Bobby Lashley: Biography in Details
Who is Bobby Lashley?
Bobby Lashley is an American professional wrestler.
Bobby is a mixed martial artist signed to WWE. He won a total of eleven championships among which six were World Championships.
Recently on 4th November 2019, professional wrestler Rusev challenged Bobby.
Bobby Lashley- Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Franklin Roberto Lashley was born on 16th July 1976 in Junction City, Kansas, United States. He is the son of Mr. Lashley and Clara Lashley.
Similarly, he has three elder sisters Cathy Lashley, Frances Lashley, and Jessica Lashley.
His father was a United States Army drill sergeant so he moved from one military base to another during his childhood.
Bobby attended Fort Riley Middle School, Kansas where he was introduced to amateur wrestling in seventh grade as an off-season alternative to football.
Likewise, he graduated from Junction City High School in Junction City, US, where he continued to wrestle.
Bobby Lashley graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human-service agency management and recreation administration from Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri.
Bobby Lashley- Professional Wrestling Career
Ohio Valley
In November 2004, Bobby Lashley signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and was assigned to the development territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Undefeated Streak and the United States Champion
It was mid-2005 when Bobby appeared at four live events including dark matches for both the Raw and SmackDown! brands.
Likewise, on 23rd September 2005, he made his televised WWE debut on SmackDown! under his real name.
On 6th January 2006, he became the first SmackDown! wrestler to qualify for that year’s Royal Rumble.
ECW World Champion
On 14th November 2006, he moved to the ECW brand and debuted by signing a contract for the final spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber match for the ECW World Championship.
Likewise, Bobby was selected by Donald Trump to represent him in a “Battle of the Billionaires” match, against Vince McMahon’s representative, Umaga.
Mixed Martial Arts Career
On 13th December 2008, he made his mixed martial arts debut at the Mixed Fighting Alliance.
Similarly, Bobby Lashley won via TKO (cut) over Joshua Franklin in 41 seconds of the first round. On 18th February 2011, Titan Fighting Championship announced that Bobby had signed their contract.
On 21st October 2016, he won the match against Josh Appelt.
Championships, Accomplishments
Year | Accomplishments |
2009 | TNA Championship Series |
2007 | Ranked No. 9, top 500 singles wrestlers |
2006 | Most Improved Wrestler of the Year |
2003 | USA World Team Trials |
2003 | CISM Armed Forces Championships |
2002 | CISM Military World Championships |
2001 | NYAC Christmas Tournament |
1993 | High School State Championship |
World Wrestling Entertainment
- 2 times ECW World Championship
- 2 times WWE Intercontinental Championship
- 1 time WWE United States Championship
Net Worth, Salary
Bobby Lashley has an estimated net worth of $4 million US. His annual salary is around $1 million US.
He competed in MMA which earned him $50,000 US.
Bobby Lashley: Rumors, Controversy
Bobby is rumored to be dating American professional wrestling manager Lana.
Body Measurement: Height, Weight
Bobby Lashley has black eyes and is bald.
He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs around 118 kg.
Social Media
Bobby Lashley has around 806k followers on Instagram, 195.1k on Twitter, and 940k on their Facebook account.
Bobby Lashley’s Anniversary Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | January | Saturday |
2025 | January | Monday |
2026 | January | Tuesday |
2027 | January | Wednesday |
2028 | January | Thursday |
Bobby Lashley’s Birthday Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | July | Tuesday |
2025 | July | Wednesday |
2026 | July | Thursday |
2027 | July | Friday |
2028 | July | Sunday |