Balls Mahoney

For the Abbuda Dein who wrestled in Pacific Northwest Wrestling, see Rocky Iaukea.

Balls Mahoney
File:Balls mall.jpg Mahoney in 2005.
Birth name	Jonathan Rechner
Born	(1972-04-11) April 11, 1972 Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Abbudah Singh Abudda Dein Balls Mahoney Ballz Mahoney Boo Bradley Jon Rechner Kahoneys Mahoney Xanta Klaus Balls
Billed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Billed weight	250 lb (110 kg)
Billed from	South Pole (as Xanta Klaus) Nutley, New Jersey
Trained by	Larry Sharpe
Debut	1987

Jonathan Rechner (born April 11, 1972) better known by his ring name Balls Mahoney, is an American professional wrestler. He is currently working for World Wrestling Alliance and for American Independent promotions. Mahoney is perhaps best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling during the late 1990s and early 2000s where he was three time holder of ECW Tag Team Championship, as well as working for World Wrestling Entertainment wrestling on its ECW brand.

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Council (1987–1990)

Jon Rechner trained at the Monster Factory and debuted in 1987, at age 15, as Abbudah Singh.

Smoky Mountain Wrestling (1994–1995)

He made a small name for himself as the villainous Boo Bradley Jr. (a take-off of the character Boo Radley from To Kill a Mockingbird) in 1994 in Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) where he had a long rivalry with his kayfabe childhood friend, Chris Candido. He was originally allied with Candido and managed by Tammy Sytch, who abused him for months, but they eventually turned on him, killing his pet cat, and turning him into a fan favorite in the process. During this time, Bradley won the SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship twice. He briefly formed a team with Cactus Jack who convinced him to be his own person.

World Wrestling Federation (1995–1996)

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

Extreme Championship Wrestling

Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks (1997–1999)

In 1997, Rechner signed with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and found success as Balls Mahoney, drawing inspiration from Albany native Marc Apicella. Capitalizing on the ECW crowd's lust for violence and the hardcore attitude Rechner was never seen without his signature steel chair, usually with some kind of writing or sign placed on it, which he would use to bash any opponent at any time. He would come to the ring to the AC/DC song "Big Balls" and lead the crowd in singing the chorus before or after his matches. While in ECW he teamed with Axl Rotten, a similar hardcore and violent wrestler, and the duo became informally known as "The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks". They feuded with The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) during their tenure.

Mahoney made his pay-per-view debut at November to Remember, participating in a Four-Way Dance match for the Tag Team Championship, along with his partner Rotten; The F.B.I. (Tracy Smothers and Little Guido) retained the titles. At Living Dangerously, they participated in a three way dance, along with the Dudleyz in a losing effort to Spike Dudley and New Jack. Mahoney and Rotten got another chance at the titles at Wrestlepalooza against Chris Candido and Lance Storm, but lost.

After failing to win the titles with Rotten, Mahoney found a new partner in Masato Tanaka. At November to Remember, the two defeated Dudley Boyz to win the ECW World Tag Team Championship—Mahoney's first reign as tag champion. Six days later, Mahoney and Tanaka dropped the title back to the Dudleyz in a rematch. At Guilty as Charged, Mahoney and Rotten defeated the F.B.I. and Danny Doring and Roadkill in a three-way dance.

Tag team with Spike Dudley (1999)

Mahoney's first singles match at a pay-per-view was a victory over Steve Corino at Living Dangerously. Shortly after, Mahoney formed a tag team with Spike Dudley. At Hardcore Heaven, the two faced the Dudleyz in a championship match but failed to win the title. The two teams faced in a rematch at Heat Wave, and this time, Mahoney and Dudley won the match and the ECW Tag Team Championship, marking Mahoney's second individual reign. At a show in August, the duo lost the title back to the Dudleyz. On the August 14 edition of ECW on TNN, they defeated the Dudleyz in another rematch to win back the ECW Tag Team Championship.

