Wrestlers | Celebrity Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/category/richest-athletes/wrestlers/ Richest Rappers, Celebrity Houses and Salary Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:52:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 Torrie Wilson Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/torrie-wilson-net-worth/ https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/torrie-wilson-net-worth/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:42:53 +0000 http://www.celebritynetworth.com/?p=54619 Torrie Wilson net worth: Torrie Wilson is a former professional wrestler and model who has a net worth of $2 million. Torrie Wilson is best known for her time in the WWF/WWE from 2001 to 2008.

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Torrie Wilson is a former professional wrestler and model who has a net worth of $2 million. Torrie Wilson is best known for her time in the WWF/WWE from 2001 to 2008. During that time, she was noted for her feuds with Dawn Marie and Sable, and for her involvement with the all-female stable Vince's Devils. As a model, Wilson has graced the covers of several magazines, including FHM and Playboy.

Early Life

Torrie Wilson was born on July 24, 1975 in Boise, Idaho. Timid as a child, she found her calling in such activities as cheerleading, dance, and track and field. In high school, Wilson became more interested in modeling, and with her mother visited an agency. There, she was told she would need to lose weight to be competitive. This resulted in many years of anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Career Beginnings

After getting over her eating disorders, Wilson entered the fitness competition world. She came in third place in her first fitness competition, and in 1998 won the Miss Galaxy competition and the grace and physique round of the Women's Tri-Fitness Championships. Subsequently, Wilson moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.

World Championship Wrestling

In early 1999, Wilson attended a World Championship Wrestling show with her boyfriend. Upon going backstage, she was invited to walk out to the ring with wrestler Scott Steiner. Another wrestler, Kevin Nash, later showed interest in doing a storyline with her. Wilson went on to make her WCW debut on February 8, 1999 alongside David Flair. The pair continued to appear together until September, when it was revealed that Wilson's character had been in the locker room of the Filthy Animals faction flirting with Billy Kidman. After a feud between Flair and Kidman, Wilson ended up leaving with the Animals. Later, in the spring of 2000, she joined the stable the New Blood. Wilson was taken off television following her June appearance at the Great American Bash, but reappeared at July's Bash at the Beach and September's Fall Brawl. She was released from WCW in December.

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WWF/WWE, Part 1

Wilson made her debut with WWF in the summer of 2001 in an episode of "SmackDown." She played a heel during the Invasion angle, and portrayed Vince McMahon's latest affair in her first WWF storyline. Additionally, Wilson regularly teamed up with Stacy Keibler, and feuded with the Divas. Keibler ended up turning against Wilson when Wilson began an on-screen romance with Tajiri. Wilson subsequently defeated Keibler in the first lingerie match at No Mercy. Later, at Rebellion in 2002, Wilson and her real-life boyfriend Billy Kidman defeated Dawn Marie and John Cena in a tag team match. This led to a controversial feud with Dawn Marie, who began a relationship with Wilson's real-life father Al. After losing a team match to Dawn and Matt Hardy, Wilson beat Dawn at No Mercy in October. The two continued feuding into 2003, exacerbated by the marriage of Dawn and Al and Al's death from having intense sex on their honeymoon. Wilson and Dawn finally ended their bitter feud at the Royal Rumble. A short feud with Nidia followed.

Wilson had her next major feud with former Diva and Playboy covergirl Sable, who had returned to WWE in 2003 after a four-year absence. At Judgment Day, the two had a bikini contest, which Wilson won; after the event, the pair kissed and made up. In 2004, Wilson teamed with Sable in a feud against Stacy Keibler and Miss Jackie, whom they later defeated in a "Playboy Evening Gown" match at WrestleMania XX. This was followed by a second feud with Dawn Marie and then a second, shorter feud with Sable. Wilson next feuded briefly with Hiroko, and then with Melina. In the summer of 2005, it was announced that Wilson had been moved to the Raw brand with Candice Michelle. The pair went on to engage in a feud with Ashley Massaro, and were helped along the way by enforcer Victoria; they were known in their alliance as Vince's Devils. However, after Candice and Victoria turned against her, Wilson turned face. She subsequently teamed up with Trish Stratus to defeat the duo.

Final WWE Years

At the end of 2006, Wilson began an on-screen relationship with Carlito. She went on to engage in a series of tag team matches with him, and was accompanied by Ric Flair. In May of 2007, Carlito turned against Flair and dumped Wilson. The storyline was halted in June when Wilson was drafted back to the SmackDown brand. She proceeded to act as a valet for Jimmy Wang Yang and feud with Victoria and Kenny Dykstra. In November, Wilson defeated Victoria; after that, she took time off for physical therapy. She returned in early 2008 to make her final appearances with WWE, and in May was released from the company. Wilson then retired.

Special WWE Appearances, 2009-Present

Although officially retired from WWE, Wilson has made some sporadic appearances over the years, starting with WrestleMania 25 in 2009. Later, in early 2018, she made a special appearance for the 25th anniversary of Raw and made a surprise entrance during the first women's Royal Rumble match. The following year, Wilson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. In early 2021, she participated in the Royal Rumble, where she was eliminated by Shayna Baszler.

