Erick Rowan Then Joseph Ruud, born on November 28, 1981, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is best known in the wrestling world by his ring name, Erick Rowan.  Raised in Montrose, Minnesota, he developed a strong athletic foundation from an early age, showcasing his skills as a football player during his time at the University of Minnesota […]

Luke Harper Then Jonathan Huber, known to wrestling fans as Luke Harper, was born on December 16, 1979, in Rochester, New York.  Growing up in a sports-oriented environment, Huber attended McQuaid Jesuit High School, where he developed a passion for athletics. He played lacrosse for four years and participated in independent youth hockey leagues.  His

Antonio Cesaro Then Claudio Castagnoli, widely known by his ring name Antonio Cesaro, was born on December 27, 1980, in Lucerne, Switzerland.  Growing up, he was an athletic individual, engaging in a variety of sports such as basketball, football, and tennis.  His passion for sports was deeply tied to his hometown, where he actively supported

Fandango Then Curtis Jonathan Hussey, better known by his ring name Fandango, was born on July 22, 1983, in Portland, Maine, United States.  Hussey claims partial Cherokee descent, adding a unique heritage to his background.  He grew up in the New England region and developed a passion for professional wrestling from an early age.  His

Curtis Axel Then Joseph Curtis Hennig, known in the wrestling world as Curtis Axel, was born on October 1, 1979, in Champlin, Minnesota.  He is the son of Leonice Hennig and the legendary professional wrestler Curt Hennig, famously known as “Mr. Perfect.”  As the grandson of another wrestling icon, Larry “The Axe” Hennig, Curtis Axel

Ryback Then Ryback Allen Reeves, known by his ring name Ryback, was born on November 10, 1981, in Las Vegas, Nevada.  His journey into the world of professional wrestling began at an early age when he developed a fascination with the sport.  By the age of eight, Reeves was already an avid fan of professional

Daniel Bryan Then Bryan Lloyd Danielson, widely known by his ring name Daniel Bryan, was born on May 22, 1981, in Aberdeen, Washington.  Raised in a small town with modest beginnings, Bryan’s father worked as a lumberjack, while his mother was a therapist.  His early years were marked by the separation of his parents, which

Wade Barrett Then Stuart Alexander Bennett, known professionally as Wade Barrett, was born on August 10, 1980, in Penwortham, United Kingdom.  Raised in Preston before moving to Wales at the age of six, Barrett had a somewhat transient childhood, having never lived in one place for more than nine years.  Despite this, his early experiences

Sheamus Then Stephen Farrelly, born on January 28, 1978, in Cabra, Ireland, is widely recognized by his ring name, Sheamus.  Raised on North Great George’s Street in Dublin, Farrelly had a diverse and vibrant upbringing.  Fluent in Irish, he attended both Scoil Caoimhin Primary and the Gaelscoil Coláiste Mhuire Secondary School, institutions known for their

Drew McIntyre Then Andrew McLean Galloway IV, widely recognized by his ring name Drew McIntyre, was born on June 6, 1985, in Ayr, Scotland.  Growing up in nearby Prestwick, he initially pursued a career in football, playing as a defender for the youth club Prestwick Boys.  Despite his passion for sports, a significant turning point