Dusty RhodesJake RobertsThe Assassin He began in the AWA as a manager. Page regained the world title by using a foreign object to hit Nash and take the win and regain the title without actually defeating the reigning champion. 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Diamond Dallas Page Page Joseph Falkinburg Birthdate: 04/05/1956 Height: 6'4" Weight: 248 Ib. There, he continued as a manager until late 1991, when he became a wrestler. Page originally retained the world championship after Savage interfered and hit Nash, but the match was ordered to continue by Eric Bischoff and Nash pinned Page to win the title after a powerbomb. Page began a feud with "Macho Man" Randy Savage in 1997. He worked for TNA from 2004 to 2005. Page returned on the May 18, 1996 edition of WCW Saturday Night as a tweener defeating Billy Kidman. He also worked as a color commentator in Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) where he worked alongside Gordon Solie, before finally debuting as a professional wrestler. Page's first wrestling appearance was in Canada in 1979. The decision was made to turn Page heel, and the turn took place on the Nitro following his title win in a match against Goldberg. Page attempted to win the title back at Slamboree later that month in a triple cage match against Arquette and Jarrett, but lost after Arquette hit him with a guitar. At Fall Brawl, Page won his first championship when he defeated Renegade for the WCW World Television Championship. Main article: Diamond Exchange Page's first wrestling appearance was in Canadain 1979. Badd Company, was often accompanied by female valets known as the "Diamond Dolls" (Tonya, Jennifer and Torri). On the June 27 edition of Raw, Page made an appearance promoting this DVD with Booker T. In 2012, Page appeared on WWE Classics on Demand in Legends of Wrestling Roundtable: Renegades along with Jim Ross, Michael P.S. Page revealed he didn't care about Sara; he only did it to make an impact and wanted to take on the biggest dog in the yard. Page was feuding with Eddie Guerrero when the New World Order (nWo) was formed. Nash became the number one contender shortly after and vowed to get revenge on Page for his friend Hogan, culminating in a match at Slamboree in May. Over a decade in WCW, Page became a three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion, two-time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion, four-time WCW World Tag Team Champion and one-time WCW World Television Champion. The team was temporarily stripped of the titles but won them back at Starrcade defeating Stasiak and Palumbo again. Since Nash and Hall were both former partners of Page, they assisted him in his matches in the tournament being held for the vacant US Title. English: Page Joseph Falkinburg (born April 5, 1956) is a retired American professional wrestler and actor better known by his ring name Diamond Dallas Page. IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship, Championship Wrestling From Florida alumni, Purks International Championship Wrestling alumni, Great Lakes Championship Wrestling alumni, WCW United States Heavyweight Championship, https://prowrestling.fandom.com/wiki/Diamond_Dallas_Page?oldid=1791829, Diamond Clash (Belly To Back Inverted Slam) 1994-1995; used as a signature move thereafter, A Trip To The Diamond Mine (Tilt-a-Whirl Mat Slam), Figure Four Leglock while using the ringpost, "The (self-proclaimed) People's Champion". Dallas Page (born Page Joseph Falkinburg, Jr.; April 5, 1956 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey) is a retired American professional wrestler, fitness instructor and actor who is probably best known for wrestling with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under the ring name, "Diamond" Dallas Page or " DDP " for short. At Spring Stampede, in Page's first pay-per-view main event, he and Savage battled in a match where Page emerged victorious, but it was the not the end of conflict between the two.A few months later at The Great American Bash, they squared off again in an anything goes, lights out match. Kimberly Lynne Bacon (born January 1, 1970) is an American former professional wrestling personality. He held open arm wrestling challenges to win Kimberly but Max always helped him win or arm wrestled for him. Page did not win the match, but the match was voted WCW Magazine's "Match of the Year" 1998. August 9, 2009 Diamond Dallas Page net worth: Diamond Dallas Page is a retired American professional wrestler, motivational speaker, author and yoga entrepreneur who has a net worth of $10 million. He debuted in the WWF on the June 18, 2001 edition of Raw when he unveiled himself as the stalker of The Undertaker's wife, Sara. Listen up, guys: If you think yoga is just for earthy-crunchy New Agers, think again! Also known as the “people’s champion,” his contagious popularity can be credited to his unshakable confidence and positive energy. Dallas also details