Ariya Daivari
| Ariya Daivari | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ariya Daivari |
| Born | April 11th, 1989[1] Plymouth, Minnesota [2] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Ariya Daivari[3] Arya Daivari[4] Sheik Ariya Daivari[5] |
| 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 [6] |
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.[6] His debut match was on September 22nd, 2006. [6] He has performed in promotions across the United States, including Ring of Honor [7], Global Force Wrestling[8], as well as for Total Nonstop Action's India project. [4] In Minnesota, he regularly appears in local promotions such as Prime Time Wrestling[9].
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,[6] and participated in a tryout at the WWE Performance Center in 2014 [10].
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
- F1RST Wrestling
- Wrestlepalooza Championship (2015-Present) [5]
- Heavy On Wrestling
- HOW Undisputed Championship (2013)[11]
- National Wrestling Alliance Wisconsin
- NWA Wisconsin Tag Team Championship (2007)[12]
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 h i "Ariya Daivari". World Wrestling Entertainment. Retrieved 2016-06-13.
- ^ a b Nick Paglino. "Daivari Reveals TNA India Project Details, Why He Left ROH". WrestleZone. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ a b "Wrestlepalooza VIII". First Avenue Nightclub. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Prime Time Wrestling - Wrestlers". Prime Time Wrestling. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ Marc Middleton. "Backstage News From WWE's Recent Tryout Camp With Several Top Independent Wrestlers". WrestlingInc. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ "Heavy on Wrestling Results - Mad Dog Vachon Tribute Show". Pro Wrestling Torch. 2013-12-01. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ^ "NWA Wisconsin Tag Team Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved 2016-06-14.