On the August 26 edition of ECW on TNN, they lost the titles to the Dudleyz again. At Anarchy Rulz, ECW World Television Champion Rob Van Dam was scheduled to defend his title against Johnny Smith but before the match, Mahoney, Rotten, and Dudley attacked Smith and took him out of the match. Mahoney challenged RVD for the title but lost the match. At November to Remember, Mahoney and Rotten lost to Da Baldies (Spanish Angel, Tony DeVito, Vito LoGrasso, and P.N. News) in a 4-on-2 handicap match.

Final days of ECW (2000–2001)

During an exchange of blows, ECW fans would often chant "Balls!" when Rechner landed a punch or kick on an opponent, and "Nuts!" when his opponent retaliated. At Living Dangerously, he defeated Kintaro Kanemura. He met his former tag team partner, Masato Tanaka in the first match at Hardcore Heaven, which Tanaka won. At Heat Wave, he lost a match to F.B.I. member Sal E. Graziano.

He formed a tag team with Chilly Willy and the duo feuded with Da Baldies. After losing a match to Da Baldies at Anarchy Rulz, Mahoney and Willy defeated them in a Flaming Tables match at November to Remember. At Massacre on 34th Street, Mahoney lost to EZ Money. Mahoney's final ECW appearance was at ECW's final pay-per-view Guilty as Charged where Mahoney and Chilly Willy's match with Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger ended in a no contest.

Independent circuit (2001–2006)

After ECW folded, Rechner spent time in a number of independent federations across America, most notably USA Pro Wrestling (UXW) as well as Juggalo Championship Wrestling where he united with The Dead Pool (Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Raven) to become The Dead Pool 2000. He also had a brief run in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), teaming with The Sandman to face off against The Gathering.

World Wrestling Entertainment (2005–2008)

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Balls in ECW December to Dismember.

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

In 2006, when WWE relaunched ECW as their own brand, one of the first announcements was the signing of Balls Mahoney. His signing was announced with that of Axl Rotten, but when Rotten missed some WWE dates and was released, Balls was left to start a singles career. During the "cross promotion" hype, Balls appeared on the June 5 edition of Raw with other ECW wrestlers who proceeded to attack WWE Champion John Cena. He appeared again as a part of the ECW team in the "WWE vs. ECW team battle royal" at the WWE vs. ECW Head to Head event on June 7. At One Night Stand, Balls defeated Masato Tanaka in a match following a chair shot (denting the chair) to Tanaka's head.

When ECW on Sci Fi debuted, Balls started off with a small role in the company, having sporadic matches and little else. Once the show got going he started to appear in vignettes talking about how tough he was, elevating his role on the show. On the September 5 edition of ECW on Sci Fi Mahoney entered a feud with Kevin Thorn after Thorn and his valet Ariel cost him a match against Stevie Richards and the next week, René Duprée. The following week, he brought Francine to ringside with him, marking her first televised appearance at the revived ECW ring, where she proceeded to get into a catfight with Ariel. That pairing, however, was short lived as Francine was released shortly after.

At December to Dismember, Mahoney defeated Matt Striker in a Striker's Rules match. On the January 2, 2007 edition of ECW on Sci Fi, Mahoney had one of his front teeth legitimately knocked out during a match with Kevin Thorn. Shortly after, Balls began a short feud with Snitsky. On the June 5 edition of ECW, Balls, Tommy Dreamer, and the Sandman faced Bobby Lashley in a 3 on 1 Hardcore Handicap match for the ECW Championship, in which they were defeated. On the August 7, 2007 episode of ECW, Balls went against The Miz in a losing effort. During and after the match, it appeared that Kelly Kelly was concerned about him. Over the weeks that followed, he attempted to ask her out and flirted with her backstage, but was interrupted by The Miz, Brooke, and Layla before Kelly could get a word in. Regardless, Kelly still showed interest in him each week, wishing him good luck before his match and cheering him on during his match. He asked if she would go out with him to which she could not respond due to The Miz taking her backstage. Weeks later, however, Kelly asked him out, starting an on-screen relationship.