the tremendous toll professional wrestling […] Page then entered a feud with Mike Awesome, who defeated him in an Ambulance Match at The Great American Bash after Kanyon turned on Page. Page hosted the DVD, which was released on June 7, 2011. All stores, products and photos are owned by the wrestlers themselves. Nash came to the ring and made a challenge for a four-way match for the title, and the just-dethroned Page joined defending champion Sting and Goldberg in the match. Diamond Dallas is the son of Sylvia (Seigel) and Page Falkinburg. Page lived with his father from the ages of three to eight. Debut The 30 Richest Wrestlers in the World (2021) | Wealthy Gorilla He started managing in 1988, where he handled Badd Company (Paul Diamond and Pat Tanaka), a team he led to the AWA World Tag Team Championship on March 19. At WrestleMania X8, Page retained the title in a rematch. Dallas Page (born Page Joseph Falkinburg, April 5, 1956), better known by his ring name Diamond Dallas Page (often stylized as DDP), is an American retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and actor. Diamond Dallas Page Profile & Match Listing • Facts & Stats • PWI Ratings • Opponents & Partners • Win/Loss Record • Star Ratings • Win Types • Relations. He had many challenges hit him throughout his childhood and educational years. Pro Wrestling is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. In this episode, Pat and Dr. Jim are joined by legendary professional wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, who recounts how he went from nightclub owner to world champion professional wrestler at the height of the 90s wrestling wars, starting his professional wrestling career at the age of 35. During the match, Page knocked Goldberg out with brass knuckles and repeatedly struck his leg with a steel chair as it was propped against the ring stairs, then taunted the fans by saying "boo me now" repeatedly. Rhodes started booking and brought Page in on a small contract in early 1991. Former Professional Wrestler; Yoga Instructor 24hr delivery available It’s me DDP, Diamond Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer, Founder & CEO of the successful fitness program, DDPYoga. Page also appeared alongside Kevin Nash and X-Pac at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony on March 31, 2012. From his earliest recollections, Page Falkinburg wanted to be like the Saturday afternoon heroes that he watched on TV from the floor of his grandmother's living room. Point Pleasant, New Jersey Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #1166: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tuO21wbyoQ Sting challenged him to defend his title in the first hour of that night's Nitro and defeated him to regain the title he had last had a year earlier. Page came to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1991 as manager of The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael P.S. Page later lost the title to Raven at Spring Stampede. Born Page and Chris Kanyon reunited on the August 6, 2001 edition of Raw when Kanyon helped Page attack The Undertaker backstage. In the course of his wrestling career, which spanned two decades, Page has wrestled for mainstream wrestling promotions World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Around this time, Page also started fighting nWo leader, Hollywood Hulk Hogan. WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page annou… John Czawlytko, who wrestled for World Championship Wrestling (WCW) under the ring names Maxx Muscle, Max Muscle, Maxx and Big Bad John, has passed away. Dallas Page (born Page Joseph Falkinburg, April 5, 1956), better known by his ring name Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and … Page's attitude changed drastically following his title win, as the fans had started to grow tired of his hero character and he began hearing more and more boos than he had heard since his turn in 1996. Currently Positively Page – The Diamond Dallas Page Journey is available on his website. Hennig defeated Diamond Dallas Page in a Grudge Match at Road Wild. He also appeared at Raw 1000, accompanied by other WWE Legends, during Slater's match with Lita. November 18, 1991 After working for several independent promotions, he debuted with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling on November 12, feuding with Raven and Erik Watts. Their feud hit a climax at WCW's final PPV Greed, saw Page's final match in WCW and a semi-burial type defeat as he passed out in Steiner's finisher, The Steiner Recliner. At King of the Ring, he fought The Undertaker in an unsanctioned brawl that was never announced as an official match. Page then moved into the World Championship picture again by facing Scott Steiner. Page was always accompanied to the ring with three valets named the Diamond Dolls. To get more BANG for the book he has teamed up with Scholastic, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of