THE GAME H H H
Real Name: Jean-Paul Levesque
Wrestling Debut: March, 1992
Birthday: 07/27/69
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 246 pounds
From: Greenwich, Connecticut
Favorite Quote: "I am that damn good."
Finishing move: Pedigree
Career Highlights: WWE Champion (5); Intercontinental Champion (4); Tag Team Champion; European Champion (2); King of the Ring 1997
Citing disciplinary reasons, World Wrestling Federation officials kept Triple H in relative obscurity for more than one year before he broke free and captured the 1997 King of the Ring. A few months prior to his royal coronation, Hunter enlisted the services of Chyna and his career began to take an upward swing. After reaching a great deal of success throughout the subsequent months, Hunter aligned himself with close friend Shawn Michaels to form D-Generation X and change the face of wrestling forever.
After Shawn lost the Federation Title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania XIV, Triple H truly asserted himself as one of the premier superstars in the entire sport by taking over as leader of the faction. Now with Chyna, X-Pac, and the New Age Outlaws under his direction, this cunning superstar is responsible for leading the most powerful and influential group in wrestling. There is no doubt that when all is said and done, Triple H will be responsible for elevating this sport to heights never believed attainable.
Like all stables, at one point they break up and that's what happened with DX. On August 23rd, 1999, HHH defeated Mankind to win his first WWF world Title. In Septmeber, HHH lost the belt to Vince McMahon because of outside interferance from Steve Austin. The following week, HHH beat The Rock, Kane, Mankind, The Britsh Bulldog, and The Big Show in a "six pack challenge" match to finally recapture the WWF title. HHH held on to the title for a couple of months and then lost it in November. Stephanie backstabbed her father Vince and joined HHH. Vince was so upset and heart broken that he took time off. HHH and Stephanie ran the WWF and HHH booked himself in a match against the Big Show on Raw (Janury 3rd) for the WWF title. That's where HHH recpatured the WWF title for a 3rd time. HHH then lost the title to the Rock and faced the Rock in an iron man match and HHH won the belt back. HHH then had a feud with Chris Jericho.
In 2001, HHH and Austin put their differences a side and teamed up. Austin and HHH beat the Undertaker and Kane for the Tag Team titles and that made HHH the second grand slammer winner. On May 21, HHH and Austin lose the tag team titles to Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit. That night, HHH seriously injured himself. He went to have an MRI right away. His knee required surgery and now HHH is out of action for a few months rehabbing his knee.
Real Name: Jean-Paul Levesque
Wrestling Debut: March, 1992
Birthday: 07/27/69
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 246 pounds
From: Greenwich, Connecticut
Favorite Quote: "I am that damn good."
Finishing move: Pedigree
Career Highlights: WWE Champion (5); Intercontinental Champion (4); Tag Team Champion; European Champion (2); King of the Ring 1997
Citing disciplinary reasons, World Wrestling Federation officials kept Triple H in relative obscurity for more than one year before he broke free and captured the 1997 King of the Ring. A few months prior to his royal coronation, Hunter enlisted the services of Chyna and his career began to take an upward swing. After reaching a great deal of success throughout the subsequent months, Hunter aligned himself with close friend Shawn Michaels to form D-Generation X and change the face of wrestling forever.
After Shawn lost the Federation Title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania XIV, Triple H truly asserted himself as one of the premier superstars in the entire sport by taking over as leader of the faction. Now with Chyna, X-Pac, and the New Age Outlaws under his direction, this cunning superstar is responsible for leading the most powerful and influential group in wrestling. There is no doubt that when all is said and done, Triple H will be responsible for elevating this sport to heights never believed attainable.
Like all stables, at one point they break up and that's what happened with DX. On August 23rd, 1999, HHH defeated Mankind to win his first WWF world Title. In Septmeber, HHH lost the belt to Vince McMahon because of outside interferance from Steve Austin. The following week, HHH beat The Rock, Kane, Mankind, The Britsh Bulldog, and The Big Show in a "six pack challenge" match to finally recapture the WWF title. HHH held on to the title for a couple of months and then lost it in November. Stephanie backstabbed her father Vince and joined HHH. Vince was so upset and heart broken that he took time off. HHH and Stephanie ran the WWF and HHH booked himself in a match against the Big Show on Raw (Janury 3rd) for the WWF title. That's where HHH recpatured the WWF title for a 3rd time. HHH then lost the title to the Rock and faced the Rock in an iron man match and HHH won the belt back. HHH then had a feud with Chris Jericho.
In 2001, HHH and Austin put their differences a side and teamed up. Austin and HHH beat the Undertaker and Kane for the Tag Team titles and that made HHH the second grand slammer winner. On May 21, HHH and Austin lose the tag team titles to Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit. That night, HHH seriously injured himself. He went to have an MRI right away. His knee required surgery and now HHH is out of action for a few months rehabbing his knee.
SHAWN MICHAELS
Real Name - Michael Shawn Hickenbottom
Date of Birth - July 22, 1965
Number 8 on my top 10 list of WWE Superstars is the Heart Break Kid - Shawn Michaels.
Michaels was born in Chandler, Arizona on July 22, 1965. Currently, Michaels is acquainted with the MacMillan River Adventures show and is working in the World Wrestling Entertainment as the promotions ambassador as of December 2010.
He has consistently wrestled in the World Wresting Entertainment - the former World Wrestling Federation - from 1988 up to 2010, where he retired from in-ring action.
His wrestling career started in Mid-South Wrestling - which is now named as the Universal Wrestling Federation - as well as the American Wrestling Association or AWA.
Throughout his stint with American Wrestling Association, Michaels wrestled together with Marty Jannety - known as The Midnight Rockers - together they bagged the AWA World Tag Team Championship two times.
In 1987, the two then briefly wrestled in WWF while still under a bond with AWA. He and Jannety came back to AWA to end their contract, and only to return to WWF in year 1988.
Michaels soon wrestled as a solo competitor, presenting a new character as -The Heartbreak Kid. He debuted as a bad character initially, however he soon became favorite of fans.
Michaels was wrestling in the major event realm. He exercised considerable authority on the wrestling careers of his fellow members of The Kliq - which is a backstage faction.
In 1997, he joined Rick Rude, Chyna, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley, oftentimes called as Triple H - HHH - to form a faction known as the D-Generation X (DX).
The D-Generation X was famous for their unsophisticated crude humor. Also in 1997, Michaels participated in perhaps the wrestling history’s most controversial match called the Montreal Screwjob Montreal Screwjob.
Micheals took time off from wrestling after sustaining a back injury which he suffered in WrestleMania XIV during a WWF Championship match. He then started The Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy - wherein Michaels trained future wrestling superstars.
In 2002, Michaels returned from in-ring competition at WWE SummerSlam. Triple H and The Heart Break Kid reformed the D-Generation X - until Triple H suffered an injury.
After Triple H's injury Michaels returned to being a solo competitor once more. Although in 2009, he and Triple H were reunited again as a tag team - winning in Unified WWE Tag Team Championship.
In the World Wrestling Entertainment, he headlined major events in pay-per-view and won numerous major championships. In WrestleMania XXVI, Shawn Michaels competed in a match that threatened his career where he lost and was forced to retire.
Michaels signed one long-term agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment as their promotional ambassador. Among his other great achievements in the World Wrestling Entertainment, Michaels was a world champion four times in his career; a one-time World Heavyweight Champion as well as a WWF Champion three times.
He also won the Royal Rumble two consecutive years in 1995 as well 1996 and was also the first-ever Grand Slam Champion in World Wrestling Entertainment history.
Shawn Michaels also received the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Match of the Year Award 11 times - a record-breaker.
He now lives in San Antonio, Texas along with Rebecca - his wife - and their two kids.
DAVE BATISTA ( THE ANIMAL )
Real Name - David Michael Bautista, Jr
Date of Birth - January 18, 1969
Retired WWE Superstar Dave Batista left his legacy in the WWE.
He has won various WWE championships, including the World Heavyweight Championship four times and the WWE Championship two times. He is also the longest reigning World Heavyweight Champion in the WWE history as of 2011. In WWE, Batista had success as a tag team champion as well as an individual wrestler.
Batista, as he was referred to in the ring, admitted that he did not have an easy life. Three murders occurred on his front lawn as a child. By the age of 13, he was stealing cars and getting into all kinds of trouble.
As an adult he worked as a bouncer for several night clubs. It was during this time he was arrested and ordered to serve a years probation - after seriously injuring patrons in a fight. He needed an outlet and began bodybuilding - which he credits to saving his life.
He tried out for the WCW Power Plant when he was younger - however Sgt Buddy Lee Parker told him that he would never make it in the wrestling industry. Dave Batista didn’t listen and went onto the WWD, where they sent him to train at the Wild Samoan Train Centre.
He made his Ohio Valley Wrestling debut under the ring name Leviathan in 2000. He was undefeated until Christmas Chaos - where Kane and Steve Austin beat him. Later, he won the OVW Heavyweight Championship and then lost the belt to John Cena - after that, he left to go on to the WWE.
Dave Batista - his reign in the WWE
Batista’s WWE career began on May 2002, in an episode of SmackDown!
During his early years on the WWE he was referred to as a villainous enforcer known as Deacon Batista - where he teamed with D-Von. They were unstoppable until a match against Rikishi - where D-Von accidentally punched Batista and allowed Rikishi to pin him. Arguments ensued and Batista split with D-Von and signed with Raw.
From 2002 until 2010, Batista battled in the ring in Steel Cage matches, wrestled at Judgment Day was a regular on SmackDown and fought in multiple other top class matches.
He competed with Rey Mysterio at Hell in a Cell and has also been in the ring with other such wrestlers as Triple H, Eddie Guerrero, Randy Orton and many others.
He left WWE after several matches with John Cena as they battled each other over and over again for supremacy. He retired on May 24th after an edition of Raw where he was refusing the requests of Bret Hart. He quit, saying that he did not like the direction the WWE was headed - at the direction of Bret Hart - and would not be returning in the near future.
Dave Batista has stayed true to his word and he has not been seen in a wrestling ring since May of 2010.
JOHN CENA
Prototype
Dr. of Thuganomics
The Franchise
The Marine
The Champ
Billed height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Billed weight: 240 lb (110 kg)
Born: April 23, 1977 (1977-04-23) (age 31)
West Newbury, Massachusetts
Debut: February 16, 2000
John Felix Anthony Cena or better known as John Cena, the WWE superstar was born on April 23rd, 1977 in West Newbury, Massachusetts. When he was in college, he played football. He then continued on to be a bodybuilder and a limousine driver. The 6-foot-1 tall star weighs exactly at 240 pounds and is a very successful superstar in the WWE.
The Dr. of Thuganomics started training to be a wrestler at Ultimate Pro Wrestling where he also created the character, The Prototype. Cena fist appeared on WWE in a match against Kurt Angle on the 27th of June, 2002 which ended up with him losing.
In 2004, John Cena’s status as a celebrity began to develop. Cena won the United States Championship from Big Show. Not too long later, Cena lost the title but he gained it back soon. Cena then lost the title again to fellow WWE superstar, Carlito. During that time, Cena apparently got stabbed in the kidney by one of Carlito’s bodyguard. This resulted him to stay out of action for a month.
In 2005 and 2006 respectively, Cena has made a few controversies. He had a feud with champion John Bradshaw Layfield, manager Eric Bischoff and fellow wrestler Chris Jericho. Cena also made feuds with Edge and Umaga at that time. But even so, some friendships were formed. Cena is said to be friends with Carlito after they won a match with Jeff Hardy against Edge, Randy Orton and Johnny Nitro.
The year 2007 became a big year for Cena as he got involved in a wrestling match with Britney Spears’ ex and rap star, Kevin Federline. John ended up losing that match thanks to some assistance from Umaga to Kevin Federline. Later that night, Cena took revenge by body slamming Kevin Federline backstage. The year 2007 also started pretty well for John Cena as he became the first person to defeat the Samoan Bulldozer, Umaga that year. The Chain Gang Soldier also teamed up with Shaun Michaels defeating the RKO tag team, Randy Orton and Edge. The match ended up with Cena and Michaels winning.
