Al Snow Biography
When you first hear the name, Al Snow, chances are, you don't think of a six-foot wrestling star who takes down his opponents with moves like the Snowbomb, Asai Moonsault and the Dragon Sleeper. But whether or not you picture him as The Crown Prince of Hardcore or just another entertainment superstar, Al Snow has been bringing in the crowds and giving them "head" since before you were born.
Aside from being a worldwide favorite for the World Wrestling Federation, the Snowman is well-trained in martial arts, free style, shoot-fight wrestling, hardcore and matt grappling. Although an avid fighter, Al has spent much time away from the ring as a trainer and cornerman at the Ultimate Fighting Championships for such wrestlers as Dan "The Beast" Severn, as a commentator for OVW, as head trainer for WWE's reality series Tough Enough, consultant to the developmental talent team (whatever that means) at OVW and volunteer for various memorials and causes related to the wrestling world like the Eddie Gillbert and Brian Pillman memorials.
Al may have forced himself out and back into the ring through his many wrestling world ventures, but he has always come back to the ring where he has enjoyed giving "head" to fans since 1997.
Born Allen Ray Sarven in Lima, Ohio, USA on 18 July 1963, Snow attributes his vigor for fighting to the long hours and training and brutal failures he experienced early in his career, which may also be the cause of his desire to smash his opponents like snowballs.
During the late 1980s, Snow trained with the legendary Ole and Gene Anderson, but was kicked out of their program after he suffered a humiliating defeat to Gene Anderson (the ancient, yet incredibly strong master of wrestling). But Snow would not be discouraged by this mere setback in his career. He was quickly taken in by Jim Lancaster and soon after became known as "wrestling's best unknown wrestler," and the hate of such a nickname helped him to quickly regain his footing as he stole it from other wrestlers. He continued to achieve successes and suffer failures as he braved the wrestling world as a single fighter and as a tag team with such wrestlers as Marty Jannetty (as the New Rockers), Mick Foley (aka ManKind), The JOB Squad (included Snow, Bob Holly, Gillberg, The Blue Meanie and 2 Cold Scorpio-how many wrestlers does it take to take down Shane Douglas???), Unibomb (Glen Jacobs aka Kane), and Steve Blackman (a comedy tag team known as Head Cheese-stinking up the room but still giving head).
Almost immediately, Al's career path went from rock bottom straight to the top. That same year, Al was matched up against wrestling star Shane Douglas (to whom he had lost in a previous year) for the ECW title, and he openly admitted that he owed this new success to Head (who coincidentally, caused him to lose his action figure-stores wouldn't sell it because it looked like Al was carrying a woman's severed head).
In 2002, Al won the WWF Hardcore title for the 4th time in his career...a mere one title in his collection of over 20 titles in 12 years.
When you first hear the name, Al Snow, chances are, you don't think of a six-foot wrestling star who takes down his opponents with moves like the Snowbomb, Asai Moonsault and the Dragon Sleeper. But whether or not you picture him as The Crown Prince of Hardcore or just another entertainment superstar, Al Snow has been bringing in the crowds and giving them "head" since before you were born.
Aside from being a worldwide favorite for the World Wrestling Federation, the Snowman is well-trained in martial arts, free style, shoot-fight wrestling, hardcore and matt grappling. Although an avid fighter, Al has spent much time away from the ring as a trainer and cornerman at the Ultimate Fighting Championships for such wrestlers as Dan "The Beast" Severn, as a commentator for OVW, as head trainer for WWE's reality series Tough Enough, consultant to the developmental talent team (whatever that means) at OVW and volunteer for various memorials and causes related to the wrestling world like the Eddie Gillbert and Brian Pillman memorials.
Al may have forced himself out and back into the ring through his many wrestling world ventures, but he has always come back to the ring where he has enjoyed giving "head" to fans since 1997.
Born Allen Ray Sarven in Lima, Ohio, USA on 18 July 1963, Snow attributes his vigor for fighting to the long hours and training and brutal failures he experienced early in his career, which may also be the cause of his desire to smash his opponents like snowballs.
During the late 1980s, Snow trained with the legendary Ole and Gene Anderson, but was kicked out of their program after he suffered a humiliating defeat to Gene Anderson (the ancient, yet incredibly strong master of wrestling). But Snow would not be discouraged by this mere setback in his career. He was quickly taken in by Jim Lancaster and soon after became known as "wrestling's best unknown wrestler," and the hate of such a nickname helped him to quickly regain his footing as he stole it from other wrestlers. He continued to achieve successes and suffer failures as he braved the wrestling world as a single fighter and as a tag team with such wrestlers as Marty Jannetty (as the New Rockers), Mick Foley (aka ManKind), The JOB Squad (included Snow, Bob Holly, Gillberg, The Blue Meanie and 2 Cold Scorpio-how many wrestlers does it take to take down Shane Douglas???), Unibomb (Glen Jacobs aka Kane), and Steve Blackman (a comedy tag team known as Head Cheese-stinking up the room but still giving head).
Almost immediately, Al's career path went from rock bottom straight to the top. That same year, Al was matched up against wrestling star Shane Douglas (to whom he had lost in a previous year) for the ECW title, and he openly admitted that he owed this new success to Head (who coincidentally, caused him to lose his action figure-stores wouldn't sell it because it looked like Al was carrying a woman's severed head).
In 2002, Al won the WWF Hardcore title for the 4th time in his career...a mere one title in his collection of over 20 titles in 12 years.
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