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MEMBERS: David Heath (formerly known as ) BRODUS THE BROOD & Christian, Matt & B BRITISH CLAY In 1998, a mystical force appeared in World B HT: 6’7” WT: 375 lbs. Entertainment. Led by the David Heath, known in FROM: Planet Funk WWE as Gangrel, Edge & Christian BULLDOGS SIGNATURE MOVE: What the Funk? often entered into WWE events rising from underground surrounded by a circle of  ames. They 1960 MEMBERS: , As the only living, breathing, rompin’, crept to the ring as their leader sipped blood from his - COMBINED WT: 471 lbs. FROM: stompin’, Funkasaurus in captivity, chalice and spit it out at the crowd. They often Brodus Clay brings a dangerous participated in bizarre rituals, intimidating and combination of domination and funk -69 frightening the weak.

2010 TITLE HISTORY with him each time he enters the ring. WORLD Defeated & Greg With the beautiful and Opponents were viewed as enemies from another

CHAMPIONS Valentine on April 7, 1986 dancing at the big man’s side, it’s nearly world and often victims to their bloodbaths, which impossible not to smile when Clay occurred when the lights in the arena went out and a ▲ ▲ Behind the perfect combination of speed and power, the British makes his way to the ring. red light appeared. When the light came back the Bulldogs became one of the most popular tag teams of their time. victim was laying in the ring covered in blood. In early Clay’s opponents, however, have very Originally competing in promotions throughout and , 1999, they joined Undertaker’s Ministry of Darkness. Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith jumped to WWE in the mid-1980s and little to smile about. At nearly 400 1970-79 quickly gained tag-team success, as well as the hearts of the fans. HT: 6’3” WT: 295 lbs. pounds, the Funkasaurus is both an The Brood left Undertaker’s faction and battled the

-09 FROM: , irresistible force and immovable object Hardy Boys. During one match, the brothers and their Shortly after making their WWE debut, , behind SIGNATURE MOVE: F5 rolled into one mass of humanity. manager were doused in blood. As Edge & Christian grew as a tag team, they removed themselves the tutelage of Capt. and rocker , defeated Making matters worse for his from their leader’s in uence. For a brief period of time, Gangrel recruited Matt & Jeff Hardy, forming a the Dream Team ( & Brutus Beefcake) for the World opposition, he couples his jaw-dropping 2000 TITLE HISTORY New Brood, but it broke apart when the Hardys acquired a new manager. Both Edge & Christian and Tag Team at WrestleMania 2. The popular duo girth with a speed and agility rarely the Hardy Boys became two of WWE’s most successful tag teams. David Heath faded from the scene

maintained a strong hold of the titles for ten months before losing Defeated The Rock on August 25, 2002 found in men his size. This unique until his 2007 return to at WWE’s Raw 15th Anniversary special. ▲ them to in January 1987. The match proved very WWE Defeated on combination helped catapult Clay to CHAMPION ▲ costly, as some questionable of ciating by Danny Davis also led to March 30, 2003 (3 TIMES) victories over the likes of Drew Dynamite Kid suffering serious injury. Defeated Kurt Angle on McIntyre and upon his September 18, 2003 1980 Following the loss, the Bulldogs took some time off to rehab Dynamite re-debut on Raw in 2012. HT: 5’4” FROM: , When Brock Lesnar entered WWE, he brought BROOKE Kid’s injuries. When they returned, they immediately set their sights Prior to discovering his funky side, Clay -99 on gaining revenge on Davis. Teaming with , The Bulldogs with him a championship amateur career and was a Rookie on season four of NXT, In 2006, Brooke saw the WWE Diva Search as her ticket to the big time. WWE, on the other hand, did not. She was cut -89 an overwhelming physique. The impressive sought at WrestleMania III when they battled Davis & the where he grossed more than twice as from the competition just prior to the nal eight hopefuls being announced. combination caused many to believe they were Hart Foundation. Unfortunately, the match didn’t go in their favor, as many victories than any other rookie.

1990 looking at “The Next Big Thing.” Over the Despite being eliminated, the aspiring Diva made a solid impression on WWE of cials, who offered her a spot in their

the dastardly Davis weaseled his way to a win. As a result of his impressive won-loss

course of his WWE career, Lesnar proved developmental program. After just a few months of training, the beautiful brunette made it to the big time when she record, Clay earned a spot in the ▲ The Bulldogs’ popularity reached new heights when they added those predictions to be correct. debuted on ECW in January 2007. As a member of Extreme Exposé, Brooke performed seductive dance routines season’s nale. mascot Matilda to the team. The lovable bulldog accompanied alongside and Layla. The threesome electri ed male audiences and caught the eye of recording artist ▲ Under the tutelage of , Lesnar Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith to ringside for all their Fellow Rookie Johnny Curtis eventually Timbaland, who placed the girls in his music video, “Throw it on Me”. matches and quickly became a favorite. Her made an immediate impact upon his 2002 took home NXT’s top honors but that 1990 debut. A mere three months into his career, popularity eventually drew ire of The Islanders, who didn’t stop Clay. The big man was he won the prestigious of the Ring dognapped the adorable pooch. quickly scooped up by

-89 tournament. Two months later, he beat to serve as the Mexican Aristocrat’s HT: 6’0” WT: 248 lbs. FROM: Brooklyn, New York -99 The Islanders’ distasteful act lead the Bulldogs to The Rock for the WWE Championship. In bodyguard. The role was not foreign to THE BROOKLYN BRAWLER SIGNATURE MOVE: Sidewalk another Six-Man Tag Team Match when they short, Lesnar accomplished more in six partnered with fellow animal lover Koko B. Ware to Clay, who served as ’s 1980 months than most Superstars do in an From the rough streets of Brooklyn, New York, this Superstar was brought into WWE by Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. During a 1989 episode of protection years earlier.

battle the dognappers and their manager Bobby entire career. Prime Time Wrestling, the Brooklyn Brawler made his presence felt when he jumped the Red Rooster and handed him a ve boroughs Heenan at WrestleMania IV. Much like their Simply protecting Del Rio eventually beat-down. ▲ Over the next two years, Lesnar WrestleMania III match, the Bulldogs began to lose its luster for Clay, and it ▲ continued to shine, especially The man from the County of Kings had a short-lived partnership with another native, Bad News Brown. The were unable to secure victory. The wasn’t long before the rhythm took over Bulldogs struggled to get back on against Undertaker. At No Brawler also battled with Koko B. Ware after the fans voted for the two Superstars to lock up for Coliseum Video’s Fan

his soul. Today the fun-loving 2000 Mercy 2002, he defeated Favorites video cassette release. track following the WrestleMania Funkasaurus is one of the most popular the ”Deadman” inside the IV loss, and disappeared from the and dominating Superstars in WWE. The Brooklyn Brawler continued his street- ghting ways into the 1990s. He appeared on WWE television for the WWE scene by 1989. demonic . At the remainder of the decade and developed a reputation for showing up whenever he felt someone needed to get -09 Despite the woes following year’s event, Lesnar roughed up. You just never know when the Brawler will appear on Raw or SmackDown and take his rough-housing they experienced beat Undertaker in a Biker Chain tactics to the next big Superstar. 1970-79 late in their Match. He even last eliminated the

tenure, “Deadman” to win the 2003 . Dynamite With his victory in the Royal Rumble, Lesnar ▲ ▲ Kid & earned the opportunity to challenge Kurt Davey Boy Angle for the WWE Championship at BROTHER LOVE WrestleMania XIX. Lesnar left WWE in 2004 Smith used Dressed in a white suit, the red-faced Brother Love claimed to preach the good word of love to WWE audiences of the late 1980s a unique to start an NFL career. While fans never

and early 1990s. The sight of him invoked thoughts of scandalous televangelists; despite nearly being booed out of every arena, he 2010 saw him on the gridiron, he soon blend of constantly used his annoying catchphrase to tell people how he felt: “I love you!” announced he was starting a career in

-69 quickness and strength . Before illness derailed Brother Love is best known for hosting a weekly interview segment appropriately named The Brother Love Show. He used - to build an his career, fans were treated to a taste of the segment to verbally attack popular Superstars of the time. His long list of dissatis ed guests includes , his past in October 2010, when Brock Brutus Beefcake and .

