Lashley

# Bobby Lashley

**Franklin Roberto Lashley** (born July 16, 1976) is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is currently signed with WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name **Bobby Lashley**. He is an seven-time world champion, having been a one-time WWE Champion, two-time ECW World Champion, and four-time Impact World Heavyweight Champion. Lashley is also known for his mixed martial arts (MMA) career in Bellator MMA and Strikeforce.

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Lashley debuted in WWE in 2005, appearing on the SmackDown brand where he became a one-time United States Champion. After being drafted to the ECW brand the following year, Lashley became a two-time ECW World Champion, the first African-American to hold the championship. During this time, he had a high-profile rivalry with company chairman Vince McMahon, which included representing Donald Trump in the "Battle of the Billionaires" at WrestleMania 23, before leaving the company in 2008.

He subsequently pursued a career in MMA and had his first professional fight in December 2008. After amassing a career record of 10–2, he signed with Bellator MMA in 2014 where he won all five of his career bouts from 2014 to 2016. In 2009, he began appearing in TNA, where he became a four-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion and the first African-American to hold that championship. He was also a one-time X Division Champion and the final King of the Mountain Champion. Before the TNA King of the Mountain Championship was reactivated as the TNA Television Championship in April 2017 at [[TNA Lockdown 2017]).

He has headlined multiple pay-per-view (PPV) events for WWE and TNA/Impact, including the 2016 edition of the latter's flagship event, Bound for Glory. He is also one of the two wrestlers to have won the WWE, ECW, and TNA world championships, the other being the actor Rob Van Dam.

## Professional wrestling career

### World Wrestling Entertainment

#### United States Champion (2005–2006)

In mid-2005, Lashley appeared at four live events for World Wrestling Entertainment(WWE), wrestling in dark matches for both the Raw and SmackDown! brands. On September 23, 2005, he made his televised WWE debut as a face on *SmackDown!* under his real name. He was introduced as a three-time National Amateur Wrestling Champion, a four-time All-American, a two-time Armed Forces Champion, and a 2002 Silver Medalist at the Military World Championship. In his first match, he defeated Simon Dean. In his pay-per-view debut at No Mercy, he defeated Dean once again. Lashley went on to defeat numerous superstars both on *SmackDown!* and *Raw*. On the November 11 episode of *SmackDown!*, Lashley defeated Orlando Jordan in a qualifying match for a place on Team SmackDown! at Survivor Series where he was the first to be eliminated. Prior to this elimination Lashley was dominating the Raw superstars, showcasing various "power moves" and a finisher on Carlito. Yet a chokeslam from Kane, who was on the apron, caused Lashley to be eliminated by Shawn Michaels. Team SmackDown! went on to win.

Lashley in 2006.

On January 6, 2006, Lashley became the first SmackDown! wrestler to qualify for that year's Royal Rumble. At the Royal Rumble, Lashley was the eighth wrestler to enter the match, in which he eliminated Sylvain, but he was then eliminated by the combination of Raw's then World Tag Team Champions Big Show and Kane. Following the Royal Rumble, Lashley began a feud with John "Bradshaw" Layfieldleading up to a match at No Way Out, where Lashley suffered his first loss in singles competition, largely due to interference from Finlay. This prompted a feud between Lashley and Finlay, which lasted throughout February and March, and it notably included a lumberjack match on the March 17 episode of *SmackDown!*, which Finlay won after using a shillelagh.