As of October 2007, Cena lost his WWE Championship title because of an injury. While wrestling against Mr. Kennedy, Cena tore his pectoral muscle while executing a hip toss. Even though he finished the match and completed the rest of the scripted event, check up the next day found out that John’s pectoral major muscle was torn completely from the bone, requiring seven months to a year rehabilitation. Because of not being able to perform, WWE’s CEO, Vince McMahon stripped him off the title and ended his reign.
In the year 2008, Cena made an unannounced return to action on January 27 as the final participant of the Royal Rumble match. He won the match, and the traditional WrestleMania title shot. Cena also had a match against JBL, which he defeated at Judgment Day and then at One Night Stand in a First Blood match. However, JBL defeated him at the New York City Parking Lot Brawl. In the month of August, Cena had to replaced by Rey Mysterio after it was announced Cena had suffered a herniated disk in his neck which will require surgery and he will be out of action indefinitely. According to reports, Cena underwent successive surgery to repair the herniated disk in his neck with Doctor Joseph Maroon on August 25.
Aside from wrestling, John has also made his own name in the movie business. In 2006, a WWE franchise movie titled The Marine was released with John playing the lead character, John Triton. The movie received mix reviews due to the poor storyline and discrimination to the US Marines. Even so, fans queued up to watch the movie as this was John’s first big screen appearance.
The WWE wrestler also adds recording artist to his resume as he released his debut rap album “You Can’t See Me” which debuted at #15 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album was recorded with his cousin Tha Trademarc. The album features his entrance theme song, ‘The Time Is Now’ & a host of other singles performed by Cena & one the songs he performed with popular rap band Estoric & a number of other songs Cena performed with famous rapper Bumpy Knuckles. Cena is the only professional wrestler to ever perform on BBC Two’s long running TV show Top of the Pops.
While still being active with WWE, Cena made a couple of guest appearances Jimmy Kimmel Live! twice to promote his album. He has also appeared on popular shows like Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Fuse’s Celebrity Playlist, Fox Sports Net’s The Best Damn Sports Show Period, MADtv, G4’s Training Camp and two appearances on MTV’s Punk’d. He also served as a co-presenter, with Hulk Hogan, at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, as a guest judge during the third week of the 2006 season of Nashville Star, and appeared at the 2007 Nickelodeon UK Kids Choice Awards 2007.
In fashion, The Champ has also made a few trademarks. Cena is often seen with knee-high denim jeans and throwback jerseys when he first started on WWE. Lately, Cena has been wearing a lot of Chain Gang merchandise. When his movie, The Marine was released, John was seen to be adding more military-inspired clothing to his outfit to promote his movie.
Cena graduated from Springfield College, Massachusetts with degrees in exercise physiology and human anatomy. He applied for 60 colleges and he got accepted by 58 of them but in the end, he chose Springfield College. He is the second eldest of five brothers and is said to be a family guy when he is not wrestling. His good friends are fellow wrestlers, John Hennigan, Batista, Randy Orton, Carlito, Jeff and Matt Hardy among whom he will have to fight with.
John Cena is definitely going to be a big inspiration to all whether in wrestling, fashion, music or even movies as his participation in the industry is already more than regular celebrity. With all he has achieved, fans can definitely expect to see more of this WWE superstar in the coming future.
Also recently he has completed his new movie 12 Rounds produced by WWE Films. This movie was said to be completed when John suffered from his injury in 2007.
Full Biography:
John Felix Anthony Cena, Jr. (born April 23, 1977) is an American professional wrestler, hip hop musician and actor. He is signed to World Wrestling Entertainment and wrestling on the RAW brand where he is the reigning World Heavyweight Champion.
Career
Early career
Cena first started training to become a wrestler in 2000 at the California-based Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW) where he created the character The Prototype. This period of his career was documented in the Discovery Channel program Wrestling School. After UPW, he was signed to a World Wresting Federation developmental contract and assigned to “farm territory” Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).
During his time in OVW, he also appeared on the UPN reality show Manhunt under the pseudonym “Big Tim Kingman”, the “lead hunter” in a team “hunting” contestant with paintball guns. The show was produced in association with WWE. It was later revealed that many of the scenes in the show were re-shot or staged to enhance the drama, contests were rigged to eliminate contestants, and other contestants read from scripts. As a result of the controversy, WWE has never referenced the show or Cena’s part in it.
World Wrestling Entertainment
2002-2003
Cena’s first televised WWE match was in answer to an open challenge by Kurt Angle on June 27, 2002. Inspired by Vince McMahon’s speech to WWE’s rising stars, exhorting them to show “ruthless aggression” to earn a place among the legends, Cena took advantage of the opportunity and almost beat Kurt Angle kicking out of the Angle Slam and enduring the ankle lock submission hold, but ultimately lost to a hard, amateur-style pin.
Cena then played the role of a typical underdog face in each match. After losing alongside Billy Kidman in a tournament match for the WWE Tag Team Championships, Cena turned heel, blaming Kidman for the loss. Shortly after his heel turn, on a Halloween episode of SmackDown!, he performed a freestyle rap for Stephanie McMahon while wearing a Vanilla Ice costume prompting a gimmick change to a white rapper. At first, this gimmick got Cena heel heat from the fans, but his frequent comical “freestyles” about other wrestlers helped to gain him a following. During this time Cena adopted the classic WWF logo (without the “F”) along with the slogan “Word Life” as his “signature symbol”. He was joined by an enforcer, first Bull Buchanan, who was rechristened B-2 (also written as B , pronounced “B-Squared”). Buchanan was later replaced by Rodney Mack under the moniker “Red Dogg”.
Cena eventually received a shot at the WWE Championship after the Champion Brock Lesnar almost ended his career after a previous match between the two. During the feud he unveiled a new signature finishing maneuver, the F-U, as a counterpart to Lesnar’s similar F-5 (the name being derived from a combination of “F-5″ and the shorthand for “Fuck You”). Cena was unsuccessful at winning the WWE title. He later turned face and started a new feud with Lesnar as a part of Team Angle against Team Lesnar, establishing his signature “you can’t see me” catch phrase and hand gesture in the process.
2004
During 2004 Cena’s popularity began to increase. At the start of the year, he participated in the annual Royal Rumble, lasting up to the final 6 before being eliminated by the Big Show. After the elimination Cena and Big Show began a feud, leading to Cena winning the United States Championship from Big Show in a match at March’s WrestleMania XX. Cena claimed the title, his first in WWE, by distracting the ref and using his signature brass knuckles on Big Show before hitting him with the F-U. In July he was stripped of the title by SmackDown! General Manager Kurt Angle, whom he had a contentious relationship with, after “attacking” him.
He won the title back at October’s No Mercy after winning the final match of a Best-of-5 series with Booker T. This second reign was short-lived, however, as he lost the title to the debuting Carlito in the very next week’s SmackDown!.
This started a feud with Carlito. The storyline said Cena was attacked in a Boston nightclub by Carlito’s bodyguard, Jes s, who stabbed him in the kidney, keeping him out of action for a month. In truth, this event was set up to allow Cena time off to film The Marine. Upon his return, Cena exacted revenge on Carlito in a SmackDown! match, winning back the U.S. title. During this reign he debuted a “custom made” spinner style title belt.
2005
At the 2005 Royal Rumble, Cena and Batista went over the top rope at the same time to end the match, prompting Vince McMahon to demand the match be restarted and go into “sudden death”.
With Batista winning, and choosing to vie for the (RAW exclusive) World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 21, SmackDown! held a tournament to determine #1 contendership for the their top title, the WWE Championship. In the tournament finals Cena pinned Kurt Angle to win the WrestleMania title shot.
In the following weeks, Cena feuded with champion John Bradshaw Layfield (JBL) and his Cabinet, including losing his United States Championship to Cabinet member Orlando Jordan, who (with JBL) proceeded to “blow up” the custom spinner belt. It was during this feud that Cena first began referring to his fans as “Chain Gang Soldiers” (often shorted to just “Chain Gang”).
On April 3, at WrestleMania 21, Cena defeated JBL to win the WWE Championship. As part of the storyline, he then had a custom WWE Championship belt made similar to his custom U.S. title belt, featuring a spinner-type WWE logo plate. This belt also featured a ‘winged eagle’ at the top, which is a staple of the WWE Championship belts. Meanwhile, JBL took the original belt and claimed he was still the WWE Champion until Cena reclaimed that belt following an “I Quit” match at Judgment Day in May.
On the June 6 episode of RAW, John Cena became the first wrestler selected in the annual draft lottery, when Eric Bischoff drafted him from SmackDown! over to RAW. Upon arriving on RAW, Cena immediately entered a program with Chris Jericho and Christian, two wrestlers with strong cult followings. Taking on these two began a trend of “fan backlash” against Cena.
During this feud Cena made enemies with RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff, because he didn’t wish to play Bischoff’s political games. Bischoff vowed to make Cena’s stint on RAW difficult and chose Chris Jericho to take Cena’s title from him.
On August 22, Cena beat Jericho in a “You’re Fired” match for the WWE Championship - despite interference from Bischoff which included giving Cena a low-blow and handing Jericho a pair of brass knuckles. After the match, with Jericho now off of RAW due to his loss, Kurt Angle came to the ring and attacked Cena, with Bischoff revealing that Angle was his new “hand picked” number one contender for Cena’s world title. Despite Angle’s failed attempts to attain heel heat through their feud, the fans continued to cheer him and boo Cena.
After several weeks, Angle and Cena main evented September’s Unforgiven, where Cena hit Angle with the WWE title belt, losing by disqualification but remaining champion (titles don’t change hands on a disqualification). They met again at November’s Survivor Series, with Cena picking up a clean win.
The night after, Bischoff put Cena in the ring against Kurt Angle and Chris Masters in a triple threat submission match for the title, which Cena won by making Masters tap out for the first time to his new submission maneuver, the STFU. Its name is derived from a combination of the STF name (although Cena’s submission sometimes resembles an STS), and his other move, the F-U.
When Vince McMahon returned to RAW to put Bischoff “on trial” in December, Cena made his opinion of Bischoff known and eventually helped Vince McMahon remove Bischoff from the show by delivering the F-U to the former RAW GM, effectively ending the hostilities he had with Bischoff.
2006
Cena successfully defended his WWE Championship in an Elimination Chamber at the January New Years Revolution to kick off 2006. After the match, however, Vince McMahon appeared on the stage and announced that Cena was going to have to defend the title again, this time against Edge, who was cashing in his previously earned Money in the Bank title shot. Edge delivered two spears to a battered, bloody, and exhausted Cena, pinning him in short order to win the WWE Championship. Cena’s championship reign ended at 280 days, matching that of previous champion JBL.
Three weeks, to the day, after losing the title Cena defeated Edge at the Royal Rumble to regain the WWE Championship. During this time WWE announcers, most notably Jim Ross, were forced to acknowledge the negative reactions Cena was getting and began to refer to him as a “controversial champion” saying that he was alienating some fans with his “unorthodox style”.
Jerry Lawler would often suggest that Cena was too young, “edgy” and original for the older audience to appreciate. Cena continued to polarize crowds leading up to WrestleMania 22, during which he was soundly jeered by half the crowd during his main event win over Triple H, a victory by submission. Vince McMahon was reportedly upset by fans’ negativity, though Cena stated that the fans “obviously had a choice in deciding whom they wanted to root for”.
The crowd began to cheer Cena once again after April’s Backlash, most notably when he began to side with the popular Shawn Michaels in matches against the Spirit Squad. After Cena stopped taking part in this angle and moved on to working against Rob Van Dam there was once again a notable mixture of cheers and boos in most arena’s he visited, with some being more pro-Cena and some more against him.
