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| Tell a Friend Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 9:07 am Post subject: Bobby Lashley |
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Bobby Lashley
Real name: Franklin Roberto (Bobby) Lashley
Born: 16 July 1976, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Bobby Lashley attended Missouri Valley College, which he won three national championships between 1996-98.
Between 1997-1998, Lashley was the NAIA Wrestling Champion.
In November 2003, He developed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and spent time in
WWE's farm federation, Ohio Valley Wrestling.
During his time at OVW, he was known as Blaster Lashley.
He made his television debut on 'Friday Night Smackdown' on September 23, 2005 under the name
Bobby Lashley (or simply Lashley) against Simon Dean.
Bobby won, impressing everyone, even doing four push ups with Simon Dean on his back,
and quickly became one of the most watched and popular rookies.
Trade Mark moves:
Finishing Move: Dominator
Trademark: Sphere
Trademark move: Belly-to-belly Suplex
Bobby Lashley facts:
His Special (finisher) is The Dominator used by former wrestler Farooq
Was the first eliminated on the Smackdown vs Raw match at Survivor Series
Was a silver medallist in the U.S. army for amateur wrestling.
In 2006, became the first African-American to win the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) World Heavyweight Championship.
Became the first man to officially break Chris Masters'(II) move the master lock.
Championships and accomplishments
Amateur Wrestling:
Missouri Valley College National Championship (1996, 1997, and 1998)
NAIA National Wrestling Champion (1997, 1998)
Armed Forces Champion (2 times)
CISM World Championship Silver Medalist (2002)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated:
Ranked #51 in the PWI 500 in 2006.
Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (2006)
Rookie of the Year (2005)
World Wrestling Entertainment:
ECW World Championship (1 time, current)
WWE United States Championship (1 time)
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