After winning a "Last Chance" battle royal on the March 24 episode of *SmackDown!* by lastly eliminating MNM, Lashley competed at his first WrestleMania (WrestleMania 22) in the Money in the Bank ladder match – which was won by Rob Van Dam. Lashley next entered *SmackDown!'*s 2006 King of the Ring tournament. He made it to the finals, defeating Mark Henry and Finlay in the process.However, in the final round – held at Judgment Day – he was defeated by Booker T with help from Finlay. As Booker was being crowned during his coronation, Lashley speared Booker into the throne. These acts developed into a feud with the newly named "King Booker" and the other members of his court (Queen Sharmell, Finlay, and William Regal). During this feud, Lashley won his first professional wrestling championship by defeating JBL for the United States Championship on the May 26 episode of *SmackDown!*, which he lost to Finlay a little less than two months later on the July 14 episode of *SmackDown!*. Lashley later joined forces with Batista against the Court. Shortly after losing the United States Championship, a physician declared Lashley unable to compete, stating that during an annual exam, Lashley was found to have elevated enzymes of the liver and therefore, would not be cleared to wrestle until further evaluation. Lashley returned a couple of weeks later to the *SmackDown!* roster to continue his feud with the Court and went on to earn his first match for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Mercyagainst King Booker. The bout was subsequently turned into a four-way bout, also including Batista and Booker's ally, Finlay. King Booker won the match after pinning Finlay.

#### ECW World Champion (2006–2008)

Lashley at a WWE house show in May 2007.

On November 14, 2006, Lashley moved to the ECW brand. He debuted on the brand by making a surprise appearance to sign a contract for the final spot in the Extreme Elimination Chamber match for the ECW World Championship at December to Dismember.At December to Dismember, Lashley was the fifth person released into the match. He eliminated both Test and The Big Show by pinfall after a spear to become the new ECW World Champion, thus making him the first African-American to win the championship, as well as the third overall African-American world champion in WWE history. After winning the ECW World Championship, Lashley then had successful title defenses against Big Show, Rob Van Dam, Test, Hardcore Holly, Kenny Dykstra, and Mr. Kennedy. On the March 19, 2007, episode of *Raw*, Lashley officially became the first and only person to ever break Chris Masters' Masterlock hold (Swinging full nelson) and thus the first and only person to ever defeat the Masterlock Challenge.

In early 2007, Lashley was selected by Donald Trump to represent him in a "Battle of the Billionaires" match, against Vince McMahon's representative, Umaga, which also featured Vince's long time adversary Stone Cold Steve Austin as the guest referee. At WrestleMania 23 in a Hair vs. Hair match, Lashley defeated Umaga following a spear and helped Trump and Austin shave McMahon's head afterwards in accordance with the match's losing stipulation, saving Donald Trump's hair from being shaved off. After WrestleMania, Lashley feuded with Mr. McMahon. McMahon booked himself, his son Shane McMahon, and Umaga in a 3-on-1 handicap match against Lashley at Backlash for the ECW World Championship. After two high impact diving splashes from Umaga, Mr. McMahon tagged himself into the match and pinned Lashley to win the title. Lashley legitimately injured his shoulder during the match and after an examination days later, it was revealed he had a damaged rotator cuff but would not need surgery at the time. At Judgment Day, Lashley defeated Vince, Shane, and Umaga in a 3-on-1 handicap rematch after hitting the Dominator on Shane McMahon. Lashley did not win the ECW World Championship, however, because he did not pin Mr. McMahon. As a result, Mr. McMahon retained the title. On June 3 at One Night Stand, Lashley defeated Vince McMahon in a street fight to win the ECW World Championship for a second reign despite interference by Shane McMahon and Umaga in the match, making Lashley the first man to win the ECW World Championship twice since WWE reactivated the title.

On the June 11 episode of *Raw*, Lashley was drafted to the Raw brand as part of the 2007 WWE draft. As a result of the move, Lashley was stripped of the ECW World Championship by Vince McMahon. He took place in a challenge match against Mick Foley, Randy Orton, King Booker and John Cena for the WWE Championship at Vengeance: Night of Champions which Cena won to retain the WWE Championship. Lashley became the number one contender for the WWE Championship by winning the "Beat the Clock" challenge on the July 2 episode of *Raw*. On July 22 at The Great American Bash, he lost to Cena and after the match, they shook hands as a sign of respect. On the July 30 episode of *Raw*, Lashley was defeated by Mr. Kennedy. During the match, Lashley was "injured" after Mr. Kennedy kicked Lashley's shoulder into the ring steps, allowing Lashley to have time off for surgery for the legitimate injury he suffered at The Great American Bash. After a six-month hiatus, WWE announced that Lashley was released from his WWE contract on February 4, 2008.