Other Media Appearances

As a model, Wilson has graced the covers of many magazines, including Playboy and FHM. Elsewhere in the media, she has appeared in the music videos for Timbaland's "Throw it on Me" and Lilian Garcia's "U Drive Me Loca." In 2009, Wilson competed in the second season of the NBC reality series "I'm a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!," in which she came in second place to Lou Diamond Phillips. Later, in 2016, she appeared in the films "Precious Cargo" and "Marauders." Wilson has since become a web-based fitness instructor signed with the agency Clubhouse Media.

Personal Life

Wilson married her longtime boyfriend Peter Gruner Jr., best known by his ring name Billy Kidman, in 2003. The pair divorced in 2008. During the marriage, Wilson had an affair with former wrestler Nick Mitchell. She later dated New York Yankees player Alex Rodriguez from 2011 to 2014. In 2019, Wilson married her second husband, Justin Tupper.

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Goldust is an American professional wrestler who has a net worth of $3 million.

Also known as Dustin Rhodes, he is the son of wrestler Dusty Rhodes and the brother of wrestler Cody Rhodes.

Goldust is best known for his multiple WWF/WWE tenures from 1995 to 2019. He has also appeared with the promotions WCW, TNA, and AEW, among others. The winner of over 20 championships, Rhodes was a two-time WCW US Heavyweight Champion and a nine-time WWE Hardcore Champion.

Early Life

Dustin Rhodes was born as Dustin Runnels on April 11, 1969 in Dallas, Texas to Sandra and Virgil Runnels. His father is better known as WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes. He has two sisters named Kristin and Teil, as well as a half-brother named Cody, who also became a professional wrestler.

Career Beginnings

Rhodes kicked off his professional wrestling career with the Tampa-based Championship Wrestling from Florida in 1988. In his debut, he beat Bob Cook. Rhodes won the NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship in 1989, holding it for a month.

World Champions Wrestling, 1988-1989

Rhodes made his WCW debut in late 1988. His first stint with the promotion lasted only a few months into 1989, ending with his win over Trent Knight in Walterboro, South Carolina in late February.

World Wrestling Federation, 1990-1991

After fighting with All Japan Pro Wrestling and the United States Wrestling Association, Rhodes made his debut in the World Wrestling Federation in late 1990. His first match was against Paul Diamond. Following his tag-team loss to Ted DiBiase and Virgil in early 1991, Rhodes left WWF.

WCW, 1991-1995

In February of 1991, Rhodes returned to WCW. He went on to have feuds with Larry Zbyszko and Terrence Taylor. Later in the year, Rhodes formed a tag team with Barry Windham. When Windham was injured prior to their title shot, Rhodes teamed up with Ricky Steamboat and won the WCW World Tag Team Championship. The pair lost the title in early 1992. Rhodes regained the title, this time with Windham, in September, before losing it again in November. In early 1993, he beat his former partner Ricky Steamboat to win the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship. Rhodes successfully defended the title against Maxx Payne. He went on to claim his second US Heavyweight Championship by beating Rick Rude. In 1994, Rhodes began feuds with Bunkhouse Buck and Col. Robert Parker.

WWF, 1995-1999

Rhodes returned to WWF in the summer of 1995 under the ring name Goldust, at the time a villainous character. Goldust frequently performed salacious and seductive mind games to upset and confound his opponents. His tactics included groping, intense physical affection, and self-caressing. Overall, Goldust was depicted as a drag queen obsessed with cinema and gold items, specifically the Oscar statuette. After defeating Marty Jannetty and Bam Bam Bigelow, Goldust began feuding with Razor Ramon, whom he stalked in late 1995. The rivalry culminated with Goldust defeating Ramon for the Intercontinental Championship in early 1996. In the match, he was joined by his valet Marlena, making her debut. Goldust successfully defended his Intercontinental Championship against Savio Vega and the Ultimate Warrior before losing it to Ahmed Johnson in the summer of 1996. He subsequently had feuds with Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Brian Pillman, Vader, and Val Venis, among others. In 1999, Rhodes won the Intercontinental Championship again, this time by beating Road Dogg. He lost it two weeks later to the Godfather.

WCW, 1999-2001 

In late 1999, Rhodes returned to WCW for the second time. He began wrestling as "The American Nightmare" Dustin Rhodes, a reference to his father's ring name "The American Dream." As the character, he had feuds with Jeff Jarrett, Terry Funk, and Ric Flair. In March of 2001, Rhodes wrestled in the final WCW pay-per-view; the promotion was subsequently acquired by WWF.

Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling

After leaving WCW, Rhodes began wrestling for his father's newly created Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling. He won the promotion's Heavyweight Championship, but vacated the title immediately after it was confirmed he was returning to WWF.

WWF/WWE, 2001-2003

Rhodes re-signed with WWF in late 2001 and went on to bring back his Goldust character. Following a loss to Rob Van Dam, he moved to the hardcore division and proceeded to win nine Hardcore Championships. After WWF was renamed WWE and its roster was divided into the Raw and SmackDown brands, Goldust was assigned to Raw. There, he formed a tag team with Booker T., winning the World Tag Team Championship before being forced to part ways in early 2003. Subsequently, Goldust contracted a stutter and symptoms reminiscent of Tourette's.

