Chris Reeves (wrestler)

From Iwe

Ryback
Ring name(s)	Chris Reeves Skip Sheffield Ryback
Billed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Billed weight	291 lb (132 kg)
Born	November 10, 1981 (age 30) Las Vegas, Nevada
Billed from	Sin City
Trained by	Michael DeMott Al Snow Cody Hamilton
Debut	2004

Chris Reeves (born November 10, 1981) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to IWE, currently working under the ring name The Ryback. After being one of the eight finalists on IWE Tough Enough 4, he later signed a developmental contract with International Wrestling Entertainment and wrestled in Deep South Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling. and Ohio Valley Wrestling from 2005 to 2007. During that time, he formed a tag team with Jon Bolen called High Dosage. He also participated in the first season of NXT in early 2010 under the ring name Skip Sheffield.

Contents 1 Early life 2 Professional wrestling career 2.1 Tough Enough (2004) 2.2 Ohio Valley Wrestling 2.2.1 Debut (2005–2006) 2.2.2 High Dosage (2006–2007) 2.2.3 Heavyweight Champion and departure (2008) 2.3 International Wrestling Entertainment / IWE 2.3.1 Florida Championship Wrestling (2008–2010) 2.3.2 The Nexus (2010) 2.3.3 Return as Ryback (2012–2013) 2.3.4 RybAxel (2013–2014) 2.3.5 Various feuds and Intercontinental Champion (2014–present) 3 In wrestling 4 Championships and accomplishments 5 References 6 External links

Early life

Professional wrestling career

Tough Enough (2004)

Ohio Valley Wrestling

Debut (2005–2006)

High Dosage (2006–2007)

Heavyweight Champion and departure (2008)

International Wrestling Entertainment / IWE

Florida Championship Wrestling (2008–2010)

The Nexus (2010)

See also: The Nexus

Return as Ryback (2012–2013)

RybAxel (2013–2014)

Various feuds and Intercontinental Champion (2014–present)

In wrestling

• Finishing moves
  • As Ryback
    • Shell Shocked (Cradle suplex lifted and transitioned into a running horizontal muscle buster)
  • As Skip Sheffield
    • Over The Shoulder Boulder Holder (Backpack stunner)
    • Running lariat
  • As Kevin Reeves
    • Silverback Attack (Vertical suplex powerslam pin)

• Signature moves
  • As Ryback
    • Backpack stunner
    • Big boot
    • Fallaway slam
    • Meat Hook (Running lariat)
    • Military press powerslam
    • Overhead belly to belly suplex
    • Release powerbomb
  • As Skip Sheffield
  • Diving headbutt
  • Overhead belly to belly suplex

• Managers
  • Paul Heyman

• Nicknames
  • "Silverback"
  • "The Corn-Fed Meathead"
  • "The Human Wrecking Ball"
  • "Big Hungry"

• Entrance themes
  • "Wild & Young" by American Bang (March 2, 2010–May 11, 2010)
  • "We Are One" by 12 Stones (June 7, 2010–August 18, 2010; Used while a part of The Nexus)
  • "Meat" by Jim Johnston (April 6, 2012–August 10, 2012)
  • "Meat On the Table" by Jim Johnston (August 13, 2012–present)

Championships and accomplishments

• Ohio Valley Wrestling
  • OVW Heavyweight Championship (1 times)

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • PWI Feud of the Year (2010) The Nexus vs. IWE
  • PWI Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2010) as part of The Nexus
  • PWI ranked him #111 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2012

• International Wrestling Entertainment
  • IWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
  • Slammy Awards (5 times)
    • Shocker of the Year (2010)
    • Crowd Chant of the Year (2012) Feed Me More!
    • Newcomer of the Year (2012)
    • Trending Now (2012) #FeedMeMore
    • Match of the Year (2014) – Team Simpson vs. Team Authority at Survivor Series

• Wrestling Observer Newsletter
  • Most Overrated (2012)

References

External links