Kevin Crimson
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Ring name(s) | Kevin Crimson (Crimson Little Red Kevin Mercer |
Billed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Billed weight | 252 lb (114 kg) |
Born | February 21, 1985 (age 26) Cleveland, Ohio |
Resides | Nashville, Tennessee |
Billed from | Cleveland, Ohio Brooklyn, New York |
Trained by | Jeff Daniels Harley Gaze |
Debut | 2007 |
Kevin Mercer (born February 21, 1985) is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name Kevin Crimson. He also works for various promotions on the independent circuit, including Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW), NWA Main Event and Showtime All-Star Wrestling (SAW). Mercer served five years in the United States Army, which included two tours of Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Early life
Cimson was born and raised by a single mother in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended North Ridgeville High School, where he played football and basketball, but wasn't able to continue to pursue a career in either of them without an athletic scholarship. After graduation Crimson joined the United States Army in order to fund his college studies. He ended up serving for five years, which included two tours of Iraq in the 101st Airborne Division as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Professional wrestling career
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2010–present)
Undefeated streak
Personal life
In wrestling
Championships and accomplishments
- NWA Main Event
- NWA Mid-American Television Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him #89 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 2011
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- TNA World Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with Brandon Martin