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WWE, 2005-2006 and 2008-2012

After spending some time on the independent circuit and in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Rhodes made his third return to WWE in 2005. He was released from his contract in mid-2006 for no-showing an appearance. Rhodes subsequently went back to the independent circuit, and then returned to Japan. In 2007, he returned to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and in 2008 briefly returned to the independent circuit again. Rhodes then made his fourth return to WWE under his Goldust persona, and teamed up with Hornswoggle. The team was split up in 2009 when Goldust was traded to the ECW brand, where he teamed up with Yoshi Tatsu. In 2010, Goldust joined the SmackDown brand, but was shortly after drafted back to Raw. After undergoing surgery for a shoulder injury late in the year, Rhodes began working backstage for WWE as a producer. He made some appearances on "Raw" after that, and then left WWE in May of 2012.

WWE, 2013-2019

Following another stint back on the independent circuit, Rhodes made his fifth return to WWE in early 2013 as Goldust. With his half-brother Cody, he won the Tag Team Championship, his first WWE title in close to 11 years. The brothers successfully defended the title against the Usos, Rollins and Reigns, Curtis Axel and Ryback, the Real Americans, and Big Show and Rey Mysterio before losing it to New Age Outlaws. Goldust split from Cody in June due to mounting losses. However, Cody soon returned as the persona Stardust. With Stardust, Goldust won the WWE Tag Team Championship by once again defeating the Usos. They eventually lost the title to the Miz and Damien Mizdow. In early 2015, Stardust turned on Goldust. The next year, Goldust formed a team with R-Truth called the Golden Truth. The team competed until May of 2017, when it was broken up due to Goldust's heel turn. In July, Goldust defeated R-Truth to end their feud. He continued wrestling until his WWE contract expired in the spring of 2019.

All Elite Wrestling

Rhodes joined All Elite Wrestling after leaving WWE, and faced his half-brother Cody at Double or Nothing. In August of 2019, he signed a multi-year deal with AEW as both a wrestler and coach.

Personal Life

In 1993, Rhodes married Terri Boatright, a fellow professional wrestler. The couple had a daughter named Dakota before divorcing in 1999. Rhodes went on to marry Milena Martelloni in late 2002; they divorced the next year. He wed his third wife, Ta-rel Marie Roche, in the summer of 2012. Rhodes discusses some of his relationships in his 2010 autobiography "Cross Rhodes: Goldust, Out of the Darkness."

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Sgt. Slaughter Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/sgt-slaughter-net-worth/ https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/sgt-slaughter-net-worth/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 19:11:37 +0000 https://www.celebritynetworth.com/?p=159655 Sgt. Slaughter net worth: Sgt. Slaughter is an American retired professional wrestler and voice actor who has a net worth of $500 thousand. Sgt. Slaughter has wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF)

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Sgt. Slaughter is an American retired professional wrestler and voice actor who has a net worth of $500 thousand. Sgt. Slaughter has wrestled in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), and American Wrestling Association (AWA). He won the WWF Championship in 1991 and was a two-time NWA United States Heavyweight Champion. Slaughter headlined WrestleMania VII against Hulk Hogan, and he won the NWA World Tag Team Championship with Don Kernodle and wrestled with a mask under the name Super Destroyer Mark II in the AWA. From 1997 to 2001, Slaughter made sporadic WWF appearances, including as commissioner. Since 2005, he has been with the WWE as an ambassador. Sgt. Slaughter was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004, and in the '80s, a fictionalized version of his character was introduced in the "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" animated series, comic books, and toy line. He has voiced Sgt. Slaughter in several "G.I. Joe" projects as well as two 1989 episodes of "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!," and he played the character in the 2021 film "Alien Danger 2! With Raven Van Slender."

Early Life

Sgt. Slaughter was born Robert Rudolph Remus on August 27, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan. He was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and he attended Eden Prairie High School, where he was a member of the school's football and wrestling teams.

Career

In his early career, Sgt. Slaughter won several regional titles, and in the late '70s, he wrestled with the American Wrestling Association as Super Destroyer Mark II. After signing with the World Wrestling Federation in 1980, Sgt. Slaughter was pushed as a villain and wrestled under the guidance of Irwin "Ernie" Jacob Roth (aka The Grand Wizard of Wrestling). He became known for his "cobra clutch" challenges and a feud with Pat Patterson, and "Wrestling Observer Newsletter" named their "Alley Fight" at Madison Square Garden 1981's Match of the Year. Slaughter joined the National Wrestling Alliance in September 1981, and the following month, he earned the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship title. In September 1982, he and Don Kernodle won the NWA World Tag Team Championship. In March 1983, he returned to the WWF, and in early 1984, he began facing off against Iranian-American wrestler The Iron Sheik, which resulted in his career taking off. Slaughter left the WWF for the AWA in 1985, and he later said that he left because the WWF wouldn't allow him to get involved with Hasbro and its "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero" franchise due to the organization's contract with the toy manufacturer LJN. Slaughter's then-wife, Diane Kopp, reportedly told him, "You can always be a wrestler, but you can't always be G.I. Joe, the all-American hero."

