S. TV series)|Shameless]]'' |Cody |Episode: "Hiraeth" |- |''[[Bajillion Dollar Propertie$]]'' |Brash Roderick |Episode: "Predator Party" |- |rowspan=6|2017 |''[[Days of Our Lives]]'' |Goon #2 |1 episode |- |''[[Baby Daddy]]'' |Ryan Davidson |Episode: "Ben Rides a Unicorn" |- | ''[[GLOW (TV series)|GLOW]]'' |Salty Johnson |Episode: "Pilot" |- |[[The Last Ship (TV series)|''The Last Ship'']] |Ares |3 episodes |- |''[[The Guest Book]]'' |Steve |Episode: "Story Four" |- |''[[Sharknado 5: Global Swarming]]'' |Rodolfo |Television film |- |2018 |''[[Survivor: David vs. Goliath]]'' |Himself |14 episodes; 12th place and 2nd jury member |- |2018–2020 |''[[Miz & Mrs.]]'' |Himself |5 episodes |- |2022 |''[[The Guardians of Justice]]'' |Red Talon |Episode: "It Was Murder, She Said!" |}

{| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Web |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- |2014 |''[[Video Game High School]]'' |Crazy Napalm Suit |1 episode; cameo |- |2014–2016 |''Super Power Beat Down'' |[[Casey Jones (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)|Casey Jones]] / [[Bucky Barnes|Winter Soldier]] |2 episodes |- |2016 |''[[List of works produced by Rooster Teeth Productions#Podcasts and other content|Free Play]]'' |Himself |Episode: "Lucha Libre with Johnny Mundo"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebO2n-Z00fU|title=Lucha Libre with Johnny Mundo - Free Play #47|last=Rooster Teeth|date=March 3, 2016|via=YouTube}}</ref> |- |2017 |''[[List of works produced by Rooster Teeth Productions#RT Docs|Haus of Pain]]'' |Himself |Documentary<ref>{{cite web|url=http://roosterteeth.com/episode/rt-docs-haus-of-pain-haus-of-pain|title=RT Docs: Haus of Pain|website=Rooster Teeth}}</ref> |- |2018 |''[[Ninjak vs. the Valiant Universe]]'' |[[Eternal Warrior]] |6 episodes |- |2019 |''[[Being The Elite]]'' |Himself |Episode: "What Time Is It In London?" |- |2020 |''Dad: Andan's Run'' |Aelpha |YouTube movie based on [[Nathan Barnatt|''Dad Feels'']] series<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=December 23, 2020|title=Andan's Run - Act III Finale|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaS9C2Xf4UM&t=869s|access-date=January 7, 2021|website=Youtube}}</ref> |}

{| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Video games |- ! Year ! Title |- |2006 | ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2007]]'' |- |2007 |''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008]]'' |- |2008 | ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009]]'' |- |rowspan=2|2009 | ''[[WWE Legends of WrestleMania]]'' |- | ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010]]'' |- |2010 | ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011]]'' |- | rowspan="2" |2011 |''[[WWE All Stars]]'' |- | ''[[WWE '12]]'' |- |2021 |''[[RetroMania Wrestling]]'' |- |2022 |''[[WWE 2K22]]'' |}

==Personal life== Hennigan is good friends with fellow professional wrestlers [[The Miz]],<ref name="MizWedding">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingrevealed.com/article/wwe-stars-at-miz-wedding|title=WWE stars at Miz Wedding|access-date=February 22, 2014|work=Wrestling Revealed|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140406024041/http://www.wrestlingrevealed.com/article/wwe-stars-at-miz-wedding|archive-date=April 6, 2014}}</ref> [[Nic Nemeth]],<ref name="MizWedding"/> [[Matt Cardona]],<ref name="MizWedding"/> [[Jeff Hardy]],<ref name="Oliver2010"/><ref>{{cite book|last1=Hardy|first1=Matt|last2=Hardy|first2=Jeff|last3=Krugman|first3=Michael|title=The Hardy Boyz: Exist 2 Inspire|year=2003|publisher=HarperCollins|location=New York|isbn=0-06-052154-6|oclc=369561409|page=288|ref=HHK2003}}</ref> and [[Randy Orton]].<ref name="DAZN">{{cite web |last1=Muehlhausen |first1=Steven |title=John Morrison on New Blood Shaking Up WWE Raw, What it Would Mean to Win Money in the Bank Briefcase |url=https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/wrestling/john-morrison-on-new-blood-shaking-up-wwe-raw-what-it-would-mean-to-win-money-in-the-bank-briefcase/opc41bh93wyw1h5eirypwn31n |website=[[DAZN]] |date=June 28, 2021 |access-date=June 28, 2021}}</ref><ref name="predictions">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/08/19/1765305.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160117232951/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/08/19/1765305.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 17, 2016|title=Nitro asked to predict SummerSlam winners|date=August 19, 2006|last=Madigan|first=TJ|access-date=February 23, 2009|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canoe.com]]}}</ref> He was also good friends with [[Shad Gaspard]] and [[JTG]] of [[Cryme Tyme]], and still remains friends with the latter; they were a part of the search team after Gaspard's [[Shad Gaspard#Disappearance and death|disappearance and death]].<ref>{{cite web |title=JTG Opens Up About Shad Gaspard's Passing |url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/jtg-opens-up-shad-gaspard-interview/#.XwzHtCVq3Ds |website=Pro Wrestling Sheet |date=May 26, 2020 |access-date=July 13, 2020}}</ref>

