After becoming wwes world heavyweight champion in july 2007, he became the first indian world champion in wwe history before embarking on his professional wrestling career, he was an officer for the punjab police. Claudio castagnoli born december 27, 1980, better known by his ring name cesaro shortened from antonio cesaro, is a swiss professional wrestler who is. On the january 27, 2012, episode of smackdown, aksana won her first singles match by quickly defeating natalya. Singles wrestler 2000 today tag team wrestler 2005 2011, 2014 today trainer 2001 2011 wwe development wrestler 2011 2012. Claudio castagnoli, also known as antonio cesaro during his work for the wwe, is widely known as the first swissborn wrestler to make a major impact in both. Jack swagger is a great wrestler, im playing on a different level, and if we set or goals we will surely manage to achieve them. Cesaro pro wrestling fandom pro wrestling wiki pro wrestling. Claudio castagnoli born 27 december 1980 is a swiss professional wrestler currently signed. Phoenix the festivities of royal rumble 20 kicked off with an exclusive live preshow on facebook, youtube, wwe. Best known for his emphasis on european origin gimmick style and superior intellect in the ring. A tribute to the swiss superman wwe superstar cesaro gay wrestling fan tribute video raw smackdown nxt moments.
Claudio castagnoli popularly known as cesaro is a swiss professional wrestler who is currently signed to wwe, under the raw brand. Becoming a wwe wrestler is like trying to be a doctor. He won a title match against zack ryder on the wwes night of champions in 2012. He debuted in wwe mainstream television as the villainous boyfriend of aksana interfering with teddy longs romantic aspirations. Claudio castagnoli is a swiss professional wrestler currently signed to wwe, where he performs on the smackdown brand under the ring name cesaro. On the june 29 episode of smackdown, aksana and cesaro lost a.
While his greatness has shined through in every one of his accomplishments, from his reign as united states champion to being onehalf of the powerhouse real americans. He was previously known for his work in ring of honor roh, various independent promotions including pro. In april, aksana began a storyline relationship with the debuting antonio cesaro. Antonio cesaro is a swiss pro wrestler currently in the wwe. Antonio cesaro cesaro claudio castagnoli tenshi takami. Antonio cesaro is a wrestler currently signed to wwe world wrestling entertainment debut as antonio cesaro. There is a misconception when it comes to professional wrestlers who have an undeniable amount of strength. In the 90s there was a big wrestling boom in switzerland with hulk hogan, the ultimate warrior and all those guys.
Select new arrivals, tv authentic titles, blue universal championship, signature series titles, undertaker legacy title cannot be combined with any other offer. A professional wrestler since 2000, rana was most notably associated with wwe from 2006 to 2014 where he performed under the name of the great khali. And one such unfortunate wrestler antonio cesaro who isnt getting a muchdeserved push. Debuted in 2000 and competed all over europe, debuting in the u. He shares five tips with wwe for getting in the best shape right now. Claudio castagnoli, also known as antonio cesaro during his work for the wwe, is widely known as the first swissborn wrestler to make a major impact in both the independent as well as the bigger. Castagnoli made a brief appearance in the 2008 wrestling drama film the wrestler. Swiss professional wrestler known for his work for ring of honor, chikara, czw, iwa midsouth, pro wrestling guerilla and many other promotions under his own name and for wwe as cesaro, formerly antonio cesaro. Before wwe prior to wwe he competed under his birth name claudio castagnoli, and had the nicknamed double c. Born claudio castagnoli but better known as antonio cesaro or simply cesaro, he is a 65.
Chris jericho, watch wrestling, wrestling wwe, antonio cesaro, nerd. Claudio castagnoli december 27, 1980, better known by his ring name cesaro shortened from antonio cesaro, is a swiss professional wrestler who is currently signed to world wrestling entertainment wwe and performing on the smackdown brand. Top 15 things you didnt know about cesaro thesportster. It was on television in switzerland on a german tv station for a. Antonio cesaro boasts an awesome combination of athleticism and power. Claudio castagnoli was born december 27th 1980 in lucerne, switzerland. The following night on raw, cesaro dumped colter and revealed himself to be a paul heyman guy. He won a wwe united states championship in 2012 after defeating santino marella. Born claudio castagnoli but better known as antonio cesaro or simply cesaro, he is a 65 swiss wrestler best known for his time in the wwe.
