J.D. Michaels

Infobox Wrestler
name=J.D. Michaels


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Jordan Danyluk (born September 17, 1982) better known by his ring name J.D. Michaels, is a Canadian professional wrestler. He has competed for more than forty wrestling federations all over Canada, Europe and America and held several titles. In 2006, he relocated to the USA to compete for developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling at WWE's suggestion. He currently holds the OVW Television Title and has had several tryouts with World Wrestling Entertainment.

Career Rumour

Despite his resemblance, he is not related to professional wrestler Shawn Michaels. He was given that "gimmick" when he began wrestling in western Canada due to his look, and that he was commonly in the ring against many of professional wrestling legend Bret Hart's relatives for Stampede Wrestling.From 8 September 2008 He Is OUT OF ACTION INDEFINITELY As reported on OVW.COM.

In wrestling

*Finishing and signature moves
**Diving elbow drop
**"Ratings Spike" (Hangman's neckbreaker)
**Vertical suplex followed by a kip up
**Powerbomb dropped onto the knee
**Somersault fist drop
**Springboard leg drop

*Nicknames
**"J.D. TV"
**"HD J.D."
**"The most important man on television"

Championships and accomplishments

*Canadian Championship Wrestling:*CCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*Ohio Championship Wrestling :*OCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*Ohio Valley Wrestling:*OVW Television Championship (1 time)
*The New Tradition Pro Wrestling:*TNT Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*West Coast Wrestling Connection:*WCWC Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

Personal life

He married model and professional wrestler April Hunter on August 30, 2006 in the Graceland Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas. cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/08/28/1781918.html|title=Marriage Article| accessdate=2008-06-23] The two have done a number of pictorials together and he also has modeled for various companies, include Hot Bodz catalogs.

He owns SuperStar Gear and designs custom made wrestling attire for many wrestlers featured on WWE and OVW. He is of Ukrainian heritage. He features a large Ukrainian trident tattoo on his back that means "strength and freedom".

He was an accomplished athlete competing in hockey and football before deciding to fully pursue becoming a professional wrestler.

References

*OVW: http://www.ovwrestling.com/home.htm
*http://www.jdmichaels.net/page1.html **AUG 29th - SEPT 4th: April and I were married in a private ceremony in Las Vegas and had a short honeymoon. It was wicked!!
*http://onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/j/j-d-michaels.html
*Wrestling Clothesline's 10 Questions with... http://www.wrestlingclothesline.com/JDMichaels.htm
*France-Catch: http://www.france-catch.com/
*http://www.prowrestlingdaily.com/2006/08/14/michaels-goin-goin-back-back-to-cana-canada/
*Stampede Wrestling: http://www.stampedewrestling.com/
*www.AprilHunter.com/wrestler
*Youtube Heat match, JD Michaels/Teddy Hart vs Bashham Brothershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKr5lFW4K4Y
*http://www.prowrestlingdigest.com/category/columns/wrestler-columns/superstar-style/
*Lance Storm: http://academy.stormwrestling.com/index1.html

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/JD_Michaels J.D. Michaels' Official Myspace]
* [http://www.myspace.com/superstargear J.D. Michaels' Wrestling Attire Myspace]
* [http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/j/j-d-michaels.html Online World of Wrestling Profile]