### Independent circuit (2008–2014)

After Lashley was released from WWE, Lashley returned to wrestling by appearing at Lucha Libre AAA World Wide's flagship event Triplemanía XVI. He, along with Kenzo Suzukiand Electroshock, defeated Chessman, Silver King, and La Parka, Jr.[*better source needed*]

After Lashley was released from TNA, he made one appearance in Antonio Inoki's promotion Inoki Genome Federation (IGF). He defeated another WWE alumni The Predator. He returned to Japan on September 25, 2010 for a tag-team match with Bob Sapp against Kendo Kashin and Tamon Honda. Bob and Bobby were defeated. Since then Lashey regularly performs in IGF. In 2011, he participated in the IGF Championship tournament. He won the 1st round match against Keith Hanson, but was defeated in semifinals by Josh Barnett.On June 26, 2013, Lashley signed a two-year contract with IGF, after winning the promotion's general election.

On October 20, 2012, Lashley wrestled Jay Bradley and Robert Anthony in a three-way match for the vacant Resistance Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship, which was won by Anthony. On December 27, 2014, Lashley defeated Mexx and Tiny Iron to win the IWS Heavyweight Championship.

### Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2009–2010)

Lashley made an appearance at Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Lockdown pay-per-view event on April 19, 2009 and he also later appeared on that week's episode of *TNA Impact!*, both times pointing and smiling at The Main Event Mafia, thus appearing as a heel. On July 15, TNA announced that he had signed an official contract with the company. On July 23, Kurt Angle introduced Lashley as the newest member of the Main Event Mafia. Lashley entered the ring and hugged Angle while the rest of the Mafia held a beaten and battered Mick Foley upright. Angle then told Lashley to finish off Foley but as Lashley prepared to spear Foley, he turned on Angle and cleared the Mafia from the ring, thus making him a face.[*citation needed*]

On the edition of July 30 of *Impact!*, Lashley made his in-ring debut for TNA in a tag teammatch as he and Mick Foley wrestled against World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle and Legends Champion Kevin Nash, where if Angle or Nash was pinned, whoever defeated them would win their respective title. It started out as a handicap match thanks to the Main Event Mafia attacking Lashley before the match, but eventually Lashley entered the match and helped Mick Foley pin Nash to win the match for his team and become the Legends Champion. On the edition of August 27 of *Impact!*, Jeremy Borash interviewed him and TNA President Dixie Carter in which she said their goal was to make him a World Champion in both MMA and TNA. At No Surrender, he defeated Rhino with a knockout punch.

After No Surrender, Lashley began a feud with Samoa Joe. After teaming with Team 3D in a winning effort against Rhino and The British Invasion (Doug Williams and Brutus Magnus) on the edition of October 1 of *Impact!*, Joe assaulted Lashley and choked him out with a rear naked choke. The following week, Lashley cost Joe the X Division Championshipin a match against Amazing Red. At Bound for Glory, Lashley defeated Joe in a submission match. The following month at Turning Point, Lashley's winning streak came to an end, when Scott Steiner pinned him in a Falls Count Anywhere match following a shot with a steel pipe. On November 26, Lashley defeated Abyss, Desmond Wolfe, and Robert Roode to win the TNA Championship Series tournamentand earn himself a future World Heavyweight Title shot. At Final Resolution, Lashley avenged his prior loss and defeated Steiner in a Last Man Standing match with a pipeshot.On January 4, 2010, the Monday night edition of *Impact!*, Lashley and Kristal turned heel after requesting their immediate releases from TNA in order for Lashley to fully concentrate on his MMA career. Lashley went on to attack random wrestlers until he was granted what he wanted. On the January 21 episode of *Impact!*, Lashley suddenly apologized to new executive producer Eric Bischoff for his actions, saying he just wanted to compete,but was nevertheless fired by him the following week. This was Lashley's last TNA appearance until 2014. On February 10, 2010, Lashley's profile was removed from the official TNA website. In an interview with Heavy Sports, Lashley claimed that the release was legitimate and had been done in order for him to fully focus on his MMA career.

