Shelton Benjamin Bio

Shelton Benjamin is a accomplished amateur wrestler who went 122-10 on high school and was a two-time South Carolina state high school heavyweight wrestling champion, earning the title in both 1993 and 1994. In college he put together a 36–6 win-loss record. Moreover, while attending the university, he was a two-time All-American heavyweight wrestler. Benjamin went 36–6 and made 12 pins in the Big Ten Championship, in which he placed sixth. Instead of trying to qualify for the 2000 Olympics, Benjamin decided instead to try and pursue a professional wrestling career. In 2000 Benjamin signed a contract with the WWE and wrestled for Ohio Valley Wrestling where he teamed with Brock Lesner, they would the tag team titles on three occasions together. In 2002 Shelton performed in house shows for the WWE. On December 26, 2002 Shelton Benjamin joined Smackdown as part of Team Angle which consisted of Benjamin, Charlie Haas and Kurt Angle. On February 6, 2003 Benjamin and Haas would win the tag team titles from Los Guerrero's. On June 12, 2003 Kurt Angle fired Benjamin and Haas from Team Angle and the team of Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas was then called 'The Worlds Greatest Tag Team', they continued to feud with Los Guerrero's and eventually the team parted ways. During the 2004 WWE draft Shelton went to the Raw brand and feuded with Triple H and much to the surprise of many beat Triple H three times in a row, once be pin,once by count out and once by disqualification. While on Raw Shelton became the Intercontinental Champion on three different occasions. On December 11, 2006 The Worlds Greatest Tag Team was reunited and they defeated the Highlanders, they feuded with Cryme Tyme mainly on Heat. On November 27, 2007 during ECW Elijah Burke introduced ECW's newest superstar Shelton Benjamin. In his ECW debut he defeated Tommy Dreamer. The gold standard, as Benjamin was sometimes known by had a long rivalry with Kofi Kingston while at ECW. During the 2008 WWE draft Shelton Benjamin was headed back to Smackdown.

On July 20, 2008 at the Great American Bash, Shelton Benjamin beat Matt Hardy and became the United States Champion. The Gold Standard then went on a mission to add to his gold by making an attempt at the WWE Championship held by Triple H. Shelton competed in the WWE Championship Scramble match at Unforgiven on September 7, 2008 but was unsuccessful.

On the September 12, 2008 edition of Smackdown Shelton competed in a fatal four way match against MVP, Jeff Hardy and Brian Kendrick to see who would face Triple H for the WWE championship at No Mercy but again was unsuccessful in his attempt to go after the WWE championship.

Shelton began feuding with R-Truth. On the October 3rd edition of Smackdown Shelton Benjamin had a match with Raw's Intercontinental Champion Satino Marella but ended up losing the match because of a distraction by R-Truth. The following week Shelton and R-Truth battled on Smackdown with R-Truth winning the non-title match. Shelton Benjamin was in shock after losing the match. The two would finally come face to face for the United States title at Cyber Sunday on October 26, 2008. Shelton was able to defend his title and continue his reign as the United States Champion.

Shelton competed at Survivor Series on November 23, 2008. He was part of team Orton that fought against team Batista. Shelton was able to eliminate his rival R-Truth but was later eliminated himself, though Shelton's team ended up winning the match.

On the December 26, 2008 edition of Smackdown Shelton successfully defended his United State title against Gregory "Hurricane" Helms.

On the March 6, 2009 episode of Smackdown, Benjamin defeated Jeff Hardy via DQ from Matt Hardy interfering to earn a spot in the Money in the bank ladder match set for WrestleMania XXV.

On the March 20, 2009 episode of Smackdown, which was Smackdown's 500th episode, Benjamin lost his WWE United States Championship to MVP. Shelton held the United States Championship for 8 months. Shelton had an opportunity in his rematch against MVP for the United States title on the April 3rd edition of Smackdown but Shelton was not able to win and MVP retained the title.