1960 impressive engaged in a chilling stare down with the legacy that While Brother Love’s antics on The Brother Love Show are widely chronicled by WWE historians, it’s a lesser-known Undertaker after a bout. On April 2, 2012, is still fact that might just be the preacher’s ultimate career highlight. Amazingly, it was Brother Love, not , who Brock made a shocking return the night admired rst introduced WWE audiences to Undertaker at 1990. He went on to manage the “Deadman” after WrestleMania XXVIII and attacked today. through February 1991, at which time he sold the future WWE Hall of Famer’s contract to Bearer. 52 . 53

002_BIG-BUD V2.indd 52-53 7/23/13 11:25 AM HT: 6’7” WT: 280 lbs. FROM: San Diego, HT: 6’2” WT: 218 lbs. CHUCK PALUMBO SIGNATURE MOVE: Full Throttle FROM: , C TITLE HISTORY CM PUNK SIGNATURE MOVE: G.T.S. (Go To Sleep), Anaconda Vise C WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPION Partnered with to defeat & on February 21, 2002 (2 TIMES) Partnered with Billy Gunn to defeat Rico & on June 6, 2002 TITLE HISTORY ECW CHAMPION Defeated on September 1, 2007 Chuck Palumbo’s WWE career is the story of two completely different Superstars. After Palumbo & Sean O’Haire 1960 lost the WCW Tag Team Championship in 2001, Palumbo found his career going nowhere fast. With nothing to lose, INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION Defeated on January 19, 2009 - he formed a union with tag team specialist Billy Gunn. The result: the most controversial pairing in - Defeated Edge on June 30, 2008 WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION entertainment history. Defeated Jeff Hardy on June 7, 2009 -69 (3 TIMES) Defeated Jeff Hardy on August 23, 2009 2010 Billy & Chuck enjoyed two World Tag Team Championship reigns, but it was the  amboyant tandem’s commitment ceremony that attracted the highest levels of national attention. Moments before of cially becoming WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPION Partnered with Ko Kingston to defeat & Ted DiBiase on October 27, 2008

partners for life, though, Billy & Chuck revealed that the entire event was a hoax. The team split WWE CHAMPION Defeated John Cena on July 17, 2011 up soon after. (2 TIMES) Defeated Alberto Del Rio on November 20, 2011 ▲ ▲ Three years later, Palumbo returned with a persona that more closely resembled his Since debuting in the summer of 2006, CM Punk has formed a cult-like following never identity outside the ring, a leather-donned thrillseeker who is as comfortable speeding before seen in WWE. And along the way, whether he’s admired or abhorred, there has

on a hog as he is pummeling opponents in the ring. Since he left active competition in always been one constant surrounding the Second City Savior: Controversy. 1970-79 late 2008, Chuck turned his passion for motorcycles and music into full-time pursuits. Punk’s controversial demeanor turned scandalous in the summer of 2011 when the -09 CLARENCE Superstar threatened to leave the company with the WWE Championship following his title opportunity against John Cena at . Prior to MASON the match, Punk let a few verbal “pipe bombs” explode in

2000 CHUCK TANNER the direction of WWE management, particularly Mr.

▲ One of the most litigious human McMahon. According to Punk’s now-famous tirade, ▲ Chuck Tanner’s tattoo-covered arms beings to ever practice law, McMahon only makes money in spite of himself and ▲ certainly helped him look the part of a successful Clarence Mason debuted on WWE surrounds himself with glad-handing, nonsensical Superstar. The truth is, however, the only thing Tanner was television as the attorney for yes-men like . Punk also took shots at good at in the ring was making his competition look James E. Cornette. Mason made McMahon’s family, referring to Stephanie McMahon and 1980 impressive. During the early 1980s, despite failing to garner his presence immediately felt as he as his “idiotic daughter and doofus son-in-law” any success, Tanner continually stepped into the ring to was able to regain the tag team respectively. This bold move did not earn him Employee of the -99 challenge the likes of , , and titles lost the previous night at In Month status but certainly raised his pro le to astonishing -89 “Mr. Wonderful” . Each time, he was met with Your House since , the new heights. the same fate: Defeat. Today, Tanner’s unimpressive Superstar pinned, was not 1990 As promised, Punk won the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank and

won-loss record puts him alongside some of history’s most recognized as a title holder in the

immediately left the company, marking one of the most uncertain periods in WWE ▲ unsuccessful Superstars, including Brooklyn Brawler, match. Mason then contested ▲ history. Punk later re-signed with WWE, stating he wanted to be a beacon of Frankie Williams, and . every decision made that was not ▲ change within the sports-entertainment industry. And he equally yearned for the in the best interest of his clients return of WWE ice cream bars.

and threatened lawsuits whenever 1990 possible. Mason was also known Prior to the controversial summer of 2011, Punk used his power of persuasion for hand delivering subpoenas to and superior intellect to become one of the most in uential leaders of his time. -89

HT: 5’10” FROM: Londonderry, New Hampshire Superstars. First as the prophetic head of the Society and later as the leader -99 of the New Nexus, Punk had Superstars and fans alike  ocking to him, hanging After his tenure with Camp on his every word. Cornette he focused on the career 1980

After her days in the , Chyna undertook grueling

TITLE HISTORY of Crush. Mason soon guided the ▲ days of training at ’s Pro Wrestling School. Nation of Domination until the ▲ At the time, no one thought they were witnessing the INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION Defeated on October 17, 1999 group disbanded in the late 1990s. ▲ (2 TIMES) Defeated Val Venis on August 27, 2000 development of one of the most ground-breaking gures Mason then left WWE and opened in sports-entertainment history. She was rst seen on WOMEN’S CHAMPION Defeated on April 1, 2001 his own law practice in south 2000 WWE programming coming from the crowd to assist . As he himself proclaimed, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and became the famous enforcer for D-Generation X. “Don’t worry, Clarence Mason is As Chyna broke away from the notorious faction her character became more de ned and her star on the scene, and justice will be -09 grew brighter as she became the rst-ever female competitor in the Royal Rumble. In the ring, served...” Mason will be forever Chyna became known as “The 9th Wonder of The World.” She made history at 1999 remembered as one of the most 1970-79 when she beat Jeff Jarrett to be crowned the rst female Intercontinental Champion in controversial gures of the 1990s.

World Wrestling Entertainment history! ▲

▲ The spotlight on her grew as she was a presenter at The MTV Movie Awards, ▲ released her own tness video, and appeared on the television show 3rd Rock From The Sun. In November of 2000 she made a splash as the covergirl of Magazine and broke all sales records previously held by the publication. In January of 2001 her remarkable life story hit print as her 2010

-69 autobiography, If They Only Knew attacked the NY Times Bestseller list. Two months later she ful lled another dream when she beat Ivory for the - Women’s Championship at WrestleMania X-Seven. Shortly thereafter, she was Punk has also proven to be equally successful in the ring. In addition to being a the host of 1960 Robot Wars: Extreme Warriors. multiple-time WWE Champion, the Voice of the Voiceless has also captured two Since parting ways with WWE in November of 2001, she has remained in the public Money in the Bank briefcases. Both times, he used his guaranteed title eye. Though her days in the ring appear to be behind her, will never forget her opportunity to claim the World Heavyweight Championship, rst from Edge in contributions to sports-entertainment as a Superstar, pop-culture gure and a woman. In June 2008 and later from Jeff Hardy in June 2009. Punk is also a former ECW, 74 her prime, she was an unstoppable force who opened a new realm for WWE Divas. Intercontinental and World Tag Team Champion. 75

003_BRU-CON V2.indd 74-75 7/23/13 11:29 AM HT: 6’2” WT: 250 lbs. DAMIAN DEMENTO FROM: Coldwater, HT: 6’3” WT: 269 lbs. Walking to the ring in a plain grey T-shirt, Dan Severn appeared to be a no-frills Superstar. When C FROM: The Outer Reaches Of Your Mind D SIGNATURE MOVE: Jumping Knee Drop the bell rang, he did little to change people’s perception. His no-nonsense offensive onslaught was simple, and certainly made his deserving of the nickname “The Beast.” Demento and his odd forms of behavior inhabited Upon entering WWE, Severn’s résumé already included 85 wrestling titles, including the

WWE for the rst time in October 1992. He prowled NWA Championship, which he actually brought with him to WWE. His long list of 1960 the rings, all the while speaking aloud to the voices accolades, coupled with his Mixed Martial Arts submission style, made Severn a - speaking to him in his head. Demento disturbed all multi-faceted threat to the entire roster.

who watched him and battled the likes of , Bob -69 Following a fallout with , Severn chose to nd his own competition. The choice proved to be a wise decision, as his wars Backlund, and Tito Santana. 2010 against Owen Hart will forever be remembered as some of his greatest WWE action. Unfortunately for Severn, however, a piledriver delivered by Hart caused a severe injury to his neck.