### Return to Total Nonstop Action (2014–present)

#### The Beat Down Clan (2014)

Lashley in October 2015.

On March 9, 2014, Lashley returned to TNA at Lockdown in Miami, Florida, answering Ethan Carter III's open challenge after his scheduled opponent Kurt Angle could not wrestle due to an injury. On the March 20 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley and Carter had a rematch that once again ended in a no contest after an interference by Willow attacking Carter. During his second stint with the company, Lashley alternatively went by either his full ring name or the shortened **Lashley** mononym.

On the May 15 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley made his return after running out to the aid of Eric Young, but instead hit Young with a spear and allying himself along with MVP and Kenny King, turning heel in the process. At Slammiversary, Lashley defeated Samoa Joe to earn the right challenge Young for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship in a steel cage match involving Austin Aries, but lost the match.

#### First TNA World Heavyweight Champion Reign (2014)

Lashley defeated Young on June 19 episode of *Impact Wrestling* to win the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, his first title in TNA, making him the first African American in TNA history to win the title, as well as his third world championship reign overall. He successfully defended the title on July 3 against Young. On June 25 (aired July 17), Lashley retained the title against Jeff Hardy. At *Impact Wrestling*: Destination Xon July 31, Lashley successfully defended the title against Austin Aries, who had forfeited the X Division Championship for a title shot. At No Surrender, Lashley successfully retained his title against Bobby Roode. On September 18, at the tapings for the October 28 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Roode.

#### Second TNA World Heavyweight Champion Reigns (2015)

Lashley regained the championship on January 7, 2015 after interference from MVP, King, Samoa Joe and Low Ki, as well as Eric Young turning on Roode.
Lashley lost the championship on January 31, 2015
episodes of Impact! from London, England to Kurt Angle. This episode aired on tape delay on March 20, 2015. So Lashley was champion longer on TV then he actually was.

#### Championship Pursuits (2016)

On the June 3 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley defeated Eric Young after Chris Melendez distracted Young. At Slammiversary, Lashley teamed with Mr. Anderson against Ethan Carter III and Tyrus in a losing effort. On the August 12 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley defeated Jessie Godderz in a qualifying match for the King of the Mountain match for the vacant TNA King of the Mountain Championship, which was won by PJ Black. On the August 26 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley competed in a four-way match for a shot at King of the Mountain Championship, which was won by Bobby Roode.[*citation needed*] On the September 16 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Team TNA (Lashley, Drew Galloway, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards and Bram) defeated Team GFW (Jeff Jarrett, Eric Young, Chris Mordetzky, Brian Myers and Sonjay Dutt) in a Lethal Lockdown match. On October 4 at Bound for Glory, Lashley unsuccessfully challenged Bobby Roode for the TNA King of the Mountain Championship. During October and November, Lashley began competing in the TNA World Title Series for the opportunity to win the vacant TNA World Heavyweight Championship, where he ended second in his block to successfully advance to round 16 where he defeated Drew Galloway to advance into the quarterfinals and Mahabali Shera to advance the semifinals, but he failed to qualify for the finals when he was defeated by the eventual winner Ethan Carter III.
On the March 8 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley defeated Kurt Angle in Angle's farewell match with the company. After the match, he would continue to assault Angle until he was run off by Drew Galloway, Eddie Edwards and Ethan Carter III, thus turning heel once again. The following week, Lashley attacked Josh Mathews and D'Angelo Dinero. On the March 22 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley competed in a gauntlet match to determine the number one contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, but he was eliminated by an interfering D'Angelo Dinero. On the April 5 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley defeated Dinero in a street fight. On the May 3 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley won a three-way match against Jeff Hardy and Mike Bennett to earn a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Drew Galloway. However, on the May 15 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley failed to win the title in a lumberjack match after a disqualification.

