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Corey Graves
Matthew Polinsky (born February 24, 1984) is an American wrestling color commentator and retired professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE where he performs under the ring name Corey Graves as he serves play-by-play commentator on the SmackDown brand. He is a former NXT Tag Team Champion with Adrian Neville and a former WWE 24/7 Champion. Polinsky is also known for his work on the independent circuit under the ring name Sterling James Keenan. Early life Polinsky was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of a Hungarian couple. He attended college and had a degree in marketing. Professional wrestling career Independent promotions (2000–2009) Polinsky chose his ring name the night before his first professional wrestling match, and picked the name "Sterling James Keenan" as a tribute to Sterling Sharpe, Polinsky's favorite American football player as a child, and Maynard James Keenan of the band Tool. Keenan debuted on March 22, 2000. Throughout the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carmella (wrestler)
Leah Van Dale (born October 23, 1987) is an American professional wrestler, dancer and model. She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Carmella, where she is a former WWE SmackDown Women's Champion, WWE Women's Tag Team Champion and WWE 24/7 Champion. In June 2013, Van Dale signed a contract with WWE and was assigned to their developmental brand NXT in Orlando, Florida. In October 2014, she aligned herself with Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady, becoming their manager. In July 2016, she made her main roster debut on SmackDown. In June 2017, Carmella became the winner of the inaugural women's Money in the Bank ladder match. In April 2018, she became the first woman in WWE history to successfully cash-in her Money in the Bank opportunity, when she defeated Charlotte Flair to win the WWE SmackDown Women's Championship. In 2019, Carmella won both the WrestleMania Women's Battle Royal and the WWE 24/7 Championship. In November 2021, after be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hungarians
Hungarians, also known as Magyars ( ; hu, magyarok ), are a nation and ethnic group native to Hungary () and historical Hungarian lands who share a common culture, history, ancestry, and language. The Hungarian language belongs to the Uralic language family. There are an estimated 15 million ethnic Hungarians and their descendants worldwide, of whom 9.6 million live in today's Hungary. About 2–3 million Hungarians live in areas that were part of the Kingdom of Hungary before the Treaty of Trianon in 1920 and are now parts of Hungary's seven neighbouring countries, Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Austria. Significant groups of people with Hungarian ancestry live in various other parts of the world, most of them in the United States, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Chile, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina. Hungarians can be divided into several subgroups according to local linguistic and cultural characteristics; subgroups with distinc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pro Wrestling EXpress
Pro Wrestling eXpress (PWX, also known as NWA East) is a professional wrestling promotion that was founded in North Versailles, Pennsylvania in 1994 by Jim Miller and Sean "Shocker" Evans. It is the longest-running promotion in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. PWX was the main rival of Steel City Wrestling during the 1990s and was an affiliate of the National Wrestling Alliance from 1997 to 2012. PWX held a prominent role in the organization during this period. It was part in the annual NWA Anniversary Shows from 1998 to 2000 and brought national and world NWA champions to audiences in the East Coast of the United States. The promotion also collaborated with non-NWA members on the local independent circuit holding several interpromotional shows with Chris Lash's Allied Powers Wrestling Federation (2002; 2009–2010) and participated in Deaf Wrestlefest (2010). History Early history Pro Wrestling eXpress was established by Jim Miller and Sean "Shocker" Evans in 1994. A wrestling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South
Independent Wrestling Association (IWA) Mid-South (also known as IWA Mid-South, IWA-MS, and IWA Mid South Wrestling) is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in New Albany, Indiana. It was formed by Ian Rotten in 1996. History Hardcore wrestling Independent Wrestling Association: Mid-South (IWA-MS) formed in 1996 in Louisville, Kentucky. The owner, Ian Rotten, is one of the first to bring hardcore style of wrestling to the United States with his feud with former tag team partner Axl Rotten. He formed the promotion shortly after being fired from Extreme Championship Wrestling in the mid-1990s. IWA Mid-South's first live event occurred on January 6, 1996 in New Albany, Indiana. On October 10, they held of the first of what would become weekly shows in Louisville, Kentucky. April 3, 1997 saw IWA Mid-South crowned its first Heavyweight Champion, Tower of Doom, when he won a three way dance in the finals of a tournament. Move to Indiana Going into the ye ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sterling James Keenan Wrestling Shiima Xion For Velocity Pro Wrestling
Sterling may refer to: Common meanings * Sterling silver, a grade of silver * Sterling (currency), the currency of the United Kingdom ** Pound sterling, the primary unit of that currency Places United Kingdom * Stirling, a Scottish city whose alternative historical spelling is Sterling United States * Sterling, Alaska * Sterling, Colorado * Sterling Micropolitan Statistical Area, Colorado * Sterling, Connecticut * Sterling, Georgia * Sterling, in Bingham County, Idaho * Sterling Wildlife Management Area, Idaho * Sterling, Illinois * Sterling, a ghost town in Jackson County, Iowa * Sterling, Kansas * Sterling, Massachusetts * Sterling, Michigan * Sterling Heights, Michigan * Sterling State Park, Michigan * Sterling Center, Minnesota * Sterling, Missouri * Sterling, in Madison County, Montana * Sterling, Nebraska * Sterling, New York * Sterling, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina * Mount Sterling (Great Smoky Mountains), North Carolina * Sterling, North Dakota * Sterling, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Cage