Severn’s career never got back on track after the neck injury. As a result, some say his WWE days never lived up to their expectations. ▲

▲ “The Beast’s” success outside WWE, however, is something he can hang his hat on proudly. ▲

Known as Taboo Tuesday for its rst two years, Cyber 1970-79 Sunday gave WWE fans the opportunity to vote on virtually every aspect of the event.

-09 DANNY HT: 5’10” WT: 192 lbs. FROM: Aberdeen, October 19, 2004 SIGNATURE MOVE: LeBell Lock DAVIS HT: 6’0” WT: 180 lbs. 2000

Milwaukee, WI - Bradley Center TITLE HISTORY FROM: Dover, New Hampshire

SIGNATURE MOVE: Crab ▲ defeated “Nature Boy” in a CHAMPION Defeated on September 19, 2010 ▲ Main

Event Steel Cage Match ▲ WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT WWE audiences were introduced to Defeated on December 18, 2011 CHAMPION Davis in the early 1980s as a referee.

Despite Demento’s peculiar persona, audiences However, people uncovered a disturbing 1980 After witnessing Daniel Bryan’s sound offensive style in the ring, it should November 1, 2005 became curious about what he would do next. In the trend as Davis was seemingly becoming come as no surprise that he was trained by two all-time greats: Shawn ring, he saw continued success, which led him to tolerant of rule-breaking tactics. Alleged -99 San Diego, CA - iPayOne Center Michaels and William Regal. the main event of the rst ever Monday Night Raw offenses included making fast counts, -89 World Heavyweight Champion John Cena defeated against Undertaker. By the summer of 1994, Damian Armed with an invaluable education, Bryan took his game to multiple not enforcing basic rules and turning a and Kurt Angle in a Triple Threat Demento lef t WWE. continents, including Asia and , before nally appearing in a WWE blind eye to the questionable activities. Main Event 1990 Match DANNY

ring in 2010. As a Rookie in the rst-ever NXT, he was able to show a

In January 1987, he of ciated the World worldwide audience what fans have been raving about for years. ▲ DAIVARI Tag Team Championship Match between DORING ▲ November 5, 2006 HT: 5’10” WT: 206 lbs. Following NXT, Bryan was elevated to WWE’s main stage as a member of the Hart Foundation and British Bulldogs. HT: 5’10” WT: 219 lbs. FROM: , Michigan Nexus. But before faction could catch steam, Bryan was gone Davis allowed extremely questionable FROM: Wildwood, New Jersey

Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena from the group, as well as WWE, for several months. When he returned, double-team maneuvers from the Hart 1990 Detroit native Daivari accused his fellow countrymen World Heavyweight Champion King Booker defeated Bryan was determined to make a name for himself as a singles star, and that’s Foundation, which led to their victory to Alongside partner , Danny WWE Champion John Cena and ECW Champion Big of racist activity toward him and other Arab- exactly what he did. claim the titles. The outcome prompted Doring has the honor of being one-half Main -89 Event Show in a Triple Threat Match Americans. Clearly, his sentiments did not sit to launch an investigation, of the last-ever ECW Tag Team -99 Upon returning, Bryan quickly captured the United well with the melting pot of WWE fans, but that and Davis was soon suspended from Champions. Unfortunately for Doring, States Championship from his former NXT Pro, The didn’t stop him from continually spewing his of ciating in WWE for life. Davis traded however, that accolade failed to result 1980 Miz. He later solidi ed his status as a singles star

October 28, 2007 unpopular opinions. his referee’s shirt for boots and became a in any WWE success. In fact, his entire

when he used his Money in the Bank briefcase to WWE Superstar. WWE career only amounted to a ▲ Washington, DC - Verizon Center defeat Big Show for the coveted World Heavyweight handful of matches, none of which Championship. His time as champion came to a Davis became a member of the Hart ▲ World Heavyweight Champion Batista defeated he won. painfully quick end at WrestleMania XXVIII Foundation and appeared at Main Event Undertaker During 2004 and 2005, Doring made a

where took advantage of WrestleMania III and IV and the rst 2000 Bryan’s uncharacteristic loss of two Survivor Series events. In 1989, few unsuccessful appearances on Heat focus and took the title after Davis was reinstated as an of cial. He and Velocity. Despite his losing record, October 26, 2008 a record-breaking returned to the impartial ways of his he was awarded a contract to compete on WWE’s reborn ECW brand. After -09 Phoenix, AZ - US Airways Center Championship match early career and worked in WWE which lasted only rings until the losses to , and 1970-79 Batista defeated World Heavyweight Champion Chris 18 seconds. mid 1990s. CM Punk, Doring was released from his Main Event Jericho. as the guest referee contract in December 2006.

▲ ▲ 2010 In the ring, Daivari’s early days looked bright,

-69 especially after defeating Shawn Michaels in his

singles debut in April 2005. When his partner, - Muhammad Hassan, left WWE later that summer,

1960 his career was knocked off track and never fully recovered. Following Hassan’s departure, Daivari focused mainly on managing. His list of clients included Kurt Angle, and 86 . 87

004_COR-DYN V2.indd 86-87 7/23/13 12:20 PM HT: 6’3” WT: 268 lbs. THE DISCIPLES OF APOCALYPSE D-LO BROWN FROM: Chicago, Illinois MEMBERS: Crush, Chainz, Skull, 8-Ball D TITLE HISTORY D After being red from the Nation of Domination, Crush formed a biker gang of Superstars he called the Disciples Defeated Triple H on July 20, 1998 of Apocalypse. According to the former Nation member, DOA was a true brotherhood of Superstars who lived, EUROPEAN CHAMPION Defeated X- on October 5, 1998 rode and fought together. Fans expected greatness from Crush, Chainz, Skull & 8-Ball after they made their (4 TIMES) Defeated on July 25, 1999 Defeated Mark Henry on September 26, 1999 impressive debut in June 1997, but by the end of the year, Crush had left WWE and Chainz went on to pursue 1960 a singles career, leaving Skull & 8-Ball as the sole members of the faction. INTERCONTINENTAL - Defeated Jeff Jarrett on July 26, 1999 CHAMPION As a tag team, Skull & 8-Ball engaged in an intense rivalry against the Legion of Doom. During this time, -69 longtime LOD manager actually turned on his team to join forces with DOA. The move will In 1997, Brown debuted in WWE as a member of the Nation of Domination, but 2010 forever be remembered as one of the most shocking moments in tag team history. he had a falling out with its leaders, rst Faarooq, then The Rock. Amidst the With Ellering by their side, Skull & 8-Ball were able to turn back LOD at 1998. Later that year, turmoil within the ranks of the Nation, D-Lo defeated Triple H for the

however, teamed with LOD to get the ultimate measure of revenge on DOA & Ellering, defeating the Europea n Championship at Fully Loaded 1998 and became the rst trio at . Superstar to hold the European and Intercontinental ▲ ▲ concurrently. HT: 5’10” WT: 243 lbs. FROM: Parts Unknown After a brief partnership with , in 2000 D-Lo DOINK SIGNATURE MOVE: The Whoopie Cushion partnered with former Headbanger Chaz and formed Lo 1970-79 Down with their manager, . Later in 2002, D-Lo In late 1992, this clown brought his circus act to WWE. His mean-spirited pranks -09 DIVAS Despite being just as athletic in the ring, SmackDown’s Divas spent years watching from the sidelines as Raw’s women acquired the managerial services of Theodore R. Long and both in and out of the ring made him a prime target of competitors and audiences competed over the Women’s Championship. In the summer of 2008, SmackDown general manager nally became part of his Thuggin’ and Buggin’ alike. At WrestleMania IX, he attacked Crush with the aid of an imposter, adding stood up for her brand when she introduced the Divas Championship. Michelle McCool became the rst-ever Divas Enterprises, a group to ght the oppression confusion to his cruel antics. Doink could not contain the joy he received by

