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NameMike Kanellis
First NameMike
Last NameKanellis
OccupationWrestler
BirthdayMay 16
Birth Year1985
Place of BirthCarver
Home Town
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignTaurus
Full/Birth Name
ParentsJanis Bennett
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseMaria Kanellis
Children(s)Carver Mars Bennett, Fredrica Moon Bennett

Mike Kanellis Biography

Mike Kanellis is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on May 16, 1985 in Carver, United States.

Michael Bennett (born May 16, 1985) is an American professional wrestler who is currently a free agent. He wrestled for WWE under the ring name Mike Kanellis.

Bennett debuted for New England Championship Wrestling (NECW) on November 14, 2003, losing to Johnny Idol. The following March, Bennett earned his first win in NECW by defeating Bob Evans. In August 2004, Bennett began feuding with Ru Starr, trading victories with him, until Starr won the rubber match on February 12, 2005. In March, Bennett moved into a feud with Michael Sain, losing to him in two singles match that month, and again in a Stretcher match on April 16. He earned his first victory over Sain in June. He spent the next several months wrestling against competitors including Frankie Arion, Pat Masters, and Fergal Devitt, before taking a four-year hiatus from NECW.

Michael Bennett was born on May 16, 1985 in Carver, Massachusetts. He has an older brother, an older sister, and a younger brother. He graduated from Carver High School in 2003 (presently, Carver Middle-High School).

Mike Kanellis Net Worth

Mike is one of the richest Wrestler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike Kanellis's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeWrestler
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Despite this, Bennett returned to TRP on January 5, 2007, teaming with Bryce Andrews to defeat ‘Chunky But Funky’ to win the TRP Tag Team Championship. After losing to The Aldren Brothers in a non-title match in February, Bennett and Andrews won a two out of three falls match to retain the championship on April 6. The following night, they lost to The Heart Throbs (Antonio Thomas and Romeo Roselli) in a non-title match, and at the following show in May, Bennett lost to Roselli in a singles match. On June 9, Bennett and Andrews defeated Kristian Frost and Brutus Beefcake. In July, Bennett aligned himself with Luscious Latasha, with the pair defeating Dudley and Leah Morrison in a mixed tag team match on July 15. In April 2008, Bennett lost to Dudley in a street fight. On May 30, Bennett lost to Andrews in a First Blood match. He continued competing in TRP for the remainder of the year, wrestling against Dudley, Brian Fury, Bushwhacker Luke, and Jason Blade. He formed a semi-regular tag team with Ryan Waters in January 2009, and the pair lost to the reigning TRP Tag Team Championship, The Alden Brothers on January 9.

Bennett and Bryce Andrews appeared on the April 9, 2007, episode of WWE Heat, where they faced Cryme Tyme. On October 6, 2009, Bennett competed in dark match in losing effort against Kip James at the TNA Impact! taping. In a match for the Northeast Wrestling (NEW) promotion in March 2010, Bennett was a participant in a five-way match for the NEW Heavyweight Championship, which was won by Matt Taven. At NEW’s Spring Slam show on April 15, 2011, Bennett lost to Matt Hardy. In 2010, Bennett debuted for Squared Circle Wrestling (2CW) by defeating Matt Taven on September 25. Three months later at 2CW’s Nightmare Before Christmas show in December, Taven defeated Bennett in a rematch.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Bennett debuted for Top Rope Promotions (TRP) on February 17, 2006, where he defeated Stryker. On March 24, Bennett, as part of NRG, defeated Freightrain. The following month Bennett defeated Billy Warhawk. Bennett continued on a winning streak, defeating Joe Chece, Spike Dudley, DC Drake, and on June 23, he competed in the 2006 Kowalski Cup. He defeated Romeo Roselli and Chece en route to the final, where he defeated Slyck Wagner Brown to win the tournament. He suffered his first loss on July 1, when he was defeated by Antonio Thomas, and two weeks later he lost to Roselli. On September 1, Bennett defeated Dudley in a street fight to win the NRG Heavyweight Championship. The following night, he lost to Dudley in a steel cage match, and lost a Loser Leaves Town steel cage match to Dudley on September 29.