On April 5th, 2009 Shelton Benjamin competed at Wrestlemania 25 in a 8 man Money in the Bank matchup. Unfortunately for Shelton he did not succeed in winning the match as CM Punk won the MITB match for the second year in a row.

Throughout May of 2009 Shelton started feuding with John Morrison. They would try and settle their feud on May 17, 2009 at Judgment Day. Though displaying some impressive moves Shelton Benjamin would lose the match against Morrison.

On June 29, 2009, he was traded back to ECW and redebuted against the debuting Yoshi Tatsu in a losing effort. On the August 4th edition of ECW, Benjamin confronted Abraham Washington and Zack Ryder on the Abraham Washington Show, which ended with Ryder and Benjamin in a brawl. Benjamin and Ryder continued to feud.

Shelton Benjamin Facts:

Birth Name: Shelton Benjamin

Birth Date: July 9, 1975

Height: 6 ft 2 in

Weight: 245 lbs

Mr. Kennedy Bio

Kenneth Anderson, or as we all know him as Mr. Kennedy, was an athlete in high school excelling in swimming and track and field. He also announced school basketball games and did a radio assignment in his Mass Media class, of course this element was eventually used again in his wrestling character when encouraged by Paul Heyman. Before wrestling Mr. Kennedy worked as a security guard, a personal trainer and was in the United States Army. He was trained by All-Star Championship Wrestling owners Eric Hammers and Mike Krause. He was invited to work on a try out basis as a jobber on WWE Jakked, WWE Velocity and WWE Sunday Night Heat, he did this from 2001 to 2004. He was then approached for a contract by TNA but it never happened.

Finally in February of 2005 Mr, Kennedy signed a developmental contract with WWE. He was sent to OVW for six months, then in his WWE Smackdown debut on August 25, 2005 he was victorious over Funaki. His character was an arrogant and cocky guy who would take the microphone and introduce himself, this would become Kennedy's trademark. He even started a little feud with Smackdown ring announcer Tony Chimel because he didn't believe Chimel's announcements were good enough and lacked respect. Mr. Kennedy feuded with Funaki and then Hardcore Holly but would suffer his first loss at the hands of Eddie Guerrero on November 11, 2005. This was Eddie Guerrero's final televised match before his death. In interviews about the incident, Kennedy has stated that he considers this an "unfortunate honor". Matt Hardy rolled up. Kennedy for the victory on the July 14 edition of Smackdown, ending Mr. Kennedy's streak of never being defeated by pin or submission.Mr. Kennedy would become one of the WWE's brightest stars feuding with Batista, Scotty 2 Hottie to just name a few.

He got his first taste of the gold win he won the United States Championship in a triple threat match against Bobby Lashley and Finlay, he would later lose the title to Chris Benoit after tapping out of the crippler crossface.

In late 2006 Mr. Kennedy was part of a long feud against the brothers of destruction Kane and the Undertaker, Mr. Kennedy would team up with MVP against these two. At Wrestlemania 23 Mr. Kennedy won the 'Money in the bank' match which gave him the right to challenge any WWE title holder at any time at any place for their championship up until Wrestlemania 24. Kennedy later said that he would be cashing in at Wrestlemania 24 but he never got the chance as he lost his 'Money in the bank' briefcase when Edge challenged him for it in a match on May 7, 2007 and beat him. Kennedy never got a chance to try and get it back as Edge cashed in the next week on Smackdown to win the World Heavyweight Championship from the Undertaker.

On June 11, 2007 Mr. Kennedy was drafted from Smackdown to the Raw brand. He would feud with Carlto, Umaga and Bobby Lashley, John Cena and Jeff Hardy during his time on Raw. Another feud he had at Raw was with Shawn Michaels when Kennedy had stated that it was time for Shawn Michaels to move on and let the younger, talented superstars climb their way up the ladder. This led to many matches between the two and Mr. Kennedy introduced WWE fans to his new signature move called the Mic Check. On April 28, 2008 Kennedy started feuding with Raw GM William Regal. This led to a 'Loser Gets Fired Match' in which Kennedy won and opened up the Raw GM spot. This feud with William Regal turned Mr. Kennedy into a face.

