Balls Mahoney

Rechner was born in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey.Rosenberg, Michelle. [http://ind.gmnews.com/news/2004-10-12/Front_Page/049.html "'The American Dream' lives in Keyport: Wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes headlines local charity event"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714173936/http://ind.gmnews.com/news/2004-10-12/Front_Page/049.html |date=July 14, 2014}}, Independent, October 12, 2004; accessed June 12, 2012. "Also at the event, Candido will take on John "Balls" Mahoney, a Spring Lake Heights native of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) fame, in an extreme strap match." A graduate of Manasquan High School where he competed on the school's wrestling team,Feitl, Steve. [https://www.app.com/story/sports/2016/04/13/balls-mahoney-death-wrestlers-mourn/82968272/ "Balls Mahoney, Spring Lake Heights wrestler, mourned"],Asbury Park Press, April 13, 2016. Accessed June 3, 2022. "'Jon was one of the most big-hearted individuals I've ever had the privilege of knowing,' said Gene Weiss, a 1991 graduate of Manasquan High School, where he was wrestling teammates with Rechner." He started wrestling at the age of 15.{{cite web|url=http://heavy.com/sports/2016/04/balls-mahoney-cause-of-death-dead-dies-heart-drugs-tributes-son-girlfriend/|title=Balls Mahoney Dead: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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Rechner trained at the Monster Factory and debuted in 1987, at age 15, as "Abbudah Singh". He began wrestling on the independent circuit in New Jersey.

He made a name for himself as Boo Bradley Jr. (a take-off of the character Boo Radley from To Kill a Mockingbird) in Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW). He was originally allied with Chris Candido and managed by Tammy Sytch,{{cite web|title = Columns – Online World of Wrestling|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/columns/managerscorner/04.html|website=onlineworldofwrestling.com|access-date=November 20, 2015}} who abused him for months, but they eventually turned on him, killing his pet cat, and turning him into a fan favorite in the process. He formed a friendship with Cactus Jack during this time. He went on to have a lengthy rivalry with Candido and Sytch. After his battles with Candido he moved on to a feud with Killer Kyle of the Gangstas. During his time in SMW Bradley won the SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship twice.{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/old/smwtv.htm|title=Smoky Mountain Wrestling Beat the Champ Television Title History|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022065614/http://100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/old/smwtv.htm|archive-date=October 22, 2007|df=mdy-all}}

From 1992 to 1993 he jobbed under his real name losing to Papa Shango, Marty Jannetty, and Virgil.

In 1995, he briefly appeared in the World Wrestling Federation as Xanta Klaus. At In Your House 5: Seasons Beatings in December, while Savio Vega and "Santa Claus" were at ringside handing out presents and playing to the fans, villainous manager "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase appeared. DiBiase proclaimed that everyone had a price, even Santa. As Vega argued with DiBiase, "Santa" jumped him from behind and attacked him. DiBiase laughed his trademark laugh and introduced this warped Santa as Xanta Klaus, from the South Pole who steals presents. As Xanta, Rechner made only a couple more appearances (one on the following night's Monday Night Raw), before never being mentioned again.

After WWF, Rechner wrestled as Boo Bradley for Mid Eastern Wrestling Federation where he became the MEWF Mid-Atlantic Champion.

In 1996, Rechner signed with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW). He debuted at Holiday Hell as "Balls Mahoney". Capitalizing on the ECW crowd's lust for violence and the hardcore attitude Rechner was never seen without his signature steel chair, usually with some kind of writing or sign placed on it, which he would use to bash any opponent at any time. He would come to the ring to the AC/DC song "Big Balls" and lead the crowd in singing the chorus before or after his matches. While in ECW he teamed with Axl Rotten, a similar hardcore and violent wrestler, and the duo became informally known as "The Hardcore Chair Swingin' Freaks". They feuded with The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray and D-Von) during their tenure.