Who is Mike Kanellis Dating?

According to our records, Mike Kanellis married to Maria Kanellis . As of January 13, 2024, Mike Kanellis’s is not dating anyone.

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Bennett made his Ring of Honor (ROH) debut in 2008. In his first match he lost to Daniel Puder at Proving Ground in Boston, Massachusetts on January 11. His next appearance came three months later at Bedlam In Beantown in March, when he lost to Jason Blade. After attending a tryout camp in March 2010, which he heard about through announcer Kevin Kelly, Bennett appeared at the Ring of Honor Wrestling television tapings in July and August. Bennett signed a one-year contract with ROH in August 2010. In his next appearance he lost to Roderick Strong on September 10, but earned his first ROH victory at Tag Title Classic II on December 17, when he defeated Colt Cabana.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Mike Kanellis height 5 ft 11 in Mike weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 11 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Bennett made his professional wrestling debut in 2002. The following year, Bennett made a single appearance for the East Coast Wrestling Association, when he lost to Big Benny. On October 3, 2004, at the New England Wrestling Association’s Return to Exile show, Bennett was part of a battle royal in which the final two competitors would face each other for the vacant NEWA Heavyweight Championship. Bennett and Brian Rogers were the final men left, and later that night Bennett defeated Rogers to win the NEWA Heavyweight Championship. Bennett also wrestled for Eastern Pro Wrestling (EPW). On April 27, 2007, Bennett lost to Derek Destiny. On February 29, 2008, Bennett lost to Nick Westgate. The following day, Bennett, who was accompanied by Gia Savitz, defeated Thom Kane. On January 16, 2010, Bennett unsuccessfully challenged Nick Westagte for the EPW Television Championship. On March 5, Bennett won the ‘Rhodes Island Rumble’ battle royal to become the number one contender to the EPW Heavyweight Championship.

After a few years in the independent circuit, Bennett made his debut in Ring of Honor (ROH) in 2008, under The Prodigy character. With his then-girlfriend Maria Kanellis, he worked as part of The Kingdom, winning the ROH World Tag Team Championship with Matt Taven. Also, since ROH has an alliance with Japanese promotion New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), the stable made some appearances in the country, winning the IWGP Tag Team Championship. Bennett and Taven operate a wrestling school in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Bennett left ROH in 2015 and then sign a contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he won the TNA X Division Championship. In 2017, he joined WWE alongside his wife, whose maiden name was used as his ring name, where he has held the WWE 24/7 Championship two times.

Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mike Kanellis celebrates birthday on May 16 of every year.

He returned at Spring Breakdown on April 18, 2009, teaming with Guy Alexander to defeat TJ Richter and Mr. Munroe. At NECW Tag Team Classic in September, Bennett and Alexander defeated Richter and Munroe in the first round of a tournament, but their match against Scott Osborne and Brandon Locke ended in a double countout, eliminating both teams from the tournament. At the NECW television tapings on January 23, 2010, Bennett defeated David Cash.

Where is Mike Bennett now?

Return to Impact Wrestling (2022–present) At Hard To Kill, on January 8, 2022, Bennett made his return to TNA, now known as Impact Wrestling, appeared along with Maria, Matt Taven, PCO, and Vincent, attacking Eddie Edwards, Rich Swann, Willie Mack, Heath and Rhino.

Who is the face of Ring of Honor?

Two-time former ROH World Champion Jay Lethal, who for years was regarded as “The Franchise of ROH” before signing with All Elite Wrestling last month, is returning to take on Jonathan Gresham in a headline attraction at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore.

How old is Mike Bennett?

37 years (May 16, 1985)

Who is Maria Kanellis husband?

Mike Bennett

Who owns hotel Bennett?

The hotel is named for the Charleston-based Bennett family, and is owned by local hotelier and businessman Michael Bennett. The property is being managed in a collaborative partnership with Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by Sheila Johnson.

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