John Hennigan - Survivor: David vs. Goliath

Seasons: 1 | Days played: 22 | Wins: 0 | Jury: 1

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John Hennigan - Career statistics

Challenge stats Tribal council stats Jury stats Overall stats
Season ChW ChA ChW% VFB VAP TCA TC% wTCR JVF TotJ JV% SurvSc SurvAv
S37: David vs. Goliath 1.18 3.85 0.31 2 3 3 0.64 2.67 - - - 0.94 3.84
Career 1.18 3.85 0.31 2 3 3 0.64 2.67 - - - 0.94 3.84

 

John Hennigan - Performance ranks

Challenges: MPF percentile

59%

Tribal: VFB% percentile

68%

Tribal: rVAP percentile

48%

Performance ranks are a quick visual measure of the contestant's season vs. historical data from all prior contestants, in three basic (scorable) categories:

1. Performance in individual challenges (MPF), as a measure of "physical game";

2. Ability to vote people out consistently (VFB%, or VFB/TCA), or "strategic game"; and

3. Ability to avoid being voted against (rVAP, or TCA-VAP) - which scales better than a percentage would - for "social/strategic game."

See also: Full glossary for all these abbreviations.

 

John Hennigan - Challenge record
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Ep5 RC

Tribal/team challenge record (6-for-9; 1 2nd):

  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 1 IC: "Matchbox 25" - Crosses the obstacles, hauls tiles, and the Goliaths win.
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 2 RC/IC: "Another Brick in the Wall" - Helps paddle to retrieve puzzle bags; Goliaths win.
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 3 RC/IC: "Tangled Up in Blue" - Lassos and hauls the sled, but the Goliaths lose.
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 4 RC/IC: "Blind Barrow" - Blindfolded, hauls the barrow with Dan, and Tiva wins! (1st/3).
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 5 RC: "Ball-istic Missiles" - Hits sandbags, eventually shoots, but Tiva loses (3rd/3).
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 5 IC: "A Bridge You Must Cross" - First to try the snake maze; Tiva doesn't lose (2nd*/3).
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 6 RC: "Carry On" - Helps carry coconuts, lands 1 of Tiva's 4 rings, as Tiva wins easily (1st/3).
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 6 IC: "Dishwalla" - Helps carry the saucer; Tiva wins again (1st/3).
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 8 RC: "Raise the Roof" - Holds the weight the full time, and orange team wins.

 

Ep1 RC

Individual challenge record (0-for-2): (Mean % finish: 59.3%)

  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 7 IC: "Ring Leader" - Accidentally steps off after transition to the other hand (4th/13).
  • David vs. Goliath Ep. 8 IC: "Can't Buoy Me Love" - Fifth person to drop their buoy, fairly quickly (8th/12).

 

Hero challenge/ duel record (0-for-1): (Mean % finish: 50.0%)

  • David vs. Goliath, Ep. 1 Hero RC: Crosses obstacles, works the cube puzzle, but the Goliaths lose.
Career totals - challenges
Team/tribal challenges
Wins: 6
2nd place: 1
Played: 9
Win%: 0.72
Sat out: --
Individual challenges
Wins: 0
Played: 2
Win%: 0.00
Mean% Finish: 59.3%
Hero challenges
Wins: 0
Played: 1
Win%: 0.00
Mean% Finish: 50%
John Hennigan - Tribal Council record
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Ep8 Tribal Council

Idols held/played (0/0):

  • David vs. Goliath: None.

 

VFB - Votes for the person booted (2/3):

 

VAP - Votes against (3):

  • David vs. Goliath, Ep. 8: Three votes, from Christian, Davie, and Nick (idoled out, [0]-3-[0]).

 

Jury votes made (1/1):

