Shelton Benjamin

: January 5, 2024
: Wrestler

Quick Facts
Shelton Benjamin Biography
Shelton Benjamin Net Worth
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Who is Shelton Benjamin Dating?
Facts & Trivia

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shelton Benjamin
Occupation	Wrestler
Date Of Birth	Jul 9, 1975(1975-07-09)
Age	49
Birthplace	Orangeburg
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Cancer

Shelton Benjamin Biography

Name	Shelton Benjamin
Birthday	Jul 9
Birth Year	1975
Place Of Birth	Orangeburg
Home Town	South Carolina
Birth Country	United States
Birth Sign	Cancer
Children(s)	2

Shelton Benjamin is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on July 9, 1975 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Professional wrestler who was a three-time Intercontinental Champion during his time with the WWE. In 2016, he announced a hiatus from competing due to a torn rotator cuff.

He won three OVW Southern Tag Team Championships with partner Brock Lesnar .

Benjamin briefly went to North Carolina State University on a full football scholarship in 1995.

In 2000, Benjamin signed a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and was placed in its developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). There, he formed a tag team with Brock Lesnar, whom he coached at the University of Minnesota. Together, they were known as the “Minnesota Stretching Crew,” and they held the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship on three occasions. The first two reigns occurred during February and July 2001. They won the title for a third time from Rico Constantino and The Prototype on October 29, 2001. After Lesnar was called up to the main roster in November 2001, Benjamin formed a tag team with Redd Dogg Begnaud called “The Dogg Pound” and once again won the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship on July 17,

Benjamin then wrestled at several house shows for the main WWE roster and eventually made his WWE television debut on Sunday Night Heat as a heroic character.

He has a daughter.

Shelton Benjamin Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	Wrestler
House	Living in own house.

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

He was a two-time state champion at Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School.

He was ranked one of the top 10 singles wrestlers of 2005 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

Shelton Benjamin (born July 9, 1975) is an American professional wrestler he is currently signed to WWE on the Raw brand. He is also known for his work in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Pro Wrestling Noah through their working relationship under the ring name Shelton X Benjamin and for American promotion Ring of Honor (ROH) under his real name. Prior to becoming a professional wrestler, he was a two-sport athlete in college. Benjamin won an NJCAA championship in both track and field and collegiate wrestling. After attending junior college, he completed his degree from the University of Minnesota.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height	6 ft 2 in

Shelton Benjamin height 6 ft 2 in Shelton weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Shelton Benjamin Dating?

According to our records, Shelton Benjamin is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Shelton Benjamin’s is not dating anyone.

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Benjamin is the godfather to Charlie Haas’ oldest daughter. Benjamin is close friends with Brock Lesnar, having met him at the University of Minnesota and roomed with him. He is also godfather to Brock Lesnar’s daughter. In 2004, Benjamin visited Four Dwellings Primary School in Birmingham, UK, to teach kids about reading week.

Facts & Trivia

Shelton Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shelton Benjamin celebrates birthday on July 9 of every year.

During a match with Garrison Cade on Heat, Benjamin punched Cade’s knee brace, breaking his hand in the process and briefly taking him out of action. Benjamin returned in the fall of 2004 helping Randy Orton fight off Evolution and was later chosen by the fans to compete for the Intercontinental Championship in a match against then-champion Chris Jericho at Taboo Tuesday. Benjamin won the match, giving him his first singles title in the company. During his reign as Intercontinental Champion, Benjamin retained the title against challengers such as Christian at Survivor Series, Maven at New Year’s Revolution, and Chris Jericho at Backlash. Benjamin lost the title to Carlito when he debuted on Raw (Carlito used the ropes during the pinfall) during the June 20, 2005 episode, ending the longest Intercontinental Championship reign of the decade at 244 days.

What happened to Shelton Benjamin?

Shelton Benjamin Reveals He Won’t Make WWE Return Due to Shoulder Surgery. Shelton Benjamin announced on Sunday that he will no longer be returning to WWE due to shoulder surgery. I am both disappointed & sadden to announce that due to a serious injury to my shoulder I will not be returning to @WWE at this time.