Hennigan was involved in an [[on-off relationship]] with former WWE Diva and on-screen manager [[Melina Perez]] from 2003 to 2015. The pair met during the auditions for ''Tough Enough III'', in which Perez was cut and Hennigan eventually won.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE News: John Morrison comments on WWE releasing Melina|url=http://prowrestling.net/article.php?WWE-News-John-Morrison-comments-on-WWE-releasing-Melina-19849|publisher=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=June 11, 2017}}</ref> Since 2016, Hennigan has been in a relationship with Kira Forster, better known as [[Taya Valkyrie]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BQgbXP0DepE/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/thetayavalkyrie/1450279424796518980 |archive-date=December 23, 2021 |url-access=subscription|title=Kira "Taya" Forster on Instagram: "I never expected to find you or fall for you the way I did...but it happened. You make me smile, laugh, work hard, feel beautiful, loved…"|website=Instagram|access-date=December 19, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The pair met through the affiliation between AAA and Lucha Underground, with Forster becoming Hennigan's on-screen partner in the latter promotion prior to their real-life relationship.<ref>{{cite AV media|last1=Vliet|first1=Chris Van|author-link=Chris Van Vliet|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAaoDHNDNsA |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211219/wAaoDHNDNsA |archive-date=December 19, 2021 |url-status=live|title= Taya Valkyrie tells the funny story of how she met her husband John Morrison|date=November 4, 2020|access-date=June 3, 2021|via=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> They became engaged on June 14, 2017,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-mayweather-vs-mcgregor-cena-ryder-returns-237236|title=Daily Update: Mayweather vs. McGregor, Cena, Ryder returns|access-date=June 15, 2017|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|date=June 15, 2017}}</ref> and were married on June 1, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2018/6/3/17421508/taya-valkyrie-johnny-mundo-married |title=Congratulations to newlyweds Taya Valkyrie and Johnny Mundo|last=Pizzazz |first=Manolo |date=June 3, 2018 |website=Cageside Seats |access-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments== [[File:Johnny Impact Feb 2019-2.jpg|thumb|175px|Morrison (as Johnny Impact) is a former [[Impact World Champion]] in [[Impact Wrestling]]...]] [[File:John Morrison3.jpg|thumb|175px|...a three-time [[WWE Intercontinental Champion]]...]] [[File:John Morrison Rosemont IL 031108.jpg|right|thumb|175px|...and an overall six-time tag team champion in WWE (shown here with the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]], which he held four times)]] *'''[[5 Star Wrestling]]''' **[[5 Star Wrestling#Championships and Accomplishments|5 Star Wrestling Championship]] (1 time, inaugural)<ref>{{cite web|title=5 Star Wrestling Championship history|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2778|website=cagematch.net|access-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> **One Night Tournament (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hashtagwrest.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/results-5-5starwrestling-dominant-wrestling-live-in-dundee-live-results/|title=#Results: 5* (@5StarWrestling) "Dominant Wrestling: Live In Dundee" *FULL Results*|date=January 28, 2017}}</ref> *'''ACW Wisconsin''' **ACW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=230068 | title=ACW WrestlingCon 2019 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> *'''''[[The Baltimore Sun]]''''' **Tag Team of the Year (2008) – with [[The Miz]]<ref name="Baltimore2008">{{cite web|last=Eck|first=Kevin|title=2008 Awards|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-01-2008_awards_1-story.html|work=[[The Baltimore Sun]]|date=January 2, 2009|access-date=September 25, 2020|archive-date=February 4, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204084430/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-01-2008_awards_1-story.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> *'''Blackcraft Wrestling''' **BCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blackcraftwrestling.com/pages/warriors-3|title=Warriors|website=Blackcraft Wrestling|access-date=December 19, 2019|archive-date=December 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204173223/https://blackcraftwrestling.com/pages/warriors-3|url-status=dead}}</ref> *'''Continental Wrestling Federation''' **CWF United States Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=1824|title=CWF United States Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref> *'''[[DDT Pro-Wrestling]]''' **[[Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship]] ([[List of Ironman Heavymetalweight Champions (2010–2019)#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/japan/ddt/ironman-hm.html|title=Ironman Heavymetalweight Title|access-date=August 12, 2016|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref> *'''European Pro Wrestling''' **EPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162114|title=EPW New Rules « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> *'''[[Family