Wrestlers

Chris Bono Then Christopher Mark Bono, known in the wrestling world as Chris Bono, was born on February 13, 1974, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  His early introduction to wrestling began at the tender age of 5, inspired by his older brother, Ernie.  This early start laid a solid foundation for Bono’s wrestling career, shaping his skills […]

Alberto Del Rio Then José Alberto Rodríguez Chucuan, known in the wrestling world as Alberto Del Rio, was born on May 25, 1977, in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, into a family deeply entrenched in the world of lucha libre.  His father, Dos Caras, is a renowned luchador, while his uncles Mil Máscaras and Sicodelico have

Brock Lesnar Then Brock Lesnar, born on July 12, 1977, in Webster, South Dakota, grew up in a rural environment on a dairy farm alongside his three siblings.  Coming from a family with German and Polish heritage, Lesnar was instilled with a strong work ethic from an early age.  His early interest in athletics led

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