2000 CHAMPIONSHIP Champion when she defeated Natalya in a tournament nal at The Great American Bash in 2008. within WWE. Soon after, D-Lo and WWE making others miserable.

went their separate ways. After an incident with Jerry “The King” Lawler, fans began to embrace ▲ For the next four years, D-Lo competed Doink, who displayed a softer side. His pranks brought out laughter from ▲ August 15 on the independent scene and toured audiences and he introduced a sidekick, named Dink. The two battled 2008 2009 2010 , CA 2011 Japan. In June 2008, he brie y returned & Luna Vachon at WrestleMania X. At that year’s to WWE and reminded those who Survivor Series, he assembled a crew of Dink, Wink, and Pink to battle 1980 Melina defeated January 30 July 20 July 26 February 22 crossed his path that, “Chumps better Lawler’s team of Queazy, Cheesy, and Sleazy. Although his appearances Uniondale, NY , PA , IN Boston, MA recognize and become down with the became less frequent, he still makes unexpected apperances. Though fans and -99 Brown!” before returning to the North American Superstars didn’t always appreciate his brand of humor, he always kept his -89 Michelle McCool defeated defeated Maryse Maryse defeated in the September 19 Eve defeated Natalya, Natalya in the nals of a nals of a tournament to crown a Michelle McCool and Layla in a . opponents in stitches. new champion Chicago, IL Fatal 4-Way Match 1990 tournament to crown the

inaugural Divas Champion October 12 Michelle McCool defeated Melina ▲ Indianapolis, IN ▲ April 12 Michelle McCool’s victory uni ed April 11 DOK HENDRIX December 26 Jillian defeated Mickie James , England the Divas and Women’s Bridgeport, CT , Onatario Championships. In addition, Layla Put a microphone in front of Dok Hendrix and he could talk for hours. Amazingly, the only thing that 1990 Eve defeated Maryse was named co-Champion meaning defeated Eve was louder than this boisterous WWE announcer was his neon-colored suits. The energetic Hendrix the title could be defended by Maryse defeated Michelle McCool began his WWE announcing career in 1995. His high-octane style propeled him to become a regular

-89 either Michelle McCool or Layla October 12 on such weekly WWE shows as Superstars and Action Zone. Hendrix even assumed color -99 Indianapolis, IN June 20 June 20 commentator duties for several pay-per-view matches. Uniondale, NY , MD 1980 Melina defeated Jillian November 21 In addition to sitting at the announce table, Hendrix also served as WWE’s main interviewer, a role

made famous years earlier by WWE Hall of Famer “Mean” . Hendrix’s most famous Melina was forced to vacate the Alicia Fox defeated Eve, Maryse and , FL Kelly Kelly defeated Brie Bella ▲ title due to injury. Gail Kim in a Fatal 4-Way Match interview occurred at the 1996 when he held the microphone for Stone Cold Steve ▲ Natalya defeated Michelle McCool Austin’s now famous “Austin 3:16” rant. and Layla in a Handicap Match October 2 2000 , LA HT: 6’0” WT: 213 lbs. FROM: Hollywood, Florida defeated Kelly Kelly SIGNATURE MOVE: Zig Zag -09 Dolph Ziggler might just be the perfect WWE TITLE HISTORY 1970-79 Superstar, at least that’s what he wants you to believe. Blessed with amazing athleticism and INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPION Defeated Ko Kingston on August 6, 2010

an unmatched arrogance, the Florida native isn’t ▲ UNITED STATES CHAMPION Defeated Ko Kingston on June 19, 2011 ▲ HT: 6’2” WT: 252 lbs. FROM: Wokingham, England afraid to show off his superiority in and out of ▲ WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION Awarded championship on February 18, 2011 DJ GABRIEL SIGNATURE MOVE: Flying European Uppercut the ring.

Thanks to ’s New Superstar Initiative, ECW was introduced to sports-entertainment’s most questionable dancer Ziggler took great steps toward solidifying his cocky claims when he defeated Ko Kingston for the Intercontinental Championship in August 2010. Over the course of the next ve months, he turned back all comers, including Jack Swagger, Kaval and MVP.

since “Das Wunderkind” when DJ Gabriel debuted in November 2008. Displaying some fancy footwork, the 2010 new Superstar easily emerged victorious from his rst-ever ECW match. Unquestionably, Gabriel’s future was looking In February 2011, Ziggler used his relationship with then-Acting SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero to underhandedly back into -69 bright, which might explain his af nity for wearing shades to the ring. a World Heavyweight Championship reign. But just minutes after Guerrero stripped Edge of the gold and awarded it to Ziggler, Theodore With the beautiful Alicia Fox by his side, Gabriel went undefeated for the remainder of 2008, picking up quick wins over Long returned to his post atop SmackDown and demanded the new champ defend against the “Rated-R Superstar.” Edge speared his way - several inferior opponents. It wasn’t until 2009 that Gabriel’s competition nally started to pick up. He entered into a to victory and Ziggler will forever have one of history’s shortest title reigns on his résumé. 1960 thrilling rivalry with fellow countryman Paul Burchill. In the end, Gabriel proved to be the top Brit. Following the loss, Ziggler moved to Raw where he almost immediately regained his championship form by capturing the United States Title in June 2011. Ironically, the victory came over Kingston, the same Superstar he defeated for the Intercontinental Championship one year prior. Gabriel suffered his rst loss in February 2009 when he fell victim to the massive Mark Henry and his devastating World’s Strongest Slam. Shortly after the loss, Fox was drafted to SmackDown. Without his favorite dance partner by his side, Gabriel soon Over the course of his WWE career, Ziggler has continually proven that perfection is not just a catchphrase on a T-shirt. It’s a way of life 98 faded away from WWE. for the cocky Superstar. 99