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Slaughter won the AWA America's Heavyweight Championship in June 1985, and after winning a 25-man battle royal, he challenged Ric Flair in the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He returned to the AWA in 1988 and became a team captain for the organization's Team Challenge Series in 1990. Slaughter returned to the WWF later that year after Vince McMahon agreed to let him come back if he played Slaughter as a "heel" who "turned on the United States due to its acceptance of the Russian Nikolai Volkoff." Slaughter has said that he had a difficult time making the anti-American promos that were required of him after his return. After the Gulf War began, the WWF made the decision to have Slaughter come out in favor of the Iraqi cause and begin wearing Arabian headdresses. During this time, he reportedly received death threats and wouldn't go in public without a bullet-proof vest and a security detail. Slaughter won the WWF Championship at the Royal Rumble in January 1991, but he was unseated by Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VII two months later. Slaughter served as an on-air official from the fall of 1992 to the summer of 1994, and in August 1997, he took on the role of on-air commissioner. He relinquished the role in late 1998 and has occasionally appeared in the ring since then. Slaughter took part in the "Raw Reunion" in 2019 and was featured in the "Legends Night" episode of "Raw" in 2021.

Personal Life

Slaughter was married to Diane Kopp from 1970 to 1994, and they welcomed daughters Kelly and Nicole together. He later married Karen Hennessy. Slaughter was good friends with fellow wrestler Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri (better known as The Iron Sheik), who he met in the '70s, and he inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. After Vaziri passed away in June 2023 at the age of 81, Slaughter spoke to TMZ Sports about their friendship and stated, "God bless him. He's finally gonna see his daughter that he lost. Love you Sheik. Love you forever."

Awards and Honors

"Pro Wrestling Illustrated" named Slaughter Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year in 1984 and Most Hated Wrestler of the Year in 1991, and the publication ranked him #36 on its 1991 list of the top 500 singles wrestlers and #34 on its 2003 list of the "Top 500 Wrestlers of the PWI Years." In 2003, "Pro Wrestling Illustrated" also ranked Slaughter and Don Kernodle #29 on its "Top 100 Tag-Teams" list. In 2011, Slaughter was honored with the Cauliflower Alley Club's Iron Mike Mazurki Award, and in 2019, he was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame, receiving the Frank Gotch Award, which is given to wrestlers who, "through athleticism and toughness in the ring, brought a higher level of respect to professional wrestling, both inside and outside the business."

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Jim Ross Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/jim-ross-net-worth/ https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/jim-ross-net-worth/#respond Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:39:32 +0000 https://www.celebritynetworth.com/?p=53355 Jim Ross net worth: Jim Ross is a retired American wrestling commentator, referee, and restaurateur, who has a net worth of $4 million dollars. Jim Ross

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Jim Ross is an American wrestling commentator, referee, and restaurateur, who has a net worth of $4 million. In the mid-70s, Jim Ross was working for Tri-State Wrestling, then Mid-South Wrestling. In 1986 Mid-South Wrestling became the Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF). The following year, Jim Crockett Jr, owner of the most successful NWA territory at the time, bought the UWF and Ross went to work for Crockett. Jim Crockett Promotions was bought by Ted Turner in 1988 and renamed World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Ross worked for WCW from 1988 until the beginning of 1993. He currently works for All Elite Wrestling. From the early 90s through the early 2000s, he served as a commentator, host, and announcer for the World Wrestling Federation. He then continued these roles with Raw from 2002-2008, and Smackdown from 2008 to 2010. He also wrestled sporadically, and was often featured in various story lines as either the friend or foe of particular wrestlers.

Early Career

Jim Ross began his career in professional wrestling in the mid-1970s, working for various regional promotions. His talent and passion for the sport caught the attention of wrestling promoter Bill Watts, who hired him as an announcer for Mid-South Wrestling. Ross's commentary skills quickly gained recognition, and he soon became an integral part of the promotion, earning the respect of both fans and wrestlers.

WWE Stint and Attitude Era

In 1993, Ross joined World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he would achieve widespread fame and recognition. His tenure coincided with the industry-shaking Attitude Era, during which Ross's voice became synonymous with the electrifying moments and unforgettable matches that defined the era. Ross's iconic calls, such as "Stone Cold! Stone Cold!" during Steve Austin's rise to stardom, elevated his status as one of the most beloved wrestling commentators of all time.

WrestleMania and Special Appearances

Throughout his career, Ross had the privilege of calling numerous WrestleMania events, including some of the most memorable matches in the history of the showcase of the immortals. His contributions to the grandeur of WrestleMania solidified his status as an essential part of the event's legacy. In addition to his commentary duties, Ross made special appearances in various storylines, often becoming an instrumental character in WWE narratives.

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Executive and Coaching Roles

Outside of commentary, Ross took on various executive and coaching roles within WWE. He served as the Head of Talent Relations, playing a vital role in the development and recruitment of new talent. Ross's eye for talent and dedication to nurturing future stars helped shape the next generation of WWE superstars. His keen insights and mentorship continue to be highly regarded in the wrestling community.

