Norman Smiley trained under Boris Malenko and Dean Malenko before making his debut in 1985 on the Floridian independent circuit. [4] He was originally known as "Black Magic", then as the hated "Lord Henry Norman". WALTER • Tom Phillips • Raven JJ. [8] On the June 8 episode of Nitro, Smiley faced Fit Finlay for the WCW Television Championship, but failed to win the championship. Erik • The following week during the October 12 house event, Riddle defeated Dominik Dijakovic. Smiley wrestled for the short-lived X Wrestling Federation and the World Wrestling All-Stars before returning to the independent circuit. 8/31 - Mauro Ranallo announced his exit from WWE. If the F.S styles call for it, he needs a flying crossbody instead of one of the Double Axe's. Corey Graves • Sarah Schreiber • Charles Robinson • on the September 7 episode of Impact, Smiley, Shark Boy and The James Gang lost to America's Most Wanted, Matt Bentley and Kazarian. Magic. Drew Gulak • Fandango •

A professional MMA fighter from 2008 to 2014, Riddle … on the October 5 episode of Impact, Smiley competed in a fatal five way match which was won by Shark Boy. 4/15 - WWE released Curt Hawkins, EC3, Lio Rush, Karl Anderson, Hurricane Helms, Drake Maverick, Eric Young, Heath Slater, Luke Gallows, Billy Kidman, Mike Rotunda, Dave Finlay, Pat Buck, Shawn Daivari, Scott Armstrong, Sarah Stock, Lance Storm, Aiden English, Kurt Angle, Erick Rowan, The Colons, Sarah Logan, Mike Chioda, Mike Kanellis, Maria Kanellis, Zack Ryder, No Way Jose, Rusev, Aleksandar Jaksic, Deonna Purrazzo, MJ Jenkins, Josiah Williams, Norman Smiley,Serena Deeb, Ace Steel, Kendo Kashin, Jerry Soto, Dorian Mak, Jon Quasto, Alyssa Marino.

The fight was a catchweight bout after Johnson weighed in at 172 lbs and Riddle would go on to win the fight via TKO due to punches near the end of round 2. Ashton Smith • He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand and is a former NXT Tag Team Champion with Pete Dunne, having become champions after winning the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament tournament. At the October 19 house event, Riddle and Rocky wrestled to a No-Contest finish. However, Waldburger was forced from the card with an injury[12] and replaced by promotional newcomer Sean Pierson. Aoife Valkyrie • IPWA tag team title. Baron Corbin • The fight was held in Osipczak's home country of England. Peyton Royce • Riddle's second fight was against Tim Credeur. Dan Engler • When he became a babyface in WCW’s hardcore division, “Screamin’ Norman” was born. Riddle's first match was during the September 21 house event, where he defeated Italian recruit Fabian Aichner. He currently works for WWE as a trainer for NXT. Since Riddle had little to no money, he did not train at a gym but in his apartment. Timothy Thatcher • Seth Rollins • Marina Shafir • [11][12] At Starrcade, he defeated Prince Iaukea. Shane Thorne • The following year in 2019, Riddle returned for the January 2 episode of NXT, during which Riddle defeated Kassius Ohno. Alexa Bliss • He is a former Evolve Champion, WWN Champion, PWG World Tag Team Champion (with Jeff Cobb), and two-time Progress Atlas Champion. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. Smiley was born in Northampton, England in the United Kingdom. Austin Theory • John Cena • Cameron Grimes • He would also often wear protective sports equipment as he entered the ring, usually also in the uniform of a local pro or collegiate sports team to gain a cheap pop. In 2010, Smiley began working with FCW, the WWE’s developmental territory in Florida, which led to him being hired as a trainer with the WWE’s Performance Center.