On February 29, 2008, Balls made his return to television on SmackDown!, taking on Big Daddy V. The match went to a no contest after The Undertaker chokeslammed Mahoney. Mahoney was released from his WWE contract on April 28, 2008.

Return to Independent circuit (2008–present)

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Mahoney and Homicide at FTW Rise Against on March 5th 2011.

On December 13, 2008 he returned to wrestling in World Wrestling Council his re-debut match against Abdullah the Butcher in Bayamon Puerto Rico in the annual event WWC Lockout, Abdullah the Butcher's final match in WWC. On April 16, he and Brother Runt appeared on TNA Impact! to wish Team 3D luck in their match at Lockdown. They later were attacked by Beer Money, Inc.. He has also started competing for ISPW. Mahoney made an appearance for Insane Clown Posse's Juggalo Championship Wrestling at the 10th Annual Gathering Of The Juggalos on August 8, 2009, interfering in a "Loser Leaves JCW" match between 2 Tuff Tony and Viscera, which also featured WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk as a special guest referee. After Viscera won the match, he, Mahoney, and Funk all attacked Tony. Also, as of late-2009, Mahoney has become a regular competitor for National Wrestling Superstars. On April 30, 2010 and May 1, 2010, Mahoney competed in Perth, WA for New Horizons Pro Wrestling in their Global Conflict tournament. He made it to the finals before being beaten by Colt Cabana. On May 8, 2010, Mahoney made his debut for Ring of Honor, saving Grizzly Redwood from Erick Stevens and The Embassy. On July 29, 2010, it was confirmed that Mahoney would take part in TNA's ECW reunion show Hardcore Justice on August 8. However, his name was later pulled from the event's official website. On August 8 it was revealed that this was done due to WWE owning the name Balls Mahoney. At the event Rechner, using the ring name Kahoneys, teamed with Axl Rotten in a South Philadelphia Street Fight, where they were defeated by Team 3D. After the match Rechner vented his frustrations on Axl Rotten, proclaiming that he would never again team with him. On September 11, 2010, Rechner returned to Ring of Honor at Glory By Honor IX, where he, competing under the ring name Ballz Mahoney, teamed with Grizzly Redwood in a losing effort against Erick Stevens and Necro Butcher. On October 23, 2010, Mahoney and Axl Rotten reunited at a Jersey All Pro Wrestling, where they unsuccessfully challenged Monsta Mack and Havok for the JAPW Tag Team Championship, in a three–way match, which was won by Sami Callihan and Chris Dickinson. On March 5, 2011, Mahoney teamed up with Homicide at an FTW Wrestling show in Ronkonkoma, NY, to unsuccessfully challenge the reigning World Tag Team Champions, Jay Lover and Tommy Buddz, in a No Holds Barred match. On August 20, 2011, Mahoney no-showed an event in Ottawa, IL against Mad Man Pondo. This show was to be the last for the promotion and was a benefit show for the American Cancer Society. The promoters apologized and said that he had missed his flight. They said that they had gotten him a ticket for a later flight, but due to the severe weather that had gone through the Chicago area earlier in the day, he was not going to be able to make it. After his match, his scheduled opponent, Mad Man Pondo, said that Mahoney had the plane ticket, but chose not to use it. On 19 July 2014, Mahoney was defeated by Matt tremont in On Point Wreatling at their OPW Unfinished Violence Event. On October 18, 2014, Mahoney was defeated by Sabu to crown the first WWL Extreme Champion at Insurrection.

World Wrestling Alliance (2008-Present)

Bloody Heat (2008-2009)