schoolbooks, to match his donation dollar for dollar. He transferred to Point Pleasant Boro High School in Point Pleasant, where he was a star basketball player with the Point Pleasant Boro High School Panthers. Introduction Below you can see all known star ratings for wrestling matches featuring in Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer Newsletter.Please note that ratings are given to the overall match; not to the performers within them. Page and Savage battled for the last time at Halloween Havoc. In regards to this period, he stated: Page continued wrestling and brought other wrestlers into his stable, The Diamond Mine, such as Scotty Flamingo (Raven) and Vinnie Vegas (Kevin Nash). Hayes, Roddy Piper, and Gene Okerlund. At Bash at the Beach, Scott Hall and Randy Savage defeated Diamond Dallas Page and Curt Hennig. At Uncensored on March 24, 1996 The Booty Man with Kimberly as The Booty Babe defeated Diamond Dallas Page in a Loser Leaves Town match. After the Alliance lost at Survivor Series DDP along with the rest of the alliance members kayfabe lost their jobs. In the build-up to his first title defense at Halloween Havoc, there was growing dissension between Page and Kimberly. Page received an NWA World Heavyweight Championship title shot on March 13, 2005 at Destination X but was defeated by reigning champion Jeff Jarrett when Monty Brown turned heel and hit Page with the Pounce. Three-time World Champion Wrestler Diamond Dallas Page one of the biggest superstars in professional wrestling is here to prove that yoga is for regular guys, too. He debuted as a wrestler in a tag team match later that year. Page was victorious when he defeated The Barbarian with two Diamond Cutters. After demonstrating the benefits of the nWo, they asked him to join. Billed from The renowned ex-pro wrestler known for his “Diamond Cutter” move has turned to Yoga to help troubled wrestlers cope with life outside of the ring. Page first broke into the wrestling business in 1988, as a manager in the American Wrestling Association, where he worked for nine months before signing with WCW in 1991. On an episode of Nitro shortly after Halloween Havoc, Page fought Hogan, but was again beaten down by the nWo. Three days later on August 9, 2001 edition of SmackDown, Page and Kanyon defeated the APA to win the WWF Tag Team Championship. However, due to poor initial training and a subsequent bad knee injury he gave up wrestling shortly afterward. He was relegated to the "jobber" list. Page determined to continue improving his character, sought the help of Jake Roberts who advised him on the psychological aspects of the business. On May 19, Page participated in the Lord of the Ring Tournament (Battle Bowl) at Slamboree. Diamond Dallas Page, Mick Foley (Foreword) 4.25 avg rating — 440 ratings — published 2019 — 4 editions In late 2010, Page agreed to work on a DVD for WWE, titled The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro, after being approached on the project due to his ties to WCW. Page also worked as a color commentator for WCW with Eric Bischoff. The group broke up shortly thereafter and Page began feuding with Hogan again, joining Sid Vicious and Rick Steiner in a team effort to take on Hogan, Sting, and Goldberg. Page first broke into the wrestling business in 1988, as a manager in the American Wrestling Association, where he worked for nine months before signing with WCW in 1991. In 2000, with WCW under new management, Page earned a shot at the vacant WCW World Championship Belt at Spring Stampede against Jeff Jarrett. Birth Place With the Diamond Studd, he faced Kevin Sullivan and his partner. Diamond Dallas’s paternal grandfather was John William Falkinburg (the son of George W. Falkinburg and Florence M. Devere). Due to a series of injuries, he allowed his contract with the company to expire in 2002. Diamond Dallas Page began his pro wrestling career at the American Wrestling Alliance in 1988. DDPtv is the most current video series put out by Page. With rumors that the WCW wanted to take the Diamond Studd away from Page, he decided to take the advice of Magnum T.A. At this time, he was virtually unknown in the World Wrestling Federation. DDPYoga is a fitness system developed by Diamond Dallas Page. April 5, 1956 (1956-04-05) (age 65) However, he never received the title shot that he earned that night. Retired Page tagged with late night talk show host Jay Leno at Road Wild, where they defeated Hogan and Eric Bischoff. Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal: Baron Corbin defeats Adam Rose and Bo Dallas and Curtis Axel and Damien Sandow and Darren Young and Diamond Dallas Page and Fandango and Goldust and Heath Slater and Jack Swagger and Kane and Konnor and Mark Henry and R-Truth and Shaquille O'Neal and Tatanka and The Big Show and Tyler Breeze and Viktor (9:40) He became known for his catchphrase "Yo! The relationships between DDP, Flamingo, and Vegas were used in many angles over the following months. DDP, who fought dyslexia and fear of reading as a child, donates his appearance fee to a local school for the purchase of books and educational materials. Johnny B. Badd defeated Page for the TV title and again at World War 3 on November 26, winning Kimberly's freedom from DDP. Page added Scott Hall to the stable under the name of Diamond Studd. The character, who Page developed after attending the Tony Robbins Results 2000 seminar in October 2000, involved Page constantly smiling and acting optimistic, with his trademark phrase "That's not a bad thing...that's...a good thing.". Diamond Dallas Page's Diamond Cutter was unquestionably one of the best finishers in all of WCW back in the late 90s. Page took some time off shortly after this, but returned in late 2000 as a full-time wrestler. It's me, it's me, it's DDP!" With his patented “diamond cutter” finishing move, he paved the way to ring glory. The winner was to be the number one contender for the World Title which at that time was held by The Giant. However, he lost the title to William Regal on an episode of SmackDown that aired March 19. Resides Kathie Lee; and played a feature role in the TBS Superstation movie – “First Daughter.” He maintains his own website and Internet fan club – “The Union of Diamond Cutters.” DDP’s website, www.DDPBang.com is one of wrestling’s most popular, and receives nearly a million “hits” monthly. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Although flavored with grandiosity and passion, it is the story of a man's dedication and determination to become a star in professional Later that night, Chris Benoit defeated Diamond Dallas Page to retain the United States title. At WrestleMania VI, he drove Rhythm and Blues (The Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine) to the ring in his pink Cadillac. The Jersey Shore After WCW was sold in 2001, Page signed with the WWF, where he became a one-time WWF European Champion and one-time WWF World Tag Team Champion. Diamond Dallas Page is an American professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker, and actor. Ring names The saga of Diamond Dallas Page seems more akin to a Horatio Alger tale than a wrestling biography. He is the fourth WCW Triple Crown Champion. Later in the year, Page tagged with Karl Malone against Hulk Hogan and Dennis Rodman at Bash at the Beach, losing due to interference. A few weeks later at Uncensored, Savage and Miss Elizabeth "broke" (a worked shoot) by revealing to the world that Page and Kimberly were, in fact, married. Page developed DDPYoga after a devastating injury which lead into his retirement. Diamond Dallas Page (January 1, 1988 - Present) Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) In 1990, Dallas received a tryout with the WWF as an announcer, but never got the job. The two headlined the following month's World War 3, in a title match which Page won. Diamond Dallas Page is very active with his own charity foundation, “Bang it Out For Books.” This grassroots organization was formed to fight illiteracy and promote the fun and benefits of reading to our nation’s elementary school children. Page ran a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida called "Norma Jeans" (known for its Pink Cadillac) while he was w… Dallas Page, better known by his ring name Diamond Dallas Page, is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker and actor. This match ended with Savage defeating Page with help from (then) Tag Team Champion Scott Hall. Page eventually won his job back by defeating The Big Boss Man on the January 17th, 2002 edition of SmackDown! Halloween Havoc ran slightly longer than expected resulting in a number of cable companies blacking out the end of the Hogan versus Warrior match and all of the DDP versus Goldberg contest. However, the team was disbanded shortly after its debut when Page suffered a torn rotator cuff in a match against Tex Slazenger and Shanghai Pierce toward the end of 1992 and was later fired, while Nash left WCW for the World Wrestling Federation. Hayes). Page admitted in his autobiography he is dyslexic. When FCW went down, Page was still involved in the club business until Dusty Rhodes returned to World Championship Wrestling. Shortly after Slamboree, Page entered into an alliance with fellow New Jersey native Bam Bam Bigelow and won the WCW World Tag Team Championship from then champions Perry Saturn and Raven on May 31, thanks to Chris Kanyon turning heel on former ally Raven and costing the team the championships. DDP YOGA is a revolutionary approach to fitness that combines the best of yoga positions, sports rehab therapy, old school calisthenics and dynamic resistance to give you a complete workout that requires NO RUNNING, NO JUMPING, and NO LIFTING. Early years / American Wrestling Association, Managing the Freebirds and the Diamond Mine (1991–1992), Singles Competition; Feud with Savage (1994–1997), Teaming with the