- Winner of the 1989 WWF Royal Rumble, last eliminating "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase
- He was one of the wrestlers featured in the cartoon series "Hulk Hogan's Rock N' Wrestling" (1985-198?), though he did not provide his own voice.
- Inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame on May 21st, 1995.
- John Studd came out with his own line of workout and vitamin supplements.
- John Minton was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Disease and fought the disease for several years.
- His gimmick was bringing a stretcher to the ring and he'd beat his opponents so badly they would be taken out on the stretcher.
- Former NWA Hawaii Tag Team Champion.
- Wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation.
- Notable Title Wins Include: WWWF Tag Team Titles; WWA Tag Team titles; NWA Canadian Heavyweight title; NWA American Heavyweight title; NWA Hawaii Tag Team titles; NWA Hawaii North American Heavyweight title; NWA (Pacific) International Heavyweight title; NWA (Mid-Atlantic) Tag Team titles (3); NWA Texas Tag Team titles; NWA National Tag Team titles; EWU World Super Heavyweight title; World Class Texas Tag Team titles; Florida Global Tag Team titles; Knoxville Southern Heavywieght title; WWF Royal Rumble Winner
- Three children: John Robert, Janelle, and Sean.
- WWE Hall of Famer.
- 1977 Wrestling Rookie of the Year, 2nd runner-up.
- 1977 Wrestling Rookie of the Year.
- Big John Studd was trained by Killer Kowalski
- John Studd also trained several wrestlers including Ron Reis, who debuted in WCW as "Big" Ron Studd.
- Previous Managers: Bobby Heenan, Freddy Blassie.
- He received several title shots at AWA champ Verne Gagne, but was unable to win the coveted strap.
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