Wrestling Entertainment]]''' **[[FWE Heavyweight Championship]] ([[FWE Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=FWEChamp/> * '''[[Impact Wrestling]]''' ** [[Impact World Championship]] ([[List of Impact World Champions|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/tna/tna-h.html|title=TNA/IMPACT Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship History|work=Wrestling-titles.com|access-date=January 21, 2019}}</ref> *'''[[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide]]''' **[[AAA Mega Championship]] ([[AAA Mega Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=AAA031917>{{cite web | url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2017/03/19/johnny-mundo-se-convirtio-en-tricampeon-de-aaa | title=Johnny Mundo se convirtió en tricampeón de AAA | last=Rosales | first=Jorge | date=March 19, 2017 | access-date=March 20, 2017 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es}}</ref> **[[AAA Latin American Championship]] ([[AAA Latin American Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=LAChamp>{{cite web | title=Pentagón Jr. Vs Johnny Mundo en Triplemanía XXIV | work=Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide | url=http://www.luchalibreaaa.com/actualidad/pentagon-jr-vs-johnny-mundo-triplemania-xxiv/ | date=July 23, 2016 | access-date=July 23, 2016 | publisher=AAA | language=es}}</ref> **[[AAA World Cruiserweight Championship]] ([[List of AAA World Cruiserweight Champions|1 time]])<ref name=AAA031917/> **[[Lucha Libre World Cup]] ([[Lucha Libre World Cup (2016)|2016 Men's Division]]) – with [[Chavo Guerrero Jr.]] and [[Brian Cage]]<ref name=MenRound2>{{cite web | url=http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2016/06/05/estados-unidos-campeon-de-lucha-libre-world-cup | title=Estados Unidos, Campeón de Lucha Libre World Cup | date=June 5, 2016 | access-date=June 5, 2016 | work=MedioTiempo | language=es | publisher=[[MSN]] | first=Apolo | last=Valdés}}</ref> *'''[[Lucha Underground]]''' **[[Lucha Underground Championship]] ([[List of Lucha Underground Champions|1 time]])<ref name=LUChamp/> **[[Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship]] ([[Lucha Underground Gift of the Gods Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref name=VivalaRaza040216/> **[[Lucha Underground Trios Championship]] ([[Lucha Underground Trios Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]] and [[P. J. Black]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/featured-articles/57701-viva-la-raza-lucha-weekly-2-8-16|title= Viva la Raza: Lucha Weekly (2/8/16)|last=Boutwell|first=Josh|date=February 8, 2016|access-date=February 8, 2016|work=Wrestleview}}</ref> **[[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#Lucha Underground|Second]] [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)|Triple Crown Champion]] *'''[[Major League Wrestling]]''' **[[MLW National Openweight Championship]] (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web |last=NASON |first=JOSH |title=Two titles change hands at MLW Blood & Thunder TV taping There are new champions following Saturday's show. |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/.amp/news/mlw/two-titles-change-hands-at-mlw-blood-thunder-tv-taping |access-date=January 9, 2023 |website=www.f4wonline.com}}</ref> *'''Mondo Lucha''' **Mondo Lucha Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=182419 | title=Mondo Lucha « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> **Mondo Lucha Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with [[Matt Cross (wrestler)|Matt Cross]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=182420 | title=Mondo Lucha « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> *'''Next Generation Wrestling''' **NGW World Championship (1 time, inaugural)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1928|title=NGW World Championship history|website=cagematch.net|access-date=November 20, 2016}}</ref> **NGW World Title Tournament (2013)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=2542|title=NGW World Title Tournament « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> *'''[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]''' **[[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship]] ([[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[Joey Matthews]]<ref name="canoe"/> *'''Pacific Coast Wrestling/PCW Ultra''' **PCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|title=PCW Heavyweight Championship|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3101|website=cagematch.net|access-date=June 3, 2017}}</ref> *'''Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling''' **Pandemonium TV Championship (1 time) *'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''''' **[[Most Improved Wrestler of the Year]] (2009)<ref name="PWI Awards">{{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|title=PWI Awards|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|publisher=[[Kappa Publishing Group]]|access-date=May 16, 2019|archive-date=January 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121172943/http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> **[[PWI Tag Team of the Year|Tag Team of the Year]] (2005) – with Joey Mercury<ref name="PWI Awards" /> **Ranked No. 24 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI 500]]'' in 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2017.