Mahoney made his pay-per-view debut at November to Remember, participating in a Four-Way Dance match for the Tag Team Championship, along with his partner Rotten; The F.B.I. (Tracy Smothers and Little Guido) retained the titles.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1997d.html#113097|title=November to Remember 1997 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220000928/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1997d.html#113097|archive-date=February 20, 2008|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} At Living Dangerously, they participated in a three-way dance, along with the Dudleyz in a losing effort to Spike Dudley and New Jack.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1998a.html#030198|title=Living Dangerously 1998 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080222221558/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1998a.html| archive-date=February 22, 2008|url-status=live}} Mahoney and Rotten got another chance at the titles at Wrestlepalooza against Chris Candido and Lance Storm, but lost.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1998b.html#050398|title=Wrestlepalooza 1998 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220000933/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1998b.html|archive-date=February 20, 2008|url-status=live}}

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After failing to win the titles with Rotten, Mahoney found a new partner in Masato Tanaka. At November to Remember, the two defeated Dudley Boyz to win the World Tag Team Championship, thus beginning Mahoney's first reign as tag champion.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1998d.html#110198|title=November to Remember 1998|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/history/ecwtaghistory/|title=ECW Tag Team Championship official title history|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080223182354/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/history/ecwtaghistory|archive-date=February 23, 2008|url-status=live}} Six days later, Mahoney and Tanaka dropped the titles to the Dudleyz in a rematch.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1998d.html#110698|title=ECW results – November 6, 1998|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}} At Guilty as Charged, Mahoney and Rotten defeated the F.B.I. and Danny Doring and Roadkill in a three-way dance.

Mahoney's first singles match at a pay-per-view was a victory over Steve Corino at Living Dangerously.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999a.html#032199|title=Living Dangerously 1999 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|quote=Balls Mahoney pinned Steve Corino|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220000938/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999a.html|archive-date=February 20, 2008|url-status=live}} Shortly after, Mahoney formed a tag team with Spike Dudley. At Hardcore Heaven, the two faced the Dudleyz in a championship match but failed to win the title.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999b.html#051699|title=Hardcore Heaven 1999 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}} The two teams faced in a rematch at Heat Wave, and this time, Mahoney and Dudley won the match and the World Tag Team Championship, marking Mahoney's second individual reign.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html#071899|title=Heat Wave 1999 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080203081347/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html| archive-date=February 3, 2008|url-status=live}} At a show in August, the duo re-lost the title to the Dudleyz.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html#081399|title=ECW results|date=August 13, 1999|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080203081347/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html|archive-date=February 3, 2008|url-status=live}}

On the edition of August 14 of ECW on TNN, Mahoney and Dudley defeated the Dudleyz in another rematch to win back the World Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html#071899|title=ECW on TNN results|date=August 14, 1999|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080203081347/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html|archive-date=February 3, 2008|url-status=live}} At The Last Show at the Madhouse on August 26, they lost the titles to the Dudleyz again.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html#082699|title=ECW results|date=August 26, 1999|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080203081347/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html|archive-date=February 3, 2008|url-status=live}} At Anarchy Rulz, ECW World Television Champion Rob Van Dam was scheduled to defend his title against Johnny Smith but before the match, Mahoney, Rotten, and Dudley attacked Smith and took him out of the match. Mahoney then challenged RVD for the title but lost the match.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999c.html#091999|title=Anarchy Rulz 1999 results|access-date=May 3, 2012|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}}

At November to Remember, Mahoney and Rotten lost to Da Baldies (Spanish Angel, Tony DeVito, Vito LoGrasso, and P. N. News) in a 4-on-2 handicap match.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/1999d.html#110799|title=November to Remember 1999 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}}

