Personal Life
Stagikas has started to also focus on a career in acting, getting his face into a variety of roles. He has made several appearances on Law and Order, SVU. He has also done some background work on movies. Most recently, he played the Tin Man in Leigh Scott's "The Witches of Oz" in a fight scene against the Nome King, portrayed by fellow wrestler Al Snow. John also recently appeared on The Place to Be Podcast, granting an exclusive interview to the hosts, Scott Criscuolo & Justin Rozzero (www.placetobe.podbean.com). John has also been seen on the Discovery Channel on the program "No Opportunity Wasted." He coached young Michael Hernandez on his quest to become a professional wrestler.
Stagikas has been highlighted on CNN, Fox News, The front page of both the BBC and the LA Times and most recently, ABC Nightline. He continues to preach against illegal immigration.
In an interview in 2011, Stagikas has made it public that he has begun MMA training. "I am 31 years old, I know guys train their whole lives to be the best at this. I am not trying to become the next UFC star, just looking to gain some knowledge and participate in an industry I really enjoy. My heart will always be with pro wrestling, but I really enjoy MMA and would like to get proficient at it."
A former mortgage loan officer, bartender and dog trainer, Stagikas has also been investing in real estate since he was 20 years old. He currently has homes in Massachusetts, Florida and Costa Rica. He is single.
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