Kris Pavone (born May 2, 1980) is an American retired professional wrestler. He is best known for his time in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he wrestled under the ring name Caylen Croft. He was one half of the DudeBusters tag team with Trent Barreta. Pavone debuted in 2001 using the name Chris Cage. After two years on the independent circuit, he signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was assigned to the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) territory. In OVW, he won the Southern Tag Team Championship four times (three times with Tank Toland and once with Mike Mizanin) and the Heavyweight Championship once. He was released from his WWE developmental contract in March 2006 before being re-signed in 2008. He competed for the Florida Championship Wrestling developmental territory, where he won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship twice, and debuted for the ECW brand in December 2009. Professional wrestling career Pavone made his debut in 2001 as a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onyx (wrestler)
Kyle McNeely is an American retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Onyx. He is best known for his appearances in NWA Total Nonstop Action from 2003 to 2004. Professional wrestling career Early career (1998–1999) Onyx debuted in 1998. NWA Wildside (1999–2005) Onyx debuted for the National Wrestling Alliance's Wildside territory in 2000. Soon after debuting, he won the vacant Junior Heavyweight Championship on May 20 after defeating Adam Jacobs in the finals of a tournament. Onyx would hold the title for just over five months before losing it to Lazz in a handicap match with Jeff G. Bailey as his partner. On July 7, 2001, Onyx and his team lost to Prince Justice's team in a WarGames match for Justice's Heavyweight Championship. Despite the loss, Onyx managed to win the Television Championship from Adam Jacobs on October 20. On December 22, Onyx defeated Cru Jones in his first title defense. After successful title defenses against Sgt. Overkill and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul London
Paul Michael London (born April 16, 1980) is an American professional wrestler and actor. He is best known for his time with WWE. After being trained at the Texas Wrestling Academy, London began competing for Ring of Honor where his high risk offensive moves made him a fan favorite. He later competed for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Zero-One, and various independent promotions, winning numerous championships and won the ECWA Super 8 Tournament in 2003. London made his debut in WWE in late 2003. In 2004 he began teaming with fellow cruiserweight Billy Kidman and they eventually went on to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. After Kidman retired from active competition, London formed a tag team with Brian Kendrick, After their split, London began competing in the cruiserweight division and won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. In late 2006, Kendrick returned and the two reformed as a team. London and Kendrick were managed by Ashley Massaro. London and Kend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funking Conservatory
The Funking Conservatory is a professional wrestling school owned by Dory Funk Jr. and established in 1991. It started as a six-day camp, but it later expanded to a three-week program. In 2001, it began running a professional wrestling promotion called "''!Bang!''" Members of the school and promotion had a chance to appear on its television show ''!Bang! TV''. School In 1999, while he was in semi-retirement, Dory Funk Jr. decided to open a professional wrestling camp to train professional wrestlers. It had a branch affiliated with the World Wrestling Federation called the "Funkin' Dojo." The Funking Conservatory began as a six-day camp, and it teaches wrestlers how to perform promos, conditioning, and weight training. They also train professional wrestling referees. The school accepts students starting at 14 years old. It also trains wrestlers in hardcore wrestling—focusing on safety—and includes a hardcore match in every show. It later expanded to a three-week program. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Wrestling Promotion
A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling that has little relationship to the rules of the amateur olympic form. "Promotion" also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event (''see promoter''). Within the convention of the show, the company is a sports governing body which sanctions wrestling matches and gives authority to the championships and is responsible for maintaining the divisions and their rankings. In truth, the company serves as a touring theatre troupe, as well as event promotion body for its own events. The most prominent promotions in the United States are World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor (ROH), Major League Wrestling (MLW), and the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). The largest Mexican lucha libre promotions are Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) and Lucha Lib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tool (band)
Tool is an American rock band from Los Angeles. Formed in 1990, the group's line-up includes vocalist Maynard James Keenan, guitarist Adam Jones and drummer Danny Carey. Justin Chancellor has been the band's bassist since 1995, replacing their original bassist Paul D'Amour. Tool has won four Grammy Awards, performed worldwide tours, and produced albums topping the charts in several countries. To date, the band has released five studio albums, one EP and one box set. They emerged with a heavy metal sound on their first studio album, '' Undertow'' (1993), and became a dominant act in the alternative metal movement with the release of their follow-up album ''Ænima'' in 1996. Their efforts to unify musical experimentation, visual arts, and a message of personal evolution continued with ''Lateralus'' (2001) and '' 10,000 Days'' (2006), gaining critical acclaim and international commercial success. Their fifth studio album, ''Fear Inoculum'', was released on August 30, 2019, to w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maynard James Keenan
Maynard James Keenan (born James Herbert Keenan; April 17, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and winemaker. He is best known as the singer and primary lyricist of the rock bands Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. Having grown up in Michigan, Keenan joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school. After leaving the Army, he attended the Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1988 to pursue a career in interior design and set construction, and formed Tool with Adam Jones shortly thereafter. In addition to his music career, Keenan owns Merkin Vineyards and Caduceus Cellars in Arizona, where he resides. Since rising to fame, he has been noted as a recluse, although he does emerge to support charitable causes and for the occasional interview. He has also ventured into acting. Early life James Herbert Keenan was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on April 17, 1964, the only child of Southern Bapt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
