Johnny Gargano

Quick Facts

Full Name	Johnny Gargano
Occupation	Wrestler
Date Of Birth	Aug 14, 1987(1987-08-14)
Age	37
Birthplace	Cleveland
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Leo

Johnny Gargano Biography

Johnny Gargano is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on August 14, 1987 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Professional wrestler who is known for his fame on the independent circuit that includes a two-year stint as winner in Open the Freedom Gate. He joined WWE’s NXT program in the year 2015.

He’s been credited with He’s credited Shawn Michaels for being one of his wrestling influences. for being among his wrestling idols.

Johnny Joseph Gargano (born August 14, 1987) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the NXT brand. He is a former NXT Champion, NXT North American Champion, and NXT Tag Team Champion (with Tommaso Ciampa).

Gargano started his professional wrestling career in 2005, working for the Cleveland All–Pro Wrestling (CAPW) promotion. Over the following years, Gargano worked for some of the top promotions on the American independent circuit, including Chikara, Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA), Evolve and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Titles Gargano held include the Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas, the Evolve Tag Team Championship and DGUSA’s Open the Freedom Gate Championship, which he held twice with his first reign lasting a record 873 days. During his independent days, Gargano also made appearances for national promotions Ring of Honor (ROH) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

He was married to the wrestling star He married fellow wrestler Candice LeRae in September of 2016. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. in September of 2016. He was raised living in Cleveland, Ohio.

Johnny Gargano Net Worth

Johnny Gargano is one of the richest Wrestler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Johnny Gargano 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He first joined an ring at age eight when being introduced to JT Lightning by the business of his father. He began his formal training in the sport when he was 16.

While he signed an official contract with NXT in the year 2016, his contract permitted him to work on the independent circuit which is where he first gained fame.

Gargano is a self-admitted “humungous Browns fan”. His 30th birthday celebration was held at their home field, FirstEnergy Stadium.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Johnny Gargano height 5 ft 10 in Johnny weight 90 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Johnny Gargano Dating?

According to our records, Johnny Gargano married to Candice LeRae. As of December 1, 2023, Johnny Gargano’s is not dating anyone.

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Gargano made his debut for Philadelphia–based Chikara on June 14, 2008, taking part in the sixth Young Lions Cup tournament, only to be eliminated in his first round match against Marshe Rockett. Gargano would return to the company almost two years later on April 23, 2010, taking part in the 2010 King of Trios tournament, teaming with Aeroform. However, once again Gargano failed to make it past the first round as his team suffered a loss in their opening round match against The Colony (Fire Ant, Green Ant and Soldier Ant). On the second night of the tournament Gargano came out during a quarter-final match between F.I.S.T. (Icarus, Gran Akuma and Chuck Taylor) and Team Osaka Pro (Atsushi Kotoge, Daisuke Harada and Tadasuke), wearing a F.I.S.T. shirt and witnessed how Icarus, Akuma and Taylor were eliminated from the tournament. After the event Gargano wrote on his Facebook page that he liked F.I.S.T., but thought that the team might have a weak link, which led to the stable’s members pointing fingers at each other. On June 27 at Faded Scars and Lines Gargano defeated Player Uno in his hometown of Cleveland to earn a spot in the eighth Young Lions Cup tournament. On July 26 at Chikarasaurus Rex: King of Show F.I.S.T. was defeated in a six-man tag team match by Cima, Masaaki Mochizuki and Super Shenglong, when Cima pinned Akuma. After the match Icarus and Taylor turned on Akuma, kicked him out of both F.I.S.T. and Chikara and gave his spot in the stable to Gargano. On August 27, 2010, Gargano entered his second Young Lions Cup tournament, defeating Andy Ridge in his first round match. However, later that same night he was eliminated from the tournament, when he got disqualified in the six-way elimination semi final match. On August 29, the final night of the tournament, Gargano defeated 29 other men to win The Countdown Showdown match and earn a “Golden Opportunity”. With Gargano as a member, the new F.I.S.T. ended their losing streak by defeating Da Soul Touchaz (Acid Jaz, Marshe Rockett and Willie Richardson) and 3.0 (Scott Parker and Shane Matthews) and Soldier Ant in six-man tag team matches on September 18 and 19. On October 23 Gargano cashed in his “Golden Opportunity” for a Young Lions Cup title match against Frightmare, but was unsuccessful in his attempt to win the Cup. On April 15, 2011, F.I.S.T. entered the 2011 King of Trios, defeating Team Australia (Kabel, Percy T and Tama Williams) in their first round match. The following day F.I.S.T. defeated Team Osaka Pro (Atsushi Kotoge, Daisuke Harada and Ultimate Spider Jr.) to advance to the semifinals of the tournament. On April 17, F.I.S.T. scored a major upset in the semifinals of the King of Trios tournament by defeating Team Michinoku Pro (Dick Togo, Great Sasuke and Jinsei Shinzaki), when Icarus rolled up Sasuke for the win, after Taylor had blinded him with powder. Later that same day, F.I.S.T. was defeated in the finals of the tournament by The Colony (Fire Ant, Green Ant and Soldier Ant).

Facts & Trivia

Johnny Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Johnny Gargano celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.

Gargano suffered a hairline fracture in his vertebrae during the Last Man Standing match and did not return to active competition until March 2009, when he faced off against Mike Tolar and Jason Bane in a three-way match to become number one contender for the PWO Heavyweight Championship, in which he was victorious. Gargano went on to unsuccessfully challenge Matt Cross for the PWO Heavyweight Championship on April 18, 2009. After Gargano’s loss, Josh Prohibition capitalized on a worn down Cross, and defeated him for the PWO Championship. Due to Prohibition’s deceiving ways, the nearly three-year relationship between Prohibition and Gargano was broken. On August 9, 2009, at Wrestlelution 2: A Coming of Age Gargano defeated Prohibition in his final match, for the PWO Championship. In the 2009/2010 season of PWO TV, Gargano defended his title against all challengers, and had seemingly changed his ways. However, a string of attacks occurred, of which Gargano was thought to be the culprit of. It was revealed in June 2010 that the true attacker was Matt Cross, who thought he deserved a chance to regain the PWO Heavyweight Championship. On August 1, 2010, at Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment, Gargano defeated Cross to retain the PWO Heavyweight Championship. On March 20, 2011, Gargano lost the PWO Heavyweight Championship to Marion Fontaine in a three-way match, which also included Jason Bane, after getting hit with a nightstick. After Pro Wrestling Ohio was renamed Prime Wrestling in early 2012, Gargano regained the PWO Heavyweight Championship, now known as the Prime Heavyweight Championship, by defeating Jimmy Jacobs on August 19, 2012. He lost the title to Krimson on February 16, 2013. Gargano regained the title from Krimson on October 20 at Wrestlelution 6.

Is Johnny Gargano in WWE?

by Joey G. WWE superstar and former triple-crown champion Johnny Gargano recently joined El Brunch de WWE for an in-depth conversation about all things pro-wrestling, including his thoughts on superheroes, and how his love of comic books reminds him of professional wrestling. Highlights from the interview are below.

What is Johnny Gargano signature move?

In wrestling Finishing moves. Crosston Crab (Cross-legged Boston crab)

How old is Johnny Gargano?

35 years (August 14, 1987)

Is Candice LeRae still in WWE?

Candice LeRae
Debut| 2002

How tall is Tommaso?

5′ 11″