Standing 6’3″ and weighing in at 233 pounds of pure Quebec power, Johnny “Genesis” North has been delivering what he lovingly calls “high-quality violence” to wrestling rings across North America for over two decades. But don’t let his intimidating presence fool you—when he’s not choke-slamming opponents or perfecting his signature STO, Johnny brings that same intensity and insider knowledge to the microphone as co-host of Wrestling Uncensored on Ringside Report Network.
Born and raised in Quebec, Johnny cut his teeth on the independent circuit in the early 2000s, learning the ropes at Montreal’s legendary Torture Chamber Pro Wrestling Dojo under veteran Dru Onyx. What started as local Quebec shows quickly evolved into a championship-caliber career spanning over two decades—a journey that would see him capture gold across multiple promotions, including the prestigious NWA British Commonwealth Heavyweight Championship. That six-month reign, which ultimately ended at the hands of his mentor Dru Onyx in a brutal Indian Strap Match, put him on the map as one of Canada’s premier independent talents and taught him that even champions must evolve or die.
Whether he’s been “Genesis,” “Le Comptable,” or “El Contador” (because apparently accountants are scary in multiple languages), Johnny has mastered the art of being the villain fans love to hate. His championship résumé includes the MWF National Championship, multiple regional tag team titles as part of “Chaos Theory” with Jeremy Prophet (former co-host of Wrestling Uncensored and current Great North Wrestling Canadian Champion), and, most recently, the Project X Wrestling Northern Heritage Championship—a title he’s defended throughout 2025 against challengers like Sudbury favorite Pretty Ricky Willdy and, in a career-defining “first-time ever” encounter, international star Marty Scurll at November’s “The Game Has Changed” event. That match proved what two decades in the business really means: Johnny can still go toe-to-toe with the best in the world.
But Johnny’s impact extends far beyond the squared circle, and that’s where his value to The Combat Sports Authority truly shines. As co-host of Wrestling Uncensored on Ringside Report Network alongside Dave Simon, he brings the rare “player-coach” perspective of an active competitor who can break down matches, storylines, and backstage politics with the credibility that only comes from actually living it. When Johnny delivers brutal criticism of John Cena’s 2025 retirement run—questioning whether the nostalgia tour justifies the spotlight while younger talent gets sidelined—he’s not speaking as a fan or a journalist. He’s speaking as someone who’s fought for every opportunity, every title reign, every minute of TV time that guys like Cena had handed to them.
His 2025 analysis has been particularly sharp. From dissecting the disastrous SmackDown finish involving Jade Cargill and Nia Jax during WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, to the milestone 750th episode of Wrestling Uncensored, where he and Dave tackled “The Problem with Wrestling in 2025″—identifying the industry’s dangerous reliance on controversial returns and part-timers—Johnny offers insights that few analysts can match. After all, he’s been on the receiving end of those moves he’s breaking down, and he’s lived through the exact contract politics and booking decisions he’s critiquing.
When he’s not busy being a champion of the squared circle or delivering his trademark commentary, Johnny has ventured into acting (starring as the villain in the cult indie film “Operation Luchador”) and serves as Ringside Report Network’s resident action cinema critic. His review of “Sisu: Road to Revenge“—which he called “one of the best action films of 2025″—brings that same wrestler’s eye for physicality, selling, and non-verbal storytelling that makes his match analysis so compelling.
From memorable feuds with powerhouses like Björg Haaken to sharing the ring with WWE legends like Gangrel, from his ongoing stranglehold on Northern Ontario wrestling through Project X to his weekly dissection of the global industry, Johnny continues to prove that independent wrestling is where the real stories are told. His dedication to the craft, combined with his media savvy, his willingness to speak uncomfortable truths, and his genuine passion for the business, make him an invaluable voice in The Combat Sports Authority family.
Whether he’s delivering a devastating chokeslam in Sudbury, breaking down why WWE’s booking is broken, or explaining why a Finnish revenge thriller understands action choreography better than most wrestling matches, Johnny “Genesis” North represents everything that makes professional wrestling special—authentic passion, hard-earned expertise, and just the right amount of controlled chaos.
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