AJ Styles Then AJ Styles, born Allen Neal Jones on June 2, 1977, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, was raised under challenging circumstances.  Growing up at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Styles faced a difficult childhood marked by poverty and an abusive, alcoholic father.  Despite these hardships, he found solace and strength in sports, which played […]

Christopher Daniels Then Christopher Daniel Covell, born on March 24, 1970, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is widely recognized in the professional wrestling world under his ring name, Christopher Daniels.  At a young age, Covell’s family relocated to Fayetteville, North Carolina, a move that would significantly shape his future.  In Fayetteville, he developed a deep passion for

Frankie Kazarian Then Frank Benedict Gerdelman, known in the wrestling world as Frankie Kazarian, was born on August 4, 1977, in Palm Springs, California.  His early exposure to sports and performance likely laid the foundation for his future career in professional wrestling.  Growing up in Southern California, Kazarian was immersed in a region known for

Alex Shelley Then Alex Shelley, born Patrick Kenneth Martin on May 23, 1983, in Detroit, Michigan, is a renowned professional wrestler known for his impressive career across various promotions.  He began his wrestling training in 2002 under Breyer Wellington and Truth Martini before further honing his skills at Border City Wrestling’s Can-Am Wrestling School with

Chris Sabin Then Joshua Harter, better known in the wrestling world as Chris Sabin, was born on February 4, 1982, in Pinckney, Michigan.  His journey into professional wrestling began with training at the NWA Great Lakes Pro Wrestling School in his home state.  However, when the school encountered difficulties, Harter sought further instruction at the

Axl Rotten Then Brian Knighton, born on April 21, 1971, in Linthicum Heights, Maryland, is better known in the professional wrestling world by his ring name, Axl Rotten.  Growing up in Maryland, Knighton was introduced to wrestling at an early age.  His training began with Ricky Lawless at a gym located on Baltimore’s North Avenue,

The Sandman Then James Fullington, better known by his wrestling persona “The Sandman,” was born on June 16, 1963, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Growing up in the gritty environment of Philadelphia, Fullington’s later wrestling style would reflect the rough and tough attitude of his hometown.  His early experiences and surroundings shaped the raw and rebellious character

Stevie Richards Then Michael Stephen Manna, better known by his ring name Stevie Richards, was born on October 9, 1971, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He trained under Jimmy Jannetty at Mike Sharpe’s wrestling school in Brick Township, New Jersey, where he honed his skills and prepared for the competitive world of wrestling.  Manna wrestled his first

Raven Then Scott Levy, born on September 8, 1964, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is better known in the wrestling world by his ring name, Raven.  Levy grew up in a family with a background in media, being the son of Paul F. Levy, a journalist and senior editor for The National Enquirer.  He graduated from Lake Worth

Dean Malenko Then Dean Simon, better known by his ring name Dean Malenko, was born on August 4, 1960, in Irvington, New Jersey.  Growing up in a wrestling family, his father Boris Malenko was a prominent figure in the sport, which heavily influenced Dean’s career path.  Immersed in the world of wrestling from an early