On the May 22 edition of RAW, Rob Van Dam informed Cena that he intended to cash in the Money in the Bank title match contract he won at WrestleMania at the upcoming ECW One Night Stand pay-per-view event. The event saw Cena get his most negative reaction yet from the very pro-ECW crowd, including profanity-laced chants and anti-Cena signs (most memorably one reading, “If Cena wins, we riot,” which has been used since then, with different names in place of Cena’s). Cena was visibly affected, and tried to use moves outside of his usual moveset in order to play to the crowd. The crowd responded with “You still suck”, “Same old shit!”, and “You can’t wrestle!”. Cena lost the title at the event when Edge appeared from under the ring and speared Cena through a table, setting him up for Van Dam’s Five-Star Frog Splash. With two referees “knocked out” (the first by Cena, the second by Edge) Paul Heyman ran down the entrance aisle and counted the three count, giving Van Dam the win and his first World Title. On the next nights RAW Paul Heyman announced that the title change was official, as the match was under “Extreme rules”. Coincidentally, both of his WWE Championship losses in 2006 were as a result of the Money in the Bank title contract.
When Edge won the title from Van Dam in a Triple Threat match (also involving Cena) it re-ignited the feud between Edge and Cena. The opening stages of the feud saw Edge taking constant shortcuts in order to keep his title (losing by disqualification) while still seemingly getting positive reactions from most crowds. This lead to a Cena and Edge match at SummerSlam in a match where, if Edge was disqualified, he would not only lose the match but his title. Edge ultimately defeated Cena by pinfall after hitting him with a pair of brass knuckles while the referee was distracted to retain the title. Around this time Cena began a shift in his ring attire and mannerisms, utilizing things more military related, while promotion for his film The Marine was going on.
Having beaten Cena, Edge debuted a new “Rated R” version of the spinner belt, having Lita toss Cena’s version into the Long Island Sound and declaring “the end of the era of Cena in [his] life”. The “Rated-R” belt looked almost exactly like the “Spinner” belt that came before it, only with a spinning ‘Rated-R Superstar’ logo in the center. Cena would convince Edge to give him one more match for the title with an added stipulation — if Cena lost, he would leave RAW for SmackDown!. Edge accepted, on the grounds that the match also be a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match at Unforgiven in his hometown of Toronto. In their match Cena defeated Edge, retrieving the title after hitting an FU on Edge from the top of a ladder and through two stacked tables. He brought back the original spinner belt on the following night’s RAW.
Following the Edge feud Cena was placed in an interbrand program to determine the “Champion of Champions”. Cena, along with King Booker (SmackDown!’s World Heavyweight Champion) and The Big Show (ECW’s World Champion), were engaged in a mini-feud leading to a match at Cyber Sunday where one of the three championships would be placed on the line.
At the same time Cena became involved with Kevin Federline when he began appearing on RAW at the side of Johnny Nitro and Melina. After getting into a (worked) physical altercation with Federline on RAW Federline appeared at Cyber Sunday, hitting Cena with the World Heavyweight Title belt during the main event Triple Threat match helping King Booker retain his title.
Cena and Big Show continued their feud after Cyber Sunday, having a traditional Survivor Series matchup at the 2006 event — with Team Cena consisting of Cena, Sabu, Rob Van Dam, Bobby Lashley, and Kane and Team Big Show having The Big Show, Test, Finlay, Montel Vontavious Porter, and Umaga. Cena and Lashley were the only Survivors. Cena then went on to tag with World Heavyweight Champion Batista at Armageddon to battle King Booker and Finlay, which saw Batista and Cena emerge victorious after Batista pinned Booker following a Batista Bomb.
The year ended with Cena beginning a feud with the undefeated Umaga over the WWE Championship.
2007
2007 began with Cena wrapping up the Kevin Federline feud by being pinned by him in the first RAW match of the year, after an assist from Umaga — although later in the night he was able to get his hands on and FU Federline. His feud with Umaga continued on to New Year’s Revolution, where Cena retained his championship and ended Umaga’s undefeated streak. Their rivalry continued, with Umaga putting Cena through a table on an episode of RAW and causing a (kayfabe) spleen injury, putting a scheduled Last Man Standing match title rematch at the Royal Rumble in jeopardy. After refusing to accept medical treatment, fearing a medical suspension, Cena defeated Umaga in their match with the STFU, choking him a ring rope that had been removed by Estrada at the same time. One night after the Royal Rumble, an impromptu teaming of Cena and Shawn Michaels found themselves defeating Rated-RKO (Edge and Randy Orton) for the World Tag Team Championship, making Cena a double champion.
2008
Cena made an unannounced return to action on January 27 as the final participant of the Royal Rumble match. He won the match, and the traditional WrestleMania title shot, by last eliminating Triple H. Instead of waiting until WrestleMania, the title shot was cashed in against WWE Champion Randy Orton at February’s No Way Out, in a match Cena won by disqualification, resulting in him not getting the championship. The night after his No Way Out win, Cena was placed back in to WrestleMania XXIV’s WWE Championship match, making it a triple threat match also involving Triple H, during which he was pinned by Orton. At Backlash, Cena failed to regain the title in a Fatal Four-Way elimination match, in which he was pinned by Orton. Triple H won the title during that match. During that match, Cena eliminated John “Bradshaw” Layfield (JBL), thus renewing their feud from 2005. Cena defeated JBL at Judgment Day and then at One Night Stand in a First Blood match. JBL, however, defeated him in a New York City Parking Lot Brawl at The Great American Bash. On the August 4 edition of Raw, Cena became a World Tag Team Champion for a second time when he teamed up with Batista to defeat Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase for the World Tag Team titles, but they failed to retain the titles the following week against the former champions. Cena was defeated by Batista at SummerSlam. Cena was named one of four contenders for CM Punk’s World Heavyweight Championship in the Championship scramble match at Unforgiven but was replaced by Rey Mysterio after it was announced Cena had suffered a herniated disk in his neck which will require surgery and he will be out of action indefinitely. Cena underwent successive surgery to repair the herniated disk in his neck with Doctor Joseph Maroon on August 25.
Cena made his in-ring return at November’s Survivor Series event where he defeated Chris Jericho to win his first World Heavyweight Championship. The two continued their rivalry up to Armageddon (2008) where Cena retained his title by making Jericho submit to the STFU.
Outside of wrestling
Music
In addition to his time in the ring, Cena is a rap music artist. He performed his fifth WWE entrance song, “Basic Thugonomics,” which was featured on the WWE soundtrack album WWE Originals. His track “Untouchables” was featured on Theme Addict, another WWE soundtrack album. His debut album, which he recorded alongside his cousin Tha Trademarc, You Can’t See Me features his current entrance theme “The Time is Now”. The first single from the You Can’t See Me album was “Bad, Bad Man”, a music video of which featured a parody of 1980s culture and the television show The A-Team. A second video was later made for the second single, “Right Now”, and premiered on the August 8 edition of RAW.
John Cena has worked with several personalities in the Hip-Hop industry, such as Bumpy Knuckles, 7L & Esoteric, MURS (including a music video), E-40 and Chingo Bling. He and Method Man were also featured in SmackDown! magazine and MTV.com. Cena and Tha Trademarc are also featured on a track by The Perceptionists named “Champion Scratch.” Cena was also the only professional wrestler to ever perform on BBC Two’s long running Top of the Pops.
Film
WWE Films, a division of World Wrestling Entertainment which produces and finances motion pictures, produced Cena’s first movie - The Marine, which was distributed theatrically by 20th Century Fox America beginning on October 13, 2006.
He will also have a role in Jornada del Muerte, another WWE Films production which will star Triple H.
Fashion
Cena’s attire in and out of the ring reflects the old school hip-hop culture that his character represents. He previously wore throwback jerseys, though now he generally wears WWE produced “Chain Gang” related merchandise. He has also worn a chain with a lock on it to the ring which was at times utilized as a weapon. This chain was replaced by a chromed and diamond studded “Chain Gang” spinner medallion after his WrestleMania 21 WWE Title win that was very reminiscent of the ones worn by members of G-Unit.
When Cena was part of the SmackDown! brand, his apparel bearing the suggestive spoonerism “Ruck Fules” was censored when he wore it on camera. They were not censored by UPN, but by WWE to sell more shirts under the premise that it was “too hot for TV”.
Around the time Cena’s film, The Marine, was released he began wearing attire more military related, including camouflage shorts, dog tags, a Marine soldier cap and a T-Shirt with the words “Chain Gang Assault Battalion”, reflecting his new Marine soldier gimmick.
Guest appearances
Prior to his WWE debut, Cena made a guest appearance on the Internet stream show Go Sick in 2001 as Bruebaker, an angry, cursing wrestler.
During his WWE career, Cena has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live numerous times.
* He first appeared on the July 23, 2005 episode in order to promote his CD, the 2005 SummerSlam pay-per-view, and WWE in general.
* He appeared again on March 14, 2006 to promote Saturday Night’s Main Event and WrestleMania 22.
He has also appeared on popular morning radio shows
* He appeared on the Opie and Anthony show on their CBS Radio Show and later their XM Satellite Radio show on October 10, 2006 contributing to their “walkover”.
* He appeared on the Howard Stern show on Sirius Satellite Radio on October 11, 2006.
Other appearances have included Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Fuse’s Celebrity Playlist, Fox Sports Net’s Best Damn Sports Show Period, MADtv, G4’s Training Camp (with Shelton Benjamin) and an August 2006 appearance on MTV’s Punk’d, where he was the victim of a practical joke. He’s also served as a co-presenter, with Hulk Hogan, at the 2005 Teen Choice Awards, and as a guest judge on Nashville Star.
* Cena will be one of several celebrities featured in ABC reality series, Fast Cars and Superstars: Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race, which is scheduled to start in June.
Commercials
Beginning in October 2002, Cena was featured rapping in commercials for the energy drink YJ Stinger.
In November 2006, Cena filmed a number of advertisements with Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle for Subway restaurants, which began airing in January of 2007.
Personal information
Cena’s father, John Cena Sr., works in the professional wrestling business as an announcer for New England based Chaotic Wrestling under the name “Johnny Fabulous”. He also acts as “commissioner” for East Coast Championship Wrestling.
Cena graduated from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts with a degree in exercise physiology.
After playing college football, where he achieved Division III All-American status as a center, Cena pursued a career as a bodybuilder.
He is second eldest of five brothers - Dan, Matt, Steve and Sean.
Cena is known to be a fan of cartoons and has mentioned on “5 Questions” that his favorite animated movie is Fist of the North Star.
Cena is left-handed.
Before becoming a professional wrestler, Cena was a limo driver, (as stated in WWE magazine) He admitted he usually got lost and was late picking up and dropping off people.
RANDY ORTAN ( THE VIPER )
Birth Name: Randall Keith Orton
Son of legendary wrestler: Cowboy Bob Orton
Nickname: The Legend Killer
The Man of Destiny
Dream Killer
Height: 6′ 5¼” (1.96 m)
Pro debut: 2000
Debut: March 18, 2002
Weight: 245 pounds (111 kg)
Trained by: “Cowboy” Bob Orton,Jr.
Finishing move: RKO
Randy Orton was born on April 1, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee. Born as Randal Keith Orton, he is the eldest child of Bob and Elaine Orton Jr. He has a younger brother Nathan and sister Becky. Since his childhood, he wanted to be a wrestler like his grandfather Bob Orton, Sr and father Cowboy Bob Orton. The family shifted to St. Louis, Missouri where he grew up and went to school. Orton graduated from High School (Hazelwood Central) in 1998 and went into the United States Marine Corps. He stayed there for a year but was dishonorably discharged after going AWOL on two occasions and disobeying an order from a commanding officer. By the Uniform Code of Military Justice - Private First-Class, he was court-martialed and put into a military prison for 38 days.
Wrestling Career
In 2000, Orton made his wrestling debut at the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association - Southern Illinois Conference Wrestling (MMWA-SICW) in St. Louis, Missouri. Orton signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2001 and was sent to their farm territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) in Louisville, Kentucky. In the same year, he won the OVW Hardcore Champion by defeating Mr. Black and Flash Flanagan.