Post-WWE Career and Podcasting

After parting ways with WWE in 2013, Jim Ross continued his contributions to the wrestling industry through his popular podcast, "The Jim Ross Report." The podcast allowed Ross to share his wealth of knowledge, engage with fans, and provide unique perspectives on the ever-evolving world of professional wrestling. Ross's insights and interviews with wrestling legends have made his podcast a must-listen for fans worldwide.

Legacy and Hall of Fame Induction

Jim Ross's immense contributions to the wrestling industry were recognized when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2007. His induction highlighted his impact on wrestling commentary and his unwavering dedication to the sport. Ross's legacy as a commentator, executive, mentor, and wrestling enthusiast continues to inspire aspiring commentators and wrestlers alike, solidifying his place as a true legend in the world of professional wrestling.

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Jeff Hardy Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/jeff-hardy-net-worth/ https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/jeff-hardy-net-worth/#respond Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:38:25 +0000 https://www.celebritynetworth.com/?p=12363 Jeff Hardy Net Worth: Jeff Hardy Net Worth: Jeff Hardy is an American professional wrestler, singer-songwriter, and musician who has a net worth of $3 million. Jeff Hardy was born on August 31, 1977

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Jeff Hardy is an American professional wrestler, singer-songwriter, and musician who has a net worth of $3 million. Jeff Hardy is best known for his tenure in WWE as one half of The Hardy Boyz. Jeff and his brother, Matt Hardy, have held 21 world tag team champions between WWE, TNA, ROH, and other promotions. They are credited with reviving tag team wrestling during the Attitude Era. Jeff is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling.

Early Life

Jeffrey Nero Hardy was born on August 31, 1977, in Cameron, North Carolina. His mother died of brain cancer when he was just nine years old, and he developed an interest in motocross at the age of 12. Jeff played football during high school as a fullback and linebacker and had to make a choice between pursuing football or professional wrestling. Jeff and his brother, Matt, and their friends started their own wrestling foundation, and the rest is history.

Wrestling Career

Jeff Hardy landed work in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as a jobber—a wrestler who consistently loses to make his opponents look stronger—at the age of sixteen. His first WWF match was against Razor Ramon on May 23, 1994, in Youngstown, Ohio, under the pseudonym Keith Davis. He was signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) from 2000 to 2017. He returned to Ring of Honor in 2017. Hardy has experienced great success as a singles wrestler and is a six-time world champion, having held the WWE Championship once, the World Heavyweight Championship twice and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship three times, a four-time Intercontinental Champion, and has held the Light Heavyweight, and European Championships once each. He is also a former Hardcore Champion, having held the championship on three occasions. Between WWE and TNA, Hardy has won dozens of championships.

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The Hardy Boyz became famous for their face-paced, high-flying style of fighting around 1998 and helped revive tag team wrestling during the Attitude Era while feuding with wrestlers Edge and Christian. TLC matches gained them even more attention during the 2000s. Together, The Hardy Boyz are 21-time world tag team champions, having won the WWE World Tag Team Championship six times, the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship three times, the TNA World Tag Team Championship two times, a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship, a ROH World Tag Team Championship, and a WCW Tag Team Championship.

Personal Life

Hardy cites Sting, The Ultimate Warrior, and Shawn Michaels as his childhood inspirations to wrestle.

Jeff met Beth Britt in 1999 at a club in Southern Pines, North Carolina, after winning the WWF Tag Team Championship for the first time, and they began dating shortly after. In October 2010, the couple had their first child, a girl named Ruby Claire. Jeff and Beth got married in March 2011. Their second daughter, Nera Quinn, was born in December 2015.

Hardy has many tattoos, including roots that start on his head and finish at his hand. Other signature designs include a dragon and the Chinese symbols for "Peace" and "Health" and tattoos of fire and a wave. In 2020, he revealed a new tattoo on his back. He regards his tattoos as "artistic impulses."

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Edge (Wrestler) Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/edge-wrestler-net-worth/ https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/edge-wrestler-net-worth/#comments Tue, 30 May 2023 17:36:18 +0000 http://www.celebritynetworth.com/?p=15474 Edge (Wrestler) Net Worth: Edge is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and actor who has a net worth of $8 million. Edge earned his net worth by being a professional wrestler who won over 30 championships

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Edge is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and actor who has a net worth of $8 million. Edge earned his net worth by being a professional wrestler who won over 30 championships including 11 world championships and five Intercontinental Championships during his time in the WWF/WWE.

Early Life

Adam Joseph Copeland was born on October 30, 1973, in Orangeville, Ontario, to a single mother who worked two jobs to support him. He has never met his father nor seen a picture of him.

Watching his favorite wrestlers Curt Henning, Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels and Bret Hit Man Hart as a teenager, Edge knew wrestling is his calling from an early age. Initially, he was trained by former professionals in the field Ron Hutchinson and Sweet Daddy Siki. But he momentarily put his wrestling aspirations aside to help his mother pay the bills by working numerous jobs. After receiving a diploma in radio broadcasting from Humber College, he resumed his training.

Wrestling Career

In the 1990s, he started his professional career wrestling mainly in North American independent promotions. These included contesting in singles and tag team competition, the latter with Christian, Edge's storyline brother. It was in 1997 when he signed a developmental deal with the WWF and started competing for the company later that year. Next June, he made his televised debut under the ring name Edge. Two years later, he was the winner of the WWF Intercontinental Championship at a house show in Toronto and thus made it his first title reign with the company. Along with Christian, Edge went on to win the WWF Tag Team Championship seven times.