During the 2008 WWE draft Mr. Kennedy was drafted back to Smackdown. On the July 25, 2008 edition of Smackdown Mr. Kennedy fought in a 6 man battle royal with the winner getting the right to face Triple H at Summerslam for the WWE title, Mr. Kennedy did not win though. The following week on Smackdown he would win a non-title match against United States Champion Shelton Benjamin.

On August 4, 2008 Mr. Kennedy dislocated a shoulder in a house show against Shelton Benjamin and had to have surgery done.

Kennedy made his return to the WWE on the November 24, 2008 episode of Raw, promoting his movie Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia. He would also make appearances on Smackdown. He then disappeared again as he was not yet clear to wrestle from his injury. His appearances on Raw and Smackdown during this time were to basically promote his movie. Reports have it that he won't make his return until sometime after Wrestlemania.

On April 15, 2009, Mr. Kennedy returned to the Raw brand as Raw's first pick of the 2009 Supplemental Draft.

On May 7, 2009 Kennedy returned to in-ring action at Florida Championship Wrestling, WWE's developmental territory, to gain match fitness before returning to Raw. On the May 11, 2009 episode of Raw, WWE aired a video package to promote Kennedy's return. He made his official Raw return on May 25, competing in a 10-man tag team match. which his team won.

Kennedy was released from his WWE contract on May 29, 2009 just four days after his return.

Mr. Kennedy Facts:

Birth Name: Kenneth Anderson

Birth Date: March 6, 1976

Height: 6 ft 2 in

Weight: 243 lbs

Brian Kendrick Bio

Brian Kendrick attended North Thurston High School in Lacey, Washington. During his senior year he got a job washing dishes at a pizza joint to save up money to attend wrestling school. He began training at the NWA Southwest wrestling school and later attended the Shawn Michael's Wrestling Academy.

In February 2000, Kendrick signed a developmental deal with the WWF, spending a year in the company's farm territory MCW, but then when the promotion ended Kendrick was released from his contract. Kendrick continued wrestling for MCW winning many titles while there.

In February of 2002 Kendrick wrestled on the premier show of Ring of Honor which gained him a contract with ROH. He also wrestled for Heartland Wrestling Association and then went to Japan to wrestle under the name Leonardo Spanky, a name given because of his resemblance to actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Spanky was a nickname he already carried for years.

In late 2002 Brian Kendrick signed a contract with the WWE. He made his WWE debut on the January 9, 2003 edition of Velocity under the gimmick of a mascot representing the local sports team of the town in which he was competing. He continued wearing masks for several weeks, each time competing under a different identity. His first major storyline within WWE came on the May 1, 2003 edition of Smackdown. He reverted to his former "Spanky" ring name after he interrupted a promo by John Cena. The two feuded over their similar hip hop gimmicks, until May 22 when Cena defeated Kendrick in a match.

On October 30, Kendrick began teaming with Paul London until January 13, 2004 when Kendrick left WWE to return to ZERO1. After leaving WWE, Kendrick wrestled in different independent promotions. He returned to ZERO1 as "Spanky" and was quickly pushed to capture the NWA International Lightweight Tag Team Championship. In 2004 Kendrick briefly wrestled for TNA and then went back and wrestled for ROH.

In July of 2005 Brian Kendrick announced that he would be returning to the WWE. He made his return during a live event on August 22, 2005, losing in a Fatal Four Way Match for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. He then reformed a tag team with his former partner Paul London on the September 30 edition of Velocity. On December 16, the pair remade their image, wearing theatrical masks to the ring with matching vest and shorts.

Kendrick and London won the WWE Tag Team Titles at Judgment Day from MNM. On October 14, London and Kendrick became the longest reigning WWE Tag Team Champions of all time, surpassing MNM's previous record of 145 days. On the April 20 edition of Smackdown Paul London and Brian Kendrick would lose their tag team titles to Deuce and Domino, ending their reign at 331 days.

