Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S.A. |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Shelton Benjamin
29/05/2026
Benjamin said in an interview that he has not considered retiring from in-ring competition, feeling he still has top-level ability to offer. He also said he has asked peers to tell him if he has lost a step. He remains with AEW, where he wrestles as part of The Hurt Syndicate.
18/03/2026
Reports said Shelton Benjamin signed a contract extension with AEW, reportedly alongside MVP. The update indicated that Benjamin remained part of AEW's plans after the renewed deal.
08/01/2026
Shelton Benjamin addressed concerns after his AEW Continental Championship Eliminator match on the January 7, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite. The post focused on his performance and reassured fans following the bout with Jon Moxley.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Shelton James Benjamin |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Gold Standard |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Weight | 248 lbs |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Two-time collegiate All-American at Lassen Community College (1997, 1998) | |
| Wrestling scholarship to University of Minnesota |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
|---|---|
| School | Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School |
| College | University of Minnesota |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Playing Football & Watching Movies |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Children | 2 daughters |
Family
| Children | 2 daughters |
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Career
| Wrestling |
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Favourites
| Favourite Wrestler | Shawn Michaels |
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| Favourite Actor | Sylvester Stallone |
| Favourite Movie | Rambo series |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shelton Benjamin does not smoke. | |
| 2. Shelton Benjamin drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. Shelton Benjamin and Brock Lesnar were college roommates. | |
| 4. They also teamed up in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and won the Tag Team Championships three times. | |
| 5. He was ranked in the top 10 singles wrestlers of 2005 by Pro Wrestling Illustrated. | |
| 6. Shawn Michaels eliminated Shelton Benjamin in three consecutive Royal Rumble editions from 2006 to 2008. | |
| 7. Won South Carolina state wrestling championship twice in high school. | |
| 8. Three-time Wrestling Observer 'Most Underrated Wrestler' (2005-2007). | |
| 9. Grew up in Orangeburg, South Carolina in an area known for drug trafficking and weapons use but was accepted to University of Minnesota. | |
| 10. Returned to WWE in 2017 after seven years on the independent circuit and teamed with Chad Gable. | |
| 11. Has pursued interests in acting and voice-over work beyond professional wrestling. |
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