Bobby Lashley Biography and Wiki

Bobby Lashley is an American professional wrestler and a mixed martial artist currently signed to the “World Wrestling Entertainment” and performs under their brand “RAW”. He is a two-time winner of the “Extreme Championship Wrestling”, and a one-time winner of the ‘WWE United States Championship.

Bobby Lashley Age

Bobby Lashley is 44 years old as of 2020, He was born on July 16, 1976, in Junction City, Kansas. Bobby celebrates his birthday on July 16.

Bobby Lashley Height and Weight

Bobby is 6 feet and 3 inches (1.90m) tall and weighs about 119 Kg (264Lbs). He is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos.

Bobby Lashley Family and Education

Bobby Lashley was born Robert Franklin Lashley, on July 16, 1976, in Colorado. His father was a drill sergeant with the ‘United States Army.’ Lashley has three elder sisters. Due to the nature of his father’s job, Lashley’s family moved from place to place.

For early schooling, Lashley attended the ‘Fort Riley Middle School,’ in Kansas. While he was in the seventh grade, Lashley joined amateur wrestling, as an alternative to football.

Lashley graduated from the ‘Junction City High School.’ Thereafter, he attended the ‘Missouri Valley College.’ Lashley continued to be active in amateur wrestling, and won the ‘NAIA National Wrestling Championship,’ in the three consecutive years, 1996, 1997, and 1998. He graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in ‘human-service agency management and recreation administration.’

Bobby Lashley Wife, Kids, and Girlfriend

Bobby was in a relationship with Former “WWE” diva Kristal Marshall from 2006 to 2010 and had a son called Myles and a daughter Naomi. Lashley has a daughter named Kyra, who was born in 2005. The identity of the kid’s mother is kept secret. He is currently single.

Bobby Lashley Net Worth

Bobby Lashley has an estimated Net Worth of 6 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Lashley has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Bobby Lashley Eyebrows

Bobby has a health condition called “Alopecia” which is basically hair loss. That’s why bobby wears a headband each time he comes to the ring because he has no eyebrows. His current eyebrows are just a fake cover-up.

Bobby Lashley Military and Army

After graduation, Lashley joined the ‘U.S. Army,’ and continued to wrestle in the army’s ‘World Class Athlete Program.’ He won gold and silver medals, in the wrestling competitions conducted by the ‘International Military Sports Council.’ After three years of service, Lashley retired from the army.

He hoped to qualify for the ‘2004 Summer Olympics,’ and trained for it. But Lashley was caught in a robbery at a bank and was hit by a gun. His knee was badly damaged, and Lashley had to give up his amateur wrestling career.

Lashley has started many business ventures. In 2007, he opened a shop that sells health drinks. In 2009, Lashley announced the launch of the ‘Lashley Network,’ which comprises of an official gym, a nutrition store, and a social networking website. In 2010, he opened a gym, ‘American Top Team Altitude,’ in Colorado.

Bobby Lashley WWE and Wikipedia

Bobby signed a contract with the ‘WWE’ in 2004. He was assigned to the ‘Ohio Valley Wrestling.’ In 2005 In 2006  Lashley became the first ‘Smackdown!’ wrestler to qualify for the ‘Royal Rumble.’ At the event, Lashley defeated Sylvain, but later, he was eliminated by a combination of Big Show and Kane.

In April 2006, Lashley competed in his first ‘WrestleMania,’ in the ‘Money in the Bank’ ladder match. He also competed in the ‘Smackdown!’s’ ‘King of the Ring’ tournament. Lashley reached the finals, but was defeated by Booker T, on the ‘Judgement Day.’

In June 2007, Lashley was drafted from the ‘ECW’ brand to the ‘Raw’ brand. He was the number one contender for the ‘WWE Championship’ title but lost to John Cena. In February 2008, Lashley was released from the contract with the ‘WWE.’ After this, Lashley appeared in the ‘Triplemania XVI,’ the flagship event of the ‘AAA.’