On the whole, Edge has won 31 championships in WWE, including 11 world championships, 5 Intercontinental Championships, 14 world tag team championships and a United States Championship. In addition, Edge turned out the winner at the 2001 King of the Ring tournament, as well as being the first Mr. Money in the Bank in 2005 and 2007. This made Copeland one of the three wrestlers (along with Kurt Angle and Big Show) to have held every currently active male Championship in WWE.

Edge was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in March of 2012.

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Other Ventures

Apart from wrestling, he has appeared on the big screen, starring in the 2000 fantasy film "Highlander: Endgame" and WWE Studios' "Bending the Rules" and also making guest appearances on TV shows like "The Weakest Link," "Mind of Mencia," "Deal or No Deal," "Haven," and "MADtv." More recently, he has appeared in History Channel's "Vikings" and played the role of Ares in the 2022 Disney+ series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians."

He released his autobiography, "Adam Copeland on Edge" in November 2004.

Personal Life

Edge married Alannah Morley, the sister of wrestler Val Venis, in 2001. They divorced in 2004. He then married Lisa Ortiz in October 2004. Soon after, he began an affair with wrestler Lita. Edge and Ortiz divorced in November 2005. Edge and wrestler Beth Phoenix had a daughter named Lyric in December 2013 and a second daughter named Ruby in May 2016. Edge and Phoenix married on his birthday in 2016.

In 2007, Edge was named in a Sports Illustrated investigation as one of the 10 wrestlers found to have purchased steroids and other drugs from an online pharmacy in violation of WWE's guidelines. Copeland says he took hGH to speed up his return from a spinal fusion neck surgery.

Real Estate

In July 2009 Edge paid $1.4 million for a 4-acre property in Asheville, North Carolina. The property features a 4,000 square foot log cabin mansion. Today the property is worth around $3 million.

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Matt Hardy Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/matt-hardy-net-worth/ https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/matt-hardy-net-worth/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 00:57:46 +0000 https://www.celebritynetworth.com/?p=63923 Matt Hardy net worth: Matt Hardy is an American professional wrestler who has a net worth of $2.5 million. Matt Hardy is best known for his time with WWE as one half of The Hardy Boyz. Matt and his brother

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What is Matt Hardy's Net Worth?

Matt Hardy is an American professional wrestler who has a net worth of $2.5 million. Matt Hardy is best known for his time with WWE as one half of The Hardy Boyz. Matt and his brother, Jeff Hardy, have held 21 world tag team champions between WWE, TNA, ROH, and other promotions. They are credited with reviving tag team wrestling during the Attitude Era.

Early Life

Matthew Moore Hardy was born on September 23, 1974, in Cameron, North Carolina. Matt played multiple sports when he was a child and teenager. An excellent student, he was nominated for the "Morehead Award", a scholarship that could be put toward any North Carolina university the student chose. He went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he majored in Engineering. He was forced to drop out after his father became ill. He subsequently earned his Associate's Degree from Sandhills Community College. With his brother, Jeff, and their friends, he started his own wrestling federation.

Wrestling Career

In 1994, Matt Hardy started working for the World Wrestling Foundation (WWF) as a jobber up until he signed a full-time contract in 1998. It was then that The Hardy Boyz gained notoriety for their face-paced, high-flying style of fighting. They helped revive tag team wrestling during the Attitude Era while feuding with Edge and Christian. Their participation in TLC matches gained them even more attention in the 2000s. The Hardy Boyz are 21-time world tag team champions together, including winning the WWE World Tag Team Championship six times, the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship three times, the TNA World Tag Team Championship two times, a WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship, a ROH World Tag Team Championship, and a WCW Tag Team Championship.

Matt Hardy has wrestled through four separate decades and kept himself relevant with a variety of different gimmicks and social media. He began a solo career in WWE in 2002, and his subsequent "Version 1" persona was named Best Gimmick by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. His "Broken" gimmick in 2016 garnered praise from critics and earned him several awards, including a second Best Gimmick award. As a singles wrestler, Hardy is a three-time world champion (one ECW Championship and two TNA World Heavyweight Championships). He's one of only three wrestlers to have won the Cruiserweight Championship under the WWF/WWE header as well as a WWE world championship, alongside Chavo Guerrero Jr. and Rey Mysterio.

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Personal Life

Matt Hardy was in a six year relationship with wrestler Amy Dumas, AKA Lita. He discovered in 2005 that she was cheating on him with his close friend and fellow wrestler Adam Copeland, better known as Edge, and they broke up. Hardy also dated WWE wrestler Ashley Massaro. In October 2013, Matt Hardy married wrestler Rebecca Reyes, AKA Reby Sky. They have three sons and one daughter together, and Hardy credits his wife for helping him get clean.

In August 2011, Hardy was arrested for a DUI. Two days later, he was arrested on felony drug charges when police found steroids in his house. In November 2011, Matt was removed from court-ordered rehab and sent back to jail for drinking. In January 2014, Hardy and his wife were arrested after a hotel fight.