During an exchange of blows, ECW fans would often chant "Balls!" when Rechner landed a punch or kick on an opponent, and "Nuts!" when his opponent retaliated. At Living Dangerously, he defeated Kintaro Kanemura.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000a.html#031200|title=Living Dangerously 2000 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220000944/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000a.html|archive-date=February 20, 2008|url-status=live}} He met his former tag team partner, Masato Tanaka in the first match at Hardcore Heaven, which Tanaka won.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000b.html#051400|title=Hardcore Heaven 2000 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}}

At Heat Wave, he lost a match to F.B.I. member Sal E. Graziano.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000c.html#071600|title=Heat Wave 2000 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}} He formed a tag team with Chilly Willy and the duo feuded with Da Baldies. After losing a match to Da Baldies at Anarchy Rulz,{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000d.html#100100|title=Anarchy Rulz 2000 results|access-date=February 23, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}} Mahoney and Willy defeated them in a Flaming Tables match at November to Remember.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000d.html#110500|title=November to Remember 2000 results|access-date=February 9, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}} At Massacre on 34th Street, Mahoney lost to EZ Money.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2000d.html#120300|title=Massacre on 34th Street results|access-date=February 9, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}}

Mahoney's final ECW appearance was at ECW's final pay-per-view Guilty as Charged where Mahoney and Chilly Willy's match with Simon Diamond and Johnny Swinger ended in a no contest.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2001.html#010701|title=Guilty as Charged 2001 results|access-date=February 9, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219040050/http://prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2001.html| archive-date=February 19, 2008| url-status=live}}

After ECW folded, Rechner spent time in a number of independent federations across America, most notably USA Pro Wrestling (UXW) as well as Juggalo Championship Wrestling where he united with The Dead Pool (Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Raven) to become The Dead Pool 2000. He made an appearance in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2004, teaming with The Sandman to face off against The Gathering.{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tna/040121.html|title=NWA:TNA PPV results|date=January 21, 2004|access-date=February 9, 2008|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080220194418/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tna/040121.html|archive-date=February 20, 2008|url-status=live}} On January 9, 2004, he wrestled for Ring Of Honor losing to Samoa Joe.

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In 2005, Mahoney made a non-wrestling appearance at the World Wrestling Entertainment-promoted ECW One Night Stand reunion show, taking part—alongside Axl Rotten—in a brawl with Kid Kash, Tommy Dreamer, The Sandman, the Dudley Boyz, and The Blue World Order (bWo) before the main event. After the main event, Mahoney and Rotten returned to the ring to brawl with the "invading" Raw and SmackDown! wrestlers.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/history/ons05results/|title=One Night Stand 2005 official results|access-date=February 9, 2008|publisher=WWE| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080221164931/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/history/ons05results/| archive-date= February 21, 2008 | url-status= live}}

In 2006, when WWE relaunched ECW as their own brand, one of the first announcements was the signing of Balls Mahoney. His signing was announced with that of Axl Rotten, but when Rotten missed some WWE dates and was released, Balls was left to start a singles career. During the "cross promotion" hype, Balls appeared on the June 5 edition of Raw with other ECW wrestlers who proceeded to attack WWE Champion John Cena.{{cite web|first=Louie|last=Dee|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06052006/|title=Kiss This|access-date=February 9, 2008|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224055522/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06052006|archive-date=February 24, 2008|url-status=live}} He appeared again as a part of the ECW team in the "WWE vs. ECW team battle royal" at the WWE vs. ECW Head to Head event on June 7.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/ecw/results/2006b.html#060706|title=WWE vs. ECW results|access-date=February 9, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments}} At ECW One Night Stand, Balls defeated Masato Tanaka in a match following a chair shot (denting the chair) to Tanaka's head.{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/stand.html#2006|title=One Night Stand 2006 results|access-date=February 9, 2008|publisher=Wrestling Supercards and Tournaments|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080316065908/http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/stand.html| archive-date=March 16, 2008|url-status=live}}