stars; United States Heavyweight Champion (1997–1998), World Heavyweight and World Tag Team Champion (1999–2001), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2004–2005), World Wrestling Entertainment (2010–2016). Hayes). Savage then proceeded to beat up Page, ensuring a future match between the two. Page even dressed up as masked wrestler La Parka and beat Savage. Before that match took place, Page unveiled the stable's new road manager, Big Daddy Dink, formerly known as Oliver Humperdink, who interfered in the match. In a surprise twist, Page's wife, Kimberly, turned on Page and helped Jarrett become the new WCW World Champion. This ended Page's reign at 15 days, but he gained an opportunity to get the title back ninety minutes later. The name "Dallas" came from his love of the Dallas Cowboys. DDP attended St. Joseph's High School (now Monsignor Donovan High School) in Toms River, New Jersey) for his freshman and sophomore years, spending his first season on the JV basketball team and making the varsity squad as a sophomore. WELCOME TO DDPY GET READY TO OWN YOUR LIFE. 248 lbs (112 kg) Page went in the corner of Scotty Flamingo, at Clash of the Champions XXI on November 18, 1992, when Flamingo fought Johnny B. Badd in a worked boxing match. On August 9, 2009, Diamond Dallas Page made a special appearance with JCW aligning himself with the jWo. Page Joseph Falkenburg, the oldest of three children, was born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey, the son of Sylvia (née Seigel) and Page Joseph Falkenburg, Sr. Page managed the Freebirds to a shot at the NWA World Tag Team Championship where they defeated Doom (Butch Reed and Ron Simmons) on February 24. Page ran a nightclub in Fort Myers, Florida called "Norma Jeans" (known for its Pink Cadillac) while he was working as a wrestling manager in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). He also had a long feud with Dave Sullivan because Sullivan gave Kimberly gifts (and largely because Page was defeated by Sullivan in one of the arm wrestling contests, which earned him a date with Kimberly). And while plenty of wrestlers have adopted their own … 1. He responded by giving them Diamond Cutters on January 25, 1997 at Souled Out, starting a face turn and a feud with the nWo. Page, Bigelow, and Kanyon became known as the Jersey Triad and through their alliance with WCW "President for Life" Ric Flair took advantage of the Freebird Rule in their subsequent matches (meaning any combination of the three could defend the championship). Page left TNA shortly thereafter. He only stopped when Kevin Nash, an ally of Hogan's who was angry at Page for (kayfabe) injuring Hogan's knee during the match at Spring Stampede, came back from injury and chased him away. Page soon joined the Alliance during the WCW Invasion. The Triad held the titles until June 10, when Saturn and Chris Benoit (now stablemates in Revolution) took the title from them. His father took him, at eight years old, to live with his grandmother, who raised him. The following year, after Studd and Flamingo left the stable, Page teamed with Vinnie Vegas as the Vegas Connection. On April 3, 2016 DDP competed in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 32. Page got the better of Jarrett on the April 24 edition of Nitro, where he defeated Jarrett in a steel cage match to become WCW World Heavyweight Champion for the third time, then lost the title to his tag partner, actor David Arquette, three days later on Thunder; the rules stated that whoever got the pin would win the title, and Arquette pinned Jarrett's partner, Eric Bischoff. Height Diamond Dallas Page worked in the nightclub business in Florida before and after he started working as a wrestling manager in the American Wrestling Association (AWA). … Page lost the title to Hart on the November 30 edition of Nitro in a No Disqualification match, when he was assaulted by The Giant. Jen Yamato Updated Jul. On April 26, 1999, Page lost and regained his title in the span of two hours. Page dropped out of the title picture shortly thereafter. and begin to wrestle himself. On January 25, 2015 DDP competed in the Royal Rumble. Wrasslin Wednesday Rewind is a video series put out by Dallas Page where Page goes back in time and shares some of his most memorable angles throughout his He made his wrestling pay-per-view debut at Starrcade in 1991, teaming with Mike Graham in a losing effort to Jushin Liger and Bill Kazmaier. Born: Point Pleasant NJ, New Jersey, but Hails from the Jersey Shore. Also known as the “people’s champion,” his contagious popularity can be credited to his unshakable confidence and positive energy. When WCW was purchased by WWF owner Vince McMahon in 2001, Page was one of the few major WCW stars (along with Booker T and Buff Bagwell) who accepted buyouts of their AOL Time Warner contracts in order to immediately sign with McMahon. Dallas Page (born Page Joseph Falkenberg; April 5, 1956), better known