On 06 December 2008, Mahoney made his debut in World Wrestling Alliance where he come as a surprise partner for Rush better known as Bloody Heat and defeated KC Hughes and RC Rilly to win WWA Tag Team Championship, they hold the Title for only 14 days before losing the title back to Hughes and riley, then after Bloody Hear feuded Hughes and riley for the title but everytime came up short. On 19 May 2009, Bloody Heat demanded one last match for the title against them if they lose they never challenge for the title again and defeated Hughes and Riley to win the title for 2nd time. They defeated Hughes and Rilly in a rematch for the title on 26 June 2009. Over the course of their reign as tag team champions, Mahoney began chasing for WWA Heavyheight Championship eventually winning the championship On 2 October 2009, then after tension began chasing between Rush and Mahoney because Rush began Jealous for Mahoney Success and asked for a match for Heavyweight Championship and Mahoney defeated Rush to retain the title, In Post Match, Rush attacked Mahoney and attacked him with ladder thus asking for a ladder match for the Heavyweight Championship. The match took place on 29 November and Rush defeated Mahoney to win the heavyweight Championship with the help of Homicide, who attacked Mahoney over the course of match and give opportunity to Rush to take the title. Mahoney lost his rematch to Rush.

Feuding with Rush and Homicide (2009-2011)

Mahoney began feuding with Homicide after he cost Mahoney the match and title against Rush. Mahoney and Homicide first face off against each other on 23 March, where Mahoney win the match by disqualification after Mahoney was attacked by Rush. On 12 May, Mahoney defeated TJ Perkins after the match Homicide and Rush attacked Mahoney with Chair. Mahoney wrestled Homicide in a Hardcore match where Mahoney was defeated by him due to interference by Rush. Mahoney finally beat Homicide on 23 September, in a no disqualification match where despite once again interference by Rush he was able to beat Homicide and after the match attacked Rush and asked for a one final match between them where Homicide will not allowed to interfere, and the match took place on 19 January 2011, where mahoney defeated Rush to end their long feud and after the match both former members of Bloody Heat shook hands and celebrate with crowds.

The Death of Throne (2011-2014)

After his feud with Rush and Homicide, Mahoney began signs of more Extreme Wrestling and asking for wrestlers to fight with him and giving them challenges and Mahoney was very successful in it winning almost every matches, with likes of defeating AR Fox in a Tables Match, Eugene in a Chairs Match, Homicide in a Barbed Wire Match, Sabu in a No Disqualification match. He lost his first match since 2011 against Tommy Dreamer in Hardcore match on 27 June 2012. Mahoney defeated more Wrestlers in many Extreme matches and also defeated Rush in a Tables Ladders and Chairs match on 15 April 2013. Mahoney began feuding with Shane Mercer, defeated by him on 23 September 2013 after a low blow. And Mahoney defeated Mercer on 29 November, where he defeated him in a Steel Cage match. But Mercer began attacking Mahoney more and more throughout months and then after Mahoney issued a I Quit Match which Mercer accepted and Mahoney Defeated Mercer to end the feud on 16 February 2014.

Ruthless King (2014-2015)

Mahoney entered in a tournament for the first ever king of the Ring tournament where Mahoney defeated KC Rilly in a first round match on 14 May 2014. Mahoney defeated Rush on the Semifinals to advance to the Finals on 11 June 2014. On 23 September 2014, Mahoney defeated Rhyno in the Finals to win the King of the Ring tournament in WWA. After becoming the King, Mahoney began showing signs of heel turn and making him as the Ruthless king 'Balls Mahoney' and began the winning streak defeating the liked of Sabu, Matt Tremont, Homicide, Rush and many more and began Reigniting the feud with Rush, when Rush and defeated Rush in a Singles match on 11 January 2015. and on 06 February 2015, where Mahoney defeated Rush in a Casket Match. Rush returns on 12 April and asked for a match where rush wager his WWA career and asked for Mahoney to put his King of the Ring Crown on the line, if Mahoney lost he will no longer be a king. On 29 April, Rush defeats Mahoney thus removing him as a king and saving his career also in WWA.