004_COR-DYN V2.indd 98-99 7/23/13 12:21 PM JOHN CENA HT: 6’1” WT: 251 lbs. FROM: West Newbury, Massachusetts HUSTLE. LOYALTY. RESPECT. SIGNATURE MOVE: Attitute Adjustment, STF “ ” so anti-Cena that they even rejected the champ’s merchandise when he threw it into the TITLE HISTORY crowd as a souvenir. Defeated Big Show on March 14, 2004 UNITED STATES CHAMPION Defeated on October 3, 2004 Cena suffered a discouraging loss at but it failed to derail him. By year’s (3 TIMES) Defeated on November 18, 2004 end, he reclaimed the WWE Title for a third time. He went on to hold the gold longer than WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT anybody in many years. In the past three decades, Only Hulk Hogan’s 1984 WWE Defeated on November 23, 2008 CHAMPION Championship reign exceeded Cena’s 380 days. Defeated Edge and Big Show in a Triple Threat Match on April 5, 2009 (2 TIMES) Unfortunately for Cena, a torn right pectoral tendon put a premature end to his epic title WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPION Partnered with Shawn Michaels to defeat Edge & Randy Orton on January 29, 2007 reign. The injury required surgery and a six-month rehabilitation period. But after only three (2 TIMES) Partnered with Batista to defeat Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes on August 4, 2008 months, a determined Cena made a shocking return to win the 2008 Royal Rumble. The win Defeated JBL on April 3, 2005 not only added “Royal Rumble winner” to his accomplishments, but also led to a WWE Defeated Edge on January 29, 2006 Championship Match at WrestleMania XXIV against champion Randy Orton and Triple H. Defeated Edge on September 17, 2006 Defeated Randy Orton on September 13, 2009 Cena was unable to regain the gold at WrestleMania XXIV and later that same year, a WWE CHAMPION Defeated Randy Orton on October 25, 2009 herniated disc delayed his continued pursuit to return to the top. When Cena nally (10 TIMES) Defeated Sheamus on February 21, 2010 Defeated Batista on March 28, 2010 returned in November 2011, he made a huge splash by doing something he had never Defeated The Miz on May 1, 2011 John Cena displayed his versatility again on October 13, 2006, when he entered done before: He won the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Chris Jericho Defeated on July 25, 2011 the world of Hollywood and starred in . at Survivor Series. Defeated Alberto Del Rio on September 18, 2011 Cena topped Edge and Big Show at WrestleMania XXV to tack a second World Partnered with to defeat Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes on WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPION By 2005, there was no denying Cena his time to shine as WWE’s top star. Early in the October 24, 2010 Heavyweight Championship reign to his credit before turning his attention back to the (2 TIMES) year, he defeated , Booker T, and Kurt Angle in a No. 1 Contender’s Partnered with The Miz to defeat & on February 21, 2011 WWE Title. In September 2009—three years after last losing the WWE Championship— tournament. The victory earned Cena an opportunity at JBL’s WWE Championship on the Cena turned back Orton in a thrilling “I Quit” Match to nally regain the title. Love him or hate him, the WWE Universe must respect John Cena. After more than a grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania 21. The victory gave Cena his fourth reign with the WWE Championship. Reign No. 5 also decade competing in WWE rings, the West Newbury, Massachusetts native has With a sold-out in his corner, Cena permanently etched his name in the came at Orton’s expense, while a victory over Sheamus awarded Cena his sixth run at proven himself as one of the greatest Superstars to ever lace a pair of boots (or annals of sports-entertainment when he dropped JBL with an Attitude Adjustment to the top. WrestleMania XXVI was the historic backdrop for Cena’s thrilling victory over sneakers). En route, he has also become the most polarizing personality in the claim the WWE Championship. To prove his reign was no  uke, the new champ followed Batista and his seventh WWE Title reign. storied history of -entertainment. In nearly every arena he enters, the leader of his WrestleMania victory with another win over JBL at Judgment Day. This time, Cena the Cenation is regularly showered with chants of “Let’s go Cena,” followed by did it in one of history’s most gruesome “I Quit” Matches. With plans of tying Triple H’s then-record of eight WWE Championship reigns, Cena “Cena sucks!” challenged The Miz for the gold at WrestleMania XXVII. But the event’s host, The Rock, With the WWE Championship strapped rmly around his waist, Cena’s star began to had other plans for Cena. Toward the end of the match, Rock  attened Cena with a Rock Before becoming a WWE mega-Superstar, Cena excelled as a Division III shoot higher and faster than any other Superstar in recent memory. Before long, the Bottom, allowing The Miz to pick up the win. The controversial conclusion to the match All-American offensive lineman at Spring eld College, where he also earned champ’s time was in high demand. When he wasn’t competing in the ring, he was set the wheels in motion for the epic year-long rivalry with The Rock, which culminated a degree in Exercise Physiology. Following graduation, Cena brie y worked making personal appearances; and when he wasn’t making personal appearances, he in a match at WrestleMania XXVIII. the counter at a Gold’s Gym before choosing to pursue a career in was training or traveling or in the recording studio making his debut album, You Can’t sports-entertainment. See Me, which debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard charts. Before squaring off with The Rock, however, Cena nally wrested the title away from The Miz in May 2011. Later that year, he topped Rey Mysterio to claim his record- After only one year of Through it all, Cena also managed to nd time to redesign the WWE Championship from breaking ninth WWE Title. Cena padded his record to ten reigns at the expense of experience, Cena’s chiseled its traditional look into what is regularly referred to as the “spinner belt.” Wrestling Alberto Del Rio. frame, charismatic personality and traditionalists gasped at the idea of altering sports-entertainment’s most elite endless in-ring potential caught the championship but Cena simply shrugs off the naysayers, claiming the business is Despite all his championship success, Cena wanted nothing more than to defeat The eye of WWE, who immediately swooped evolutionary and must move forward to survive. His defense: Go back and watch an old Rock in a “Once in a Lifetime” encounter at WrestleMania XXVIII. In the months leading in and signed the prototypical Superstar to match from the 1950s and compare it to today’s action. It’s evolved; so should the title. up to the epic matchup, each Superstar tossed psyche-crushing barbs at the other but a developmental contract. neither man backed down. As WrestleMania approached, it became clear that neither Cena proudly carried the WWE Championship into 2006. His rst big came at man would be broken by mere words. Their was to be settled in the ring. Cena quickly worked his way through WWE’s January’s New Year’s when he defended the gold against Kurt Angle, Shawn developmental system and graduated to the main Michaels, , Carlito, and in an unforgiving . SmackDown roster in the summer of 2002. With a Despite having the odds stacked rmly against him, Cena never backed down and thick steel chain around his neck and baggy jean walked away from the grueling half-hour affair with the win. shorts hanging low from his waist, the WWE newcomer projected a thug-like identity that was Shortly after the match, however, a beaten and battered Cena was forced to defend the impossible to overlook. Cena complimented his title yet again when Edge emerged to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase. The street-tough appearance with never-before-heard exhausted champ was no match for the well-rested Rated-R Superstar. Less than two freestyle skills. It wasn’t long before minutes into the contest, Cena and his title reign fell victim to Edge’s lethal spear. WWE’s newest bad boy earned the nickname For Cena, the loss marked the end of his amazing nine-month reign atop WWE. Luckily “Doctor of Thuganomics.” for him, however, he only had to wait three weeks before gaining revenge on Edge and Over the course of the next year, Cena proved reclaiming the title at the Royal Rumble. his worth by toppling many of WWE’s top Around the same time, the movement that has become known as the “Cena divide” names, including Kurt Angle, Undertaker and began to gain steam. Some of the Cena cheers transformed into boos. But the more . With such an impressive won-loss record to his credit, Cena was in line for the anti-Cena fans booed, the more Cena supporters cheered. It eventually turned into a Unfortunately for Cena, The Rock got the best of him at WrestleMania. Like a man, biggest opportunity of his career to date: A United States Championship Match against Big Show at giant circle of deafening sentiment, both for and against, showering down on the champ. WrestleMania XX. however, Cena dusted himself off and accepted defeat the next night on Raw. Members In June 2006, however, there was no circle of sentiment. When Cena defended the WWE of Cenation applauded their leader’s humility and recognize that regardless of the With the help of his brass knuckles, Cena chopped the giant Big Show down to size on his way Championship against Rob Van Dam at One Night Stand in front of a venomous ECW outcome of any one match, John Cena is, and always will be, one of the greatest to capturing the U.S. Title. The victory proved to be the rst of many WrestleMania moments for crowd, there was only one reaction Cena elicited: “Cena sucks!” The ECW faithful were Superstars of all time. John Cena.