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2017|access-date=September 10, 2017|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> *'''Future Stars Of Wrestling''' **FSW Mecca Grand Championship (1 time) *'''Qatar Pro Wrestling''' **QPW Souq Waqif Championship (1 time)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=2502|title=QPW Souq Waqif Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net|access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1048520288511330&id=379605735402792|title=Alofa qualified to the final with no... – QPW (The Official page) – Facebook|website=[[Facebook]]|access-date=April 28, 2015}}</ref> **QPW Souq Waqif Title Tournament (2015)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=3321|title=QPW Souq Waqif Title Tournament « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> *'''Rogue Wrestling''' **Rogue Championship (1 time, inaugural)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=231594 | title=Rogue Grand Prix « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> **Rogue Championship Tournament (2019)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=231594 | title=Rogue Grand Prix « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> *'''VIP Wrestling''' **VIP Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2555}}</ref> *'''[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE]]''' ** [[ECW World Championship]] ([[List of ECW World Heavyweight Champions|1 time]]) ** [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|3 times]]) ** [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|4 times]]) – with [[Joey Mercury]] (3) and [[The Miz]] (1) ** [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE, 1971–2010)|World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE, 1971–2010)|1 time]]) – with [[The Miz]] ** [[WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WWE Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with [[The Miz]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/smackdown-tag-team-championship|title=WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=February 27, 2020}}</ref> **[[List of WWE tournaments#ECW World Championship Tournament|ECW World Championship Tournament (2007)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/matches/40811641113/results/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114193128/http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/matches/40811641113/results/|archive-date=November 14, 2007|title=ECW World Title goes A-list|date=June 24, 2007|first=Bryan|last=Robinson|access-date=September 19, 2009|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> ** ''[[WWE Tough Enough#Tough Enough III|Tough Enough III]]'' (2003) {{small|with [[Matt Cappotelli]]}}<ref name="MTV"/> **[[Slammy Award]] (2 times) ***Tag Team of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2008 Slammy Awards|2008]]) – with The Miz<ref name="Slammy"/> ***Best WWE.com Exclusive (2008) – with The Miz<ref name="Slammy"/> *'''[[World Series Wrestling]]''' **[[World Series Wrestling#WSW World Heavyweight Championship|WSW Heavyweight Championship]] (2 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=346861|title=WSW Phoenix Rising - Tag 1 - TV-Show @ Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 8, 2022|access-date=March 18, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=574|title=WSW World Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 23, 2018|access-date=March 18, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=361986|title=WSW Unleash Hell - Tag 2 - TV-Show @ South Eastern Entertainment Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 11, 2023|access-date=March 18, 2023}}</ref> *'''World Wrestling Fan Xperience''' **WWFX Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestlingwonders.blogspot.com/2012/02/wwfx-in-manila-john-morrison.html|title=John Morrison WWFX Heavyweight Champion|date=February 13, 2012}}</ref> *'''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''''' **[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Tag Team of the Year|Tag Team of the Year]] (2008) – with The Miz<ref>{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 26, 2011|title=Biggest issue of the year: The 2011 Wrestling Observer Newsletter Awards Issue|periodical=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=Campbell, CA|pages=1–40|issn=1083-9593}}</ref>

==''Luchas de Apuestas'' record== {{See also|Lucha libre#Luchas de Apuestas|l1=Luchas de Apuestas}} {|class="wikitable sortable" width=100% style="text-align: center" !width=20% scope="col"|Winner (wager) !width=20% scope="col"|Loser (wager) !width=20% scope="col"|Location !width=20% scope="col"|Event !width=15% scope="col"|Date !class="unsortable" width=5% scope="col"|Notes |- |[[Ricochet (wrestler)|Prince Puma]] (career) || Johnny Mundo ([[Lucha Underground Championship|championship]]) || [[Los Angeles]], [[California]] || ''[[Ultima Lucha Tres]]'' || {{dts|2016|6|26}}1 || |- |[[Ángel de Oro]] (hair)|| Johnny Consejo (hair)|| [[Mexico City]], [[Mexico]] || ''[[CMLL Super Viernes|Viernes Espectacular]]'' || {{dts|February 27, 2026}} || |}

1 The episode aired on [[Broadcast delay|tape delay]] on October 18, 2017.

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