Trevor Murdoch Then William Theodore Mueller, born on September 10, 1980, in Fredericktown, Missouri, is better known in the wrestling world by his ring name, Trevor Murdoch.  Raised in a small town, Mueller’s early exposure to professional wrestling came from local wrestling circuits and training camps.  He began his wrestling journey in 1997, training in […]

Lance Cade Then Lance Kurtis McNaught, better known by his ring names Lance Cade and Garrison Cade, was born on March 2, 1981, in Carroll, Iowa, and developed a passion for wrestling at a young age.  His journey into the world of professional wrestling began when he enrolled at the Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy in

Joey Mercury Then Adam Birch, better known by his ring names Joey Matthews and Joey Mercury, was born on July 18, 1979, in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.  Birch developed an early interest in professional wrestling, leading him to train under fellow wrestler Jimmy Cicero.  His passion and commitment to the sport helped him make his

John Morrison Then John Randall Hennigan, widely known by his ring name John Morrison, was born on October 3, 1979, in Los Angeles, California.  Growing up in the scenic coastal area of Palos Verdes Peninsula, he was exposed to a variety of influences that helped shape his diverse interests.  He attended Palos Verdes Peninsula High

The Miz Then Michael Gregory Mizanin, widely known as The Miz, was born on October 8, 1980, in Parma, Ohio.  His early life was marked by familial changes, as his parents, Barbara and George Mizanin, divorced when he was young.  Raised alongside a stepfather, Donnie, and step-siblings Jimmy and Tonia, The Miz’s upbringing was influenced

Jack Swagger Then Donald Jacob Hager Jr., known professionally as Jack Swagger, was born on March 24, 1982, in Fargo, North Dakota.  Hager’s journey into professional wrestling began at a young age, starting when he was just five years old.  His early years in wrestling were shaped by his proximity to Danny Hodge’s grandson in

Dolph Ziggler Then Nicholas Theodore Nemeth, known professionally as Dolph Ziggler, was born on July 27, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio. From a young age, Nemeth was captivated by professional wrestling. His passion was sparked when he attended a wrestling event at the Richfield Coliseum at just five years old. This early exposure to the sport

Kofi Kingston Then Kofi Nahaje Sarkodie-Mensah, better known by his ring name Kofi Kingston, was born on August 14, 1981, in Kumasi, Ghana.  His early life in Ghana set the stage for his future career, but his family’s move to the United States marked a significant turn in his journey.  Settling in the greater Boston

CM Punk Then CM Punk, born Phillip Jack Brooks on October 26, 1978, in Chicago, Illinois, grew up in Lockport where he was shaped by a challenging family environment.  Raised by an engineer father and a homemaker mother, Punk’s early life was marred by his father’s alcoholism, which profoundly influenced his decision to adopt a

Samoa Joe Then Nuufolau Joel “Joe” Seanoa, better known by his ring name Samoa Joe, was born on March 17, 1979, in Orange County, California.  His early life was deeply influenced by his family’s cultural background and artistic pursuits.  Seanoa’s parents founded “Tiare Productions,” a Polynesian dance troupe, in 1965, and Joe was immersed in