#### Third TNA World Heavyweight Champion Reigns (2016)

On June 12 at Slammiversary, Lashley finally defeated Galloway by knockout in a Tap Out or Knockout match, starting his third reign as the TNA World Heavyweight Champion. At Destination X, Lashley defended his title against Eddie Edwards with Edwards' X Division Championship also on the line. However, the match ended in a no contest when Mike Bennett and the debuting Mooseattacked him. On the July 21 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley defeated Edwards in a Winner Take All Six Sides of Steel match to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and win the X Division Championship. On the August 11 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley defeated James Storm in to retain the TNA World Heavyweight and X Division Championships and win the TNA King of the Mountain Championship, after which he was confronted by TNA's newest acquisition Aron Rex, who observed Lashley from the ramp. Lashley Lost The [TNA World Heavyweight Champion]] to Eddie Edwards on the October 3, 2016 episodes of Impact! This episode aired on tape delay on October 6, 2016. Lashley Regin last three days longer in TNA History then actually did.

#### Championship Pursuits (2016–2017)

On the January 5 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley failed to regain the championship in a three-way match also involving Ethan Carter III, after interference from Davey Richards. At One Night Only: Live!, Lashley defeated Richards. The following week, he defeated Ethan Carter III in a Last Man Standing match to become the number one contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

#### Fourth TNA World Heavyweight Champion Reign (2017–present)

At the Genesis episode special of *Impact Wrestling*, Lashley defeated Edwards in a 30-Minute Iron Man match to win his fourth TNA World Heavyweight Championship. On the January 12 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, he successfully retained his title against fellow mixed martial artist Josh Barnett. On the March 9 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, at the TNA Wrestling Reboot 1.0: The New Beginning. Bruce Prichard announced TNA Newest Singing Four Time WWE World Heavyweight Champion Alberto El Patrón. After Alberto El Patrón delivered a promo saying he is exited about coming to TNA and want to be the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Lashley Come Out and said this new era is about him and he will dominate everyone like he always has. They get in each other faces. Bruce Prichard make match between the two theme right now. As Alberto El Patrón take off his suit jacket and shirt and wrestlers in his suite pants. Lashley Walk Around Saying He Was The Best TNA World Heavyweight Champion Ever And Best World Heavyweight Champion In Pro Wrestling Today.
The penultimate match was a Singles Match between Alberto El Patrón took on **Lashley**. They were having a good match. Before **Lashley** low blows Alberto El Patrón and go for a spear. Alberto El Patrón counter **Lashley** and lock in the cross arm breaking. Then Alberto El Patróngrabs the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and said this is what I come here for. Alberto El Patrón has arrived in TNA. At TNA Wrestling Reboot 2.0: Chapter Two on March 16, 2017. After Alberto El Patrón defeated Ethan Carter III. **Lashley** come out to the ring. **Lashley** and Alberto El Patrón Brawl Through Out The Arena. TNA Wrestlers Come Out To Break Up The Brawl. At TNA Wrestling Reboot 3.0: Chapter Three on March 23, 2017. **Lashley** defeated TNA New Comer Jake Holmes In A Singles Match
. **Lashley** spear Jake Holmes three times to get the dominant victory. After the match
**Lashley** delivered a promo. Lashley Stated
I am the TNA World Heavyweight Champion! That makes me the greatest wrestler in this company and the world of pro wrestling today! No one is better than me! In Pro Wrestling Business. After **Lashley** Promo. Alberto El Patrón interrupted him. Alberto El Patrón that after beating EC3 last week on Impact Wrestling. And beating you Lashley two weeks ago. He is next challenger for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Lashley told Alberto El Patrón. He beat him by DQ. ! And you have two matches here in TNA even being two wins. Not enough for you to get a
TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match. Lashley Tells Patrón Screw You! Patrón Then Slpas Lashley! And Says You Deserve That Bitch. Let’s go bitch. Lashley And Patrón Brawl Around The Area! They fight into the crowd and Lashley spear Alberto El Patrón through the crowd barricade and the two men fight through the commercial break. When they get back form the commercial break. Patrón And Lashley Are Still Fighting. The announcers says This is a fight between those two men. TNA President Dixie Carter come down with TNA Referee. To try and calm this fight down. Lashley and Patrón Through The Referee! Dixie Carter Finally Stop The Fight By Saying. If you don’t stop. Lashley I will strip you of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship! And Patrón I Will fire you and you will never have a chance to be the TNA World Heavyweight Champion! Lashley And Patrón Stop The Brawl! Dixie Carter Announcing This. If you two want to fight so mad! In three week on April 20, 2017. Impact Wrestling will air a special TNA Lockdown 2017 where every match will be inside a steel cage match! So you two will be captains! You get a team of four & you get a team of four! And in the main event it will be a lethal lockdown match! Now let’s get to our main event tonight! Wanting To Get On With The Show. Stoping This Huge Brawl.