London and Kendrick were drafted to Raw on June 17 2007 and started feuding with Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch. In late 2007 London got hurt and Kendrick was mostly used as a jobber on Raw until London came back in February of 2008.

In the 2008 WWE draft Kendrick was drafted to Smackdown and made his debut on July 18, 2008. He had a new associate named Ezekiel who would escort him to the ring. He also had new ring attire and a whole new attitude. Brian Kendrick was now a heel and beat Jimmy Wang Yang in that returning match.

On the August 22 edition of SmackDown Kendrick won a 10 man battle royal to qualify for the WWE Championship Scramble match at Unforgiven. At Unforgiven Kendrick was unsuccessful though as Triple H retained the WWE Championship. On the September 12, 2008 edition of Smackdown Brian Kendrick had another opportunity at the WWE championship as he battled in a four way fatal match against Jeff Hardy, MVP and Shelton Benjamin. The winner would earn the right to face Triple H at No Mercy. Kendrick was unsuccessful though as Hardy won the match.

Kendrick then began sometimes participating in tag team matches with his bodyguard Ezekiel. On the November 21, 2008 edition of Smackdown Kendrick and Ezekiel were able to beat the tag team champions, Carlito and Primo Colon in a non-title match. This led to a feud between the two sides. The feud with the Colon's soon died out as the WWE went more with a Collin's Vs Miz and Morrison rivalry.

On April 15, 2009, Kendrick was drafted back to the Raw brand as part of the 2009 Supplemental Draft, while Jackson was drafted to the ECW brand. His first match on Raw after being drafted came on the April 27 episode, when he lost to Kofi Kingston. He won his first match on Raw after defeating Carlito on the May 11 episode before declaring his intention to win the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship. The following week, he teamed with Goldust in a losing effort against The Colons. After the match, Goldust and Hornswoggle beat up Kendrick, as he criticized Goldust the entire match. The following week on the May 25 edition of Raw Kendrick went on to team with Festus in a losing effort against Goldust and Hornswoggle.

On July 31 2009, Kendrick was released from his WWE contract.

Brian Kendrick facts:

Birth name: Brian David Kendrick

Birth date: May 29, 1979

Height: 5 ft 8 in

Weight: 175 lbs

DH Smith Bio

D.H. Smith is the son of the British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith. He began training when he was only eight years old by his father and his uncle Bruce Hart. At the age of 10 DH Smith wrestled in front of a WWF house show. In 2002 Smith got to wrestle with his father in tag team action before his father past away. In 2004, Smith began teaming with T.J. Wilson as the Stampede Bulldogs, a reference to the British Bulldogs, the tag team composed of his father and his second cousin the Dynamic Kid. In the same year, Smith formed a stable known as The Hart Foundation Version 2.0 with Wilson, Jack Evans, and Teddy Hart. The Hart Foundation Version 2.0 initially performed in Stampede Wrestling before expanding to the U.S.A., where they competed in Major League Wrestling. In the beginning of 2005 Smith wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling as Black Assassin. In April of 2006 Smith and several of his relatives attended a ceremony as Bret Hart was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. While there, Smith met with a couple WWE executives and just like that a few days later he had signed a developmental contract with the WWE. He later started wrestling dark matches for the WWE and would get his first appearance on June 5, 2006 on Raw as he ran out with several other Raw wrestlers to chase out some ECW wrestlers.

On February 14, 2007 DH Smith started wrestling for Ohio Valley Wrestling and then later Florida Championship Wrestling when the WWE ended it's relationship with OVW. While there Smith teamed up with his cousins Natalya and Teddy Hart to form the next generation Hart Foundation. He made his television debut under the name DH Smith (the D for Davey Boy Smith and the H for Hart) on October 22, 2007 as he beat Carlito by using his dads trademark move, the running powerslam, the match was dedicated to his father.