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When ECW on Sci Fi debuted, Balls started off with a small role in the company, having sporadic matches and little else. Shortly after, his internal name within the company became "Blue Balls' due to his distinctive blue coloring. Once the show got going he started to appear in vignettes talking about how tough he was, elevating his role on the show. On the edition of September 5 of ECW on Sci Fi Mahoney entered a feud with Kevin Thorn after Thorn and his valet Ariel cost him a match against Stevie Richards and the next week, René Duprée.{{cite web|first=Jen|last=Hunt|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09052006|title=D-Generation extreme|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080323114232/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09052006|archive-date=March 23, 2008|url-status=live}}{{cite web|first=Brett|last=Hoffman|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09122006/|title=Garden Showstopper|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080221194009/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09122006|archive-date=February 21, 2008|url-status=live}}

The following week, he brought Francine to ringside with him, marking her first televised appearance at the revived ECW ring, where she proceeded to get into a catfight with Ariel.{{cite web|first=Craig|last=Tello|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09192006/|title=Taken to royal extremes|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080219072037/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/09192006|archive-date=February 19, 2008|url-status=live}} This pairing was short-lived as Francine was released shortly after.

At December to Dismember, Mahoney defeated Matt Striker in a Striker's Rules match.{{cite web|first=Lennie|last=DiFino|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/decembertodismember/matches/329344211111/results|title=School dazed|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080224033300/http://www.wwe.com/shows/decembertodismember/matches/329344211111/results|archive-date=February 24, 2008|url-status=live}}

On the edition of January 2, 2007 of ECW on Sci Fi, Mahoney had one of his front teeth legitimately knocked out during a match with Kevin Thorn.{{cite web|first=Craig|last=Tello|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/01022007/|title=Lash and burn|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080319121139/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/01022007|archive-date=March 19, 2008|url-status=live}} Shortly after, Balls began a short feud with Snitsky. On the edition of June 5 of ECW, Balls, Tommy Dreamer, and the Sandman faced Bobby Lashley in a 3 on 1 Hardcore Handicap match for the ECW World Championship, in which they were defeated.{{cite web|first=Louie|last=Dee|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/06052007|title=Chairman falling deeper and deeper into the abyss|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080221193945/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/06052007|archive-date=February 21, 2008|url-status=live}}

On the August 7, 2007 episode of ECW, Balls went against The Miz in a losing effort. During and after the match, it appeared that Kelly Kelly was concerned about him.{{cite web|first=Louie|last=Dee|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/08072007|title=CM Punk breaks on through|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE}} Over the weeks that followed, he attempted to ask her out and flirted with her backstage, but was interrupted by The Miz, Brooke, and Layla before Kelly could get a word in. Regardless, Kelly still showed interest in him each week, wishing him good luck before his match and cheering him on during his match. He asked if she would go out with him to which she could not respond due to The Miz taking her backstage. Weeks later, Kelly asked him out, starting an on-screen relationship.{{cite web|first=Andrew|last=Rote|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/10162007|title=Setting the night on fire|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080224033430/http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/10162007|archive-date=February 24, 2008|url-status=live}}

On February 29, 2008, Balls made his return to television on SmackDown, taking on Big Daddy V. The match went to a no contest after The Undertaker chokeslammed Mahoney.{{cite web|first=Lennie|last=DiFino|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02292008|title=Big Show, big impact|access-date=March 8, 2008|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080315000149/http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02292008|archive-date=March 15, 2008|url-status=live}} Mahoney was released from his WWE contract on April 28, 2008.[http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/ballsmahoneyreleased Balls Mahoney released], wwe.com; accessed April 12, 2016.