Orton's first televised WWE match was against Hardcore Holly on April 25, 2002, and soon he became a fan favorite. He proclaimed himself as The Legend Killer and boasted of himself as the future of professional wrestling. Orton defeated Shawn Michaels at Unforgiven with the help of his stablemate and mentor Ric Flair. During this time, he started using the move that became his signature finisher - the RKO, a jumping cutter named after his initials. On December 14, 2003, Orton defeated Rob Van Dam for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Armageddon and started the longest Intercontinental title rein in seven years, holding the title for seven months.
At WrestlerMania21, the heavily hyped match between Orton and The Undertaker was unsuccessful venture for him as he lost despite of his father's interference. He rekindled his feud with The Undertaker and defeated him at Summerslam. After two months, Orton and his father Bob Orton defeated The Undertaker in a Handicap Casket match. The feud finally settled when The Undertaker beat both the Ortons in a Hell in a Cell match at Armageddon, and with this their nine-month-long battle ended.
After the formation of the newly reformed D-Generation X (DX) team, which had Triple H and Shawn Michaels, Edge approached Orton and asked him to join the forces to defeat the DX team. Together they formed a team named Rated-RKO and defeated DX. At the Royal Rumble, he defeated Jeff Hardy to hold the WWE Championship and defeated Cena and Triple H in a Triple Threat match. He lost the title to Triple H in Fatal Four-Way Elimination and Last Man Standing matches. On January 25, 2009, Orton won the 2009 Royal Rumble match against Triple H but later in March he lost the WWE title to him at WrestlerMania XXV. With Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, he won the title again at Backlash in a six-man tag team match against Triple H, Batista and Shane McMahon.
Controversies and Personal Life
Orton was accused of harassing WWE employees Amy Weber and Rochelle Loewen and vandalizing their possessions. He was alleged to have obtained clomiphene citrate, steroids, nandrolone and testosterone by Sports Illustrated website.
In November 2005, he announced his engagement to his girlfriend Samantha Speno and on September 21, 2007 they got married. On July 12, 2008, they were blessed with a daughter and named her Alanna Marie Orton. Orton suffers from hypermobile shoulders and broke his collarbone in a Last Man Standing match at One Night Stand against Triple H.
Championships
Throughout his wrestling career, he has won many championships like:
Ohio Valley Wrestling Hardcore Championship
Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2007)
PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (2004)
PWI Rookie of the Year (2001)
PWI ranked him #1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 (2008)
World Heavyweight Championship
World Tag Team Championship
WWE Championship (3 times)
WWE Intercontinental Championship
Royal Rumble (2009)
Being the third-generation pro-wrestler from the Orton family and popular for his signature finisher, the RKO, Randy Orton won the WWE Raw Title at the age of 24 and became the youngest World Champion in the history of wrestling.
SHEAMUS
A.K.A. The Celtic Warrior
Organization: WWE
Born: January 28, 1978 (age 33) in Clonsilla, Dublin, Ireland
Birth Name: Stephen Farrelly
Height & Weight: 6 ft 6 in, 272 lbs.
WWE Superstar Sheamus is a professional wrestler who is currently employed in the SmackDown brand of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).
Mark Farrelly, his father, was a bodybuilder and taught his son to speak Gaelic fluently. He joined the Erin’s Isle team where he played Gaelic football and won the Sportstar of the Month Award. He later joined the National College of Ireland rugby team, where he earned a National Diploma.
Before joining WWE, he wrestled in the Irish Whip Wrestling where he won the International Heavyweight Championship twice. In his tenure in the WWE, Sheamus won the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship twice. He is also a former WWE United States Champion. Throughout his brief stint in the Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW)- a developmental territory of the WWE - he won the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship. Among his major accomplishment in the WWE was winning the WWE King of the Ring competition in 2010.
Stepahan Farrley was inspired to become a wrestler at a young age - watching both American and British wrestling on television. With Bret Hart's advice, he started training in 2002 in the professional wrestling school of Larry Sharpe known as the Monster Factory. During his time there he trained along side wrestlers such as Cindy Rogers, Cliff Compton and Tank Toland. A few weeks after, he officially first appeared as a face - a wrestling term for a fan favorite - against Robert Pigeon. It was at the time that he was dubbed the “Irish-Curse” after he low-blowed his opponent. Soon, he experienced a severe neck injury after missing on a hip toss maneuver. The injury caused him to be sidelined for a couple of years.
He soon expanded his wrestling persona by employing Celtic mythology. Desiring to back off from restraining Irish stereotypes of alcoholism, leprechauns, and lucky charms, Sheamus instead wanted to represent an Irish warrior. Attending a Gaels coil, he grew up knowing the Irish mythology’s four cycles and was motivated by Jim Fitzpatrick’s artwork, which motivated him to integrate the axe-wielding and sword imagery into his character. Irish warrior persona included the crossos, which unites the Celtic War sword with the Celtic cross in order to exemplify the native origins with a mixture of the strength of a warrior matched with formidable ethical center of character.
Outside of wrestling he has appeared in The Escapist, a 2008 movie, wherein he portrayed as Two Ton. He has also had a minor role in 3 Crosses, an Irish film in 2006, as well as in the Assault of Darkness, a 2009 movie, wherein he portrayed the role of a Celtic Warrior Zombie. He was seen on numerous episodes of the popular show of - Dustin the Turkey, an Irish sockpuppet, entitled Dustin’s Daily News. Adding to his career outside the WWE he has also portrayed the role of a leprechaun wrestler on The Podge and Rodge Show, together with former Irish Whip Wrestling alumni George McFly.
KELLY KELLY
Date of Birth
1 December 1986, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
Birth Name
Barbara Jean Blank
Nickname
Kelly
Kelly Kelly
Height
5' 5" (1.65 m)
Mini Biography
Barbie Blank was a full-time bikini model for Venus Swimwear until she signed a developmental contract with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) on May 13, 2006. John Laurinaitis saw her in a bikini catalog and contacted her modeling agency about hiring her and Victoria Crawford. Barbie signed with WWE after her agent advised her to, and reported to OVW (Ohio Valley Wrestling) for further training. Even though Barbie was called onto the main roster, she flies back to Louisville, Kentucky to OVW once a week and works at house shows as a ring announcer and referee along with Crawford, going by her ring name Alicia Fox. On June 24, 2006 at OVW TV tapings, Barbie made her OVW debut as Kelly and participated in a bikini contest. The other participants in the competition were Roni Jonah, Sosay, ODB (Jessica Kresa), and Daisy Mae. Nobody won the contest because ODB attacked all the divas. Barbie, now known as "Kelly Kelly" had no prior wrestling experience before being signed by the WWE. She is the youngest female member on the WWE/ECW roster starting out at the age of 19. Barbie made her debut known as "Kelly Kelly" on the June 13, 2006 edition of ECW. Her first role on ECW was an exhibitionist that did a series of striptease segments for the audience. As of July 2008, she was drafted to the WWE Raw brand.
IMDb Mini Biography By: [email protected]
Trivia
Had no previous wrestling experience prior to being signed by WWE.
Currently a model working for World Wrestling Entertainment under the ECW brand under the stage name "Kelly Kelly." [2006]
She did gymnastics when she was younger and hoped to go to the Olympics but she had to give it up as she broke her tail bone when she was 10.
She lists Julia Roberts as her favorite celebrity.
Her favorite WWE Superstar is Miss Elizabeth.
Wonder Woman is her favorite Superhero.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked her #32 of the PWI Best 50 Female Singles Wrestlers 2008.
Her WWE Finisher is called K2 which is a leg drop bulldog.
Studied Broadcast Journalism in the hope that she would become a television anchor.
She used to be a cheerleader.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked her #34 in best 50 female singles wrestlers in PWI Female 50 in 2009.
She is the current divas champion. She won her first championship on raw after she beat Brie Bella. She got drafted back to raw the day after WrestleMania 27.
UNDERTAKER ( THE DEAD MAN )
Name: Mark William Calaway
Ring Name: The Undertaker, The Punisher and Cain The Undertaker
Date of Birth: 24 March 1965
Born: Houston, Texas
Resides: Austin and Texas
Trained By: Don Jardine
Height: 6 feet 10 ½ inches
Weight: 299 pounds (136kg)
Finishing Move: Choke slam, Tombstone and Last Ride.
WWE Debut: Nov. 22, 1990
Career Highlights: WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, World Tag Team Champion, WCW Tag Team Champion, Hardcore Champion and Undefeated at Wrestle Mania (16-0).
About Undertaker: Mark William Calaway was born on 24th March 1965 in Houston, Texas. Undertaker is the only wrestler in WWE history who is undefeated at Wrestle mania (16 – 0). He was also winner of Royal Rumble 2007. He came into this profession in 1984 when he began his career with World Class Championship Wrestling and he came into WWE on November 19, 1990 and made his debut in Wrestle mania at Wrestle mania 6th. Apart from his breath taking stunts in wrestling Dead Man is crazy about motorcycles. He had bikes like Harley Davidson and West Coast Chopper Motorcycles. About his education he had completed his graduation from Waltrip High School in 1983 and was ex – member of Basketball team. He got married Jodi Lynn in 1989 and got divorced in 1999. After that he married to Sara on July 21st 2000 and have two daughters named Chasey and Gracie.
KANE
Credit: A-Dust
Real Name: Glen Jacobs
Wrestling Debut: 1994
Height: 6’10’’
Weight: 300 pounds
From: Madrid Spain
Birthday: 04/26/67
Debut: 1994
Trained By: Dean Malenko
Finishing Manoeuvre: Chokeslam
In 1995 Unabomb (Kane) and Al Snow defeated the Rock n’ Roll Express for the Smokey Mountain Wrestling Tag Team titles. Kane won the USWA Southern title as Doomsday after he defeated Spellbinger. Kane debuted in the WWF as Issac Yankem, a dentist who assisted Jerry ‘the King’ Lawler. Kevin Nash and Scott Hall left the WWF and JR said he had brought them both back. ‘Scott Hall’ was actually Rick Bogner and ‘Kevin Nash’ was Issac Yankem. At Badd Blood 1997 Kane re-debuted as Kane. Kane made a huge impact costing the Undertaker the very first Hell in a Cell match against Shawn Michaels. Storylines revealed the families funeral parlour burnt down, burning Kane. It was later found out Paul Bearer was Kane’s ‘father’ and Paul Bearer became Kane’s manager. According to Paul Bearer though, Kane was at school and returned to see the house fall down and to see the Undertaker run off. The Undertaker refused to battle Kane and eventually Paul Bearer and Kane captured the Undertaker in a casket and set it alight. Kane and the Undertaker became a tag team, but it was short lived as Kane turned on the Undertaker in a WWF title casket match against Shawn Michaels. At Wrestlemania 14 the Undertaker defeated Kane after 3 tombstones. Kane was the first person to kick out of the Undertakers tombstone. At Unforgiven 1998 the Undertaker defeated Kane in an inferno match when he set Kane’s arm on fire. On Raw Kane defeated the Undertaker to get a WWF title shot, he was assisted by Mankind. Vince McMahon made the match a first blood match, and as Kane wore a mask it was impossible for Stone Cold to win and Kane won. Kane lost the title the next night. Kane and Mankind teamed together and won the WWF Tag Team titles after defeating the New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg). The Undertaker let Kane pin him so he and Mankind could regain the WWF Tag Team titles. Kane would face the Undertaker and Stone Cold in a triple threat match. Both the Undertaker and Kane pinned Stone Cold, but no winner was announced. Kane faced the Undertaker for the WWF title, Stone Cold was the special referee and he declared himself the winner. The Raw after Kane and the Undertaker fought in a casket match. The match was ended when the casket was destroyed. Kane would then team up with DeGeneration X, and especially X Pac. Kane and X Pac would win the WWF titles from Owen Hart an Jeff Jerret on March 30th. At Armageddon 1999 Kane defeated X Pac in a steel cage. In 2000 Paul Bearer returned at Kane’s side. At Wrestlemania Kane and Rikishi defeated X Pac and Billy Gunn. On 14th August Kane turned on the Undertaker again and chokeslammed him through the ring. At Armageddon 1999 Kane lost to Chris Jericho in a last man standing. In January 2001 Kane and the Undertaker reunited and feuded with Rikishi and Haku. At Wrestlemania Kane pinned the Big Show to win the Hardcore title from Raven. On April 17th Kane and the Undertaker defeated Edge and Christian in a no disqualification match to win the WWF Tag Team titles. Judgement Day 2001 saw Kane defeat Triple H in a chain match to win the Intercontinental title. Kane would later lose the Intercontinental title to Albert. Kane was apart of the losing Team WWF at Invasion. Kane and the Undertaker defeated Sean O’Haire and Chuck Palumbo on 7th August 2001 to capture the WCW Tag Team titles. At Summerslam 2001 Kane and Undertaker Diamond Dallas Page and Chris Kanyon to capture the WWF Tag Team titles. Kane and the Undertaker defended their tag team titles against KroniK at Unforgiven 2001. At Survivor Series 2002 Kane was apart of the winning Team WWF. In April 2002 Kane suffered a torn bicep, and returned months later with a mask, attire and music. The day after Unforgiven 2002 Hurricane Helms and Kane defeated the UnAmericans (Christian and Lance Storm) to win the WWE Tag Team titles. On September 30th 2002 Kane defeated Chris Jericho to win the Intercontinental title. Kane was to be involved in a murder/necrophilia storyline. Kane lost the Intercontinental title when Triple H beat him to unify the World and Intercontinental titles. In March 2003 Kane and Rob Van Dam defeated the Dudley Boyz and Lance Storm/Chief Morley to win the WWE Tag Team titles. In Legion of Doom’s one night return, Kane and Rob Van Dam defeated them to retain the World Tag Team titles. On 23rd June 2003 Kane lost a World title match, the stipulation was Kane had to unmask. Kane took his mask off to reveal the monster behind.
