Dolph Ziggler born in Cleveland, OH
Ziggler is born in Cleveland, Ohio despite being billed from Hollywood, Florida in WWE. Ziggler pursues amateur wrestling in high school. He holds the school record for most pins in a high school career, 82.
Ziggler vs Punk – WWE title
Ziggler defeats Punk in singles competition on WWE Monday Night RAW via count out. Due to the circumstances of the victory, Ziggler does not become the champion. The match ends at thirteen minutes.
Wrestlemania 27
Wrestlemania 27 is held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Georgia. The event is hosted by The Rock and features Sheamus vs Daniel Bryan, The Undertaker vs Triple H, Cody Rhodes vs Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton vs CM Punk, John Morrison, Trish Stratus and Snooki vs LayCool and Dolph Ziggler and The Miz vs John Cena.
Bourne & Kingston vs Swagger & Ziggler – Tag team titles
Kingston and Bourne defeat Swagger and Ziggler in two-on-two action at WWE Vengeance on pay-per-view to retain the WWE Tag Team Championships. Bourne picks up the pinfall victory over Ziggler after hitting “Air Bourne” at thirteen minutes and nineteen seconds.
Ziggler vs Ryder – U.S. title
Ziggler defeats Ryder in singles competition at WWE Vengeance on pay-per-view to retain the United States Championship. Ziggler picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a superkick at five minutes and fifty-nine seconds.
Ziggler vs Morrison – U.S. title
Ziggler defeats Morrison in singles competition at WWE Survivor Series to retain the United States Championship. Ziggler picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a “Zig Zag” at ten minutes and forty-five seconds.
Ryder vs Ziggler – U.S. title
Ryder defeats Ziggler in singles competition at WWE TLC on pay-per-view to become the United States Champion. Ryder picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a “Rough Ryder” at ten minutes and twenty-five seconds.
Punk vs Ziggler – WWE title
Punk defeats Ziggler in singles competition at WWE Royal Rumble on pay-per-view to retain the WWE Championship. Punk picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a “GTS” at fourteen minutes and thirty seconds.
The Art of Wrestling interview
Ziggler is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss wrestling names and Ric Flair.
I was going by Nic without a “K” at the end. I’d wear a shirt with no “K” but then the banner on the screen would read Nick with a “K”. It was an homage to Ric Flair. I’m a huge Flair fan so obviously, it was a bit of a tribute to him.
Swagger & Ziggler vs Truth & Kingston – Tag Team titles
Truth and Kingston defeat Ziggler and Swagger in tag team action at Over the Limit to retain the WWE World Tag Team Championships. Kingston picks up the pinfall victory over Ziggler after hitting a Trouble in Paradise kick at twelve minutes and thirty-eight seconds.
Sheamus vs Ziggler – World Heavyweight title
Sheamus retains the World Heavyweight Championship by defeating Ziggler in singles competition at No Way Out. Sheamus picks up the pinfall victory after delivering a Brogue Kick at fifteen minutes and ten seconds.
Sydney Morning Herald interview
Ziggler discusses his WWE character and fans with The Sydney Morning Herald.
I love doing this, so it’s a character but it’s also me. I really enjoy entertaining and we have people who are getting cheered and doing the right thing, but I’m not a nice guy in person so I enjoy capitalizing on that. I don’t instantly hate everyone who’s a good guy but when I back it up, it makes people that much angrier.
Comcast interview
Ziggler talks to Comcast part time wrestlers headlining Wrestlemania instead of full-time wrestlers.
It really pisses me off. But, it also is good business. Every year a part timer comes back, but there’s a reason that they’re back. Whether it’s the fans want to see them, if they’re a draw, if they’re a movie star, there’s a reason that they’re back. They’re not back just to do it. There’s business to be had. And it pisses me off and it motivates me a hundred percent. It makes me want to be that guy that they’re begging to come back.
XFinity interview
Ziggler talks to XFinity about cashing in his Money in the Bank title shot.
You know, I’ve seen it before where it wasn’t exactly quite how I wanted it yet, so I can’t guarantee that’s going to happen. Cause when I cash this in, I’m not cashing it in to maybe win. It’s going to happen. So, somebody has to be out pretty cold for me to get back in there.
Hell No vs Ziggler & Langston – Tag Team Titles
Team Hell No defeat Ziggler and Langston in tag team action to retain the WWE World Tag Team Championships at Wrestlemania 29. Bryan picks up the pinfall victory over Ziggler to score the titles at six minutes and fifteen seconds.
Cena vs Del Rio – Champion vs Champion
Cena defeats Del Rio in a special WWE Champion vs World Heavyweight Champion match on Monday Night RAW. Cena picks up the pinfall victory over Del Rio after a distraction by Ziggler at fifteen minutes and fifty seconds.
Ziggler vs Del Rio – World Heavyweight Title
Del Rio retains the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Money in the Bank against Ziggler in singles competition. Del Rio is disqualified due to interference from Lee.
Ambrose vs Ziggler – U.S. Title
Ambrose retains the WWE United States Championship by defeating Ziggler in singles competition at Night of Champions. Ambrose picks up the pinfall victory at nine minutes and forty-five seconds.
NOLA.com interview
Ziggler talks to NOLA.com about Wrestlemania.
Shawn Michaels vs. the Undertaker at WrestleMania XXV (won by the Undertaker). They could have just had a good match, and we would all still be talking about it. But they went out and had one of the best storytelling matches of all-time. I went into the crowd and just watched it
CBS-19 interview
Ziggler talks to CBS-19 about The Spirit Squad and WWE under-utilizing talent.
There’s a million guys that don’t always get the spotlight… I’ve worked 100 jobs in my life and I’ve never been with more hard working people that aren’t just in it for themselves, they’re in it for the fans and for the respect of their peers.