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<ref name="ROH">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/hopkins-conquest-tour-update |title=Hopkins Conquest Tour Update|publisher=Ring of Honor|accessdate=2016-06-14 }}</ref>, [[Global Force Wrestling]]<ref name="PWP">{{cite web|url=http://pwpop.com/tna-talent-on-global-force-and-evolve-shows-videos-from-impact-and-set-for-next-weeks-episode/ |title=TNA Talent on Global Force and Evolve Shows|author=Paul Jordan|publisher=PWPop|accessdate=2016-06-14 }}</ref>, as well as for [[Total Nonstop Action]]'s India project. <ref name="WrestleZone">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/246159-daivari-reveals-tna-india-project-details-why-he-left-roh|title=Daivari Reveals TNA India Project Details, Why He Left ROH|author=Nick Paglino|publisher=WrestleZone|accessdate=2016-06-14}}</ref> In Minnesota, he regularly appears in local promotions such as Prime Time Wrestling and the American Wrestling Federation. |
<ref name="ROH">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/hopkins-conquest-tour-update |title=Hopkins Conquest Tour Update|publisher=Ring of Honor|accessdate=2016-06-14 }}</ref>, [[Global Force Wrestling]]<ref name="PWP">{{cite web|url=http://pwpop.com/tna-talent-on-global-force-and-evolve-shows-videos-from-impact-and-set-for-next-weeks-episode/ |title=TNA Talent on Global Force and Evolve Shows|author=Paul Jordan|publisher=PWPop|accessdate=2016-06-14 }}</ref>, as well as for [[Total Nonstop Action]]'s India project. <ref name="WrestleZone">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/246159-daivari-reveals-tna-india-project-details-why-he-left-roh|title=Daivari Reveals TNA India Project Details, Why He Left ROH|author=Nick Paglino|publisher=WrestleZone|accessdate=2016-06-14}}</ref> In Minnesota, he regularly appears in local promotions such as Prime Time Wrestling and the American Wrestling Federation. |
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On June 13, 2016, he was announced as a competitor in the [[WWE Cruiserweight Classic (2016)|WWE Cruiserweight Classic]].<ref name="WWE"></ref> Daivari has previous experience with the WWE, having wrestled in a [[Dark Match|non-televised match]] for [[Monday Night Raw]] at the [[Target Center]] in 2013,<ref name="MM"></ref> and |
On June 13, 2016, he was announced as a competitor in the [[WWE Cruiserweight Classic (2016)|WWE Cruiserweight Classic]].<ref name="WWE"></ref> Daivari has previous experience with the WWE, having wrestled in a [[Dark Match|non-televised match]] for [[Monday Night Raw]] at the [[Target Center]] in 2013,<ref name="MM"></ref> and participated in a tryout at the WWE Performance Center in 2014 <ref name="WrestlingInc">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2014/0327/572586/backstage-news-from-wwe-recent-tryout-camp-with-several-top/|title=Backstage News From WWE's Recent Tryout Camp With Several Top Independent Wrestlers|author=Marc Middleton|publisher=WrestlingInc|accessdate=2016-06-14}}</ref>. |
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==Personal Life== |
==Personal Life== |
Revision as of 17:31, 14 June 2016
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Ariya Daivari | |
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Birth name | Arya Daivari |
Born | April 11th, 1989[1] Plymouth, Minnesota [2] |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Ariya Daivari Arya Daivari Sheik Ariya Daivari |
Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3] |
Billed weight | 190 lb (86 kg)[3] |
Billed from | Minneapolis, Minnesota[3] Tehran, Iran |
Debut | Sept 22, 2006 [4] |
Arya Daivari is an American professional wrestler from Minnesota who is currently performing on the independent circuit as Ariya Daivari.[3]
Professional Wrestling Career
After a high school background in Tae Kwon Do and amateur wrestling, Ariya was trained in professional wrestling by Shawn Daivari and fellow wrestler Arik Cannon.[1] He also trained with WWE performers Shelton Benjamin and Ken Anderson.[4] His debut match was on September 22nd, 2006. [4] He has performed in promotions across the United States, including Ring of Honor [5], Global Force Wrestling[6], as well as for Total Nonstop Action's India project. [7] In Minnesota, he regularly appears in local promotions such as Prime Time Wrestling and the American Wrestling Federation.
On June 13, 2016, he was announced as a competitor in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic.[3] Daivari has previous experience with the WWE, having wrestled in a non-televised match for Monday Night Raw at the Target Center in 2013,[4] and participated in a tryout at the WWE Performance Center in 2014 [8].
Personal Life
Daivari attended Wayzata High School in Plymouth, Minnesota.[1] He is Iranian-American and speaks Persian fluently, which he often incorporates into his performances.[1] His older brother, Dara, is also a professional wrestler, most well known for his time in WWE as Shawn Daivari.[3]
In Wrestling
Championships and accomplishments
- National Wrestling Alliance Wisconsin
- NWA Wisconsin Tag Team Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling ZERO-ONE
- ZERO1 USA Midwest X-Division Championship (1 time)
- Heavy On Wrestling
- HOW Undisputed Championship (1 time)
References
- ^ a b c d e f Daivari, Ariya (2014-09-02). "Art of Wrestling 214" (Interview). Interviewed by Colt Cabana. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ "Ariya Daivari". Cagematch. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Ariya Daivari". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ^ a b c d Jones, Chris (Director) (2015). Minnesota Made - Ariya Daivari (Documentary Film).
- ^ "Hopkins Conquest Tour Update". Ring of Honor. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ Paul Jordan. "TNA Talent on Global Force and Evolve Shows". PWPop. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ Nick Paglino. "Daivari Reveals TNA India Project Details, Why He Left ROH". WrestleZone. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ Marc Middleton. "Backstage News From WWE's Recent Tryout Camp With Several Top Independent Wrestlers". WrestlingInc. Retrieved 2016-06-14.