On November 2, 2007 Smith was suspended for violating the WWE Substance Abuse and Drug Policy. He was suspended for 30 days but came back on December 17, 2007 to beat Charlie Haas on Heat. During the 2008 WWE draft D.H. Smith was drafted to Smackdown but never made his debut as he was sent to Florida Championship Wrestling on August 26.

He made the decision to return to FCW on a full-time basis so he could mature, and put more effort into developing his in-ring work and his personality. On October 30, Smith won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship with TJ Wilson, defeating Joe Hennig and Sebastian Slater, but they lost it to Tyler Reks and Johnny Curtis on December 11, 2008 at the FCW television taping.

On April 15, 2009, Smith was drafted to the ECW brand as part of the 2009 Supplemental Draft, without making any appearances on SmackDown. Smith made his ECW debut on May 12, as a villain, attacking Finlay during Finlay's match with Tyson Kidd (TJ Wilson), using the name David Hart Smith. Smith, Kidd and Natalya formed a new version of The Hart Foundation, named the The Hart Trilogy, although on the May 27 episode of ECW, the name was tweaked to "The Hart Dynasty". Smith was victorious in his first match for ECW, defeating Finlay on the May 19 episode, with help from Kidd and Natalya.

On June 29, 2009 during WWE brand trades, The Hart Dynasty was traded to the SmackDown brand.

D.H. Smith Facts:

Birth Name: Harry Smith

Birth Date: August 2, 1986

Height: 6 ft 5 in

Weight: 260 lbs

Harry Smith is the son of British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith who married Diana Hart, Harry's mother making Bret Hart his uncle so you can say that Harry has the British Bulldog in him and the Hart family legacy in him.

Maria Bio

Maria's full real full name is Maria Kanellis but WWE fans simply know her as Maria. Maria was a contestant on Outback Jack in 2004 and that same year entered the WWE diva contest after seeing an advertisement after watching Raw. Though Maria finished in fifth place in that diva search the WWE still decided to hire her.

She was trained at OVW under Paul Heyman and landed a spot on the Raw roster after her great work at OVW as she even contributed in bookings.

Maria then started to work on Raw as a backstage interviewer. She was seen as a sort of dingy girl who would ask all the wrong questions at the wrong time. On January 5, 2005 Maria was involved in her first in the ring match against Christy Hemme in a pillow match. Many matches against the WWE's top divas followed after that as she has battled Melina, Jillian Hall and Victoria to name a few. In 2007 she began an on screen relationship with Santino Marella. After former Playboy cover-girl Ashley Massaro's return in early 2008, Kanellis engaged in backstage segments where Ashley suggested Maria should be on the cover of Playboy, including at the Royal Rumble, to the disdain of Marella. As a part of the Playboy storyline, Maria defeated Beth Phoenix on February 18, ending her undefeated streak, to "earn the right" to be on the cover of the magazine.

During her Playboy cover unveiling, Maria's cover was plastered over with images of Marella. After Marella offered an ultimatum of posing for the magazine or staying with him as a couple, she stated, "No man and no one is going to make this decision for me" and broke up with her on-screen boyfriend. In her match at Wrestlemania, Maria, along with Ashley, was defeated by Phoenix and Melina at Wrestlemania XXIV in a Playboy Bunny Mania Lumberjack match. After the match, Maria kissed the Master of Ceremonies, Snoop Dogg.

As part of the 2008 WWE Supplemental Draft, Maria was drafted to the SmackDown brand. Maria made her debut on the August 1, 2008 edition of Smackdown by defeating Victoria. Maria then formed an alliance with the other Smackdown faces Michelle McCool and Brie Bella. Maria began feuding with Maryse, Victoria and Natalya.

On the October 17, 2008 edition of Smackdown Maria competed in a Diva poll match. The winner of the match would become the number one contender for Michelle McCool's Divas Championship. Maria battled against Victoria, Natalya, Brie Bella and Maryse. Maria ended up winning the match and soon will fight her friend Michelle McCool for the WWE Divas Championship. On the November 14th edition of SmackDown she failed to win the championship from McCool. Both Maria and Michelle McCool were part of the Smackdown Divas team as they battled the Raw Divas team at Survivor Series on November 23, 2008. During the match Mickie James and Maria had a spirited face off, but a distraction by Maria allowed Mickie to DDT Michelle and pin her. The Raw Divas ended up winning the match.

