| Claudio Castagnoli | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Ring name(s) | Claudio Castagnoli Swiss Chocolate Ice Cream |
| Billed height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) |
| Billed weight | 105 kg (232 lb) |
| Born | December 27, 1980 Lucerne, Switzerland |
| Resides | United States |
| Billed from | United Bank of Switzerland |
| Trained by | SigMasta Rappo Dave Taylor Chris Hero Mike Quackenbush Skayde The Honky Tonk Man |
| Debut | December 24, 2000 |
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Castagnoli received his initial training in his homeland of Switzerland from fellow Swiss wrestler SigMasta Rappo, and made his debut on December 24, 2000 in Essen for the German westside Xtreme wrestling. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Essen (ˈɛsən is a City in the center of the Ruhr Area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. [1] Castagnoli first used a Japanese gimmick before becoming a Swiss banker along with Ares, together known as the Swiss Money Holding (SMH). For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Banking in Switzerland is characterized by stability privacy and protection of clients' assets and information
While performing in England, Castagnoli received training from Dave Taylor. David Steven Taylor (born May 1 1957) He held the title for two years before losing to Tony St Claudio met Chris Hero in Germany, who invited the SMH to perform in the United States. Chris Spradlin (born December 24 1979 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name, Chris Hero. They competed in IWA Mid South and CHIKARA and received training from Hero before returning to Europe. Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (also known as IWA Mid-South IWA-MS and IWA Mid South Wrestling is an independent Professional wrestling promotion CHIKARA (sometimes referred to as CHIKARA Pro) is an American Professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. While Ares remained there and formed the new Swiss Money Holding with Marc Roudin, Castagnoli returned to the American independent circuit to wrestle full time, making regular appearances for ROH and CHIKARA. Ring of Honor (ROH is an American Professional wrestling promotion.
In late 2005 Castagnoli made his way to Combat Zone Wrestling, where he teamed up with Chris Hero to form the highly successful Kings of Wrestling stable and shortly after won the CZW World Tag Team Championships. Combat Zone Wrestling ( CZW) is an American based Professional wrestling promotion, based around the 'ultraviolent' style of professional wrestling For the short-lived TNA stable see Kings of Wrestling (TNA The Kings of Wrestling, is the Professional wrestling stable The CZW World Tag Team Championship is a Tag team title contested for in the independent Professional wrestling promotion Combat Zone [2] Days after losing these titles a few months later, Castagnoli and Hero won the CHIKARA Tag World Grand Prix 2006 to become the first Campeonatos de Parejas. Tag World Grand Prix 2006 was the third Tag World Grand Prix tournament held by Chikara Pro Wrestling. The Campeonatos de Parejas are Professional wrestling tag team titles contested in the Philadelphia Pennsylvania based promotion CHIKARA [3]
The success of the Kings of Wrestling continued into Ring of Honor where on September 16, 2006 they defeated Austin Aries and Roderick Strong to become the ROH World Tag Team Champions. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Dan Solwold He wrestled in the midwest for several years before his east coast wrestling career was jumpstarted after he progressed to the finals of the 2004 Chris Lindsey (born July 26, 1983 in Wisconsin) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name The Ring of Honor (ROH World Tag Team Championship is the Tag team title contested for in the independent Professional wrestling promotion Ring [4] The next month at CZW Last Team Standing (October 14) they defeated three other teams to win their second CZW Tag Team titles,[5] thus holding the titles of three of the top American independent companies simultaneously.
Within a month their luck began to change as they lost the CZW belts to BLKOUT (Sabian and Robbie Mireno),[6] the CHIKARA belts to Team F. I. S. T. (Gran Akuma and Icarus)[7] and the ROH titles to Christopher Daniels and Matt Sydal,[8]. Daniel Christopher Covell (born December 24, 1971) is an American professional wrestler, best known in the United States by his ring name Matthew Joseph Korklan (born March 19 1983 is an American professional wrestler best known as Matt Sydal With WWE showing interest in Castagnoli the Kings of Wrestling split after a loss to the Briscoe Brothers at ROH Final Battle 2006, where Hero abandoned him and allied himself with Larry Sweeney. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Larry Sweeney (born Lawrence Swencil February 15, 1982 in Redondo Beach California) is an American professional wrestler and
In November 2006 it was revealed that Castagnoli had signed with WWE, having impressed them with an appearance on RAW (as a police officer in a backstage segment) and a successful tryout for Deep South Wrestling. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is A police officer (also known as a policeman or policewoman) is a warranted employee of a Police force. Deep South Wrestling (DSW was a Professional wrestling promotion located in McDonough Georgia. [9] Shortly after, Castagnoli was released from his WWE contract. Reports stated that this was due to VISA problems with Castagnoli, although he disputed those reports.