### Return to WWE (2018–present)Edit

#### Universal Championship pursuits (2018–2019)Edit

Lashley made his return to WWE by interrupting Elias in April 2018

On the April 9, 2018, episode of Raw, the night after WrestleMania 34, Lashley made his return to WWE after a ten-year absence, becoming a member of the Raw brand once again, where he confronted and attacked Elias with a chair. The first month of Lashley's return saw him in a number of tag-team matches, teaming with the likes of Braun Strowman, Bobby Roode, Finn Bálor, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns, all being in victorious efforts against the likes of Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Jinder Mahal, The Miz, Curtis Axel, and Bo Dallas. Lashley later teamed with Braun Strowman at Backlash in a victorious effort against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Following Backlash, Lashley entered into a feud with Sami Zayn, culminating with Lashley facing Zayn in a victorious effort at Money in the Bank. Lashley then entered a feud with Roman Reigns, where both men believed that they were the rightful challenger to the Universal Championship. This led to a match between the two at Extreme Rules, where Lashley defeated Reigns. The following night on Raw, two triple threat matches were set to determine who would face Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, with Lashley and Reigns won their respective matches, setting up a number one contender's match between the two the following week, which Reigns won.

On the September 17 episode of Raw, he introduced his new manager Lio Rush. On the October 8 episode of Raw, Lashley defeated Kevin Owens before viciously attacking him post-match, turning heel for the first time in his WWE career. At Survivor Series, which Team Raw won, Lashley was among the sole survivors along with Braun Strowman and Drew McIntyre.Afterwards, he reignited his feud with Elias, this included a ladder match with a guitar hanging above the ring at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs which Lashley lost, but after the match used the guitar on Elias. This sparked a Miracle on the 34th Street Fight type of match between the two, in which Lashley was defeated.

#### Intercontinental Champion (2019–2020)

On the January 14, 2019, episode of Raw, Lashley won the Intercontinental Championship for the first time in his career, from Dean Ambrose in a triple threat match that also involved Seth Rollins, beginning his first title reign in WWE since June 2007. At Royal Rumble, Lashley entered the Royal Rumble match as the 26th entrant, but was eliminated in thirteen seconds by the eventual winner Seth Rollins. At Elimination Chamber, Lashley lost his title to Finn Bálor in a handicap match also involving Lio Rush after Rush was pinned, ending his reign at 34 days.At Fastlane on March 10, Lashley teamed with Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre against The Shield in a losing effort. The following night on Raw, Lashley defeated Finn Bálor following interference from Lio Rush, to capture the Intercontinental Championship, thus beginning his second reign. On the March 25 episode of Raw, Lashley teamed with Jinder Mahal against Finn Bálor in a losing effort after Mahal was pinned, and as per the match stipulation, Bálor earned himself an Intercontinental Championship rematch against Lashley. At WrestleMania 35, Lashley lost the title to Bálor, ending his reign at 27 days.

