(Matthew Freddie Peterson) is a American Professional Wrestler better known by his ring name, Rufus or Rufus Magnum.
| Rufus Magnum | |
|---|---|
| Born | Matthew Freddie Peterson June 1st, 1975 (Age: 48) Birthplace: Tacoma, Florida United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | [Professional Wrestler] |
| Years active | 2005-Present |
| Employer | [All Elite Wrestling] |
| Home town | Ellensburg, Washington |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Rufus Rufus Magnum |
| Billed height | 6'4" |
| Billed weight | 257lbs |
| Billed from | Seattle, Washington Vancouver, Washington |
| Trained by | GPPW Dungeon |
| Debut | 2005 |
Ever since 2005, he has been competing in the profession and working in various promotions including Grand Prix Pro Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling NOAH, and World Wrestling Entertainment.
Professional Wrestling Career[]
Grand Prix Pro Wrestling[]
GPPW Dungeon (1995-1997)[]
Return (2010-2013)[]
Run in the Independent Scene (1998-2000) (2004-2005)[]
Las Angeles Wrestling (2001-2004)[]
Pro Wrestling NOAH (2005-2010)[]
Return to the Independent Scene (2011-2013)[]
World Wrestling Entertainment (2014-2019)[]
Ring of Honor (2019-2021)[]
All Elite Wrestling (2021-Present)[]
Professional Wrestling Style and Personas[]
Appearances in Other Media[]
Video Games[]
Television[]
Personal Life[]
Peterson was born on June 1st, 1975 in Tacoma, Florida. His parents split after his mother left his father after revealing she was in a Extramarital affair with a woman. He has 2 half siblings on his maternal side from his mother's previous relationship, while having 1 on his paternal side following his father remarrying in 1988.
Peterson was previously married to Dana Quinn from 2000 to 2011. They have a daughter named Jessie Magnum who was born during the early stages of their relationship who is currently training to become a Professional Wrestler. Magnum has since remarried since 2013 to Claire Michaels. They birthed twins Eric and Sarah in 2016.
Peterson is of Irish and Scottish Descent through his father and of German Descent through his father.
In Wrestling[]
Finishers[]
- Mad Dog Bomb (Sit-Out Powerbomb)
- Avalanche Mad Dog Bomb (Avalanche Sit-Out Powerbomb)
Signature Moves[]
- Military Press Gourdbuster
- Exploder Suplex
- Russian Leg Sweep
- Gator Roll
- Spinning Bodyslam
- Diving Headbutt
- Gutwrench Suplex
- Deadlift Gutwrench Suplex
- Head Bite
- Stalling Spinebuster
- Sit-Out Schoolboy Powerbomb
- Headlock Takedown followed by a punch
- Back Suplex into a Gator Roll
Nicknames
- "Mad Dog"
Managers
Wrestlers Managed
Theme Songs
Current and Previous Allies
Current and Previous Rivals
Real Life Friends, Family Members, and Acquaintances
Real Life Rivals and Enemies
Alignments[]
Tag Teams and Factions
Signings
Notable Matches[]
1996
1998
2002
2003
2005
2006
2008
2010
2011
2012
2014
2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
Championships and Accomplishments[]
Grand Prix Pro Wrestling[]
- GPPW
Dojo[]
- GPPW Dojo Championship (1 Time)
Ring of Honor[]
- ROH Television Championship (1 Time)