Raven

Professional wrestler, WCW Champion

Raven - Professional wrestler, WCW Champion
Born

September 8th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American professional wrestler born in 1964, this individual gained recognition in the wrestling world for a unique persona that blended elements of punk rock culture. Competing primarily in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), achieved significant acclaim for his work in promoting the sport's more intense and gritty style. Later joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and won the WCW World Tag Team Championship. This wrestler's character and storytelling ability helped redefine the landscape of professional wrestling during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Won the ECW World Heavyweight Championship

Held the WCW World Tag Team Championship

Created a unique persona that resonated with fans

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