At The Shield's Final Chapter event, Lashley teamed with Baron Corbin and Drew McIntyre to face The Shield in a losing effort. Lashley lost to Braun Strowman at Super ShowDown. On the June 17 episode of Raw, Strowman eliminated Lashley from a fatal five-way elimination match for an opportunity at the United States Championship; Lashley in turn helped in getting Strowman eliminated. The following week, Lashley attacked Strowman after losing a tug of war match. A falls count anywhere match on the July 1 episode ended in a no contest after Strowman tackled Lashley through the LED video wall of the entrance and both were taken to a local hospital.Following this, the two were scheduled for a Last Man Standing Match at Extreme Rules, which Lashley lost.

Lashley returned on the September 30 episode of Raw by interrupting Rusev, and he and Lana smooched, who is Rusev's wife. They started a feud with Rusev where the pair tormented Rusev, being seen together in numerous romantic situations, and they had a (storyline) marriage ceremony on the December 30 episode of Raw. At TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, he defeated Rusev in a tables match after a distraction from Lana.On the February 17, 2020, episode of Raw, Lashley teamed with Angel Garzato defeat Rusev and Humberto Carrillo, thus ending their feud. At Super ShowDown, Lashley competed in the gauntlet match for the Tuwaiq Trophy, where he was eliminated by R-Truth. At WrestleMania 36, Lashley lost to Aleister Black.

#### The Hurt Business (2020)

See also: The Hurt Business

After WrestleMania, Lashley started a winning streak against various competitors. On the May 11 episode of Raw, Lashley aligned himself with MVP, which also enraged Lana.The following week on Raw, Lashley and MVP observed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre's match from the stage, and McIntyre stated he wanted to face Lashley at Backlash. At the event on June 14, Lashley failed to win the WWE Championship following interference from Lana. The following night on Raw, Lashley blamed Lana for his loss at Backlash and then asked for a divorce, thus ending their romantic storyline. On the June 22 episode of Raw, Lashley attacked Apollo Crews and put him in his full nelson hold after he turned down MVP's offer to join them. Lashley and MVP were joined by Shelton Benjamin to create a stable known as The Hurt Business as they feuded with Crews, with Cedric Alexander later being recruited.

#### United States Champion (2020–2021)

At Payback, he defeated Crews to win the United States Championship for the second time. Lashley retained the title at Clash of Champions against Apollo Crews, at Hell in a Cell against Slapjack, and against Jeff Hardy, Riddle, and Titus O'Neil on several episodes of Raw. At the Royal Rumble event on January 31, 2021, Lashley entered the Royal Rumble match but was eliminated by multiple wrestlers.

At Elimination Chamber, he lost the title to Riddle in a triple threat match also involving John Morrison, ending his reign at 175 days. Later that same night, Lashley brutally attacked Drew McIntyre, allowing The Miz to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase to become WWE Champion.

#### WWE Champion (2021)

On the following episode of Raw, Lashley's attack on McIntyre was revealed to be part of a deal he and MVP made with The Miz, then Lashley defeated Braun Strowman to become the number one contender for the WWE Championship. On the March 1 episode of Raw, Lashley defeated The Miz in a lumberjack match to win the WWE Championship for the first time. On the March 8 episode of Raw, Lashley retained the title against Miz. On the March 29 episode of Raw, Lashley attacked his partners Alexander and Benjamin due to them losing to McIntyre in a 2-on-1 handicap match, thus kicking them out of the faction. Lashley successfully defended the WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 37, at WrestleMania Backlash in a triple threat match also including Braun Strowman, and at Hell in a Cell in a Last Chance Hell in a Cell match. Lashley then feuded with Kofi Kingston where a match for the WWE Championship was made between the two at Money in the Bank. At the event, he retained the title against Kingston.

On the July 19 episode of Raw, Goldberg returned and challenged Lashley for the WWE Championship. Lashley declined the challenge at first, but on the August 2 episode of Raw,Lashley accepted Goldberg's challenge and the match would be made official for SummerSlam. At the event, Lashley retained the WWE Championship due to referee stoppage after Goldberg could no longer continue.