EDGE
Name: Adam Joseph Copeland
Ring Name: Edge, The Rated – R Superstar, Adam Impact and Adam Copeland.
Date of Birth: October 30, 1973
Born: Orangeville, Ontario and Canada
Resides: Temple Terrace, Florida
Trained By: Ron Hutchison, Sweet Daddy Siki, Bret and Stu Hart, Dory Funk, Jr. and Leo Burke.
WWE Debut: June 1998
Height: 6 feet 5 inches
Weight: 250 pounds (112kg)
Signature Move: Spear
Associates: Smack Down General Manager Vickie Guerrero, Curt Hawkins, Zack Ryder, Chavo Guerrero and Bam Neely.
Career Highlights: WWE Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, World Tag Team Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, Intercontinental Champion, WCW U.S. Champion, 2001 King of the Ring and Won first-ever Money in the Bank Ladder Match.
About Edge: Adam Joseph Copeland was born on October 30th 1973 in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada. Right from teenage Edge was very keen to get into wrestling profession as he had grown up by watching his favorite’s wrestlers Curt Henning, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels and Bret Hit Man Hart and his dream was to become one of like them in future. In his profession he has been crowned as King of the Ring in 2001 and is seven time winner of World Champion. He has also won four times WWE Championship and won Money in the Bank Ladder Match in 2005. On November 8, 2001 Edge tied his life knots with Alanah Morley sister of wrestler Val Venis but got divorced on March 10, 2004. After that in same year he married to Lisa Ortiz on October21, 2004 and got divorced on November 17, 2005. Edge had also acted in movie “Highlander Endgame” which was released in 2000. Edge also written a book on himself as his autobiography named “Adam Copeland on Edge” which was published on November 4, 2004.
CHRISTIAN
Real Name: Jason Reso
Weight:102.9 kg (227 lb
Height:6 ft 2
Born:November 30 1973 age (35)
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Highlights:WWF Light Heavyweight Championship,WWF Tag Team Championship on seven occasions
WWF European Champion WWF Intercontinental Championship NWA World Heavyweight Championship
ECW Championship In addition to being a four-time world heavyweight champion, Reso has won the World Tag Team Championship nine times (seven times with Edge, one time with Lance Storm, and one time with Chris Jericho), WWF/E Intercontinental Championship three times, the WWF European Championship one time, WWF Hardcore Championship one time, and the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship one time.
Finishing Move: Killswitch Frog Splash (Tribute to Eddie Guerrero)
Christian is currently working for WWE's Ecw where he is reigning ECW Champion. Christian was trained by former wrestlers Ron Hutchinson, Dory Funk, Jr., and Tom Prichard. He made his wrestling debut in 1995. Christian's Best Friend is Edge.Edge and Christian were a very succesful Tag Team they Held seven World Tag Team Champions. Christian and Edge are no longer a team now they broke up after Christian went to TNA in 2005. William Jason Reso was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on November 30, 1973 to an American father and a Canadian mother. Christian met Adam Copeland, who became his best friend and later tag team partner throughout his early career as "Edge" and "Sexton Hardcastle", in Orangeville, Ontario where Christian was raised. Before moving to Orangeville, Christian lived in Huntsville, Ontario and East Luther-Grand Valley, Ontario. The two were college roommates at Orangeville District Secondary School, from which Christian graduated. Christian played hockey and was a fan of wrestling as a child. Christian currently lives in Tampa, Florida with his wife, Denise Reso, whom he married in 2001. He is close friends with fellow wrestler Terry Gerin, better known as "Rhino", "Rhyno", or "Rhino Richards". Christian Returned in February 10, 2009 episode of ECW. Confronting then ECW Champion Jack Swagger. Later That Night He defeated Jack Swagger in his first match back to WWE.Christian was in The Money In The Bank Ladder Match but did not win the match was won by CM Punk. Christian also won an elimination chase tournament to become the number one contender to the ECW Championship. At WWE Backlash PPV which was on April 26, 2009 Christian Won By Swagger at Backlash to Become ECW Champion. Then he began a feud with Jack Swagger which lasted until Tommy Dreamer Defeated Christian and Jack Swagger in a Triple Threat Hardcore Match to become ECW Champion at WWE's Extreme Rules PPV Event on June 7 2009. Christian regained the ECW Champion on July 26 2009 at WWE's Night Of Champions.
Christian had a recent rival with Willam Regal They Fought Each Other at WWE Summerslam PPV on August 23rd with Christian retaining The ECW Champion. They Faced Each Other in Sheffield England on November the 10th. Christian won By Willam Regal by doing his Killswitch.He will be in Survivor Series 2009 Which will be on November 22 He will be in a Five-on-five Survivor Series Elimination match with Team Kingston (Kofi Kingston, Montel Vontavious Porter, Mark Henry, R-Truth, and Christian) vs. Team Orton (Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase, CM Punk, and William Regal. On November 17th a Episode of ECW Christian and R-Truth Faced William Regal And CM Punk. But Christian And R-Truth Lost against CM Punk and Regal.Christian Got Eliminated At Survivor Series By getting RKO By Orton but his team mate Kofi Picked Up the win.Christian will face Shelton Benjiman at WWE TLC (Pay Per View) in a TLC Match for the ECW Champion.
Christian won that match! Christian is the longest ECW Cahmpion! Christian Then developed a rivalry with Ezekiel Jackson.On the Royal Rumble Pay-Per View he faced Ezekiel Jackson and succesfuly defended it against Big Zeke!
On February 16, 2010, Christian lost the ECW Championship in an Extreme Rules match to Jackson on the final episode of ECW
Raw and NXT
On the February 22, 2010 episode of Raw, it was announced that Christian had re-signed with the Raw brand. Later the same night, he defeated Carlito to gain entry into the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania XXVI, which he failed to win. On the debut episode of WWE NXT, February 23, 2010, Christian began a mentor role over Heath Slater.
REY MYSTERIO
Name: Oscar Gutierrez
Ring Name: Rey Mysterio, Jr. , Master of the 619 , The Ultimate Underdog, The Biggest Little Man and Super Nino.
Date of Birth: December 11, 1974
From: San Diego, California
Resides: La Jolla, San Diego and California
Trained By: Rey Mysterio, Sr.
Debut: April 30, 1989
Height: 5 feet 6 inches
Weight: 175 pounds (75kg)
Signature Move: 619, West Coast Pop
Career Highlights: World Heavyweight Championship (Wrestle Mania 22, 2006), Royal Rumble winner (2006), Cruiserweight Champion, WWE Tag Team Champion, WCW Tag Team Champion and WCW Cruiserweight Tag Team Champion.
About Rey Mysterio: Oscar Gutierrez was born on December 11, 1974 in San Diego California. He made his debut as a wrestler on April 30, 1989 when he was only 14 yrs of age in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. In 1996, he joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He has been 5 times WCW Champion which is a record in itself. After that he signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment in June 2002. He has been 1 time World Heavyweight Champion, 3 times World Tag Team Champion, 4 time WWE Tag Team Champion, 5 times Cruiserweight Champion and winner of 2006 Royal Rumble match. About his personnel life, Rey is married to Angelica and have two children named Dominik and Aalyah. Rey loved his family so much that he got his children’s names in form of tattoo on his left and right biceps respectively and tattoo of his wife too.
JOHN MORRISON
Name: John Hennigan
Ring Name: John Morrison, Johnny Blaze, Johnny Nitro, Johnny Spade
Date of Birth: October 3, 1979
From: Los Angeles, California
Resides: Los Angeles, California
Trained By: SPW Staff, OVW Staff
Debut: January 27, 2003
Height: 6 feet 1 inches
Weight: 219 pound (99 kg)
Signature Moves: Moonlight Drive, Nitro Blast, European uppercut, Starship pain and Russian legsweep.
Career Highlights: ECW Champion, Intercontinental Champion and WWE Tag Team Champion
About John Morrison: John Hennigan was born on October 3, 1979 in Los Angeles, California. John participated in second edition of WWE/MTV Reality Show WWE Tough Enough but unfortunately couldn’t win the competition. In 2002, John again participated in third season of WWE Tough Enough and was announced as winner of the competition. After that he signed a contract with WWE and completed his wresting training from Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). John made her debut in WWE at RAW on March 1, 2004. He wins his first Intercontinental Championship by defeating Carlito and Shelton Benjamin in a triple threat match at Vengeance. On October 2, John lost his Championship belt to Jeff Hardy. In 2007, John was drafted to ECW. John made winning debut against Nunzio at ECW on June 19, At Vengeance John win a match over CM Punk and capture ECW World Championship. On November 13, John register win against Matt Hardy and Montel by teaming with The Miz and bagged WWE Tag Team Championship. But at Great American Match they lose their title in Fatal four Way match. On December 13, John and Miz again won their Championship by defeating CM Punk and Kofi Kingston. John also won Slammy Award for “Tag Team of the Year” on December 8, 2008.
CODY RHODES
Name: Cody Garrett Runnels
Ring Name: Cody Rhodes and Cody Runnels
Date of Birth: June 30, 1985
From: Marietta, Georgia
Resides: Louisville, Kentucky
Trained By: Dusty Rhodes, Al Snow and OW.
Debut: May 13, 2006
WWE Debut: July 2, 2007
Height: 6 feet 1 inches
Weight: 219 pounds (99 kg)
From: Charlotte, N.C
Associates: Dusty Rhodes (father), Ted DiBiase and Randy Orton.
Career Highlights: World Tag Team Championship.
About Cody Rhodes: Cody Garrett Runnels was born on June 30, 1985 in Marietta, Georgia. He is a son of Hall of Famer the “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes and is a half brother of WWE Superstar Dustin Rhodes known as “Goldust”. He is a nephew of Jerry Sags and Fred Ottman known as “Typhoon” or “Tugboat”. Cody started his wrestling career teaming up with Shawn Spears in 2006 in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). A year later he made his debut in World Wrestling Entertainment on June 30, 2007. After joining the WWE he teamed up with Hardcore Holly and won World Tag Team Championship on December 10, 2007. On June 29, 2008 Cody separated from Hardcore Holly and teamed up with Ted DiBiase. At present he is performing for RAW.