On the December 22, 2008 edition of Smackdown Maria was a special guest referee for the Divas Championship match between McCool and Maryse, in which Maryse won the title. After the match, McCool attacked Maria for supposedly letting Maryse win.

On the February 13, 2009 edition of Smackdown, Maria won her return match against Michelle McCool after help from Eve Torres.

Maria will compete in the Divas Battle Royal on April 5th, 2009 at Wrestlemania 25!

Maria Facts:

Birth Name: Maria Kanellis

Birth Date: February 25, 1982

Height: 5 ft 7 in

Weight: 120 lbs

Maria refused to pose in Playboy a few times because her little sister was still in high school and she did not want to embarass her. She eventually posed in April of 2008.

Carlito Bio

Carlito is a Puerto Rican native who started wrestling for the World Wrestling Council (WWC) under the name Carly in 1999. Carlito is the son of former WWF wrestler Carlos Colon, Sr. and the oldest of four siblings, including Eddie Colon and Stacy Colón, both of whom have performed with Colón in the World Wrestling Council. His mother, Nancy, is Canadian. A second sister, Melissa didn't enter the wrestling business. Other members of Colón's family have also been involved in the World Wrestling Council; his uncle José Colón and cousin Orlando Colón have been involved in several angles within the company.

After great success in the WWC Carlito signed a developmental contract with the WWE in 2003. This move by Carlito caused much controversy in Puerto Rico as many fans seen Carlito as a sell out to Americas flashy company. Carlito's reply to his critics was "I did not care about what they thought. I've always dreamed of working for the WWE when I was young, and I took that chance when it came." Carlito occasionally still performs for the WWC where he is a multiple time Universal Heavyweight Champion.

He wrestled for WWE's farm territory then started doing dark matches for Raw beginning in December of 2003. On October 7, 2004 Carlito made his WWE debut on the Smackdown brand. He defeated John Cena for the United States Championship. No mistake here, in his debut! Carlito held the title for forty two days before John Cena took the title back. Carlito would then get his own segment called Carlito's Cabana.

In 2005 Carlito was drafted to WWE's Raw brand and in his Raw debut he beat Shelton Benjamin to become the new Intercontinental Champion. Carlito sure has ways with debut's! Carlito then had an on screen relationship with WWE diva Trish Stratus until Trish's wrestling career came to retirement. Carlito has been quite a ladies man as he would later also get involved in an on screen relationship with Torrie Wilson.

During his career Carlito has feuded with WWE's biggest superstars and was drafted back to Smackdown in the 2008 WWE draft. After the draft Carlito was given some time off because he wanted to attend his father's official retirement ceremonies at Aniversario 2008, where he also wrestled against Ray Gonzalez.

On September 12, 2008 Carlito re-debuted with his brother Primo Colon on Smackdown. They appeared as the Colons and beat the tag team champions Curt Hawkins and Zack Ryder in a non title match.

On September 26, 2008 Carlito and Primo would once again face Ryder and Hawkins on Smackdown. This time though the WWE tag team belts were at steak. Carlito and Primo didn't disappoint as they became the new WWE tag team champions.

The Colins then became good friends with the Bella twins and started feuding a lot with Brian Kendrick and Ezekiel. After that feud ended a new feud began with the World tag team champions, the Miz and John Morrison. The feud even eventually led one of the Bella twins, Nickie Bella to stray away and side with the Miz and Morrison. This rivalry would eventually lead to a match at Wrestlemania 15 on April 5, 2009 in a Lumberjack Match as these teams both both up their tag team titles on the line. The Colons won the match at Wrestlemania 25 to hold the WWE Tag Team Titles and the World Tag Team Titles.

