Wrestlers

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

Jinder Mahal Then Yuvraj Singh Dhesi, known professionally as Jinder Mahal, was born on July 19, 1986, in Calgary, Canada.  He is of Indian (Punjabi) Sikh descent, a heritage that has significantly influenced his wrestling persona.  Growing up in a wrestling family, Dhesi was exposed to the sport from an early age.  His uncle, Gama

Heath Slater Then Heath Wallace Miller, known professionally as Heath Slater, was born on July 15, 1983, in Pineville, West Virginia.  Raised in a supportive family environment, Miller was cared for by his mother, stepfather, and grandparents.  His upbringing provided a stable foundation as he pursued his passion for wrestling.  Driven by a love for

Justin Gabriel Then Phillip Paul Lloyd, born on March 3, 1981, in Cape Town, South Africa, is a prominent professional wrestler known by his ring name Justin Gabriel.  His early life was deeply rooted in wrestling, thanks to his family’s involvement in the sport.  Lloyd’s father, a South African promoter and wrestler known as The

Ted DiBiase Jr. Then Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr., known in the wrestling world as Ted DiBiase Jr., was born on November 8, 1982, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  His early life unfolded in Clinton, Mississippi, where he formed a connection with fellow professional wrestler Christie Ricci through their shared experiences at Sunday school.  This early exposure

Cody Rhodes Then Cody Garrett Runnels Rhodes, born on June 30, 1985, in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a prominent figure in professional wrestling known by his ring name, Cody Rhodes.  As the son of the legendary professional wrestler Dusty Rhodes and Michelle Rubio, Cody comes from a storied wrestling family.  His lineage also includes Cuban

R-Truth Then Ronnie Aaron Killings, better known by his ring name R-Truth, was born on January 19, 1972, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  His early life was marked by a combination of athletic prowess and a deep passion for music. Killings attended Harding University High School, where he excelled in both football and track and field. 

MVP Then Montel Vontavious Porter(MVP), born Alvin Burke Jr. on October 28, 1973, in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami, Florida, had a turbulent and challenging early life that profoundly influenced his later career.  Growing up in Opa-locka, Florida, Burke became involved with a gang at a young age.  Initially joining a graffiti gang, he