Date of Birth: February 19, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
Shawn Spears, born Ronald William Arneill, is a Canadian professional wrestler best known for his work in WWE under the ring name Tye Dillinger and in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) as Shawn Spears. Born on February 19, 1981, in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, Spears began his wrestling career in 2001. He honed his skills on the independent circuit before being signed by WWE in 2006. During his time in WWE’s developmental territories, including Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), Spears developed a cult following thanks to his “Perfect 10” persona. In 2017, he made his main roster debut on WWE’s SmackDown Live as Tye Dillinger. Spears left WWE in February 2019 and made a surprise debut in AEW later that year. He quickly established himself as a prominent figure in AEW, known for his technical prowess and charisma. Beyond wrestling, Spears has ventured into training aspiring wrestlers, co-founding the Flatbacks Wrestling School with fellow wrestler Tyler Breeze. He is married to Australian wrestler Cassandra McIntosh, known in WWE as Peyton Royce.
5 Interesting Facts about Shawn Spears
1. Shawn Spears was initially trained by Eric Young and Derek Wylde.
2. He made his WWE debut as part of the ECW brand in 2008 under the ring name Gavin Spears.
3. His “Perfect 10” gimmick became highly popular during his time in WWE’s NXT, where fans would chant “10” during his matches.
4. Spears has a finishing move called the “C4,” also known as a running Death Valley Driver.
5. He made his AEW debut at the Double or Nothing event in 2019, attacking Cody Rhodes.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Shawn Spears
1. “I want to be remembered as the guy who gave everything he had every single night.”
2. “The ‘Perfect 10’ isn’t just a gimmick; it’s a mindset.”
3. “Wrestling is an art form, and I’m just one of the many artists.”
4. “In this business, you have to make the most out of every opportunity, no matter how small.”
5. “AEW gave me a chance to reinvent myself, and I’m making sure I don’t waste it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth Shawn Spears has achieved is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
As of now, Shawn Spears does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Shawn Spears on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Spears
2. [Shawn Spears’ AEW Profile](https://www.allelitewrestling.com/roster/shawn-spears
3. [Flatbacks Wrestling School](https://flatbackswrestlingschool.com/
4. [Shawn Spears’ Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/perfect10tye/
5. [Shawn Spears on Twitter](https://twitter.com/Perfec10n