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K 1960-69 1970-79 1980-89 1990-99 2000-09 2010- 199199 7/23/13 12:27 PM roster. Unfortunately SmackDown roster. KAVAL HT: 5’8” New York FROM: Brooklyn, lbs. WT: 174 Warrior’s Way MOVE: The SIGNATURE Kaval made his professional debut his professional debut Kaval made the following 12 years, in 1998. Over all over the world, he competed one of the earning a reputation as most no-nonsense competitors around. It was this all-business with attitude that made his pairing season of Lay-Cool on the second NXT so entertaining. couldn’t Michelle McCool and Layla Kaval. Their be more opposite than obnoxious in-your-face, the personalities are everything their laid-back Kaval is not. Despite guidance differences, Lay-Cool’s helped the Internet sensation win NXT in August 2010. Kaval Following his NXT victory, began his quest to become WWE’s next breakout star as a member of the the competition for Kaval, however, on the Friday night brand proved tougher than expected. He lost his debut match to Drew McIntyre in September 2010, followed by more losses at the hands of Chavo Reks and Jack Guerrero, Tyler rst his pick up Kaval didn’t Swagger. when he victory until November, topped Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown. Unable to maintain the momentum following the Ziggler Kaval left WWE soon after. victory, KATIE VICK KATIE Many WWE Superstars have used head games to gain the psychological advantage over an H took the tactic to the opponent. Triple extreme when he accused Kane of murder in October 2002. According to “The Game,” Kane killed a girl named Katie Vick after the car he was driving swerved off the road. To make matters worse, “The Game” claimed Kane took physical advantage of Vick afterward that same night. With hopes of putting the entire ordeal behind him, Kane admitted to being behind the wheel the night Vick died, but the “Big Red Monster” claimed it was an accident. With everything out in the open, the saga H took the Triple However, should have gone away. heinous exploit to an unimaginable level when he wake. presented a mock video of the girl’s The disgusting display will forever go down as one of the most controversial moments in the ploy it offended many, While WWE history. head. At was successful in getting inside Kane’s No Mercy 2002, “The Game” defeated Kane to unify the Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Championships. As the little sister to Paul Burchill, Katie Lea loved nothing more than to see her “most brutal, most vicious, most beautiful” brother destroy his tocompetition. In fact, the sinister sibling seemed become inexplicably happy when brother Paul icted pain on opponents. in In the ring, Katie Lea was no stranger to handing out punishment while battling both men and women. she faced off against During her WWE career, Mickie Eve Torres, opponents like , James, Alicia Fox, and Kelly Kelly. KATIE LEA KATIE BURCHILL FROM: Chelsea, England In the ring, he remained equally destructive while ghting off the In the ring, he remained equally destructive while challenge of an imposter in 2006, spread fear and darkness on SmackDown, and won the ECW Championship in record time at XXIV. Kane has competed in a few Money in the WrestleMania Bank matches, but his victory at the 2010 edition allowed him to defeat Rey Mysterio later that same night to claim the World Heavyweight Championship. Kane began 2011 on a high note. He partnered with Big Show Team to take on , then claimed the WWE Tag after losing a Street Fight Championship in April. However, against Randy Orton, Kane was attacked by Mark Henry bula which left Kane out of action and suffered a fractured for months. the end of 2011, chilling vignettes aired around the world, Toward heralding the return of a masked Kane. Now known as “The Favorite Demon,” Kane set his sights initially on John Devil’s Cena, but quickly turned his attention to Randy Orton in 2012. Kane claimed he needed to purge the memory of the handshake with “The Apex Predator” after their Street Fight. Their rivalry XXVIII, which Kane won. resulted in a match at WrestleMania The Mask of Kane The Mask re of c Kane suffered following the horri The emotional scarring to hide behind a mysterious red and his childhood caused him the mask as a psychological crutch, black mask. Kane used hiding from the ridicule of others. suppressing his pain, and Championship vs. Mask match a World after losing However, was forced to remove his H, the “Big Red Monster” against Triple No longer hiding behind the mask, Kane mask and face the world. unstable. The troubled superstar proved to be more emotionally re, by setting on went on a rampage, highlighted CEO Linda Piledriver to then-WWE delivering a Tombstone McMahon, and McMahon on the Raw stage, electrocuting Shane XX. WrestleMania rekindling the violent rivalry with his brother at Newfound Allies and the Brothers of Kane found other opponents and allies while battling his and is one of the most successful competitors half-brother, Kane teamed up with in the tag team ranks in WWE history. champion, Team rst run as a WWE Tag Mankind for his The Hurricane, and and has also won titles with Big Show, his corner. Dam in Rob Van An improbable partnership with X-Pac during 1999 took Kane down an unfamiliar path at the time, that of a fan rst love in then-DX valet , favorite. He even found his and the world heared him speak without the aid of a Championship Team Tag voicebox. The duo held the World twice, but the partnership dissolved when X-Pac and Tori turned on Kane. Kane managed to get a measure of 2000. revenge against his former partner at WrestleMania Defeated Chavo Guerrero on March 30, 2008 Defeated Chavo Guerrero 1 Time H on May 20, 2001 Defeated Triple September 30, 2002 Defeated Chris Jericho on to defeat the New Age Outlaws on July 13, 1998 Partnered with Mankind August 10, 1998 to defeat Stone Cold Steve Austin & Undertaker on Partnered with Mankind defeat Owen Hart & Jeff Jarrett on March 30, 1999 Partnered with X-Pac to defeat The Acolytes on August 9, 1999 Partnered with X-Pac to to defeat Edge & Christian on April 19, 2001 Partnered with Undertaker August 19, 2001 to defeat Kanyon & Diamond Page on Partnered with Undertaker 23, 2002 to defeat Christian & on September Partnered with The Hurricane Lance Storm & Chief Morley on March 31, 2003 Dam to defeat Partnered with Rob Van Murdoch on November 1, 2005 Trevor Partnered with Big Show to defeat Lance Cade & Defeated Rey Mysterio on July 18, 2010 Defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin on June 28, 1998 & Heath Slater on April 22, 2011 Partnered with Big Show to defeat Justin Gabriel forced to relive the horrors of his childhood. emotional battles between the half-brothers. They competed in Inferno Matches, which saw Kane set ablaze andemotional battles between the half-brothers. They competed in Inferno Matches, which saw Kane WWE of cials hesitated to sanction due to the enmity the superstars had for each other, and it marked the rst of many and it marked the cials hesitated to sanction due to the enmity the superstars had for each other, WWE of past don’t drive them apart. past don’t Cell ring to confront Undertaker. After a brief stand-off, Kane used a Cell ring to confront Undertaker. on Undertaker and left him Piledriver crushing Tombstone unconscious in the ring. WWE and WCW tag team crowns during the 2001 Alliance Invasion and are nearly unstoppable when the wounds of the WWE and WCW tag team crowns during the 2001 Alliance Invasion and are nearly unstoppable While Undertaker initially refused to ght his own  XIV. It was a match esh and blood, the brothers met at WrestleMania ght his own  While Undertaker initially refused to in October 1997 where he tore the door off the Hell in aBadd Blood in October 1997 where he tore the door off the mother and father. Audiences rst laid eyes on the masked Kane at Audiences mother and father. Kane had perished in a re that also claimed the lives of Undertaker’s re that also claimed the lives of Undertaker’s Kane had perished in a on his way to exact his revenge. For years, the “Phenom” thoughton his way to exact his revenge. For years, the dire predictions that Undertaker’s half-brother, long thought dead, was half-brother, dire predictions that Undertaker’s Throughout 1997, Paul Bearer provided frightening descriptions andThroughout 1997, Paul Bearer provided frightening Teaming up as the Brothers of Destruction, they captured the World Tag Team Championship twice. They even jointly held the Team Tag as the Brothers of Destruction, they captured the World up Teaming brothers occasionally nd it within themselves to operate together when they aren’t actively trying to destroy each other. actively trying to destroy each other. nd it within themselves to operate together when they aren’t brothers occasionally For Undertaker and Kane, time has both healed the wounds of their past and also ripped them open fresh again. The warring For Undertaker and Kane, time has both healed the wounds of their past and also ripped them Big Red Debut One of Kane’s greatest victories came at the 1998 King of the One of Kane’s Ring where he defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin for the WWE Championship in a controversial First Blood Match. TITLE HISTORY ECW CHAMPION HARDCORE CHAMPION CHAMPION INTERCONTINENTAL (2 TIMES) TEAM CHAMPION WORLD TAG (9 TIMES) CHAMPION WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT WWE CHAMPION TEAM CHAMPION WWE TAG plastered on his face. for well over a decade. During that time, Kane’s actions often jump from for well over a decade. During that time, Kane’s who struggles to keep hisheroic to villanous as the tortured psyche of a man inner demons at bay, but has also followed their orders with a menacing grin but has also followed their orders with a inner demons at bay, No WWE superstar has had a tougher or darker road than Kane. The “Big RedNo WWE superstar has had a tougher or darker and the emotional scarring, Monster” had to overcome physical deformity, xture in WWE remained a inability to speak just to reach WWE, yet Kane has ”