We are an approved source by cesaro he is fully aware of the site and supports it, but we are not affiliated with world wrestling entertainment wwe or any other companies he has worked with. Casero is also a 5time tag team champion in wweraw with his partner sheamus and tyson kid. A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle. The swiss superman was competing with tag partner sheamus for. Powerhouses like ryback and big e get tired out very quickly. The question is, will antonio cesaro and jack swagger succeed in winning the tag team titles once. Cesaro debuted in wwe as antonio cesaro when aksana was his girlfriendmanager.
A collection of antonio cesaro pictures, antonio cesaro images, photos. Please note that ratings are given to the overall match. When it comes to inring abilities, cesaro possesses some amazing set moves which only he. With mickey rourke, marisa tomei, evan rachel wood, mark margolis. Miracle antonio cesaro by jim johnston have been translated into 3 languages. Cesaro age, wife, married, antonio, wwe, sheamus, wrestler, swing, injury get whole information and details about cesaro cesaro biography wiki biodata profile information details updates latest news personal life history interview about cesaro. Special events, superstar, wwe, cool photos, wrestling, entertainment, movie posters, movies. The cultured cesaro speaks five languages, allowing him to adapt to his surroundings and speak as much smack talk as he desired while traveling the globe en route to wwe. Wwe superstar cesaro has showed off his new smile after smashing his teeth out on a ring post. Cesaro developed his wrestling abilities working many years on the indy scene, at a time when he was known as claudio castagnoli. The official trailer for darren aronofskys new film the wrestler, starring mickey rourke and marisa tomei. Their affiliation appeared promising at first, despite heymans insistence on spending a lot of time talking about his other client, the wrestler who conquered the undertakers undefeated streak at wrestlemania 30, brock lesnar.
In 2008, cesaro appeared in darren aronofsky s drama the wrestler, the film which starred mickey rouke and captured the sacrifices made by so many wrestlers in order to prolong their career. Claudio castagnoli born 27 december 1980 is a swiss professional wrestler currently signed to wwe, where he performs on the smackdown brand under the ring name cesaro. He would not look out of place next to classic grapplers like lou thesz or bruno sammartino, his rugged countenance. After weeks of tension building between the two superstars, the swissborn. Hes not a favourite guy of front office, wwe hall of famer reveals. He previously wrestled in smackdown brand further, he is known for his fight in the ring of honor roh, several independent promotions that include pro wrestling guerrilla pwg and combat zone wrestling czw, and the japanbased pro wrestling noah. Claudio castagnoli is a swiss professional wrestler currently signed to wwe, where he.
He very popular in the wrestling circuit due to his. This time we have a segment with antonio cesaro talking to the camera saying how he has admired william regal throughout his career and how regal gave him his break in wwe. See more ideas about antonio cesaro, wwe and wwe superstars. See more ideas about sheamus, wwe and antonio cesaro. Cesaro age, wife, married, antonio, wwe, sheamus, wrestler. See more ideas about antonio cesaro, wwe and wwe wrestlers. Cesaro went on to say that ever since he had rotator cuff surgery in november 2015, he likes using to tape because it helps my posture and puts my shoulder in the right place. Chikara, czw, iwa midsouth, pro wrestling guerilla and many other promotions under his own name and for wwe as cesaro, formerly antonio cesaro. Add wwe nxt superstars nick ogarelli, tino sabbatelli, cezar bononi and mars wang to the list of wrestlers, producers, announcers and other employees released by wwe this week, according to pwinsider.
He has also had success as a singles wrestler, having won the wwe united states championship and the inaugural andre the giant. Castagnoli is an accomplished tag team wrestler, having won many championships. Antonio cesaro is a wrestler best known for his time with the wwe and roh. World wrestling entertainment, one of the most popular entertainment companies that deal with professional wrestling. However, one of the first major independent wrestlers to sign with wwe was antonio cesaro. Zack ryder goes oneonone with united states champion antonio cesaro on wwe superstars. Antonio cesaro bio, net worth, cesaro, full name, wwe. It was a dark look at what takes place for a number of athletes as their careers draw to a close. Additionally, cesaro made a short appearance in darren aronofskys 2008 wrestling drama film the wrestler. Introduction below you can see all known star ratings for wrestling matches featuring in dave meltzers wrestling observer newsletter. While cesaro s role wasnt a major one, it certainly. Antonio cesaro is a 1 time wwe united states champion current, 2 time roh world tag team champion with chris hero, the 2007 race to the top tournament winner and roh 2010 tag wars winner with with. Antonio cesaro won the wwe us championship in 2012.