Date of Birth: July 9, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Shelton Benjamin is a professional wrestler and former amateur wrestler from the United States. Born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Shelton developed a passion for wrestling at a young age. He attended the University of Minnesota, where he excelled as an amateur wrestler. In college, he became a two-time All-American and later transitioned into a professional wrestling career. Shelton Benjamin began his professional wrestling career in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), a developmental territory for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He made his WWE main roster debut in 2002 as part of the tag team “The World’s Greatest Tag Team” with Charlie Haas. The duo quickly gained popularity and won the WWE Tag Team Championship multiple times. Throughout his career, Shelton Benjamin has been known for his incredible athleticism, agility, and technical wrestling skills. He has competed in various wrestling promotions, including WWE, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Ring of Honor (ROH). Benjamin has held multiple championships, including the Intercontinental Championship and the United States Championship in WWE. Shelton Benjamin continues to be an active and respected figure in the wrestling world. His longevity and consistent performance have made him a beloved figure among fans and peers alike.
5 Interesting Facts about Shelton Benjamin
1. Shelton Benjamin is a two-time NCAA All-American in wrestling.
2. He was a roommate and training partner of Brock Lesnar during his college wrestling days at the University of Minnesota.
3. Shelton Benjamin made his WWE main roster debut in 2002 as part of “The World’s Greatest Tag Team.”
4. He has held the WWE Intercontinental Championship three times.
5. Shelton Benjamin returned to WWE in 2017 after a hiatus from the company.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Shelton Benjamin
1. “I’m not the biggest, I’m not the strongest, but I am the best.”
2. “I’ve always prided myself on being one of the most athletically gifted wrestlers in the world.”
3. “You don’t get better by staying in your comfort zone. You get better by challenging yourself.”
4. “Wrestling is more than a sport to me; it’s a way of life.”
5. “Every time I step into the ring, I aim to prove that I belong among the best.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$2.3 million (as of the latest estimates)
Children
Shelton Benjamin has kept his personal life relatively private, and there is no publicly available information about him having children.
Relevant Links
1. [Shelton Benjamin’s WWE Profile](https://www.wwe.com/superstars/shelton-benjamin
2. [Shelton Benjamin’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sheltyb803/
3. [Shelton Benjamin’s Twitter](https://twitter.com/Sheltyb803
4. [Shelton Benjamin’s Bio on IMDB](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1402451/
