Bad Bones


John Klinger is a German professional wrestler better known by his ring name Bad Bones. Klinger has worked internationally across various independent promotions ranging from Europe, England, Japan, Israel and the United States.

Career

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2011, 2014, 2017)

Bad Bones first appeared in TNA during the September 29 TNA First Impact Tour where he defeated Karsten Kretschmer. He participated in and won the January 2011 edition of TNA Gut Check held in London, England.
Bad Bones returned to TNA in February 2014, during this time, Bad Bones worked in several matches for TNA. On February 1, Bones faced Christopher Daniels in a dark match, losing to Daniels. On that same night, during the regular broadcast of Impact Wrestling, he lost to Samoa Joe. The following night on February 2, at TNA One Night Only: Joker's Wild 2, Bones teamed with Samoa Joe, to defeat Christopher Daniels and Robbie E in a qualifying match for the Joker's Wild Gauntlet match. The $100,000 Joker's Wild Gauntlet was later won by Ethan Carter III. During the February 27 edition of Impact Wrestling, Bones was selected by Magnus to be the opponent of Magnus' rival Samoa Joe. He was defeated by Joe in the brief match that followed.
On the February 24, 2017 edition of Impact Wrestling, Bad Bones returned to TNA in a losing effort against the debuting Josh Barnett.

Championships and accomplishments