Lashley came back to the ‘WWE,’ with the night after ‘WrestleMania 34.’ in April 2018, He participated in the ‘Greatest Royal Rumble,’ but was defeated by Braun Strowman. He participated in tag-team matches with fighters such as Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman

Bobby Lashley ECW and MMA

In November 2006, Lashley moved to the ‘ECW’ brand. He made his debut, by making a surprise entry to the ‘Extreme Elimination Chamber’ match, for the ‘ECW World Championship.’ He defeated Big Show and Test, to become the ‘ECW World Champion.’ Lashley became the first African American to win the title.

In 2007, Lashley defended his title, against many big names such as Big Show, and Robert Van Dam. In June 2007, Lashley defeated Vince McMahon in a streetfight, to win the ‘ECW World Champion’ title for the second time.

In December 2008, Lashley made his debut in mixed martial arts, by appearing at the ‘Mixed Fighting Alliance’ inaugural event, ‘There Will Be Blood.’ He defeated Joshua Franklin in 41 seconds, in the first round. In March 2009, Lashley defeated the veteran fighter, Jason Guida, in a unanimous decision.

Bobby Lashley concentrated on his ‘MMA’ career in the early half of the 2010s. In August 2010, Lashley participated in the ‘MMA’ event, ‘Strikeforce: Houston,’ to face Chad Griggs. Though Lashley dominated at the beginning of the fight, he suffered an injury and lost the fight.

He signed a three-year deal with the ‘Shark Fights.’ in 2011 and became the ‘Shark Fights’ heavyweight champion, by defeating Karl Knothe. He later signed a contract with the ‘Bellator MMA.’in July 2014 and made his promotional debut against Josh Burns. Lashley won the fight.

Bobby Lashley TNA

In April 2009, Lashley made an appearance at the ‘Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s’ pay-per-view event, ‘Lockdown.’ He also featured in the wrestling TV show, ‘TNA Impact!’ In June 2009, Lashley made his in-ring debut for the ‘TNA,’ in a tag team match in which, he paired with Mick Foley, to defeat the ‘World Heavyweight Champion,’ Kurt Angle. In February 2010, Lashley was released from the ‘TNA,’ so that he could concentrate on his mixed martial arts career.

Lashley returned to the ‘TNA.’ In June 2014, he defeated Eric Young, to become the ‘TNA World Heavyweight Champion.’ Lashley was the first African American, to win the title. He defended the title against Jeff Hardy, Austin Aries, and Bobby Roode. In March 2015, he lost the title to Kurt Angle.

He made his return to the ‘WWE,’ with the night after ‘WrestleMania 34.’ He participated in the ‘Greatest Royal Rumble,’ but was defeated by Braun Strowman. He participated in tag-team matches with fighters such as Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Braun Strowman.

Bobby Lashley Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Bobby.

Bobby Lashley Bio and Wiki

• Full Names: Robert Franklin Lashley
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Wrestler
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: African-American
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Bobby Lashley Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 44 years old
• Date of Birth: July 16, 1976
• Place of Birth: Junction City, Kansas
• Birthday: July 16

Bobby Lashley Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 6 feet and 3 inches (1.90m)
• Weight: 119 Kg (264Lbs)
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Not Available
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Bobby Lashley Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Not Known
• Mother: Not Known
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): 3
• Marital Status: Single
• Wife/Spouse: Not Available
• Children: 3

Bobby Lashley Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $6 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Wrestler

Frequently Asked Question About Bobby Lashley

Who is Bobby Lashley?

Bobby Lashley is an American professional wrestler and a mixed martial artist currently signed to the “World Wrestling Entertainment”.

How old is Bobby Lashley?

Bobby Lashley is 44 years old as of 2020, He was born on July 16, 1976, in Junction City, Kansas. Bobby celebrates his birthday on July 16.

How tall is Bobby Lashley?

Bobby is 6 feet and 3 inches (1.90m) tall and weighs about 119 Kg (264Lbs). He is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos.

Is Bobby Lashley married?

Bobby was in a relationship with Former “WWE” diva Kristal Marshall from 2006 to 2010 and had a son called Myles and a daughter Naomi.

How much is Bobby Lashley worth?

Bobby Lashley has an estimated Net Worth of 6 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his Assets, Money, and Income. His primary source of income is his career as a Television Personality. Through his various sources of income, Lashley has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Where is Bobby Lashley now?

He is currently a wrestler in the WWE.

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