Scotty 2 Hotty Then Scott Ronald Garland, better known as Scotty 2 Hotty, was born on July 2, 1973, in Westbrook, Maine, United States.  From a young age, Garland showed a keen interest in professional wrestling.  At around 14 or 15 years old, he took the initiative to reach out to Sue Aitchison, the Community […]

Brian Christopher Then Brian Christopher Lawler, born on January 10, 1972, in Memphis, Tennessee, was destined to enter the world of professional wrestling given his family’s deep roots in the industry.  His father, Jerry Lawler, is a renowned wrestling legend and a key figure in the sport’s history.  Brian’s journey into wrestling began early, and

Steve Blackman Then Steve Blackman was born on September 28, 1963, in Annville, Pennsylvania, USA.  Before his wrestling career, Blackman was deeply involved in bodybuilding and weightlifting, building a strong foundation of physical fitness.  His early athletic pursuits showcased his dedication to maintaining a well-conditioned physique, something that would later contribute to his in-ring style

Al Snow Then Allen Ray Sarven, better known by his ring name Al Snow, was born on July 18, 1963, in Lima, Ohio.  His journey into professional wrestling began in his hometown, where he attended a wrestling tryout camp organized by renowned wrestlers Ole and Gene Anderson.  During this camp, Sarven caught the attention of

Charlie Haas Then Charlie Haas was born on March 27, 1972, in Edmond, Oklahoma. He developed an interest in wrestling during his high school years, where he excelled as an amateur wrestler.  His skills earned him a wrestling scholarship to Seton Hall University, where he competed at a high level.  At Seton Hall, Haas was

Shelton Benjamin Then Shelton Benjamin was born on July 9, 1975, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S. Growing up with a strong athletic background, he pursued higher education at the University of Minnesota, where he excelled academically and athletically.  After graduating, Benjamin transitioned into coaching, taking on the role of an assistant wrestling coach.  During this period,

Chris Masters Then Christopher Todd Mordetzky, known in the wrestling world as Chris Masters, was born on January 8, 1983, in Santa Monica, California.  His journey into professional wrestling began at a young age when he started training at Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW) at just 16 years old.  Despite his early enthusiasm, his career faced

Spike Dudley Then Matthew Jonathan Hyson, better known by his ring name “Spike Dudley,” was born on August 13, 1970, in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.  Before pursuing a professional wrestling career, Hyson attended Skidmore College, where he earned a degree in English.  His journey into the wrestling world began in May 1993 when he

Rhino Then Rhino, whose real name is Terrance Guido Gerin, was born on October 7, 1975, in Detroit, Michigan.  With a background deeply rooted in Italian heritage, specifically Venetian, Rhino’s upbringing in the Detroit area shaped much of his early life.  He attended Annapolis High School in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, where he was an active

Justin Credible Then Peter Joseph “PJ” Polaco, better known by his ring name Justin Credible, was born on October 16, 1973, in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States.  Polaco’s journey into professional wrestling began in 1992 when he traveled to Alberta, Canada, to train at the prestigious Hart Brothers Training Camp.  Although the camp was nominally run