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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 [[Ring Ka King]].<ref name="Dreamwave"/> <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<ref name="PTW">{{cite web|url=http://ptwrestling.com/#wrestlers|title=Prime Time Wrestling - Wrestlers|publisher=Prime Time Wrestling|accessdate=2016-06-14}}</ref>.
<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 [[Ring Ka King]].<ref name="Dreamwave"/> <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<ref name="PTW">{{cite web|url=http://ptwrestling.com/#wrestlers|title=Prime Time Wrestling - Wrestlers|publisher=Prime Time Wrestling|accessdate=2016-06-14}}</ref>.


On June 13, 2016, Daivari 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>.
On June 13, 2016, Daivari 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 [[WWE Smackdown]] 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>.


==Personal Life==
==Personal Life==

Revision as of 18:17, 14 June 2016

Ariya Daivari
Birth nameAriya Daivari
BornApril 11th, 1989[1]
Plymouth, Minnesota [2]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Ariya Daivari[3]
Arya Daivari[4]
Sheik Ariya Daivari[5]
Sheik Mustafa Bashir[6]
Billed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[3]
Billed weight190 lb (86 kg)[3]
Billed fromMinneapolis, Minnesota[3]
Tehran, Iran[6]
DebutSept 22, 2006 [7]

Ariya Daivari is an American professional wrestler from Minnesota who is currently performing on the independent circuit.[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.[7] His debut match was on September 22nd, 2006. [7] He has performed in promotions across the United States, including Ring of Honor [8], Global Force Wrestling[9], as well as for Total Nonstop Action's India project Ring Ka King.[6] [4] In Minnesota, he regularly appears in local promotions such as Prime Time Wrestling[10].

On June 13, 2016, Daivari 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 WWE Smackdown at the Target Center in 2013,[7] and participated in a tryout at the WWE Performance Center in 2014 [11].

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

  • Finishing Moves
    • Magic Carpet Ride[3]
  • Signature Moves

Championships and accomplishments

  • F1RST Wrestling
    • Wrestlepalooza Championship (2015-Present) [5]
  • Heavy On Wrestling
    • HOW Undisputed Championship (2013)[12]
  • National Wrestling Alliance Wisconsin
    • NWA Wisconsin Tag Team Championship (2007)[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Daivari, Ariya (2014-09-02). "Art of Wrestling 214" (Interview). Interviewed by Colt Cabana. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  2. ^ "Ariya Daivari". Cagematch. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Ariya Daivari". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
  4. ^ a b Nick Paglino. "Daivari Reveals TNA India Project Details, Why He Left ROH". WrestleZone. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  5. ^ a b "Wrestlepalooza VIII". First Avenue Nightclub. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  6. ^ a b c d Steve Schultz. "Costilli Signs Shiek Arya Daivari For 2013 Season". Dreamwave Wrestling. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  7. ^ a b c d Jones, Chris (Director) (2015). Minnesota Made - Ariya Daivari (Documentary Film).
  8. ^ "Hopkins Conquest Tour Update". Ring of Honor. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  9. ^ Paul Jordan. "TNA Talent on Global Force and Evolve Shows". PWPop. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  10. ^ "Prime Time Wrestling - Wrestlers". Prime Time Wrestling. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  11. ^ Marc Middleton. "Backstage News From WWE's Recent Tryout Camp With Several Top Independent Wrestlers". WrestlingInc. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  12. ^ "Heavy on Wrestling Results - Mad Dog Vachon Tribute Show". Pro Wrestling Torch. 2013-12-01. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
  13. ^ "NWA Wisconsin Tag Team Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
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