Test
Professional wrestler and WWE star
Born
March 17th, 1975
50 years ago
Died
2009
16 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Born in 1975, this Canadian-American professional wrestler gained prominence in the World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/WWE) during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Known for a powerful in-ring style and a larger-than-life persona, the wrestler achieved significant success in tag team wrestling. Key achievements included tag team championships with partners such as Albert and Triple H. This individual demonstrated athletic prowess and captivated audiences with memorable matches and rivalries, ultimately leaving a lasting legacy within the wrestling community.
Winning the WWF Tag Team Championship
Competing in WrestleMania events
Forming successful tag teams with Albert and Triple H
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