Wrestlers

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

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