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- Birth nameJohn Tunney
- Jack Tunney was born on January 21, 1935 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor and producer, known for WWWF Championship Wrestling (1972), WWF Superstars (1986) and WWF Challenge (1986). He was married to Ann. He died on January 24, 2004 in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada.
- SpouseAnn(? - 1991) (her death, 2 children)
- Back in the late 80s and early 90s, made several television appearances as "The President" of the WWF. He would announce upcoming main events, suspend wrestlers, and make other crucial decisions.
- Promoter who hooked with Vince McMahon and helped market the WWF to Canada. He retired in 1995.
- He became the on-air "President" of the WWF, but he was actually the WWF promoter for Canadian tours. This is the position that is currently taken by 'Carl Demarco'.
- He is the nephew of long-time Toronto Promoter Frank Tunney.
- In 1983, he took over the Toronto Promotion, cut ties with Jim Crockett Jr. and aligned with Vince McMahon's WWF. In 1984, Jack Tunney sold control of the Toronto Booking office to Vince McMahon, and became a member of Vince's administration.
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