La Revolution (2015- Present)

On 23 July, Mahoney returned to WWA and defeated Slash and in post match he announced to win the Heavyweight Championship. And defeated Ric Luxury to became the No 1 Contender for the WWA Heavyweight Championship, and On 16 August 2015, Mahoney defeats Lufisto to win the WWA Heavyweight championship for the Second time in his career. Mahoney defeated Rush to retain his title on 23 August 2015. On 28 August, Mahoney teamed with Rock Thunder collectively known as La Revolution and defeated Two Bizzares to win the WWA World Tag Team Championship for the third time. On 02 September 2015, La Revolution defeated Rush and Suge D to retain the WWA World Tag Team Championship. On 14 September, La Revolution lost the Tag Titles to Billy kid and Aguilera. But on very next day, La Revolution regained the Title from Billy kid and Aguilera. On 4 october, Mahoney defeated Prince k to retain the WWA Heavyweight Championship. On 8 october, Mahoney participate in Torneo Cibernetico (2015), and defeated Mantines to reach in the Quarter finals. On 19 october, Mahoney defeated Scott D to reach the Semi Finals and defeated Shane Mercer on 25 ocrober to reach finals of Tournament, on 04 November, Mahoney defeated his Longtime rival Rush to win the Torneo Cibernetico (2015). On 13 November, La Revolution defeated Dark Dynasty to retain Tag Team Titles. On 25, November 2015, Mahoney was challenged by his longtime rival Rush to a match for the WWA Heavyweight Championship, Which Mahoney would accept if Rush puts his Career on the line in the match and Rush agrees and match would be happen on 13 December at RichBowl (2015).

Personal life

Rechner and his girlfriend have a son named Christopher, who was born on November 15, 2007. Rechner has numerous tattoos, including two tribal pieces, a dragon and inverted pentagram on his arm, and a tattoo dedicated to Chris Candido.

On August 21, 2010 Rechner was charged with disorderly conduct after brandishing a knife during a staged fight with another wrestler, "Calypso" Jim Zaccone in South Brunswick, New Jersey. The fight was meant to drum up publicity for an upcoming match in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

In wrestling

• Finishing moves
  • Ball Breaker (Sitout spinebuster)
  • Camel clutch
  • Nutcracker Suite (Over the shoulder sitout scoop slam piledriver, sometimes from the second rope)
• Signature moves
  • Frog splash
  • Mahoney Combo (Multiple punches with theatrics)
  • New Jersey Jam (Diving leg drop)
  • Superkick
  • This is Gonna Hurt (Chair shot)

• Managers
  • Ted DiBiase
  • Tamara Fytch
  • Francine
  • James Mitchell

• Nicknames
  • "The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freak"

• Entrance themes
  • "Big Balls" by AC/DC (ECW;1997,1999)
  • "Big Balls" by Muscadine (ECW;1998)
  • "Prayer of Hatred" by Morbid Angel (ECW;1998)
  • "Big Balls" by Boner Ft.Balls Mahoney (ECW;2000-2001)
  • "We Will Rock You" by Queen (independent circuit)
  • "Big Nutts" by Dale Oliver (TNA)

Championships and accomplishments

• Assault Championship Wrestling
  • ACW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • ACW Hardcore Championship (1 time)
• All Star Wrestling
  • ASW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• Coastal Championship Wreatling
  • CCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time, Current)
• Extreme Championship Wrestling
  • ECW World Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Spike Dudley (2), and Masato Tanaka (1)

• Fight The World Wrestling
  • FTW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

• International Wrestling Association
  • IWA Hardcore Championship (1 time)

• International Wrestling Cartel
  • IWC Championship (1 time)

• Mid-American Wrestling
  • MAW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

• National Wrestling Superstars
  • NWS Six Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Ba-Bu and La-Fu
• Nu Championship Wreatling
  • NCW World Championship (1 time, Current)

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • PWI ranked him #99 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2000
  • PWI ranked him #443 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003.
• Southwest Championship Wrestling
  • SCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• Smoky Mountain Wrestling
  • SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship (2 times)

• USA Xtreme Wrestling
  • UXW Heavyweight Championship (7 times)
• World Wrestling Alliance
  • WWA Heavyweight Championship (2 times, Current)
  • WWA World Tag Team Championship (4 times, Current) - with Rush (2) and Rock Thunder (2)
  • WWA King Of The Ring (2014)
  • WWA Torneo Cibernetico (2015)

External links

• Jonathan Rechner at the Internet Movie Database
• Balls Mahoney Interview with WrestlingNewsSource.com Podcast