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On December 13, 2008, he returned to wrestling in World Wrestling Council his re-debut match against Abdullah the Butcher in Bayamon Puerto Rico in the annual event WWC Lockout, Abdullah the Butcher's final match in WWC. On April 16, he and Brother Runt appeared on TNA Impact! to wish Team 3D luck in their match at Lockdown. They later were attacked by Beer Money, Inc. Mahoney made an appearance for Insane Clown Posse's Juggalo Championship Wrestling at the 10th Annual Gathering Of The Juggalos on August 8, 2009, interfering in a "Loser Leaves JCW" match between 2 Tuff Tony and Viscera, which also featured WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk as a special guest referee. After Viscera won the match, he, Mahoney, and Funk all attacked Tony. Also, as of late 2009, Mahoney has become a regular competitor for National Wrestling Superstars. On May 8, 2010, Mahoney made his debut for Ring of Honor, saving Grizzly Redwood from Erick Stevens and The Embassy.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_41181.shtml|title=5/8 ROH in New York City: Tyler Black ROH Title defense, TNA's Machineguns challenge for ROH tag titles, Daniels, Awesome Kong|date=May 9, 2010|access-date=May 9, 2010|last=Gifford|first=Nick|publisher=PWTorch| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100511025148/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Arena_Reports_10/article_41181.shtml| archive-date= May 11, 2010 | url-status= live}} On July 29, 2010, it was confirmed that Mahoney would take part in TNA's ECW reunion show Hardcore Justice on August 8.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_42787.shtml|title=TNA News: Three more wrestlers added to Hardcore Justice PPV, former ECW champion turns down PPV|date=July 29, 2010|access-date=August 1, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100801001747/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TNA_News_1/article_42787.shtml| archive-date= August 1, 2010 | url-status= live}} His name was later erased from the event's official website.{{cite web|url=http://www.tnawrestling.com/news/item/2068-hardcore-justice-august-8-on-ppv |title=New Names For HardCORE Justice |date=July 29, 2010 |access-date=July 30, 2010 |work=Total Nonstop Action Wrestling |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100726115437/http://www.tnawrestling.com/news/item/2068-hardcore-justice-august-8-on-ppv |archive-date=July 26, 2010 |url-status=dead }} At the event Rechner, using the ring name Kahoneys, teamed with Axl Rotten in a South Philadelphia Street Fight, where they were defeated by Team 3D.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_42979.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Hardcore Justice PPV results 8/8: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of ECW-themed PPV headlined by RVD vs. Sabu|first=James|last=Caldwell|date=August 8, 2010|access-date=August 8, 2010|work=Pro Wrestling Torch| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100816153204/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_42979.shtml| archive-date= August 16, 2010 | url-status= live}} After the match Rechner vented his frustrations on Axl Rotten, proclaiming that he would never again team with him.{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1282678314|title=Balls Mahoney not very happy with Axl Rotten|first=Adam|last=Martin|date=August 24, 2010|access-date=August 24, 2010|work=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504205912/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1282678314|archive-date=May 4, 2012|df=mdy-all}}

On September 11, 2010, Rechner returned to Ring of Honor at Glory By Honor IX, where he, competing under the ring name Ballz Mahoney, teamed with Grizzly Redwood in a losing effort against Erick Stevens and Necro Butcher.{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml|title=9/11 ROH internet PPV live results: Caldwell & Radican's coverage of "Glory by Honor IX" – ROH Title match, Haas & Benjamin debut|first=James|last=Caldwell|author2=Radican, Sean|date=September 11, 2010|access-date=September 11, 2010|work=Pro Wrestling Torch| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100913051136/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml| archive-date= September 13, 2010 | url-status= live}} On October 23, 2010, Mahoney and Axl Rotten reunited at a Jersey All Pro Wrestling, where they unsuccessfully challenged Monsta Mack and Havok for the JAPW Tag Team Championship, in a three-way match, which was won by Sami Callihan and Chris Dickinson.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287961524|title=Indy News #2: JAPW with Lawler, WSU news/notes|date=October 24, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=October 25, 2010|work=WrestleView| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101101095511/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1287961524| archive-date= November 1, 2010 | url-status= live}} On October 18, 2014, Mahoney was defeated by Sabu to crown the first WWL Extreme Champion at Insurrection.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/wwlmundial/photos/a.801023596578351.1073741909.591733780840668/966063656741010/?type=1 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/591733780840668/966063656741010 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=WWL Mundial – Gracias #PuertoRico. Resultados #Insurrection #WWL|publisher=World Wrestling Council's official Facebook page|language=es}}{{cbignore}} Mahoney's last match before his death took place at the DFC A Very Deathproof Christmas event on December 6, 2015, defeating Shaunymo in a Flaming Tables Match in Toronto, Ontario.[https://twitter.com/deathprooffight/status/674414403635163136 Deathproof FightClub on Twitter: "BALLS MAHONEY puts @DeathproofFight 's SHAUNYMO thru the FLAMING TABLE!!! at A VERY DEATHPROOF CHRISTMAS in Toronto https://t.co/t2N5T3nFsY"]. Twitter.com (December 8, 2015). Retrieved on 2016-10-16.{{cite web|last=Ashe|first=Steven|url=http://www.pro-wrestling.com/news/viewNews/canada-deathproof-wrestling-12-6-toronto-on-results|title=CANADA: Deathproof Wrestling 12/6 Toronto, ON results|website=Wrestle World|date=December 7, 2015}}

