Spent 9 years in prison for armed robbery and kidnapping. The Judge ordered him to do 18 years but was released early when he showed an interest in wrestling.
Became one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions in Albany NY on August 21, 2007. His parter was Matt Hardy by force, and they defeated Deuce and Domino.
At Judgment Day (May 20, 2007) in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Match beat the late Chris Benoit, and became the new United States Champion holding it ever since.
Lost his U.S Championship to Matt Hardy at WWE Backlash 2008.
He claims to be the highest paid sports entertainer.