In January 2018 Matt paid $212,000 for a 5+ acre property in Cameron, North Carolina. The property features a 6,100 square foot, 7 bedroom, 5 bathroom home.

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Ted Dibiase Jr Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/ted-dibiase-jr-net-worth/ https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/ted-dibiase-jr-net-worth/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 22:23:40 +0000 http://www.celebritynetworth.com/?p=207159 Ted Dibiase Jr. net worth: Ted Dibiase Jr. is an American entrepreneur, actor, and former professional wrestler who has a net worth of $1 million.

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What is Ted Dibiase Jr.'s net worth?

Ted Dibiase Jr. is an American entrepreneur, actor, and former professional wrestler who has a net worth of $1 million. Known for his formidable in-ring abilities and charismatic persona, he's most recognized for his role in the faction Legacy, alongside fellow wrestlers Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton. Since retiring from wrestling, DiBiase Jr. has branched out into acting and business, continuing to build upon the legacy of his iconic family name. He is the son of former professional wrestler "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase.

Early Life

Theodore Marvin DiBiase Jr., better known as Ted DiBiase Jr.,

was born on November 8, 1982, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Growing up in a wrestling household, he was always surrounded by the sport. He began his wrestling career in 2006, following in his father's and grandfather's footsteps. DiBiase Jr. wrestled for a variety of independent promotions before getting his big break with WWE, signing a developmental contract in 2007. He would spend the next year honing his skills in Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), WWE's developmental territory at the time.

WWE Career and Legacy Faction

DiBiase Jr.'s main roster debut came in May 2008. He was introduced as part of the Legacy faction, a group of multi-generational wrestlers including Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes. This storyline capitalized on his pedigree and quickly made him a central figure in the WWE landscape. His time with Legacy was marked with several high-profile feuds and he also won the World Tag Team Championship twice alongside Cody Rhodes.

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Solo Career and Departure from WWE

After Legacy disbanded in 2010, DiBiase Jr. embarked on a solo career. Despite early promise, his solo run didn't reach the same heights as his time with Legacy. He spent the next few years in mid-card feuds and failed to secure any more championship wins. After suffering a string of injuries, DiBiase Jr. announced his decision to not renew his WWE contract in 2013, effectively ending his wrestling career.

Acting and Business

Transitioning from the wrestling world, DiBiase Jr. explored opportunities in acting and business. He starred in the direct-to-DVD film "The Marine 2," produced by WWE Studios. Further solidifying his move away from wrestling, DiBiase Jr. completed his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Mississippi College in 2015. Since then, he has focused on his business endeavors, including a luxury hunting business and serving as Vice President of Business Development for a local insurance agency in his home state of Mississippi.

Welfare Fraud Accusations

Ted Jr., his brother Brett and their father have all been embroiled in a what has been described as a welfare fraud scheme.

After Brett DiBiase was hired as deputy administrator of the state's Department of Human Services, it was reported that their father's ministry received more than $2.1 million in welfare funds from the state of Mississippi. Brett pleaded guilty to creating fraudulent statements in what some call the largest public embezzlement case in the state's history.

In October 2021, Ted Sr. was ordered to pay back $722,299 of the funds given to his Heart of David Ministries. And in May 2022, the Mississippi Department of Human Services sued DiBiase and his sons along with former NFL quarterback Brett Favre to recover the more than $20 million squandered from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program. In April 2022, it was reported by the Mississippi Office of State Auditor that DiBiase Sr. personally received a $250,000 check from state welfare grantee the Family Resource Center to "provide services as a Motivational Speaker."

In April 2023 Ted Jr. was accused by Federal prosecutors of using money that was intended to support needy families in Missouri to enrich himself with the purchase of a boat and to make a down payment on a home.

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What is Ted DiBiase's Net Worth?

Ted DiBiase is an American former professional wrestler, manager, ordained minister, and commentator who has a net worth of $2 million. Ted DiBiase was best known for wrestling as "The Million Dollar Man" during his time in the World Wrestling Federation. He is currently signed to WWE where he works in the Legends program.

Early Life

Theodore Marvin DiBiase, Sr. was born on January 18, 1954, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of wrestler Helen Nevins and entertainer and singer Ted Wills. Wrestler "Iron" Mike DiBiase married his mother after his parents' divorce, and his adoptive father died of a heart attack in the ring when Ted was 15 years old. Helen then suffered from depression and alcoholism, so Ted was moved to Arizona to live with his grandparents. He attended Creighton Preparatory high school and then West Texas State University on a football scholarship. After suffering an injury his senior year, DiBiase dropped out of college to start a career in pro wrestling.

Wrestling Career

Ted DiBiase began wrestling on the Mid-South Wrestling circuit in the mid-70s, and then went on to wrestle briefly with the World Wrestling Federation, and then with NWA, Mid-South again, and All Japan Pro Wrestling. In 1987, he returned to the World Wrestling Federation, where he became immensely popular as "The Million Dollar Man." He would wrestle professionally until 1993, and then returned sporadically through 1996. DiBiase has been named one of the best technical wrestlers and greatest villains in the history of pro wrestling.