Rechner's son, Christopher, was born on November 15, 2007.[https://web.archive.org/web/20081211163057/http://www.sescoops.com/wwe/Edge_s_Title_Shot_WWE_Star_Now_A_Father_More.shtml DOI is reporting that ECW superstar is the father of a new baby boy named Christopher. Balls' girlfriend Gayle Schechter gave birth to the 9 pound 6 oz cougar a week before Thanksgiving.] WWE News (November 15, 2007)

Rechner had numerous tattoos, including two tribal pieces, a dragon and inverted pentagram on his arm (he was a member of the Church of Satan),{{cite news | title =Marilyn Manson and 10 Famous Members of the Church of Satan | work =Revolver| date = July 15, 2014 | url = http://www.revolvermag.com/news/6-famous-members-of-the-church-of-satan.html#slide-11 | access-date = May 19, 2016}} and a tattoo dedicated to deceased wrestler, and the namesake of his son, late friend, Chris Candido.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/superstarink/articles/ballsmahoney|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080107011357/http://www.wwe.com/inside/superstarink/articles/ballsmahoney|archive-date=January 7, 2008|title=Balls' award-winning ink?|access-date=November 30, 2007|publisher=WWE}} Rechner and Candido were childhood friends who got their start in the wrestling business setting up rings for local shows during their teenage years and eventually trained together at the Monster Factory.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwmania.com/the-tale-of-balls-mahoney|title=The Tale of Balls Mahoney|work=PWMania - Wrestling News - WWE News, Payback 2023, Spoilers, Results, Rumors, AEW |date=April 13, 2016|access-date=April 14, 2016}}

On August 21, 2010, Rechner was charged with disorderly conduct after brandishing a knife during a staged fight with fellow wrestler "Calypso" Jim Zaccone in South Brunswick, New Jersey.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2010/0822/531158/ |date=August 22, 2010|title=Report: Balls Mahoney Arrested After Fight Last Night|access-date=July 26, 2011|publisher=Wrestling Inc}} The fight was meant to drum up publicity for an upcoming match in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

On April 12, 2016, a day after his 44th birthday, Rechner died suddenly at his home in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey. While watching TV he laid on his side to get more comfortable, and moments later his wife noticed he was unconscious. She immediately called 911 and attempted CPR, but he was dead before medics arrived.{{cite web|url=http://prowrestlingsheet.com/balls-mahoney-jeopardy-sudden-death|title=Balls Mahoney – Answering Jeopardy Questions Moments Before Sudden Death|date=April 13, 2016|access-date=April 14, 2016|publisher=Pro Wrestling Sheet}} His death was first reported via Twitter by Johnny Candido.{{cite web|last1=Arthur|first1=Abbey|title=Balls Mahoney, ECW Original, Passes Away At 44|url=http://www.topropepress.com/news/27257/balls-mahoney-ecw-original-passes-away-at-44|publisher=Top Rope Press|date=April 12, 2016|access-date=April 14, 2016|archive-date=April 15, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415231010/http://www.topropepress.com/news/27257/balls-mahoney-ecw-original-passes-away-at-44|url-status=dead}}