  • David vs. Goliath, Ep. 14: Voted for Nick Wilson, who won, 7-3-0.
Career totals - Tribal Council
Hidden idols/ advantages
Advantages held/played: 0/0
Idols found: 0
Idols played: --
Votes voided: --
Voting record
VFB: 2
Tribals: 3
VAP: 3
Jury votes
Made: 1
For winners: 1
Received: --
John Hennigan - Pictures
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    David vs. Goliath intro shot
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    David vs. Goliath intro shot
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    Bonus David vs. Goliath intro shot
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    CBS pre-game interview
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    S37 preview shot
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    On the boat, Day 1
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    More boat
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    Greeting Jeff Probst
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    The new Goliath tribe
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    Talking about being a Goliath
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    Ready to go in the Hero RC
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    Starting line
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    Working the cube puzzle
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    Paddling to camp
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    Listening to Natalie's instructions
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    Talking with Mike about wrestling
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    I am something exceptional
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    Goliaths discuss Mike vs. Natalie as first target
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep1 IC
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    Starting line
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    Getting knocked down by Gabby
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    Watching the "pole vault"
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    Moving tiles around
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    Goliaths win!
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    Cheering, etc.
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    Idoled up
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    High-fiving Angelina, Ep2
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    Talking about wanting to keep Natalie around as a secret ally
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    Filling Natalie in that Dan wants her out
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep2 RC/IC
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    Paddling back in with puzzle bags
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    Watching the puzzle stage
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    Goliaths, about to win again
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    Catching a giant fish, Ep3
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    Liking the survival aspects of the show
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep3 RC/IC
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    Watching Alec navigate the rope obstacle
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    Roping the sled
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    Watching the puzzle stage
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    Camp drama time
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    Goliath tribe, Ep3 Tribal Council
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    Listening to Angelina
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    Picking new buffs, Ep4
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    The new Tiva tribe
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    I can get awkward too!
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep4 RC/IC
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    Driving Miss Gabby
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    Watching the table maze
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    Tiva wins!
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    Idol time
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    About to be evacuated, Ep5
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 RC
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    Knocking down sandbags
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    Watching Dan shoot
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    Aiming
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    Brochacho meeting
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    It's not what it looks like
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep5 IC
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    Giving the snake maze a shot
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    Christian finishes the job
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    Enjoying Christian's fishing quest, Ep6
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 RC
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    Watching Dan toss rings
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    Tiva wins! First place!
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    Brochacho feeding session
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep6 IC
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    Starting line. Christian is ready.
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    Hauling the saucer
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    Watching the puzzle stage
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    Tiva wins again!
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    Merge time, Ep7
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    Ready to knock back about 10,000 calories
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    Merge feasting
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    Goliath plotting time
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep7 IC
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    Still going...
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    More Goliath plotting
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    Yeah, let's do Elizabeth instead
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    Defusing Angelina's ire
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    Listening to Probst
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    Listening to Angelina's cover story, Ep8
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 RC
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    Starting line
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    Reward feasting
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    Mike wants to target Christian
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    Pre-challenge lineup, Ep8 IC
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    Starting line
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    ...and done
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    Feel bad for Christian, but this should be simple
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    Kalokalo, Ep8 Tribal Council
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    Talking to Probst
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    The three votes that count...
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    Aw, you guys got me
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    Snuffed, Day 22 (Episode 8)
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    The jury, final Tribal Council
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    Talking to the Final Three
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    Reunion show, waiting for the vote reveal
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    Full cast, reunion show
John Hennigan - Interviews
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Pre-game interviews

  • Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (5/25/18): "Survivor: Filmmaker Mike White, Wrestler John Hennigan to Compete on Season 37"
  • CBS pre-game interview (9/7/18)
  • Josh Wigler at The Hollywood Reporter (9/19/18): "Meet the Goliath Tribe"
  • Josh Wigler at RHAP (9/19/18): "First One Out: The Storm - Chapter 3: Slamtown"

 

Post-game interviews

  • Gordon Holmes at XfinityTV.com (11/15/18): "John - 'I Didn't Trust Alec Because of the Way He Voted Out Natalia'"
  • Dalton Ross at EW.com (11/15/18): "John Morrison reacts to the #BrochachoBlindside"
  • Mike Bloom at Parade.com (11/15/18): "John Hennigan Gets Pinned By an Idol Tag Team"
  • Rob Cesternino at RHAP (11/15/18): "Exit Interview | Latest Player Out from David vs. Goliath - 11/15/18"
John Hennigan - Bio
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Official CBS David vs. Goliath bio excerpts (9/5/18):

"Hobbies: Parkour/MMA, writing, and surfing.

What's your personal claim to fame? Pro wrestling fans around the world know John Hennigan as The Mayor Of Slamtown, Johnny Nitro, John Morrison, Johnny Mundo, Johnny Impact, the Shaman of Sexy, The Wednesday Night Delight... I've had more epic ring names than most wrestlers have had championships and in addition to those, plenty of other nicknames that aren't so nice.

In addition to being a world famous pro wrestler, I starred in dozens of TV shows, such as GLOWon Netflix, and movies including the award-winning action comedy Boone: The Bounty Hunter, which I also wrote and produced.

If you could have three things on the island what would they be and why?  Three ab wheels... in case the first two break. It's important to not underestimate fitness on the island.

Which Survivor contestant are you most like?  Mike Holloway with shades of Cochran—I plan to form alliances early and play a loyal game at first. Play strategically in challenges; dominate when necessary. If it seems strategically wise I'll dominate challenges, but I plan to have more tact than Mike when it comes to publicly putting my desire to win the game over the group's happiness because that kills trust within the group. The way Cochran was there for people as a "therapist" is similar to how Mike stood up to for Shirin, but Cochran seemed to have a more constant relationship with his group than Mike.

Why do you think you'll "survive" Survivor My daily life consists of physical training, building relationships, and positioning myself favorably in dozens of wrestling organizations worldwide. I currently consistently work for over 20 different wrestling promotions all over the world. Two years ago, I came to Triple A without speaking fluent Spanish and sat in a locker room full of prideful luchadores, some of whom had worked for that company for over 20 years. Less than one year later, I'm the first non-Mexican Triple Champion of Triple A because I positioned myself strategically within that organization, built a great relationship with the owner, and by kicking ass, like I kick ass in the ring my talent could not be overlooked. I am an English speaking Irish-American who grew up in Palos Verdes, and a multi-million dollar Mexican wrestling company decided that I am the best person to represent their brand. Everywhere I go the challenge is the same. I win because I understand how to play the game."