DiBiase was the first WWF North American Heavyweight Champion, a three-time WWF Tag Team Champion alongside Irwin R. Schyster, a WWE 24/7 Champion, and winner of 1988's  King of the Ring tournament. He at one point awarded himself the Million Dollar Championship which had also been held by his onscreen proteges Stone Cold Steve Austin and LA Knight. DiBiase headlined many WWF cards over his career, including WrestleMania IV and the very first SummerSlam in 1988. "The Million Dollar Man" was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame upon its inception in 1996 and headlined the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

After retiring from the ring, he found work as a manager, creative consultant, and commentator. DiBiase has also made appearances at recent WWE events, including when he was seen backstage at Raw is XXX with Irwin R. Schyster on January 23, 2023.

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Welfare Fraud Accusations

After Ted's son Brett was hired as deputy administrator of the state's Department of Human Services, it was reported that DiBiase's ministry received more than $2.1 million in welfare funds from the state of Mississippi. Brett pleaded guilty to creating fraudulent statements in what some call the largest public embezzlement case in the state's history.

In October 2021, Ted was ordered to pay back $722,299 of the funds given to his Heart of David Ministries. And in May 2022, the Mississippi Department of Human Services sued DiBiase and his sons along with former NFL quarterback Brett Favre to recover the more than $20 million squandered from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program. In April 2022, it was reported by the Mississippi Office of State Auditor that DiBiase personally received a $250,000 check from state welfare grantee the Family Resource Center to "provide services as a Motivational Speaker."

Personal Life

Ted DiBiase's sons, Mike, Ted DiaBiase Jr., and Brett, were all former professional wrestlers too.

DiBiase has authored the books "Every Man Has His Price" (1997) and "The Million Dollar Man" (2008). He also provided the foreword on William J. Bruce III's "Penholder" (2010).

Real Estate

In May 2020, perhaps in the wake of the welfare scandal, Ted listed his lake home in Madison, Missouri, for $1.595 million. He ultimately removed the listing. Ted and his wife bought the home in November 2018 for an undisclosed amount, but it is known that they took out a roughly $1 million mortgage for the purchase from Renasant Bank.

In August 2020 the US Attorney General was reportedly seeking to have the property forfeited.

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Sting (Wrestler) Net Worth https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/sting-wrestler-net-worth/ https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/wrestlers/sting-wrestler-net-worth/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 15:12:42 +0000 https://www.celebritynetworth.com/?p=39952 Sting net worth: Sting is an American professional wrestler and former bodybuilder who has a net worth of $4 million. Sting earned fame and fortune as a 14-time world heavyweight champion

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What is Sting's Net Worth?

Sting is an American professional wrestler and former bodybuilder who has a net worth of $4 million. Sting earned fame and fortune as a 14-time world heavyweight champion and is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling, although he is most known for his time in WCW. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.

Early Life

Steve Borden was born on March 20, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska, and was raised in Southern California. He played basketball and football in high school before turning to a career in bodybuilding. Borden once owned a Gold's Gym health club. Before he had any interest in professional wrestling, he took in a WWF event in Los Angeles where he saw Hulk Hogan, Andre The Giant, The Iron Sheik, and The British Bulldogs, and the rest is history.

Wrestling Career

Before he was hailed an icon, Borden was part of Team USA (one of the team members was Ultimate Warrior) for Memphis-based wrestling company, Continental Wrestling Association, using the name Flash. Team USA became The Blade Runner and was then with Universal Wrestling Federation. Changing his name to Sting, Borden was the one to watch after he fought Ric Flair at the Clash of Champions in the late eighties. Soon Borden claimed his first NWA title. By the nineties, Borden became the "face of WCW."

Borden has claimed the NWA World Heavyweight Championship twice (the second time in TNA), the WCW World Heavyweight Championships six times, the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship twice, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship four times and WWA World Heavyweight Championship once – making him the only person to hold all titles during his career. Sting has also held several other titles including the NWA World Television Championship, the WCW International World Heavyweight Championship twice, the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship twice, the WCW World Tag Team Championships three times (with Lex Luger, The Giant, and Kevin Nash), the TNA World Tag Team Championship with Kurt Angle, and more.

After years of loyalty to WCW and hesitancy to join WWE based on the organization's creative usage of former WCW stars, he finally wrestled for WWE but suffered a neck injury against Seth Rollins in his sole WWE pay-per-view. He announced his retirement when he headlined the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016.

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Achievements & Accolades

For his achievements, Borden was named the greatest superstar in WCW history by WWE and Pro Wrestling Illustrated named him the "Most Popular Wrestler of the Year" four times, a record he shares with John Cena. He is a member of the TNA Hall of Fame, and during his career has held a total of 26 championships. In 2016, Sting was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame and the WWE Hall of Fame.

Personal Life

Borden married his wife, Sue, in 1986. They had two sons together, Garrett Lee and Steven Jr., and a daughter, Gracie. Steve and Sue divorced in 2010, and Borden married Sabine in 2015.

Borden was an admitted anabolic steroid user in the 1980s and became a born-again Christian in August 1998.

Real Estate

In January 2013 Borden and Sue paid $375,000 for a home in Santa Clarita, California. Today the home, which sits on 2 acres, is worth around $1 million.

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