During the 2009 Supplemental Draft the Colon brothers were both drafted to RAW.

At The Bash, the duo dropped the Unified Tag Team Titles to Edge and Chris Jericho in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match also involving Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes. Carlito and Primo invoked their rematch clause the next night on Raw, but were unsuccessful. On the July 6 episode of Raw, they lost to Edge and Jericho, and afterwards Carlito attacked Primo thus ending the Colons' partnership and turning Carlito into a heel in the process.

Carlito Facts:

Birth Name: Carlos Edwin Colin Jr.

Birth Date: February 21, 1979

Height: 5 ft 10 in

Weight: 220 lbs

Umaga Bio

Umaga is from America Samoa and a member of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family. His mother, Vera, is the sister of Afa and Sika of the Wild Samoans, and his later Umaga gimmick would be compared to their "wildness". Jr., Eddie's brother and Matt's cousin, that ended up being quickly dropped and they were sent to the was first used on April 3, 2006 on Raw. This then took the Intercontinental Championship from Jeff Hardy. He feuded with Bobby His two older brothers, Sam (better known as Tonga Kid and Tama) and Solofa Jr. (Rikishi, the Sultan), are also professional wrestlers who have achieved success of their own. Umaga trained to become a professional wrestler at the "Wild Samoan Pro Wrestling Training Center" operated by his uncles, Afa and Sika. In 1995, with his training complete, he started wrestling for Afa's World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW). The next year, both Fatu and his cousin Matt were brought into the WWF to take part in an angle with Solafa FatuWWF's farm territory. In 2003 Umaga wrestled for TNA and went under the name Ekmo. He then left for All Japan Pro Wrestling and went under the name Jamal. In December of 2005 Umaga was resigned by the WWE and wrestled in dark matches. The new gimmick of UmagaUmaga character was a destructive savage and feuded with Ric Flair and Kane. Umaga was impressive as he never got pinned by anyone during 34 televised matches. That came to an end in January of 2007 when John Cena rolled him up for a pin during an WWE Championship match. Umaga was named Mr. McMahon's representative at Wrestlemania 23 in the Mr. McMahon-Donald Trump battle of the billionaires feud. UmagaLashly and lost his Intercontinental title to Santino Marella, he would later get his belt back with a match against Santino. On September 3, 2007 Umaga would lose the title as it went back to Jeff Hardy after Hardy beat him. In June of 2008 Umaga was drafted from Raw to Smackdown. After a short rivalry with Mr. Kennedy and a feud that looked like it was about to begin with the Big Show; Umaga suffered a torn PCL at a Smackdown live event.

Umaga finally made his return on the January 30, 2009 edition of Smackdown with a easy win over Jimmy Wang Yang. Umaga then suffered his first defeat since his return by losing to Triple H by disqualification, after Triple H was attacked by The Legacy (Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, Jr. and Cody Rhodes).

After a short hiatus, he returned on the May 1, 2009 episode of SmackDown, attacking CM Punk on multiple occasions, repeatedly interrupting Punk's attempts to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase. At Judgment Day, Umaga defeated Punk, and on the May 22, 2009 episode of SmackDown, he spoke in English for the first time under the Umaga gimmick, when he challenged Punk to a Samoan strap match which Punk would accept.

Umaga and Punk battled once again on June 7, 2009 at Extreme Rules in their Samoan Strap match. In this match, both men were fastened at opposite ends of the Samoan Strap. The wrestler who touched all corners of the ring in succession first would be called the winner. Umaga was not able to win this time as Punk hoisted Umaga in the GTS then touched the fourth turnbuckle to win it.

The next day, June 8th, 2009 Umaga was surprisingly released by the WWE as the WWE released the following statement on their website. World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Umaga as of today, June 8, 2009. WWE wishes Umaga the best in all future endeavors.

Umaga Facts:

Birth Name: Edward Fatu

Birth Date: March 28, 1973

Height: 6 ft 4 in

Weight: 350 lbs