Following the completion of his training, he began wrestling for numerous independent promotions, including a stint in TNA. Becky Lynch • The New Day • While he was mainly fodder for the top stars in the UWF, Norman Smiley proved to be a natural at the shoot-style of wrestling. Steve Cutler • He wrestled at Saratoga High School in upstate New York. He also spent time in Mexico and defeated Rayo de Jalisco in the tournament final to win the CMLL world title. Zelina Vega, A.J. Riddle was expected to face TJ Waldburger on December 11, 2010 at UFC 124. Since its inception as a developmental territory, Smiley has continued to work as a trainer for WWE in NXT.[20]. However Riddle cracked his rib and had to pull out of the tournament, and subsequently retired from MMA fighting due to financial reasons. Jordan Devlin • Sara Del Rey • He also spent time Smiley has been a shoot-style wrestler, a luchador and a comedy wrestler and now he works with the next generation of wrestlers imparting his worldly and varied experiences.

on the July 13 episode of Impact, Smiley lost to Abyss. Seven days later during the April 12 house event, Riddle competed for the North American Championship once more in a three-way match involving the champion Velveteen Dream and Adam Cole. Norman is not yet available!. Norman Smiley Archived. Before entering WCW during the middle of 98, Smiley also wrestled in ECW(95-96) after R-Truth • Jason Ayers • He next faced TUF 9 alumni, Nick Osipczak on November 14, 2009 at UFC 105. Riddle made his professional wrestling debut on February 7, 2015, at the Monster Factory in Paulsboro, New Jersey. During the house events, Riddle maintained an undefeated streak, against opponents Adam Cole, Punishment Martinez and Trevor Lee. Riddle later returned in the show to defeat rookie Mars Wang. During the August house events, Riddle remained undefeated in singles matches against Ridge Holland, Pete Dunne and Kassius Ohno. [7] After being removed from television, he returned on the February 8, 1998 episode of Nitro, with a new gimmick, which saw him perform his signature dance move, the "Big Wiggle". D.A. Shayna Baszler • He was trained by Soulman Alex Gand Norman Smiley. Io Shirai • fighting in Japan in 94 and the Global Wrestling Alliance during the 80s. John Cone • In 1990 Smiley competed at the World Championship Wrestling Starrcade 1990 event teaming with Chris Adams against the team of Konnan and Rey Misterio, Sr. The Usos • Oney Lorcan • Sasha Banks • Ronda Rousey •

Ivar • Sam Gradwell • Cesaro • Finisher: Norman Conquest Dance's: Who's your Daddy and Smackey Time, AKA "Big Wiggle" Before entering WCW during the middle of 98, Smiley also wrestled in ECW(95-96) after fighting in Japan in 94 and the Global Wrestling Alliance during the 80s. 2/14 - Cathy Kelley announced she will be leaving WWE after TakeOver: Portland.

With the assistance of Ralphus, he stole a backyard wrestling championship from a group of children during a vignette. Profile Explanation [Late Legend - Technical]. The Viking Raiders, Alyse Ashton • Copyright 2009-2020: Smark Out Moment - a web branch off A Mango Tree, an Anthony Mango company. Jessika Carr •

Later Riddle once more returned for a third match, defeating Chinese recruit Boa. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand and is a former NXT Tag Team Champion with Pete Dunne, having become champions after winning the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament tournament. [13] He then feuded with Chavo Guerrero, Jr., on one occasion destroying Guerrero's hobby horse mascot, Pepè, by feeding it into a wood chipper on the January 11, 1999 episode of Nitro. Now my Smiley will be complete... Added Double Drpkick, Double DDT, Diving Crossbody and few options for second finisher. Was trained by Bill DeMott, Billy Gunn, Dusty Rhodes, Norman Smiley, Robby Brookside, Terry Taylor and WWE Performance Center. Riddle was expected to face Ultimate Fighter castmate, Matt Brown, on March 3, 2011 at UFC Live: Sanchez vs. Kampmann, replacing an injured Mark Scanlon. Ryan Tran, Booker T •