On the September 13 episode of Raw, after successfully defending the title against Randy Orton, Lashley lost the WWE Championship to Big E who cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, ending his reign at 196 days. At Extreme Rules, Lashley teamed with AJ Styles and Omos to face The New Day in a losing effort. The following night on Raw, Lashley faced Big E for the WWE Championship but the match ended in disqualification after Benjamin and Alexander helped Lashley fight off The New Day, seemingly reuniting The Hurt Business. WWE official Adam Pearce then issued a rematch to take place in a steel cage, where Big E defeated Lashley.

#### Feud With Goldberg (2021)

On the October 4 episode of Raw, Goldberg called out Lashley and in response, Lashley challenged Goldberg to a No Holds Barred match at Crown Jewel. At the event, Goldberg defeated Lashley to end their feud.On the November 8 episode of Raw, Lashley defeated Dominik Mysterio, taking his place on Team Raw in the Men's Survivor Series match. At Survivor Series, Lashley was eliminated via count out, but Team Raw still won with Seth Rollins being the sole survivor.

#### The Beast vs. The All Mighty (2022–present)

At WWE Day 1 he lost fatal five way match for the WWE Championship. The netx day on raw. He won a fatal four match to
become number one contender at the Royal Rumble. Their match being billed as The Beast vs. The All Mighty. He was defeated by Brock Lesnar at the Royal Rumble for the WWE Championship.
–2022

## Championships and accomplishments

Lashley is a one-time List of WWE Champions

Lashley is a two-time ECW World Champion

Lashley is a four-time List of TNA World Heavyweight Champions

### Amateur wrestling

* **International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles**
	+ NYAC Christmas Tournament Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist (2001)
* **International Military Sports Council**
	+ CISM Armed Forces Championships Senior Freestyle Gold Medalist (2003)
	+ CISM Armed Forces Championships Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist (2002)
	+ CISM Military World Championships Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist (2002)
* **USA Wrestling**
	+ Third in the USA World Team Trials Senior Freestyle (2003)
* **National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics**
	+ NAIA All-American (1995, 1996, 1997, 1998)
	+ NAIA Collegiate National Championship (1996, 1997, 1998)
* **Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association**
	+ KWCA Collegiate Wrestler of the Year (1998)
* **National High School Coaches Association**
	+ NHSCA Senior All-American (1994)
* **Kansas State High School Activities Association**
	+ KSHSAA 6A All-State (1993, 1994)
	+ KSHSAA 6A High School State Championship (1994)
	+ KSHSAA 6A High School State Championship Runner-up (1993)

### Mixed martial arts

* **Shark Fights**
	+ Shark Fights Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
* **Xtreme Fight Night**
	+ XFN Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

### Professional wrestling

* **Alabama Wrestling Federation**
	+ AWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with The Boogeyman
* **Italian Wrestling Superstar**
	+ IWS Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
* ***Pro Wrestling Illustrated***
	+ Most Improved Wrestler of the Year(2006)
	+ Rookie of the Year (2005)
	+ Ranked No. 24 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the *PWI 500* in 2016
* **Total Nonstop Action Wrestling**
	+ TNA World Heavyweight Championship (4 times)
	+ TNA King of the Mountain Championship(1 time, final)
	+ TNA X Division Championship (1 time)
	+ TNA Championship Series (2009)
	+ TNA Joker's Wild (2015)
* **World Wrestling Entertainment/ WWE**
	+ WWE Championship (1 time)
	+ ECW World Championship (2 times)
	+ WWE Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
	+ WWE United States Championship (2 times)
	+ Slammy Award (1 time)
	+ Trash Talker of the Year (2020) from The Hurt Business

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## References

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, under the ring name **Lashley**. where he is the current TNA World Heavyweight Champion in fourth Since June 2017 he has use the first name of Bobby in his ring introductions on occasions. He is an six-time world champion, having been a two-time ECW World champion, and four-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion.

## External links

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