THE GREAT KHALI
Name: Dalip Singh Rana
Ring Name: The Great Khali, Giant Singh, “The Punjabi Nightmare” and “The Punjabi Playboy”.
Date of Birth: August 27, 1972
From: Dhirana, Himachal Pradesh and India
Resides: Atlanta, Georgia and USA
Trained By: APW Boot Camp
WWE Debut: April 2006
Height: 7 feet 3 inches
Weight: 420 pounds (190 kg)
Associates: Ranjin Singh
Career Highlights: World Heavyweight Champion
About The Great Khali: Dalip Singh Rana was born on August 27, 1972 in Dhirana, Himachal Pradesh, India. Khali completed his wrestling training from All Pro Wrestling in United States in October 2000. Khali is the first Indian Professional Wrestler to join World Wrestling Entertainment. He made his debut in WWE Business by signing a contract on January 2, 2006. After that he was sent to Deep South Wrestling for training. His first appearance on WWE was on April 7, 2006 in Smack Down. In India he is a former Mr. India in 1995 and 1996.Before joining WWE he was an officer in Punjab State Police. About his personnel life he is one of seven brothers. Khali was married to Harminder Kaur on February 27, 2002. Dalip Singh got his name “Khali” after Hindu Goddess Kali. Khali is very careful about his diet. His daily diet includes one gallon of milk, five chickens and two dozen eggs along with chapattis, juice and fruits. Besides his profession he had acted in Hollywood films – The Longest Yard which was released in 2005 and Get Smart released in 2008.
MARK HENRY
Name: Mark Jerrold Henry
Ring Name: Mark Henry, The World’s Strongest Man, Sexual Chocolate, The King of Jungle.
Date of Birth: June 12, 1971
From: Silsbee, Texas, United States
Resides: New York, United States
Trained By: Stu Hart and Bret Hart
Debut: September 22, 1996
Height: 6 feet 1 inches
Weight: 392 pounds (170 kg)
Signature Move: World’s Strongest Slam
Associates: WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas
Career Highlights: ECW Champion and European Champion.
About Mark Henry: Mark Jerrold Henry was born on June 12, 1971 in Silsbee, Texas, United States. After finishing tenth in Super Heavyweight Class in Barcelona Olympics Weightlifting Competition in 1992 he was better known as “The World’s Strongest Man”. He completed his wrestling training from Stu Hart and Bret Hart. Henry made his debut in World Wrestling Entertainment in 1996. In 1999 at SummerSlam event Henry helped Jeff Jarrett to win WWF Intercontinental Championship and WWF European Championship in a match against D-Lo. Great Jarrett gave WWF European Championship to Henry after SummerSlam. Currently he wrestles for ECW Brand. Mark Henry has also won Hummer as a prize after winning Arnold Strongman Classic in 2002. About his personnel life, Henry is married to Jana and has a son Jacob.
JACK SWAGGER
Name: Jacob “Jake” Hager
Ring Name: Jack Swagger, Jake Hager
Date of Birth: December 3, 1982
From: Perry, Oklahoma
Resides: Perry, Oklahoma
Trained By: DSW Staff and OVW Staff
WWE Debut: Sept. 9, 2008
Height: 6 feet 6 inches
Weight: 263 pounds (119 kg)
Career Highlights: ECW Champion.
About Jake Swagger: Jacob “Jake” Hager was born on December 3, 1982 in Perry, Oklahoma. Jake made his debut in Deep South Wrestling in 2006 against Antonio Mestre in a dark match. He completed his profession wrestling training from Ohio Valley Wrestling in 2007. He made his debut in ECW on September 9, 2008. Jake was undefeated wrestler in ECW but his winning streak came to an end when he lost to Finlay on February 3, 2009. Jake won his first ECW Championship title after defeating Matt Hardy on January 13, 2009.
EDDIE GURRERO ( LATINO HEAT )
Date of Birth
9 October 1967, El Paso, Texas, USA
Date of Death
13 November 2005, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA (natural causes related to arteriosclerotic heart disease)
Birth Name
Eduardo Gori Guerrero Llanes
Nickname
Latino Heat
Mascara Magica
Black Tiger II
El Caliente
Height
5' 8" (1.73 m)
One of the great Hispanic wrestlers, Eddie Guerrero grew up part of the famous wrestling family: The Guerreros. His father Gory Guerrero became a star in the U.S., an icon in Texas and a legend in Mexico. Eddie's brothers, Hector, Amadno and Chavo, Sr. also became wrestlers. Both Hector and Amando gain success, but only in the Indie federations, and not much success as their father or other two brothers had gained in the majors. Eddie's nephew, Chavo Guerro, Jr., son of Chavo, Sr., also became a wrestler (Chavo, Jr. was only three years younger than his uncle). Eddie was also uncle of Enrique Llanes and cousin of Javier Llanes, who are popular wrestlers in Mexico.
Eddie had wrestling since the 1989. He really made his name in the now-defunct ECW (Extreme championship Wrestling) by winning the ECW Ecxtreme Championship Wrerstling) TV Title against Dean Simon (aka Dean Malenko). Eddie also made his name later that year in now-defunct WCW (World Championship Wrestling) to win the Cruiserweight Championship by defeating Chris Jericho. Also while in the company, he formed Latino World Order (A playoff to Hulk Hogan's (Hollywood Hogan at the time)stable, New World Order).
The stable included popular Latino wrestler Rey Mysterio, Jr. (Oscar Gutierrez), La Parka (Adolfo Tapia Ibarra), Psychosis (Dionicio Castellanos) and Juventud Guerrera (Eduardo Annibal Gonzalez Hernandez).
When Eddie came to the WWE, he was a heel, and immediately gained fame when he was part of the Radicalz, with Perry Saturn, Dean Malenko and long time friend of fifteen years, Chris Benoit. In recent years, he and and his nephew Chavo, Jr. began a tag team called Los Guerreros and won the WWE Tag Team titles on Smackdown! against Team Angle (Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin). After this stint, Eddie Guerrero went on to win the WWE Championhip (His first and only time) at No Way Out in 2004 against Brock Lesnar. He lost the title to John "Bradshaw" Layfield four months later at the Great American Bash in a Texas Bull Rope Match.
Recently, wrestling fans and the people of the WWE mourn of the lost of Eddie when he was found by his nephew, Chavo Jr. (who back then known as Kerwin White) on a Sunday morning in November, 2005. The result of his death was most likely been caused by his problems in the past: Drugs and alcohol.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Rocknrollunderdawg
Spouse
Vickie Guerrero (24 April 1990 - 13 November 2005) (his death) 3 children
Trade Mark
Ring Entrance: Drives a lowrider to ringside
Finishing move: The Lasso from El Paso (modified Sharpshooter)
Trademark move: The Three Amigos (a chain of 3 multiple suplexes)
Shimmy
Finishing move: Lasso From El Paso (Elevated Texas Cloverleaf hold)
Trademark move: Hilo (Springboard Senton)
Trademark move: Splash Mountain (Sit-Down Crucifix Powerbomb)
Trademark move: Three Amigos (Combination of three vertical suplexes)
Trademark move: Brainbuster
Trademark move: European Uppercut
Trademark move: Gory Special
Trademark move: Spinning Boot Scrape to the face
Trademark move: Tilt-a-Whirl Backbreaker
Finishing move (Black Tiger): Super Black Tiger Bomb (Second Rope Sit-Down Crucifix Powerbomb)
Finishing move (as Black Tiger): Black Tiger Bomb (Sit-Down Crucifix Powerbomb)
Finishing move: Frog Splash
Trivia
Former member of WWF team "The Radicalz".
Professional wrestler.
Wrestled in Japan under a mask as Black Tiger. Wrestled in Mexico as one half of El Gringos Locos with the late "Love Machine" _Art Barr_.
Uncle of WWE wrestler Salvadore Guerrero Jr.
Younger brother of Hector Guerrero.
Wasn't an actual part of the infamous walkout in WCW but he was 1 of 7 wrestlers that talked to Busch the day before and asked for his release.
The youngest of 6 children. Has 3 brothers (Chavo Sr., Hector, Mando) and 2 sisters (Mary (Cuqui) and Linda).
Because of the age difference between him and his brothers (at least ten years) he has said that his brothers had their father as a wrestler and when he was growing up he had his dad retired. He's also stated that by the time he came into the sport he felt like a third generation wrestler. He wasn't just getting his dad's feuds, he was getting his brothers
Former four time WWE tag team champion, twice with nephew Chavo jr, once with Yoshohiro Tajiri and once with Rey Mysterio.
Former WWE United States, Intercontinental, and European champion.
Won his first WWE Championship Title by beating _Brock Lesnar_ on February 15th, 2004. This would be also only time to be WWE Champion.
Defended his WWE Championship against _Kurt Angle_ at one of the largest sports entertainment events, WrestleMania XX and retained the title.
Involved in an intense feud with 'John Bradshaw Layfield', which involved a story-lined heart attack of Eddie's mother at a house show, Eddie being arrested for damages to Bradshaw's trademark white limousine, and culminated in one of the goriest matches in WWE history at the 2004 pay-per-view event _Judgement Day_. During this match Eddie was smashed in the head multiple times, and began to bleed profusely, drenching the ring in crimson and necessitating a very real trip to the hospital after the event for blood loss. [May 2004]
In early 1999, he suffered serious injuries when he crashed his car. He was thrown 100 feet and sustained serious injuries to his pelvis. At this time he was enjoying success as the leader of his group in WCW, feuding with nephew _Chavo Guerrero_.
With wife, Vickey, father of Shaul (b. 1990), Sherilyn (b. 1996), and Kaylie Marie (b. 2002).
Despite being the "competition" to Eddie's employer, WWE, TNA Wrestling showed a graphic in memory of Eddie and even had some of the wrestlers tribute to Eddie with signs, wristbands, etc.
Only the second wrestler of Hispanic decent to receive the WWF/WWE title.
Guerrero worked the March 2002 tour for New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Former ECW Television Champion.
Former Intercontinental Champion.
After winning the WWE Championship, Eddie became the second Hispanic wrestler to ever win the title. The other was WWE Hall of Famer Pedro Morales.
In April 1992, he earned four points in New Japan's Top of the Super Junior tournament
In early 1999, he suffered serious injuries when he crashed his car. He was thrown 100 feet and sustained serious injuries to his pelvis. At this time he was enjoying success as the leader of his group in WCW, feuding with nephew 'Chavo Guerrero'.
Won his first WWE Championship Title by beating 'Brock Lesnar' on February 15th, 2004.
Former four time WWE tag team champion, twice with nephew Chavo Jr., once with 'Yoshohiro Tajiri' and once with 'Rey Mysterio'.
His favorite song was 'Time' by Pink Floyd.
Inducted into the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame in 2006.
Before he died, Eddie was planned to win the World Heavweight Championship Match against then-World Champion Dave Bautista and Randy Orton. However on on Sunday of Nov, 13, Eddie passed away.
In October 1994, wrestling under a hood as the Black Tiger, and the Great Sasuke, he won the Junior Heavyweight Super Grade Tag League for New Japan Pro Wrestling.
Personal Quotes
To Chyna: "I know you want to shake your bom-bom with me, mamacita!"
"You want some Latino Heat?"
"If you're not cheating, you're not trying."
"Viva la Raza!"
"I lie, I cheat, and I steal."
(on his nephew Chavo Jr.) I'm so proud of him. And he's also really good. I see character traits of his father in him. The chest comes out when I watch him. He's more like my little brother than my nephew.