In April 2007, Castagnoli represented CHIKARA in the inaugural King of Europe Cup, a sixteen-man tournament held in Liverpool, England. This tournament should not be confused with the "King of Europe Tournament" held in 2006 by the Austrian wrestling promotion Rings of Europe Liverpool ( is a City and Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary He lost in the opening match against CZW's representative and former partner, Chris Hero. [10]
Castagnoli wrestled on Ring of Honor's first pay-per-view Respect is Earned on May 12, 2007, teaming with Matt Sydal to challenge the Briscoe Brothers for the ROH World Tag Team Championship. Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event Respect is Earned was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view promoted by Ring of Honor. Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [11] Despite losing the match, Castagnoli was granted a rematch with the partner of his choosing. He chose former partner Chris Hero but the duo lost to the Briscoes on June 9. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits [12]
Success would occur in ROH singles competition on July 28 as Castagnoli won Ring of Honor's Race to the Top Tournament, a 16 man, 2 night event. He defeated Hallowicked, Mike Quackenbush and Jack Evans, before defeating El Generico in the final. Jack Edward Miller (born April 2, 1982 in Parkland Washington) better known by his ring name Jack Evans, is a Professional wrestler "The Generic Luchador" El Generico is a Canadian Professional wrestler, with the gimmick of a luchador from Mexico. [13] He faced Takeshi Morishima for the ROH World Championship at Death Before Dishonor V: Night One on August 10, but lost. (October 15 1978 is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is currently performing for Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan and for Ring of Honor in the United The Ring of Honor (ROH World Championship, originally named the "ROH Title" is the top championship title competed for in the independent Professional [14] He received a second shot, this time a three-way match with Brent Albright, later that month, but was again unable to win the title. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Brent Alan Albright (born November 28 1978 in Louisiana) is an American Professional wrestler, currently working for Ring [15]
During the Summer of 2007 Castagnoli competed in a tournament for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship under the Terry Funk bracket. The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA World Heavyweight Championship is the primary Professional wrestling title in the National Wrestling Alliance Terrence "Terry" Funk (born June 30 1944) is an American professional wrestler and Actor known chiefly for the [16] He defeated Pepper Parks in the first round qualifiers and Sicodelico Jr. in the second,[17] before losing to Brent Albright in the semi-finals on August 12 in Charlotte. [16]
In September, Castagnoli competed in his second Pro Wrestling Guerrilla Battle of Los Angeles Tournament. He defeated Doug Williams in the first round but lost to PAC in the second round. Douglas Clayton Durdle (born September 1, 1972 in Reading Berkshire) is an English professional wrestler best known by his Ben Satterley (born 1986 in Newcastle upon Tyne) is an English Professional wrestler, better known as PAC (or Pac) Castagnoli also competed in and won the annual Chikara "Torneo Cibernetico" event, a 16-man elimination tag match.
Later in September, Castagnoli competed in the Ted Petty Invitational 2007 tournament. The Ted Petty Invitational tournament (the TPI is an Independent wrestling tournament in North America, run and promoted by IWA Mid-South. He defeated Nigel McGuinness in the first round, Davey Richards in the quarter-finals, & Brent Albright in the semi-finals to compete in a three way elimination match, with finalists Mike Quackenbush & IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Champion Chuck Taylor. Nigel McGuinness is the Ring name of an English professional wrestler, currently working for Ring of Honor in the United States David Richards (born March 1 1983 in Othello Washington) is an American Professional wrestler, better known by his ring name The IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship is the major title in the IWA Mid-South based in Louisville Kentucky. Charlie and Chuck are common familiar or shortened forms for Charles. He was first eliminated by the eventual winner, Quackenbush, being pinned following a Quackendriver II.
Castagnoli recently replaced Fergal Devitt in the 8-man NWA Australian Title Tournament which was held in November.
In February 2008, Castagnoli was invited to and competed in his first tour with Pro Wrestling NOAH, wrestling in all tag matches with partners Doug Williams and Chris Hero. Pro-Wrestling NOAH is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion, founded in 2000 by former All Japan Pro Wrestling ace Mitsuharu Misawa