From Physical Therapist to Pro Wrestling Commentator: The Unlikely Journey of Jonny Loquasto

Some people chase dreams. Jonny Loquasto sprinted after his.

Raised in a working-class town where stability was the goal and dreams often took a backseat, Jonny’s first ambition was wildly specific and wildly bold: he wanted to be a sports commentator. That dream sparked at age seven while listening to Phillies games called by the legendary Harry Kalas. But in a place where “you go to school, get a job, and settle down” was the life script, ambition had to take the scenic route.

“I grew up in a healthcare household,” he recalls. “My parents were both nurses. I loved people. I loved sports. So I figured, I’ll do physical therapy.”

He did more than that—earning a Master’s Degree and becoming a successful physical therapist. But the moment he held that diploma, he knew it wasn’t the end of his journey.

“My first thought wasn’t, ‘I feel accomplished.’ It was, ‘What’s next?’ I knew I wasn’t going to be a PT forever.”

The First Mic

In the early 2000s, Jonny got his first taste of stand-up comedy. Within a year, he was hooked. “I’m either all in, or I’m not doing it,” he says. That mindset led him to win a comedy competition in 2008—kickstarting his career in hosting and on-camera work. By 2010, he found himself ringside, stepping into the unpredictable world of pro wrestling.

Years later, that journey led him to WWE, where he served as an announcer, host, and backstage interviewer. But in 2020, just as he was gaining momentum, the pandemic hit—and WWE released nearly half its talent in a single day.

“They told me, ‘We love your work… but the numbers are the numbers.’”

Despite the abrupt ending, Jonny treasures the experience. He still lights up when talking about walking the ramp in Philadelphia—his college city—for his first 205 Live broadcast, or holding the mic at a sold-out Staples Center in LA for the SmackDown Holiday Tour.

Finding His Voice

Voice acting is now a growing frontier in his career. Most notably, he voices Aoife in Genshin Impact, a role that felt tailor-made.

“The character description was like reading a bio of myself. Vet, loves animals, says ‘dude’ and ‘bro.’ That’s me. I didn’t even change my voice. I just gave them myself.”

Aoife’s popularity has been a pleasant surprise, and Jonny says the experience affirmed a hard-earned truth: when you put in the work, the right roles start to find you.

From the Ring to the Troops

Jonny also organizes and hosts the MMA Titans Tour with Armed Forces Entertainment, a powerful program bringing world-class fighters to U.S. military bases across the globe.

“We toss the mats down, blast the walkout music, and then it’s all grappling, submissions, and self-defense. These troops—many of whom already practice jiu-jitsu or taekwondo—love it.”

The initiative is personal, purposeful, and growing.

Life in the Blender

Then came another pivot—family life.

After WWE, Jonny met his wife, seemingly by fate, just two months later. Today, he’s the proud stepfather to three kids and learning daily what that really means.

“I’m learning on the fly. I thought I knew how to do things the right way—but parenting teaches you patience. You can’t fix everything right away.”

His latest comedy special, Saudi Stepdad, is a raw, hilarious, and honest look at that transition—from bachelorhood to blended family, from career-focused to dad-mode.

“I’m not a comic who wants to talk about politics or the world,” he says. “I talk about my world. That’s what people relate to.”

The Real Takeaway

If there’s one thing Jonny Loquasto’s journey proves, it’s this:

You’re in control of your direction. You can chase that dream. But you’ll need hustle. You’ll need sacrifice. And when you fall, you better get back up swinging.

From therapy tables to WWE rings, from stand-up stages to stepdad life, Jonny Loquasto is a reminder that reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s the point