by his ring name Diamond Dallas Page, is an American retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor and actor. Page became the European Champion on the January 31, 2002 edition of SmackDown, when he defeated Christian, a former follower of his positive "philosophy." DDP Yoga is the workout created by 3 time WCW champion Diamond “Dallas” Page. The following year at Uncensored, Page defended the title in a Triple Threat, Falls Count Anywhere contest against Chris Benoit and Raven, putting Raven through a table with a Diamond Cutter to retain the belt. He hit his trademark Diamond Cutter finisher on Trent Acid late in the match. Curt Hennig, who Diamond Dallas Page had recruited personally to join WCW and team with him, turned on DDP during the match. Page was raised by his father during his early years, after his parents divorced. The name came from the title of his autobiography that was published during his WCW days. On April 1, 2004, Diamond Dallas Page announced his return to the ring. Page retired from the ring shortly thereafter. Diamond Dallas Page 100 0 _ ‡a Diamond Dallas Page ‡c American professional wrestler and actor 100 1 _ ‡a Page, Diamond Dallas, ‡d 1949- 4xx's: Alternate Name Forms (29) Against the odds, this wrestling manager – turned commentator – turned wrestler is an anomaly of success. He started managing Badd Company (Paul Diamond and Pat Tanaka) in 1988, a team he lead to the AWA World Tag Team Championship. Weight Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), the former good guy of World Championship Wrestling “turned bad” continues to be one of the most recognized and respected superstars of professional wrestling. Toys Trainer In the past years his tag team partners have included NBA superstar Karl Malone and late night talk show host Jay Leno. Page became WCW World Heavyweight Champion in April 1999, at Spring Stampede when he defeated Sting, Hogan, and Ric Flair for the title in a Four Way Dance with "Macho Man" Randy Savage as Special Guest Referee. On July 2, 2012, Page made an appearance on Raw, where he hit a Diamond Cutter on Heath Slater. Better known by his ring name Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), he is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor, motivational speaker and actor. DDP has appeared on various television shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno; The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn; Hollywood Squares; CNN/Larry King Live; Live with Regis and On an episode of WCW Monday Nitro, Savage, aided by Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, attacked Page and spray-painted "nWo" on his back. By allowing wrestlers to create their own stores it gives you, the fans, the opportunity to own t-shirts you have seen at shows, in pictures or may have never seen before. He'd actually debuted as a manager in the AWA in the 80s, but some time after he showed … career. "Diamond" Dallas Page (born Page Joseph Falkinburg, Jr. on April 5, 1956) is an American semi-retired professional wrestler and fitness instructor best known for his stint in WCW. Despite this setback in the World title picture, Page rebounded this same following night of Halloween Havoc, on the October 26 edition of Nitro, with a win over Bret Hart to capture the United States Heavyweight Title. Los Angeles, California Page pinned Flair after giving Flair the Diamond Cutter. Originally developed to help him recover from injury when he blew out his L4 and L5 it eventually evolved into what it is today. He worked for the AWA at 12 dates over a period of nine months, where they filmed all the television shows in one day. This book was self-published by Positive Publications and features over 100 pictures and a 16-page color insert. Falkinburg came to World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1991 as manager of The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael P.S. His return televised match was on November 3, 2001 at Rebellion losing to The Big Show. However, due to poor initial training and a subsequent bad knee injury he gave up wrestling shortly afterward. Former Professional Wrestler; Yoga Instructor 24hr delivery available It’s me DDP, Diamond Dallas Page, WWE Hall of Famer, Founder & CEO of the successful fitness program, DDPYoga. The match was billed as a Las Vegas Sudden Death Match, where Savage pinned Page after Hogan, dressed as Sting, came out and hit Page with a baseball bat in his already "injured" midsection, resulting in Savage picking up the win. Page and Nash lost the titles to Palumbo and Sean O'Haire at Sin in January and broke up shortly thereafter. Page is now an actor in small-budget films, as well as a fitness guru and motivational speaker. But the four things we have total control over is how we react, how we adapt, how we breathe, and how we take action. During his time in the AWA, Page also managed Col. 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