His autopsy was released in August 2016, where it ruled he had died of a heart attack.{{cite web|last1=Radel|first1=Dan|title=Death of wrestler Balls Mahoney ruled a heart attack|url=http://www.app.com/story/sports/2016/08/16/wrestler-balls-mahoneys-death-ruled-heart-attack/88823750/|work=Asbury Park Press|date=August 16, 2016|access-date=August 18, 2016}} On October 21, 2016, it was revealed Rechner had experienced CTE.{{Cite web | url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2016/10/20/first-case-cte-diagnosed-mma-fighter/SfUZnoh3Z1dT9xruTm95RO/story.html |title = First case of CTE diagnosed in MMA fighter - the Boston Globe| website=The Boston Globe }} As a result of the CTE diagnosis, the Rechner family became part of a class-action lawsuit against the WWE over these reports and was represented by attorney Konstantine Kyros. U.S. district judge Vanessa Lynne Bryant dismissed the lawsuit in September 2018.{{cite web|last1=Haar|first1=Dan|title=Dan Haar: Angry judge throws out sweeping WWE concussion lawsuit|url=https://www.ctpost.com/business/danhaar/article/Dan-Haar-Angry-judge-throws-out-WWE-lawsuit-13239800.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009123236/https://www.ctpost.com/business/danhaar/article/Dan-Haar-Angry-judge-throws-out-WWE-lawsuit-13239800.php|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 9, 2018|work=Connecticut Post|date=October 8, 2018|access-date=May 23, 2019}}

• Assault Championship Wrestling
• ACW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• ACW Hardcore Championship (1 time)
• All World Wrestling League
• AWWL Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• Extreme Championship Wrestling
• ECW World Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Spike Dudley (2), and Masato Tanaka (1)
• Fight The World Wrestling
• FTW World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
• International Wrestling Association
• IWA Hardcore Championship (1 time)
• International Wrestling Cartel
• IWC World Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2004-11.html | title=Independent Wrestling Results – November 2004 | access-date=July 5, 2008|publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}
• National Wrestling Superstars
• NWS Hardcore Championship (1 time)
• NWS Six Man Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ba-Bu and La-Fu[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=86833 NWS Summer Brawlfest « Events Database « CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database]. Cagematch.net (July 14, 2012). Retrieved on 2016-10-16.
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
• PWI ranked him #99 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2000{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50000.htm |access-date=August 3, 2009 |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 – 2000 |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080802230405/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50000.htm |archive-date=August 2, 2008 }}
• PWI ranked him #443 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003.{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi500yr.htm |access-date=July 26, 2011 |title=PWI Years 500 |work=Pro Wrestling Illustrated |publisher=Wrestling Information Archive |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707054220/http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi500yr.htm |archive-date=July 7, 2011 |url-status=dead |df=mdy }}
• Pro Wrestling Xtreme / Classic Championship Wrestling
• PWX World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
• Smoky Mountain Wrestling
• SMW Beat the Champ Television Championship (2 times)
• USA Xtreme Wrestling
• UXW Heavyweight Championship (7 times){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=186|title=USA Pro Heavyweight Championship History}}{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2002-01.html | title=Independent Wrestling Results – January 2002 | access-date=July 5, 2008|publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2003-01.html | title=Independent Wrestling Results – January 2003 | access-date=July 5, 2008|publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2003-03.html | title=Independent Wrestling Results – March 2003 | access-date=July 5, 2008|publisher=onlineworldofwrestling.com}}

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