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* '''[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]''' | * '''[[Ohio Valley Wrestling]]''' | ||
** [[OVW Heavyweight Championship]] ([[OVW Heavyweight Championship#Reigns|1 time]]) | ** [[OVW Heavyweight Championship]] ([[OVW Heavyweight Championship#Reigns|1 time]]) | ||
** [[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship]] ([[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[Rico|Rikki]] | ** [[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship]] ([[OVW Southern Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[Rico|Rikki]] | ||
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* '''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''' | * '''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''' | ||
** [[PWI Feud of the Year]] (2006) <small>vs. [[Kevin Adams Copeland|Edge]]</small> | ** [[PWI Feud of the Year]] (2006) <small>vs. [[Kevin Adams Copeland|Edge]]</small> | ||
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**[[PWI Wrestler of the Year]] (2006, 2007) | **[[PWI Wrestler of the Year]] (2006, 2007) | ||
**PWI ranked #'''1''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[PWI 500]] in 2006 and 2007 | **PWI ranked #'''1''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the [[PWI 500]] in 2006 and 2007 | ||
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*'''Ultimate Pro Wrestling''' | *'''Ultimate Pro Wrestling''' | ||
**UPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) | **UPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) | ||
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*'''[[IWE|International Wrestling Entertainment]]''' | *'''[[IWE|International Wrestling Entertainment]]''' | ||
| - | **[[IWE Championship]] ([[List of IWE Champions|11 times]] | + | **[[IWE Championship]] ([[List of IWE Champions|11 times]]) |
**[[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|2 times]]) | **[[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|2 times]]) | ||
**[[IWE United States Championship]] ([[List of IWE United States Champions|3 times]]) | **[[IWE United States Championship]] ([[List of IWE United States Champions|3 times]]) | ||
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**[[Royal Rumble]] ([[IWE Royal Rumble (2008)|2008]], [[IWE Royal Rumble (2013)|2013]]) | **[[Royal Rumble]] ([[IWE Royal Rumble (2008)|2008]], [[IWE Royal Rumble (2013)|2013]]) | ||
**[[IWE Money in the Bank (2012)|2012 Money in the Bank winner]] (IWE Championship) | **[[IWE Money in the Bank (2012)|2012 Money in the Bank winner]] (IWE Championship) | ||
| - | ** [[IWE Slammy Awards|Slammy Award]] winner – [[IWE Slammy Awards#2009|2009]], [[IWE Slammy Awards#2010|2010]], and [[IWE Slammy Awards#2012|2012]] Superstar of the Year | + | **[[IWE Slammy Awards|Slammy Award]] winner – [[IWE Slammy Awards#2009|2009]], [[IWE Slammy Awards#2010|2010]], and [[IWE Slammy Awards#2012|2012]] Superstar of the Year |
**Slammy Award for Holy $#!+ Move of the Year ([[IWE Slammy Awards#2010 Slammy Awards|2010]]) {{small|Sends [[Jesse Dern]] through the stage with an Attitude Adjustment.}} | **Slammy Award for Holy $#!+ Move of the Year ([[IWE Slammy Awards#2010 Slammy Awards|2010]]) {{small|Sends [[Jesse Dern]] through the stage with an Attitude Adjustment.}} | ||
**Slammy Award for Game Changer of the Year ([[IWE Slammy Awards#2011|2011]]) – with [[Sam Simkins|The Rock]] | **Slammy Award for Game Changer of the Year ([[IWE Slammy Awards#2011|2011]]) – with [[Sam Simkins|The Rock]] | ||
**Slammy Award for Insult of the Year ([[IWE Slammy Awards#2012|2012]]) - {{small|To Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero: "You're the exact opposite. One enjoys eating a lot of nuts and the other is still trying to find his."}} | **Slammy Award for Insult of the Year ([[IWE Slammy Awards#2012|2012]]) - {{small|To Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero: "You're the exact opposite. One enjoys eating a lot of nuts and the other is still trying to find his."}} | ||
**Slammy Award for Best Kiss of the Year (2012) - with [[Vanessa Cults|AJ Lee]] | **Slammy Award for Best Kiss of the Year (2012) - with [[Vanessa Cults|AJ Lee]] | ||
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* '''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | * '''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] | ||
**[[5-star match|5 Star Match]] <small>vs. [[Justin Eldridge]] at IWE Money in the Bank on July 17, 2011</small> | **[[5-star match|5 Star Match]] <small>vs. [[Justin Eldridge]] at IWE Money in the Bank on July 17, 2011</small> | ||
Revision as of 03:23, 19 August 2013
| Dustin Simpson | |
 Simpson in 2008 | |
| Ring name(s) | Dustin Simpson The Prototype Juan Simpson |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Billed weight | 240 lb (110 kg) |
| Born | April 23, 1977 (age 34) West Newbury, Massachusetts |
| Resides | Tampa, Florida |
| Billed from | Classified (UPW) West Newbury, Massachusetts (IWE) |
| Trained by | Ultimate Pro Wrestling Ohio Valley Wrestling |
| Debut | 2001 |
Dustin Simpson is an American actor, rapper, and professional wrestler currently signed to IWE on its Raw brand.