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KANE HT: 7’0” WT: 323 lbs. FROM: Parts Unknown Tombstone Piledriver MOVE: , SIGNATURE “ 008_JOH-LIG V2.indd 198-199 HT: 5’10” WT: 236 lbs. MARIO MANCINI FROM: Milford, Connecticut M In the world of sports-entertainment, it’s generally believed that in order to be successful, a Superstar must possess at least some sort of charisma and/or muscle. Mario Mancini With solid bloodlines, and well schooled in the grappling arts, Mark Young debuted in WWE in M displayed neither. But he was recognized as one of the most resilient Superstars of all time. Despite losing nearly every match in which he ever competed, Mancini kept coming 1986. Over the next four years, he took on the most dangerous rule-breakers sports- back for more. entertainment has ever seen. Young was a capable competitor who could mix it up between the ropes with any opponent. Still a teenager, Mancini debuted in WWE in 1984. Looking back, the man from Milford, Connecticut, could’ve used some more seasoning, as he quickly became cannon fodder

for the likes of Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, the Iron Sheik, “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff and anybody else WWE put him in the ring against. His foes included Jimmy Jack Funk, Barry O, , Boris Zhukov, Earthquake and Mr. 1960 Perfect. He teamed with a number of Superstars against teams like the Islanders, Demolition, - Unfortunately for Mancini, more experience didn’t necessarily mean more wins. Instead, as the decade wore on, he helped a new crop of Superstars look good, including Bad the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers, , Rhythm & Blues and the Orient Express. News Brown, “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and . By September 1990, Young left WWE and toured Asia. In the early 1990s, Young retired from -69

2010 the ring but will be remembered as a man who took on anybody at any time.

HT: 6’1” WT: 392 lbs. FROM: Silsbee, Texas ▲ ▲ MARK HENRY SIGNATURE MOVE: World’s Strongest Slam MASCARITA SAGRADA HT: 5’11” WT: 234 lbs. FROM: SIGNATURE MOVE: Missile

With more than a 1970-79 TITLE HISTORY FROM: Columbus, decade of WWE SIGNATURE MOVE: Rocker Dropper A legend in Mexico, this masked star was

-09 experience to his ECW CHAMPION Defeated Kane on June 29, 2008 known in Mexico and WCW before his debut in WWE on credit, Mark Henry EUROPEAN CHAMPION Awarded title by Jeff Jarrett on August 23, 1999 TITLE HISTORY the rst episode of Shotgun Saturday Night in 1997. The has seen his share of daredevil went undefeated in his rst tour of duty with WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION Defeated Randy Orton on September 18, 2011 INTERCONTINENTAL Defeated Shawn Michaels

2000 World Wrestling Entertainment. professional ups and CHAMPION on May 17, 1993

downs. After a high-pro le weightlifting career where he participated in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Games, Mark In 2005, he returned to WWE as part of the newly- Partnered with 1-2-3 Kid to ▲ Henry entered WWE in 1996 to much fanfare, but an unfortunate barrage of injuries sidelined him for the WORLD TAG TEAM defeat on launched Juniors Division. Sagrada picked-up where he CHAMPION ▲ majority of his early years. January 10, 1994 left off and dominated his opponents. Though he left In 2006, long after nearly every sports-entertainment insider had written him off, Henry returned to the ring Marty Jannetty made his in-ring debut in 1984 and WWE in March 2006, he is one of few Superstars to go more determined than ever. He spent the next year competing in high-pro le matches against WWE’s top soon met another future star, Shawn Michaels. The undefeated during his tenure with the company. 1980 names and even challenged the legendary Undertaker to a Casket Match at WrestleMania 22. two formed a popular duo known as The Midnight

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In 2008, Henry’s career continued -89 the AWA. In June 1988, skyrocketed to its meteoric rise when he was drafted to ECW instant fame in WWE. With incredible speed, agility, in June. Just days after making the move, he THE MASKED

1990 quickness and continuity, Jannetty and Michaels

defeated Kane and Big Show at Night of

were considered by many as uncrowned World Tag SUPERSTAR Champions to capture the ECW Championship. ▲ Team Champions. Inseparable for years, Jannetty Shortly after the victory, Henry aligned himself HT: 6’3” WT: 291 lbs. FROM: New York, New York and Michaels began to drift apart. Audiences SIGNATURE MOVE: Swinging ▲ with . With the historic powerhouse in witnessed a violent split on a January 1992 episode MARYSE his corner, Henry appeared more unstoppable HT: 5’8” FROM: , , Canada The Masked Superstar was as mean as he was of The Barber Shop when Michaels put Jannetty 1990 than ever. through the Shop’s glass window. SIGNATURE MOVE: French Kiss mysterious. Hiding behind a star-covered mask, the oversized Superstar broke every rule in the book to earn In the summer of 2009 “The World’s Strongest

-89 Once Jannetty returned, the former friends traded TITLE HISTORY several high-pro le encounters during his brief WWE stay. Man” returned to Raw and soon became a -99 Intercontinental Championship reigns. In January fan-favorite. The cheers from the WWE Universe Defeated Michelle McCool The man behind the mask received his rst opportunity at 1994 Jannetty teamed with 1-2-3 Kid to capture the DIVAS on December 26, 2008 led him to form a popular tag team with MVP. CHAMPION WWE immortality in 1983 when he challenged Bob 1980 World Tag Team Championship. Marty continued to Defeated Gail Kim on

With his popularity at its greatest height, Henry (2 TIMES) Backlund for the WWE Championship at Madison Square

appear in WWE throughout 1996 before leaving the February 22, 2010 was drafted to SmackDown. Sadly for his fans, company. In 2005, Janetty returned to team with Garden. On this night, the Masked Superstar accomplished ▲ what few were able to do when he defeated Backlund via frustration from a WWE Championship drought Michaels again for a single match against La This French-Canadian Diva was rst noticed ▲ countout. Unfortunately for the Masked Superstar, WWE reached its breaking point and Henry viciously Resistance. Since then Jannetty has appeared in when she won the 2003 Miss Hawaiian Tropic titles cannot change hands on a countout. mowed down down anyone in his path as he freely appeared on Raw and SmackDown. He carved a path of destruction and WWE on several occasions, most notably the 15th Canada competition. Over the next few years she appeared in the pages of ten different 2000 followed it to a victory over Randy Orton at 2011’s Night of Champions and the World Heavyweight Championship. Throughout Anniversary episode of Raw. Still searching for that elusive title, the issues of Magazine, and graced three 2011, he engaged in one of the most vicious con icts in WWE history with the Big Show. The highlight of this con ict came at Playboy Masked Superstar earned another Vengeance 2011, when a thunderous superplex caused the entire ring to collapse under the weight of the two behemoths. covers. A nalist in the 2006 Raw Diva Search, opportunity at the WWE title when he Maryse gave WWE audiences a sample of her challenged newly crowned titleholder -09 seductive methods in May 2008 when she Hulk Hogan in early 1984. Again, he was 1970-79 stole and Domino away from their unable to walk away with the title, as HT: 6’7” WT: 305 lbs. FROM: , Georgia

manager, . Once she entered active he was disquali ed for using a

MARK JINDRAK SIGNATURE MOVE: Mark of Excellence competition, she used the French Kiss, her ▲ foreign object. ▲ devastating version of the DDT, to put down ▲ Trained in WCW’s Power Plant by Paul Orndorff, Mark Jindrak began his career in WCW as part of her competition. On December 26, 2008 she While championship glory the Natural Born Thrillers. When the company was purchased by WWE in March 2001, he was became the second Divas Champion in WWE escaped The Masked soon seen on WWE programming as a member of the Alliance. history and ruled the division for eight months. Superstar during his After the Alliance dissolved, Jindrak returned to WWE in late 2002 in matches against WWE career, he did 2010 After a second stint as Divas Champion in gain great success in

