NXT debut
Rhino, using the WWE spelling of his name, “Rhyno,” makes his NXT debut by quickly defeating Elias Sampson.
WrestlingINC.com interview
Rhino talks about getting the call to wrestle for WWE:
No, I actually got a call from Bruce Prichard and this was three weeks after ECW closed. We had touched base before it closed because I got a call to call them. Then, it was like Hey, if something happens, I’ll be interested. But, right now, we still have a pay-per-view coming up. That’s the one where I won the title. I didn’t even know I was going to win the title. Anyways, I go If something happens after that, I’d be interested.
The Art of Wrestling interview
Rhino is a guest on The Art of Wrestling to discuss ECW, TNA and his love of food.
I love chocolate. I definitely love Reese’s. I love Reese’s cups. Sunday is my cheat day so I’ll go to Blockbuster, its still around. I’ll get a pizza then go next door to Blockbuster, I’ll get some Reese’s Pieces.
Rhino born in Detroit, MI
Rhino is born in Detroit, Michigan. He develops an early interest in televised professional wrestling.
I just started watching wrestling on TV and I was hooked. As I got older, and I grew, I was into sports and stuff like that at school. I wrestled in high school.