Where Are They Now
(April 2002) Returned to WWF when he ran in and interfered with Rob Van Dam's match after RVD beat Booker T on WWF RAW
(February 2004) Is expected to face World Wrestling Entertainment Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar at this year's No Way Out.
(February 2004) Feuding with WWE Champion Brock Lesnar
(February 2004) Defeated Brock Lesnar for the WWE title, and will face Kurt Angle at wrestlemania
(February 2004) Feb 15 Wins his first ever WWE Heavyweight Championship by beating Brock Lesnar at No Way Out.
(June 2004) Lost the WWE title to John Bradshaw Layfield at the Great American Bash.
(September 2004) Will face Luther Reigns at No Mercy in October.
(January 2005) Will be in the Royal Rumble
(February 2005) Along with Rey Mysterio, defeated the Basham Brothers to capture the WWE Tag Team Titles at WWE No Way Out 2005.
(February 2005) Won the tag team championship with Rey Mysterio on No Way Out.
(June 2005) Lost to Chris Benoit on the ECW PPV One Night Stand (12/06/05)
(August 2005) Is going to face Rey Mysterio at Summerslam.
(August 2005) Lost his match against Rey Mysterio at Summerslam (21st August 2005).
(September 2005) Will face Rey Mysterio in a steel cage on September 9 when Smackdown makes its change to Friday nights.
(September 2005) Defeated Rey Mysterio in a Steel Cage Match at the first ever Friday Night SmackDown!
(October 2005) Faced Batista at No Mercy for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost.
(October 2005) Faced 'Batista' at 'No Mercy' for the World Heavyweight Championship and lost.
(September 2005) Defeated 'Rey Mysterio' in a Steel Cage Match at the first ever Friday Night SmackDown! This was the first and last time he has ever pinned Mysterio.
(September 2005) Will face 'Rey Mysterio' in a steel cage on September 9 when Smackdown makes its change to Friday nights.
(August 2005) Lost his match against 'Rey Mysterio' at 'Summerslam' (21st August 2005).
(August 2005) Is going to face 'Rey Mysterio' at 'Summerslam'.
(June 2005) Lost to 'Chris Benoit' on the 'ECW PPV One Night Stand' (12/06/05).
(February 2005) Won the tag team championship with 'Rey Mysterio' on 'No Way Out'.
(January 2005) Will be in the 'Royal Rumble'.
(February 2005) Along with 'Rey Mysterio', defeated the Basham Brothers to capture the WWE Tag Team Titles at WWE No Way Out 2005.
(June 2004) Lost the WWE title to 'John Bradshaw Layfield' at the 'Great American Bash'.
(February 2004) Feb 15 wins his first ever WWE Championship by beating 'Brock Lesnar' at 'No Way Out'. This was also known as his last
(February 2004) Defeated Brock Lesnar for the WWE title, and will face 'Kurt Angle' at 'Wrestlemania'
(February 2004) Is expected to face World Wrestling Entertainment Champion 'Brock Lesnar' at this year's 'No Way Out'.
(April 2002) Returned to WWE when he ran in and interfered with 'Rob Van Dam''s match after RVD beat Booker T on WWF RAW
(November 2005) Fought his last match against Mr. Kennedy.
CHRIS BENOIT ( THE RABID WOLVERINE )
Date of Birth
21 May 1967, Montreal, Québec, Canada
Date of Death
25 June 2007, Fayetteville, Georgia, USA (suicide)
Birth Name
Christopher Michael Benoit
Nickname
The Canadian Crippler
The Rabid Wolverine
The Pegasus Kid
Wild Pegasus
Toothless Aggression
Height
5' 10¾" (1.80 m)
Mini Biography
Benoit has trained in Stu Hart's "Dungeon". He has wrestled in such places as Canada, the U.S., Japan, Mexico and Germany. Benoit has held the WCW Tag Team title and Television title (his TV title reign was never acknowledged on TV) At his level of experience and natural skill Benoit should be the World Champ and in main events throughout the country. His hometown is in Edmonton, Alberta but he's usually wresting in the States. Benoit was without a doubt one of Canada's finest wrestlers.
IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous
Spouse
Nancy Daus-Sullivan (23 November 2000 - 22 June 2007) (her death) 1 child
Martina Benoit (? - ?) (divorced) 2 children
Trade Mark
Wrestling finisher move "The Swandive Headbutt"
Trademark move: Multiple German Suplexes (a chain of 3 or more German suplexes)
Finishing move: Sharpshooter
A missing upper tooth gave him the infamous nickname "Toothless Aggression," a parody of the famous WWE line "Ruthless Aggression."
Trademark move (as Pegasus Kid and Wild Pegasus): Top Rope Gutwrench Suplex
Trademark move (as Pegasus Kid and Wild Pegasus): Top Rope Diving Leg Drop
Trademark move: Dragon Suplex
Trademark move: Gutwrench Suplex
Trademark move: High Lift Belly-to-Back Suplex
Trademark move: Lariat
Trademark move: High Speed Powerbomb
Finishing move (as Pegasus Kid and Wild Pegasus): Second Rope Tombstone Piledriver
Finishing move: Crippler Crossface (Crossface hold)
Finishing move: Sharpshooter
Finishing move: Diving Headbutt
Trademark move: Rolling German Suplexes
Trademark move: Snap Suplex
Trademark move: Backhand Chop
Trademark move: Three Amigos (Combination of three vertical suplexes)
Trivia
Nancy had their first child together on Febuary 25, 2000, a son named Daniel Christopher Benoit.
Held WCW TV Title a couple of times, WCW Tag Title a few times and recently won the US Heavyweight Title
Professional wrestler.
Because of how often he defended his WWF Intercontinental Title, Chris Benoit has been called the "fightingest" Interconinental Champion in WWF history.
Wrestled in Japan under a mask as The Pegasus Kid. After losing to Jushin "Thunder" Liger in a match, he unmasked himself as part of the stipulation. Shortly afterwards, he called himself Wild Pegasus.
Former member of the WCW Revolution.
Former member of WWF team "The Radicalz".
Underwent major neck surgery in July 2001 after a wrestling match with "X-Pac" where he suffered a botched "X-Factor."
Had a son David from a previous relationship, and a daughter Megan from his ex-wife.
Idolized the Dynamite Kid, Tommy Billington growing up.
When he began wrestling, he wrestled as "Dynamite" Chris Benoit, as a tribute to the Kid. He also began using the Diving Headbutt, one of the Kid's trademark moves.
Chris Benoit held the WCW World title for less than a day. Because he left, with three others, he was forced to forfeit the title.
Since then, Benoit has feuded with A-Train, Eddie Guerrero, and A-Train again. He is now on the brink of a big feud with Brock Lesnar, the current WWE Champion, and made him tap out to the Crippler Crossface at Survivor Series 2003, and again on a preceeding SmackDown.
He joined the WWF in January 2000, as a member of the Radicalz with Eddie Guerrero, Perry Saturn and Dean Malenko. He became the Intercontinental Champion at WrestleMania 2000.
He 'won' the WWF Title on two occasions, once at Fully Loaded and once at Unforgiven 2000. However, both times the decision was over-ruled, and he is still yet to win the WWF/E title officially.
In June 2001, he suffered a severe neck injury that kept him out for exactly a year. He returned on a Raw in his hometown of Edmonton, and joined forces with Eddie Guerrero and Ric Flair.
Eddie and Benoit went to SmackDown in late 2002, where Benoit stayed ever since. He won the Tag Titles with Kurt Angle at No Mercy 2002, and wrestled in a MOTY contender against Angle at Royal Rumble 2003 for the WWE Title.
The second man to enter #1 and win the Royal Rumble (Shawn Michaels was the first), but now holds the record for being in a Rumble match the longest (over 61 minutes, former record holder was Ric Flair with almost one hour, while Shawn Michaels Rumble win was 48:37)
2004 WWE Royal Rumble Winner
Was defeated in the finals of the tournament to crown the first WCW Cruiserweight Champion
Trained by Stu Hart. Chris Benoit would work all week, then drive 185 miles south, from his Edmonton home, to Calgary, to the Hart House. After 6 months of the grueling training, Benoit made his debut for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling.
Notable Title Wins Include: Stampede International tag team titles (4); Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight title (4); WWF/UWA World Light- Heavyweight title; Super J Cup Tournament winner; ECW World tag team titles; WCW TV title (3); WCW World tag team titles (3); WCW US title (2); WCW World Heavyweight title; WWF Intercontinental title (4); WWE Tag Team title; WWE World Heavywieght title; WWE World Tag Team titles
Became known as the Canadian Crippler after breaking the neck of extreme wrestler Terry Brunk a.k.a Sabu while wrestling for ECW.
His last name is pronounced French style as "ben-wah".
Played football in high school as defensive end.
Lost a tooth when he was pretending to wrestle with his dog as a kid. The dogs face hit him on the jaw, which knocked the tooth out. He never had a tooth inserted, because he though he would lose it again, when he started his wrestling-career.
In the WCW, he was a member of the last Four Horsemen along with Dean Malenko, Ric Flair and Steve McMichael.
Entrance music was 'Whatever' by Our Lady Peace.
Benoit feuded with Kevin Sullivan, resulting in many falls count anywhere matches.
Former WCW Tag Team Champion.
Former WCW Television Champion.
In the summer of 1995, Benoit received a WWE try out match against Owen Hart in Youngstown, OH, but was not offered a contract.
He made sports entertainment history at the 2005 SummerSlam, when he defeated Orlando Jordan for the US Championship in just 25.5 seconds - the fastest US Championship victory in the celebrated 20 year history of the prestigious title.
Won United States Champion-belt from Mr.Kennedy via Crippler Crossface in his Smackdown re-debut 2006.
Grew up in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, Edmonton's suburb.
Was born in Montreal, Quebec before moving with family to Western Canada.
Considered for the part of Wolverine in "X-Men" (2000), pitted against Sabertooth, played by wrestler Tyler Mane.
A clip of Bret Hart applying his Sharpshooter finishing hold on Benoit appears in the opening credit sequence of every episode of Malcolm in the Middle.
Personal Quotes
"I am the greatest technical wrestler in the history of the WWF!"
"Prove me wrong!"
Salary
"WCW Monday Nitro" (1995) $550,000 (a year)
Where Are They Now
(September 2002) He is back wrestling in WWF (E). Just lost the IC title and is now wrestling on Smackdown.
(January 2004) Is still wrestling on WWE SmackDown!, being one of the top superstars today.
(January 2004) Has been entered into the 2004 Royal Rumble match, although SmackDown GM Paul Heyman has forced him to enter at the dreaded number 1. Nevertheless, he is a favourite to win the match.
(January 2004) Will be going on to be in the Main Event at WrestleMania XX after winning the 2004 Royal Rumble
(January 2004) Won Royal Rumble, will face Triple H for the World Championship at Wrestlemania 20.
(January 2004) Has just left Smackdown. He is now wrestling on Raw!
(March 2004) Won the World Heavyweight Championship in the Main Event of WrestleMania XX (a Triple Threat Match) when he forced HHH to submit to the Crippler Crossface.
(April 2004) Defeated Triple H and Shawn Michaels in an Final Encounter Triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Title at the RAW pay per view Backlash in his home city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
(May 2004) Still Heavyweight Champion. Will face Kane at Bad Blood for the Heavyweight Championship.
(June 2004) Defeated Kane to retain the World Heavyweight Championship. In another match, he and Edge failed their attempt to win back the World Tag Team Championship against La Resistance when they were disqualified
(July 2004) Defeated Triple H at Vengeance 2004 (with help from Eugene) to retain the World Heavyweight Championship and defeated Triple H once again in a 60- Minute Iron Man Match on RAW (7/26/2004) with the help of Eugene once again.
(July 2004) Defeated Triple H in a 1 hour "Iron Man" match (with the help of Eugene).
(August 2004) Will defend his championship against another Evolution member Randy Orton at Summerslam 2004 August 15th in his home country at The Air Centre in Toronto.
