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Norman Smiley Biography

Norman Smiley is one of the most popular and richest Professional Wrestler who was born on February 28, 1965 in Northampton, England, United Kingdom. Norman Anthony Smiley (born 28 February 1965) is an English American retired professional wrestler. Most famous for his stint in Mexico’s Consejo Mundial of Lucha Libre. He was the world heavyweight champion and also for his involvement with NXT, the American professional wrestling organization World Championship Wrestling from 1997 until 2001. He is currently working for WWE as training coach with NXT. The championships won by Smiley throughout his time include CMLL World Heavyweight Championship and the WCW Hardcore Championship.

The years 1995-96 his brief appearances were in the Philadelphia the Pennsylvania-based Extreme Championship Wrestling promotion.

Smiley turned heel began in a backstage interview on the December 19 episode of Saturday Night, where he mocked the fans for saying his name incorrectly. At Starrcade, he defeated Prince Iaukea. He then feuded with Chavo Guerrero, Jr., on one occasion destroying Guerrero’s hobby horse mascot, Pepè, by feeding it into a wood chipper on the January 11, 1999 episode of Nitro. At Souled Out on January 17, Smiley defeated Guerrero. In late 1999, Smiley entered the hardcore division. He would enter into a tournament to determine the inaugural WCW Hardcore Champion, which he won by defeating Brian Knobs in a tournament final at Mayhem on November 21. During his run with the championship, he would adopt the nickname ‘Screamin’, due to constantly screeching in a high-pitched tone during his matches, because of his fear of weapons. He would also often wear protective sports equipment as he entered the ring, usually also in the uniform of a local pro or collegiate sports team to gain a cheap pop. He lost the Hardcore Championship to Brian Knobs on the January 12, 2000 episode of Thunder, which he failed to regain at Souled Out in a fatal four-way match also involving Fit Finlay and Meng.

Smiley remained in WCW until the company was sold to the World Wrestling Federation in March 2001. He was not hired by the WWF following the sale.

He started training with Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre in Mexico under the name “Black Magic”, winning the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship and winning the title up until losing the title against Brazo de Plata in 1993.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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He wrestled briefly for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in 2002 and then had several tryout matches with WWE in 2003 and 2004. In February 2006, he was backstage during the TNA pay-per-view Against All Odds 2006, and he wrestled in an eight-man opening match on an episode of TNA Impact! shortly thereafter, doing the Big Wiggle on Jeff Jarrett. At TNA Destination X 2006, Smiley and Shark Boy lost to David Young and Elix Skipper. on the March 18 episode of Impact, Smiley and Shark Boy defeated The Latin American Xchange (Homicide and Machete). on the April 8 episode of Impact, Smiley and Shark Boy competed against Elix Skipper and David Young with the match ending in a no contest when Jeff Jarrett’s Army (Jeff Jarrett, Scott Steiner, and America’s Most Wanted) attacked all four men and Smiley was inactive for several weeks following an attack at the hands of Scott Steiner, but returned on the June 29 episode of Impact!, losing to Monty Brown. on the July 13 episode of Impact, Smiley lost to Abyss. on the September 7 episode of Impact, Smiley, Shark Boy and The James Gang lost to America’s Most Wanted, Matt Bentley and Kazarian. on the October 5 episode of Impact, Smiley competed in a fatal five way match which was won by Shark Boy. on the October 19 episode of Impact, Smiley lost to Christian Cage in a street fight. At Bound for Glory, Smiley competed in Open Invitational X Division Gauntlet battle royal which was won by Austin Starr. On the February 16, 2007 episode of Impact! Smiley made his return, teaming with Shark Boy in a loss to The Latin American Xchange (Homicide and Machete) this tag team match would turn out to be Smiley’s final match with TNA.

Norman Smiley Net Worth

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

Smiley was born in Northampton, England in the United Kingdom. In the beginning of the 1970s, his parents divorced , and Smiley as well as his mom immigrated from the UK to Miami, Florida in the United States. Smiley was a student at Miami Beach Senior High School in which he participated in powerlifting and wrestling as an amateur. He graduated in 1984.

Norman Smiley trained under Boris Malenko and Dean Malenko before making his debut in 1985 on the Floridian independent circuit. He first was known as “Black Magic”, then was dubbed “Lord Henry Norman”. Smiley wrestled with the Japanese shoot-style group called the Universal Wrestling Federation in 1988 and 1989. In 1990, Smiley participated in the World Championship Wrestling Starrcade 1990 event alongside Chris Adams against the team consisting of Konnan along with Rey Misterio, Sr.

Smiley signed with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1997, making his debut on the October 13, 1997 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, defeating La Parka in a dark match. Smiley made his televised debut at the World War 3 pay-per-view, competing in the titular battle royal; however the match was won by Scott Hall. After being removed from television, he returned on the February 8, 1998 episode of Nitro, with a new gimmick, which saw him perform his signature dance move, the “Big Wiggle”. However, in his return match, he would be defeated by Konnan. On the June 8 episode of Nitro, Smiley faced Fit Finlay for the WCW Television Championship, but failed to win the championship. At Fall Brawl, Smiley faced Ernest Miller in a losing effort.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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In 2007, Smiley relocated to Orlando to work as a trainer for WWE’s then development territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. In early 2010, he started making on-camera appearances as the lieutenant general manager of FCW and later in August of that year he was known on FCW TV as the liaison for the FCW president, Steve Keirn.

Who is Norman Smiley Dating?

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

Facts & Trivia

Norman Ranked on the list of most popular Professional Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Norman Smiley celebrates birthday on February 28 of every year.

Where is Norman Smiley now?

He currently works for WWE as a trainer for NXT. Championships held by Smiley over the course of his career include the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship and the WCW Hardcore Championship.

Who was the last WCW Hardcore Champion?

Who is the green shirt guy at WWE?

You can’t miss him. He always wears that same skull and snake covered green camo shirt. Brock Lesnar Guy, though, has a long way to go to achieve the celebrity of WWE’s other ultimate fans.

Who was the first WCW Cruiserweight Champion?

Shinjiro Otani was the original Cruiserweight Champion in WCW, being the first man to hold the title. While he might not be one of the biggest names to have been involved in this division by the end, he did play a key part in getting it off the ground.

Did WCW have a hardcore title?

The WCW Hardcore Championship was a professional wrestling Hardcore Championship contested for in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). During late 1999, WCW promoted various hardcore matches, bouts where there were no disqualifications or countouts, that mainly involved Norman Smiley and Brian Knobs.

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