Dolph "Hennig" Ziggler

Randolph ZIEGLER (born July 27, 1985) is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to WEW performing on its Adrenaline brand under the ring name Dolph Hennig Ziggler. He is also known for his performances with WWE as Spirit Squad member Nicky in 2009, and earlier as the "Xplosively Charismatic" Randall Dnyamite. Ziegler signed a development contract with ICW in 2006, and was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). He was brought up to the telivised brand in 2007 as Randall Dynamite. He was, however, sent back to OVW shortly afterwards, where he joined the Spirit Squad. They debuted on Raw in January 2008, and won the World Tag Team Championship once before returning to OVW that November.

In September 2008, Ziegler was assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), where he formed a tag team with John Morrison. The pair won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship twice. He returned to Raw as Ziggler in September 2009, and was drafted to the SmackDown brand in October 2009. He has since gone on to hold the World Heavyweight Championship three times, WWE Intercontinental Championship five times and WWE United States Championship once.

Amateur wrestling career
Ziegler attended St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio where he was an amateur wrestler, and holds the school record for most pins in a career with 82. Ziegler was teammates with Gray Maynard and Andy Hrovat, who would go on to compete in the UFC and at the Olympics respectively. He wrestled collegiately at Kent State University, eventually setting what was then the record for most career wins in the team's history. Ziegler's record was passed in 2006, and as of 2010 he stands second all-time in career victories at Kent State. He had 121 career wins between 2000 and 2003. He was a three-time All-Mid-American Conference champion, winning the 165 lb tournament in 2000, 2002, and 2003, and as of 2010 is the last wrestler from Kent State University to have won three amateur wrestling championships. During his time at St Edward, the wrestling team won the National Championships on two occasions.

Ohio Valley Wrestling and Raw (2004–2006)
Ziegler signed a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2007. He was assigned to their developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), debuting as "Randal Ziegler". He feuded with The Miz and challenged unsuccessfully for the OVW Television Championship, losing a championship match against then-champion Ken Doane on August 12, 2005.

Ziegler was called up to the Raw roster shortly afterwards, making his television debut on the September 19, 2008 episode of Raw. , teaming up with John Morrison in a tag team match against Shelton Benjamin and Matt Striker. After a few months of wrestling in dark matches and at house shows, he was sent back to OVW. Where he formed the spirit squad, which did not last too long after the struck championship gold.

Dolph Ziggler, Dolph Hennig Ziggler, Dolphrey Zieggler, Randal Hennig; Company switches (2009–2010)
On September 15, 2009, Ziegler re-debuted on Raw with a new image, introducing himself in a backstage segment under the name "Dolph Ziggler". On October 10, 2009, Ziegler was suspended for 30 days for his first violation of ICW's no show policy. He returned to ICW on November 17 in a backstage segment with Rey Mysterio and Shawn Michaels. In his first match on Raw under the Ziggler name, he lost to Batista. The following week he got his first victory as Ziggler, against R-Truth. The next week he picked up his first televised pinfall victory, when he defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin. Soon after that huge win,other companies had offered a much larger and lucritive contract than ICW could offer. So leaving ICW he joined with multiple Feds also with multiple name changes. But he would leave each Fed after a few months realizing none of them could actually follow through with their contract promises. With the empty promises, and not being able to get re-signed with ICW, a call from friend John Morrison helped him back on track as Morrison invited Ziegler to the company he worked for WWH.

A few months after, WWH(World Wrestling Headquarters) Shut down leaving the entire company without a job. But resources helped Ziggler find a new home in; WEW(World Elite Wrestling). Where he is now a newly signed Elitist to the Adrenaline brand under the name of Dolph "Hennig" Ziggler. The "Hennig" is to pay respects to the now deceased Curt Hennig AKA Mr.Perfect. The man who helped get Ziegler started in his long journey to the big time.

Personal life
Ziegler has been a fan of professional wrestling since he was five years old, when he attended a wrestling event at the Richfield Coliseum, and decided to become a professional wrestler at age twelve. Ziegler has a younger brother named Ryan, otherwise known as Briley Pierce, who is also a professional wrestler. As a child young Ziegler had a huge break by becoming a trainee of Legendary wrestler Mr.Perfect; Curt Hennig. Mr.Perfect had taught youn Ziegler, in ring presence as well as a few holds. After a few years of Curt's training Ziegler was ready for the big times, but was not of age. After time, Ziegler attended Kent State University, where he majored in political science with a pre-law minor. Prior to his WWE tryout, Ziegler was living in Phoenix, Arizona, and had applied to Arizona State University law school, where he was due to start his first semester. Ziegler is good friends with his former Spirit Squad teammates, particularly Michael Brendli (otherwise known as Mikey of the Squad), with whom he lived in Florida until 2009. Ziegler has since returned to residing in Phoenix. Ziegler is also fluent in American Sign Language.



In wrestling

 * Finishing moves


 * Blonde Ambition (Jumping reverse STO) — FCW
 * Sleeper hold, sometimes with bodyscissors — 2010–present
 * Zig Zag (Jumping reverse bulldog) — 2008–present
 * Hashtag: Heel (Superkick) — 2011–present


 * Signature moves


 * Bridging German suplex
 * Crucifix pin
 * DDT(professional wrestling)
 * Diving splash
 * Fireman's carry gutbuster, sometimes from the second rope
 * Fireman's carry takeover
 * Headlock, sometimes with a head stand for leverage
 * Inverted powerslam
 * Jumping elbow drop
 * Leg drop bulldog
 * Multiple kick variations
 * Drop, sometimes while sliding to the outside
 * Jumping front
 * Super
 * Neck snap
 * Scoop powerslam
 * Shoulder jawbreaker
 * Sitout facebuster
 * Stinger splash
 * Swinging neckbreaker


 * Managers
 * Taryn Terrell
 * Big Rob
 * Maria
 * Vickie Guerrero


 * Wrestlers managed
 * Velvet Sky


 * Entrance themes
 * "Counting the Days" by Collective Soul (OVW)
 * "Time To Shout" (WWE; December 1, 2008–June 12, 2009)
 * "I Am Perfection" by Jim Johnston and performed by Cage 9 (WWE; June 19, 2009–July 18, 2011)(Used in Live Tour August 16 2011)
 * "I Am Perfection" by Jim Johnston and performed by Downstait (WWE; July 25, 2011–present)

Championships and accomplishments

 * Florida Championship Wrestling
 * FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Brad Allen (1) and Gavin Spears (1)


 * Pro Wrestling Illustrated
 * PWI ranked him #17 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2011


 * World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE
 * World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
 * World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with the Spirit Squad
 * WWE Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
 * WWE United States Championship (1 time, current)
 * 22nd Triple Crown Champion