His Up and Down First Run in WWE

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John Morrison – Early Years in the Business

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After a couple of under-the-radar appearances on shows such as Sunday Night Heat, Morrison made his Monday Night Raw debut in 2004 as General Manager Eric Bischoff’s assistant.

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While back in OVW, Johnny Nitro started working in a tag team with Virginia native Joey Mercury. With fellow Tough Enough contestant Melina working as their valet, the young team looked fantastic and screamed star power.

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MNM went on to have several title reigns over a short period, trading the belts with odd couples such as Animal and Heidenreich (who were somehow getting away with a Legion of Doom reference) and the little and large combo of Mysterio and Batista.

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Johnny Nitro as a Singles Competitor

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His Up and Down First Run in WWE

John Morrison

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The initial run for John Morrison in WWE was full of athletic exploits, starts and stops, name changes, and a backstage controversy that led to him asking for his release from the company.

John Morrison – Early Years in the Business

After a couple of under-the-radar appearances on shows such as Sunday Night Heat, Morrison made his Monday Night Raw debut in 2004 as General Manager Eric Bischoff’s assistant.

While back in OVW, Johnny Nitro started working in a tag team with Virginia native Joey Mercury. With fellow Tough Enough contestant Melina working as their valet, the young team looked fantastic and screamed star power.

MNM – The Tag Team of Johnny Nitro and Joey Mercury

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MNM went on to have several title reigns over a short period, trading the belts with odd couples such as Animal and Heidenreich (who were somehow getting away with a Legion of Doom reference) and the little and large combo of Mysterio and Batista.

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Johnny Nitro as a Singles Competitor

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