(August 2004) Lost the World Heavyweight Champsionship to Randy Orton at Summerslam 2004 when Orton hit Benoit with the RKO.
(June 2005) Drafted to SmackDown! as the first draft pick of the 2005 WWE Draft.
(August 2005) Is scheduled to face Orlando Jordan at Summerslam for the US title.
(August 2005) Defeated Orlando Jordan at Summerslam in 25 1/2 seconds to win the US title.
(September 2005) Will defend his U.S. Title against Orlando Jordan on the first episode of Friday Night Smackdown.
(December 2006) Beat Chavo Guerrerro to retain his United States Championship at Armageddon.
UMAGA
Birth Name: Edward Fatu
Birth Date: March 28, 1973
Height: 6 ft 4 in
Weight: 350 lbs
Umaga is from America Samoa and a member of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family. His mother, Vera, is the sister of Afa and Sika of the Wild Samoans, and his later Umaga gimmick would be compared to their "wildness". Jr., Eddie's brother and Matt's cousin, that ended up being quickly dropped and they were sent to the was first used on April 3, 2006 on Raw. This then took the Intercontinental Championship from Jeff Hardy. He feuded with Bobby His two older brothers, Sam (better known as Tonga Kid and Tama) and Solofa Jr. (Rikishi, the Sultan), are also professional wrestlers who have achieved success of their own. Umaga trained to become a professional wrestler at the "Wild Samoan Pro Wrestling Training Center" operated by his uncles, Afa and Sika. In 1995, with his training complete, he started wrestling for Afa's World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW). The next year, both Fatu and his cousin Matt were brought into the WWF to take part in an angle with Solafa FatuWWF's farm territory. In 2003 Umaga wrestled for TNA and went under the name Ekmo. He then left for All Japan Pro Wrestling and went under the name Jamal. In December of 2005 Umaga was resigned by the WWE and wrestled in dark matches. The new gimmick of UmagaUmaga character was a destructive savage and feuded with Ric Flair and Kane. Umaga was impressive as he never got pinned by anyone during 34 televised matches. That came to an end in January of 2007 when John Cena rolled him up for a pin during an WWE Championship match. Umaga was named Mr. McMahon's representative at Wrestlemania 23 in the Mr. McMahon-Donald Trump battle of the billionaires feud. UmagaLashly and lost his Intercontinental title to Santino Marella, he would later get his belt back with a match against Santino. On September 3, 2007 Umaga would lose the title as it went back to Jeff Hardy after Hardy beat him. In June of 2008 Umaga was drafted from Raw to Smackdown. After a short rivalry with Mr. Kennedy and a feud that looked like it was about to begin with the Big Show; Umaga suffered a torn PCL at a Smackdown live event.
Umaga finally made his return on the January 30, 2009 edition of Smackdown with a easy win over Jimmy Wang Yang. Umaga then suffered his first defeat since his return by losing to Triple H by disqualification, after Triple H was attacked by The Legacy (Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, Jr. and Cody Rhodes).
After a short hiatus, he returned on the May 1, 2009 episode of SmackDown, attacking CM Punk on multiple occasions, repeatedly interrupting Punk's attempts to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase. At Judgment Day, Umaga defeated Punk, and on the May 22, 2009 episode of SmackDown, he spoke in English for the first time under the Umaga gimmick, when he challenged Punk to a Samoan strap match which Punk would accept.
Umaga and Punk battled once again on June 7, 2009 at Extreme Rules in their Samoan Strap match. In this match, both men were fastened at opposite ends of the Samoan Strap. The wrestler who touched all corners of the ring in succession first would be called the winner. Umaga was not able to win this time as Punk hoisted Umaga in the GTS then touched the fourth turnbuckle to win it.
The next day, June 8th, 2009 Umaga was surprisingly released by the WWE as the WWE released the following statement on their website. World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Umaga as of today, June 8, 2009. WWE wishes Umaga the best in all future endeavors.
ZACK RYDER
Birth Name: Matthew Cardona
Birth Date: May 14, 1985
Height: 6 ft 1 in
In February of 2006 Zack Ryder had signed a developmental contracts with the WWE along with Curt Hawkins. In early 2007 they started wrestling in dark matches for RAW while competing in OVW. On May 1, 2007 Hawkins and Ryder made their WWE debut on ECW by defeating Matt Striker and Marcos Cor Van. At this time they were known as the Major Brothers. Zach Ryder was known as Brett Major and his partner as Brian Major. They were not on ECW for too long as they were drafted to Smackdown in June, 2007 during the 2007 WWE draft. The team was impressive winning matches but then suffered a loss to Deuce and Domino in August of 2007. After that they would not be seen wrestling on Smackdown for a couple of months. In November they tried for the tag team titles but lost to the odd tag team of MVP and Matt Hardy. At Armageddon things changed for Zach.
While Edge was competing in a World Heavyweight Championship match both Curt Hawkins and Zach Ryder turned heel by posing as look alikes for Edge and helping Edge in the match. They were later revealed to be close acquaintances to both Edge and Vickie Guerrero. Curt and Zach were repackaged as the Edgeheads and the Major Brothers no longer existed, it was now Curt Hawkins and Zach Ryder. Zach Ryder became part of La Familia, a group of heels led by Edge.
Hawkins and Ryder started competing in major events and on July 20, 2008 at the Great American Bash they won the tag team titles by winning a four team tag team match. They would hold the WWE tag team titles until the September 26, 2008 edition of Smackdown when they were beat by Carlito & Primo Colon.
On April 15, 2009, Ryder was drafted back to the ECW brand as part of the 2009 Supplemental Draft, separating the team. Ryder re-debuted on ECW on Sci Fi on May 5, 2009 with a new look, in a backstage promo with Tiffany. His new look featured short hair, sunglasses, a purple headband, and frequent use of the catch phrase "Woo Woo Woo". Ryder's first match since the draft was on WWE Superstars on May 7, 2009 in a losing effort against Finlay. On the May 19 episode of ECW on Sci Fi, Ryder picked up his first victory since rejoining the ECW roster when he defeated Adam Green. Ryder then started a small feud with Shelton Benjamin.
Birth Name: Matthew Cardona
Birth Date: May 14, 1985
Height: 6 ft 1 in
In February of 2006 Zack Ryder had signed a developmental contracts with the WWE along with Curt Hawkins. In early 2007 they started wrestling in dark matches for RAW while competing in OVW. On May 1, 2007 Hawkins and Ryder made their WWE debut on ECW by defeating Matt Striker and Marcos Cor Van. At this time they were known as the Major Brothers. Zach Ryder was known as Brett Major and his partner as Brian Major. They were not on ECW for too long as they were drafted to Smackdown in June, 2007 during the 2007 WWE draft. The team was impressive winning matches but then suffered a loss to Deuce and Domino in August of 2007. After that they would not be seen wrestling on Smackdown for a couple of months. In November they tried for the tag team titles but lost to the odd tag team of MVP and Matt Hardy. At Armageddon things changed for Zach.
While Edge was competing in a World Heavyweight Championship match both Curt Hawkins and Zach Ryder turned heel by posing as look alikes for Edge and helping Edge in the match. They were later revealed to be close acquaintances to both Edge and Vickie Guerrero. Curt and Zach were repackaged as the Edgeheads and the Major Brothers no longer existed, it was now Curt Hawkins and Zach Ryder. Zach Ryder became part of La Familia, a group of heels led by Edge.
Hawkins and Ryder started competing in major events and on July 20, 2008 at the Great American Bash they won the tag team titles by winning a four team tag team match. They would hold the WWE tag team titles until the September 26, 2008 edition of Smackdown when they were beat by Carlito & Primo Colon.
On April 15, 2009, Ryder was drafted back to the ECW brand as part of the 2009 Supplemental Draft, separating the team. Ryder re-debuted on ECW on Sci Fi on May 5, 2009 with a new look, in a backstage promo with Tiffany. His new look featured short hair, sunglasses, a purple headband, and frequent use of the catch phrase "Woo Woo Woo". Ryder's first match since the draft was on WWE Superstars on May 7, 2009 in a losing effort against Finlay. On the May 19 episode of ECW on Sci Fi, Ryder picked up his first victory since rejoining the ECW roster when he defeated Adam Green. Ryder then started a small feud with Shelton Benjamin.
Anthony Carelli
Ring Name: Santino Marella, “The Milan Miracle”, “The New Italian Stallion” and Boris Alexiev.
Date of Birth: March 14, 1979
From: Mississauga, Ontario and Canada
Resides: Paterson, New Jersey
Trained By: OVW Staff
WWE Debut: April 16, 2007
Weight: 227 pounds (103 kg)
Associates: Beth Phoenix and Rosa Mendes
Career Highlights: Won Intercontinental Championship on April 16 Raw in Milan and Italy.
About Santino Marella: Anthony Carelli was born on March 14, 1979 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Before becoming a professional wrestler Santino was MMA fighter in Japan. In 2005 he moved to United States and joined Ohio Valley Wrestling Federation to become an accomplished wrestler. Santino made his debut after signing a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on April 16, 2007. He is currently performing for RAW Brand. Santino is a former two times WWE Intercontinental Champion. Santino was among 28 participants in 2009 Royal Rumble but unfortunately he was eliminated by Big Red Machine Kane within one second. Thus he breaks the elimination record of two seconds of “The Warlords “in 1989 Royal Rumble.
Ring Name: Santino Marella, “The Milan Miracle”, “The New Italian Stallion” and Boris Alexiev.
Date of Birth: March 14, 1979
From: Mississauga, Ontario and Canada
Resides: Paterson, New Jersey
Trained By: OVW Staff
WWE Debut: April 16, 2007
Weight: 227 pounds (103 kg)
Associates: Beth Phoenix and Rosa Mendes
Career Highlights: Won Intercontinental Championship on April 16 Raw in Milan and Italy.
About Santino Marella: Anthony Carelli was born on March 14, 1979 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Before becoming a professional wrestler Santino was MMA fighter in Japan. In 2005 he moved to United States and joined Ohio Valley Wrestling Federation to become an accomplished wrestler. Santino made his debut after signing a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on April 16, 2007. He is currently performing for RAW Brand. Santino is a former two times WWE Intercontinental Champion. Santino was among 28 participants in 2009 Royal Rumble but unfortunately he was eliminated by Big Red Machine Kane within one second. Thus he breaks the elimination record of two seconds of “The Warlords “in 1989 Royal Rumble.
BIG SHOW
Name: Paul Randall Wight Jr.
Ring Name: The Big Show, The Giant, The Big Nasty, The Great White and The World’s Largest Athlete.
Date of Birth: February 8, 1972
From: Aiken, South Carolina
Resides: Tampa and Florida
Trained By: Larry Sharpe
Debut: July 16, 1995
Height: 7 feet
Weight: 441 pounds (200kg)
Signature Move: Choke slam and Cobra Clutch Backbreaker.
Career Highlights: ECW World Champion, WWE Champion, WCW Champion, World Tag Team Champion, WWE Hardcore Champion and United States Champion.
About Big Show: American Giant Wrestler Paul Randall Wight Jr. was born on February 8, 1972 in Aiken, South Carolina. This 7 Feet 441 pound giant made his debut in World Championship Wrestling in 1995. After making a heavy impact in WCW world his contract expired on February 8, 1999 and then he made a ten year contract with World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment on February 9, 1999. Big Show is the only wrestler in this profession who has won WWE Championship 2 times, WCW Championship 2 times and ECW Championship title one time. About his personnel life, he was married to Melissa Ann Piavis on February 14, 1997 and got divorced on February 6, 2002. Wight has a daughter from his first wife named Cierra. On February 11, 2002 Wight married to Bess Katramados. Not only in World Wrestling Entertainment Big Show is a very famous person in Hollywood also. Till 2006 he had done six films. His first film was “Reggie’s Prayer” which was released on 1996. After that he has appeared in a hit film “Jingle All the Way” in a role of “Huge Santa”. Wight has also appeared in 3-D film named “Little Hercules” which was released on 2006.