-69 and . During 2004, he teamed with Garrison Cade and saw action 2010, her appreciation for precious metals his previous years. against La Resistance, Evolution and the Dudley Boys. In March 2004, he debuted and rare stones led her the French Canadian Among his many - on SmackDown and became so impressed with himself he referred to himself as to appoint herself the executive assistant to accolades, The

1960 “the Re ection of Perfection.” With Teddy Long in his corner, Jindrak fought Billy Million Dollar Champion, Ted DiBiase. Masked Superstar Gunn, Rey Mysterio, Hardcore Holly, Funaki, and Rob Van Dam. This glamorous material girl and “sexiest of was a four-time Shortly after these bouts, he aligned himself with Kurt Angle and Luther the sexy” was last seen as co-host of NXT Georgia Championship Reigns before being drafted to in June 2005. That July, Jindrak left WWE, Raw being lavished with gifts from the always Wrestling Heavyweight 230 but still appears on cards in Japan and Mexico. charming . Champion. 231

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Defeated Daniel Bryan on March 14, 2011 Defeated John Cena on December 13, 2009 2010 Match on June 20, a Fatal 4-Way Won Defeated Daniel Bryan on April 1, 2012 HT: 6’4” MOVE: High Cross SIGNATURE lbs. WT: 267 FROM: Dublin, Ireland Shawn Michaels (see page 310) TITLE HISTORY CHAMPION UNITED STATES WWE CHAMPION (2 TIME) CHAMPION WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT Formerly a member of WCW’s Girls dance team, waited four team, Sharmell waited Nitro Girls dance of WCW’s Formerly a member debut in making her WWE closed its doors before years after WCW stopping at made up for lost time, got there, she quickly 2005. Once she Booker T. a victory for her man, nothing to ensure prowess, Sharmell known for her in-ring wasn’t While she certainly on the biggest of 2006. Atdid manage to land a match to battle Boogeyman in a 22, she teamed with Booker WrestleMania couple not only walked away with theHandicap Match. The loving also left the event with a lingeringloss that night, but Sharmell taste of worms in her mouth. 22 defeat derail her WrestleMania Sharmell failed to let the she lead him to victory in the King ofman. The following month, immediately followed by athe Ring tournament, which was at Championship victory over Rey Mysterio Heavyweight World . The Great American Bash Over the course of his relatively young career, Sheamus has created a legacy that would Over the course of his relatively young career, has already staked 2009, the Celtic Warrior make most veterans envious. Since debuting in Championship and King of the Ring crown. And claim to the WWE Championship, United States not done yet. he’s locker room, Sheamus moved to Raw, After a few months of annihilating ECW’s he won a to earn where he truly began to shine. In September, WWE Championship at WWE TLC. Competing an opportunity at John Cena’s an Match, the Great White sent Cena sailing through in a Tables rst WWE Title. unforgiving table to claim his rst-ever Irish born WWE Champion, Sheamus proudly defended As the the gold for two months before losing at Elimination Chamber. But it ery-haired Superstar would stake claim be long before the wouldn’t to the gold once again. In June 2010, he turned back Cena, Edge and Randy Orton to become a two-time titlist. Sheamus continued to cement his place in history when he nals of a 16-Superstar defeated John Morrison in the tournament to become King of the Ring. The win placed him in an elite fraternity with other past Kings, including , Steve Austin and H. Triple In March 2011, Sheamus defeated Daniel Bryan for the U.S. Championship. During his reign, he was drafted from Raw to SmackDown, where he evolved most into one of WWE’s popular Superstars. rmly cemented himself Having as a fan favorite, Sheamus carried his momentum from the previous year into the 2012 Royal Rumble, where he outlasted 29 other competitors to add yet another milestone to his ever-expanding career résumé. SHARMELL SHEAMUS Shane avenged Kane’s senseless attack on Shane avenged Kane’s Standing Linda, in a Last Man his mother, rst-ever Match at and in the Ambulance Match at Survivor Series. products, and publishing. Shane once again performed multiple tasks as he wiped the mat with at SummerSlam, and danced with Chris Jericho. Just as his father took WWE from a regional operation to a national enterprise recognized global around the world, Shane expanded WWE’s business and contributed to its North American success. While honoring the legacies of those before him, Shane was dedicated to blazing his own trail into the annals of sports-entertainment. With the additional responsibilities behind the scenes, Shane was rarely seen on television, but he found the time to help his family when The Legacy caused problems for the McMahons throughout 2008 and 2009. Shane left WWE in January 2010 in order to pursue other busine ss opportunities. Defeated X-Pac on February 15, 1999 Defeated X-Pac on February 1 Time

TITLE HISTORY EUROPEAN CHAMPION HARDCORE CHAMPION up in the ring with the likes of Ken H, Mankind, Triple The Shamrock, and Test. guest referee, Shane mixed it master of the Greenwich associates and as a special Street Fight ended 1999 by in the corners of his winning the prestigious Rookie While he continued to appear of the Year Award from Pro Award of the Year episode of Sunday Night Heat. Wrestling Illustrated. Wrestling months, he retired it on an Championship for almost two WCW Under New Ownership though he held the European capture a WWE championship by covering X-Pac for the became the rst McMahon to became the European title. Shane battled with X-Pac for the European prize and Monday Night Raw when he February 15, 1999 episode of In 2001 Shane rocked the foundation of sports-entertainment when he announced that Corporation, he made history on the he purchased the shares of rival World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The brash Championship Wrestling he purchased the shares of rival World became a critical member of the McMahon rode that momentum into the granddaddy of them all and beat his father at alias, Shane-O-Mac. While he later WrestleMania X-7 in a Street Fight. Shortly after Shane led the invasion of WWE and came WrestleMania Shane was often involved in defending the McMahon name and adopted the Steve Austin de ned the , Steve Austin de extremely close to ruling the world of sports-entertainment. rivalry between his father and Stone Coldrivalry between his father and Stone became a creative contributor. As the became a creative contributor. In 2003 he returned to the public eye in the wake of his father’s match with Hulk Hogan at In 2003 he returned to the public eye in the wake of his father’s WrestleMania XIX. That July he began his tenure as Executive Vice President of WWE Global WrestleMania entertain audiences in the ring as well as Media, overseeing international TV distribution, live event bookings, digital media, consumer Media, overseeing international TV distribution, live event bookings, digital media, consumer top professionals in the industry, he also began to top professionals in the industry, While he was building an impressive resumé amongst theWhile he was building an impressive resumé amongst This time in Shane’s career brought about interesting circumstances. This time in Shane’s exceeds 14.5 million monthly unique visitors worldwide.

the world of digital media and led the team that launched WWE.com, which todaythe world of digital media and led the team that development. In 1998 he was a driving force in the company’s new exploration into new exploration company’s development. In 1998 he was a driving force in the As an adolescent, Shane spent school vacations and summers stocking the spent school vacations and summers stocking As an adolescent, Shane a referee was a member of the ring crew as well as company warehouse, and and an announcer. After he graduated from Boston University in 1993, Shane furthered his experience Boston University in 1993, Shane furthered his After he graduated from Superstars from the locker room and appeared in WWE merchandise catalogues. room and appeared in WWE merchandise Superstars from the locker into the various levels of World Wrestling Entertainment business. The fourth Wrestling into the various levels of World of the business. His childhood experiences were unique as he carried the bags of experiences were unique as he carried of the business. His childhood

household for Shane to share a meal or conversation with the pioneers and legends share a meal or conversation with the pioneers household for Shane to intricacies of television production, sales, marketing, and international businessintricacies of television production, sales, marketing, generation McMahon needed to work harder than everyone else and studied thegeneration McMahon needed to work harder than sports-entertainment. It was commonplace in the McMahon sports-entertainment. It father, grandfather, and great grandfather in the amazing world of and great grandfather in the amazing world of grandfather, father, dreamed of one day following in the extraordinary path walked by his in the extraordinary path walked by his dreamed of one day following a famous father. This dynamic gure thrives on it. Shane McMahon dynamic This a famous father. Most individuals would collapse under the pressure of being the son of the pressure of being would collapse under Most individuals

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