In IWE, Simpson has won 18 championships in total, including 11 World Titles (having won the IWE Championship a record 9 times and the World Heavyweight Championship twice). In addition, Simpson has also won the IWE United States Championship three times, and is a four-time Tag Team Champion, having held the World Tag Team Championship twice (once each with Ryan Barnhart, and Jesse Dern), and the IWE Tag Team Championship twice (once each with David Mahrt and The Miz). Simpson also won the 2008 Royal Rumble match, and is a two-time Superstar of the Year Slammy Award winner (2009 and 2010).
Simpson started his professional wrestling career in 2000, wrestling for Ultimate Pro Wrestling, where he held the UPW Heavyweight Championship. In 2001, Cena signed a contract with the International Wrestling Federation (IWF) and was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) where he held the OVW Heavyweight Championship and the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (with Rikki).
Outside of wrestling, Simpson has released the rap album You Can't See Me, which debuted at No.15 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and starred in the feature films The Marine (2006), 12 Rounds (2009), and Legendary (2010). Simpson has also made appearances on television shows including Manhunt, Deal or No Deal, MADtv, Saturday Night Live, Punk'd, and Psych. Simpson was also a contestant on Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race, where he made it to the final round before being eliminated, placing third in the overall competition.
Early life
Professional wrestling career
Training (2000–2001)
UPW
OVW
International Wrestling Entertainment
Debut (2002-2004)
United States Champion and IWE Champion (2004–2005)
IWE Championship feuds and injury (2006–2007)
Return, World Heavyweight Champion and various feuds (2008–2010)
Feuding with and joining The Nexus (2010–2011)
- Main article: The Nexus
Record-breaking IWE Champion (2011–present)
Other media
Film
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ready to Rumble | Gym Trainer | Extra |
| 2006 | The Marine | John Triton | Lead role |
| 2007 | Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race | Himself | Reality TV series |
| 2009 | 12 Rounds | Danny Fisher | Los Angeles Film Festival Award for Best Actor |
| 2010 | Psych | Ewan O'Hara | Guest appearance; episode: "You Can't Handle This Episode" |
| 2010 | True Jackson, VP | Himself | Guest appearance; episode: "Pajama Party" |
| 2010 -2011 | Legendary | Mike Chetley | Nominated—Nevada Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor |
| 2010 | Hannah Montana | Himself | Guest appearance; episode: "Love That Let's Go" |
| 2010 | Fred: The Movie | Fred's (imaginary) Dad | TV film |
| 2011 | Family Reunion | Sam Cleary |
Guest appearances
Television
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Endorsements
Fashion
Music
Personal life
In wrestling
Championships and accomplishments
File:Dustin Simpson as WHC.jpg
Dustin Simpson as World Heavyweight Champion
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI Feud of the Year (2006) vs. Edge
- PWI Match of the Year (2007) vs. Ryan Barnhart on Raw on April 23
- PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (2003)
- PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (2004, 2005, 2007)
- PWI Wrestler of the Year (2006, 2007)
- PWI ranked #1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2006 and 2007
- Ultimate Pro Wrestling
- UPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
File:Simpson With Spinner Belt.jpg
Simpson as IWE Champion in 2007
- International Wrestling Entertainment
- IWE Championship (11 times)
- World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- IWE United States Championship (3 times)
- IWE Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with David Mahrt (1), and Joe Smith (1)
- World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Ryan Barnhart (1) and Jesse Dern (1)
- Royal Rumble (2008, 2013)
- 2012 Money in the Bank winner (IWE Championship)
- Slammy Award winner – 2009, 2010, and 2012 Superstar of the Year
- Slammy Award for Holy $#!+ Move of the Year (2010) Sends Jesse Dern through the stage with an Attitude Adjustment.
- Slammy Award for Game Changer of the Year (2011) – with The Rock
- Slammy Award for Insult of the Year (2012) - To Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero: "You're the exact opposite. One enjoys eating a lot of nuts and the other is still trying to find his."
- Slammy Award for Best Kiss of the Year (2012) - with AJ Lee
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- 5 Star Match vs. Justin Eldridge at IWE Money in the Bank on July 17, 2011
- Wrestler of the Year (2007, 2010)
- Best Box Office Draw (2007)
- Best on Interviews (2007)
- Most Charismatic (2006–2010)
- Most Charismatic of the Decade (2000–2009)
- Best Gimmick (2003)
