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Claudio Castagnoli
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Biography
Claudio Castagnoli is a Swiss professional wrestler, best known for his tenure in WWE under the ring name Cesaro (shortened from Antonio Cesaro). Prior to signing with WWE, Castagnoli wrestled under his real name in Ring of Honor (ROH) and various independent promotions, including Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), and Pro Wrestling Noah (NOAH). Castagnoli is an accomplished tag team wrestler, being a two-time ROH World Tag Team Champion with his partner Chris Hero (as "The Kings of Wrestling;" their 364-day reign as champions was the longest in ROH history up to that time). As Cesaro, he held 7 tag team titles in WWE: a two-time WWE SmackDown Tag Team Champion, and a five-time WWE (Raw) Tag Team Champion. Castagnoli has also held various independent tag team titles, such as the Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas, the JCW Tag Team Championship, and the CZW World Tag Team Championship. The Kings of Wrestling (the tag team he had with Chris Hero) were voted the 2010 Tag Team of the Year by Wrestling Observer Newsletter readers. He has additionally had success as a singles wrestler, being a one-time WWE United States Champion, the winner of the inaugural André the Giant Memorial Trophy at WrestleMania XXX, and a one-time PWG World Champion. When playing a villainous character, particularly in the United States, Castagnoli has been known to emphasize his European origin as part of his gimmick, proclaiming a superior intellect and fashion sensibility while regularly using moves such as the European uppercut. He gained a reputation for impressive in-ring feats of strength, and was called one of WWE's best and most underrated performers for much of his time there. He was even voted Most Underrated Wrestler in the world, for a record four years in a row (2013–2016), by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Filmography Movies
Acting
ROH: Proving Ground
Proving Ground was a wrestling event promoted by Ring of Honor. It took place on January 11, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. Match list: 01. The YRR (w/Sal Rinauro, Chasyn Rance & Random Chicks) vs. Eddie Edwards & Pelle Primeau. 02. Daizee Haze vs. Alexa Thatcher. 03. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Ruckus (w/Mercedes Martinez). 04. Daniel Puder (w/Sweet ‘n’ Sour Inc.) vs. Mike Bennett. 05. Bryan Danielson vs. Brent Albright. 06. Street Fight: Kevin Steen vs. Necro Butcher (w/Jimmy Jacobs & Lacey). 07. Delirious vs. Sal Rinauro (w/The YRR). 08. Roderick Strong vs. El Generico. 09. FIP World Heavyweight Title: Erick Stevens vs. Austin Aries. 10. ROH World Tag Team Titles: The Age of the Fall (w/Lacey) vs. The Hangman 3 (w/Shane Hagadorn) vs. The Briscoes vs. The Vulture Squad (w/Mercedes Martinez).
ROH: Final Battle 2008
Final Battle 2008 was a wrestling event held by Ring of Honor. It took place on December 27, 2008 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York. 01. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Kenny Omega. 02. Four-Corner Survival: Chris Hero (w/Larry Sweeney & Sara Del Rey) vs. Necro Butcher vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Rhett Titus. 03. ROH World Tag Titles: Kevin Steen & El Generico (w/Daizee Haze) vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious. 04. Six-Man Street Fight: Brent Albright, Roderick Strong & Erick Stevens vs. Go Shiozaki & The American Wolves (w/Larry Sweeney). 05. The Briscoe Bros. vs. Kensuke Sasaki & Katsuhiko Nakajima. 06. #1 Contender’s Match: Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black. 07. ROH World Title: Nigel McGuinness vs. Naomichi Marufuji. 08. Fight Without Honor: Bryan Danielson vs. Takeshi Morishima.
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2014
WWE Tribute to the Troops is an annual event held by WWE together with Armed Forces Entertainment in December around Christmas since 2003 as a way of honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Selected WWE wrestlers and employees travel to the said countries and interact with the members of the U.S. Military for at least three days. The WWE wrestlers regularly visit military camps, bases, and hospitals, including the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Hospital, during their travels to bolster the morale of the troops.[1] WWE then holds a special wrestling show with the troop members in attendance for free. The show features matches involving selected Superstars and Divas from both Raw and SmackDown. The company then airs the matches, as well as videos highlighting their interaction with the members of the military, in a special televised program of the same title.
ROH: Hate - Chapter II
ROH Hate: Chapter II took place on July 23, 2010 in Collinsville, Illinois at the Gateway Center. This is the second show in a three-night series of shows after Death Before Dishonor VII. Kevin Steen is one night removed from facing ROH World Champion Tyler Black in one of the marquee title matches of the year. But before he can do that, he has to have a rematch with former partner and now bitter rival El Generico. Meanwhile, the ongoing feud between The Kings of Wrestling and The Briscoe Brothers continues with a twist and more.
Jay Briscoe: Celebration of Life
The three-hour show includes new matches, classic Jay Briscoe matches and testimonials from many wrestlers and staff who knew him.
WWE Survivor Series 2021
It is the one night of the year where Raw and SmackDown go head-to-head at Survivor Series as champions will collide and teams will do battle to determine who the ultimate survivors from each brand really are!
WWE Tribute to the Troops 2016
The 2016 Tribute to the Troops was an event that took place at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C.. The event is billed as the "Most Patriotic Show of the Year." It was the 14th Tribute to the Troops show. It was taped on December 13, 2016 and broadcast on USA Network on December 14, 2016.
ROH: Supercard of Honor 2023
The 2023 Supercard of Honor is the upcoming fifteenth Supercard of Honor professional wrestling pay-per-view produced by American promotion Ring of Honor (ROH). It will take place on March 31, 2023, at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.
Chikara King Of Trios 2009 - Night 2
During Night 2 of wrestling's biggest tournament, the quarter-final matches are held, and the Rey de Voladores ("King of Flyers") mini-tournament begins! Two incredible elimination matches take place: Austin Aries, Matt Jackson, Player Dos, and Fire Ant square off only to be trumped by the unforgettable El Generico vs. Nick Jackson vs. Jigsaw vs. Kota Ibushi battle!
ROH: Take No Prisoners
Take No Prisoners was the inaugural Take No Prisoners professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Ring of Honor (ROH). It took place on March 16, 2008 from the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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