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Who is Shelton Benjamin?
Shelton Benjamin is a professional wrestler from the United States who now works for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand. Shelton Benjamin is well-known for his outstanding performances in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and Pro Wrestling Noah.
What kind of person comes to mind when we talk about the man of fantasy?
Someone who appears as if they are as soft as sheep’s wool on the inside?
You already know who I am, which is to say that I’m a true athlete who is also a peacemaker who is sensitive, intuitive, and patient.
I’m also powerful, motivated, and courageous.
Shelton, sometimes known as Shelton James Benjamin, is a professional wrestler from the United States who currently competes for WWE on the Raw brand.
He also has a rich wrestling past, making him one of the few WWE wrestlers with such a tale.
Childhood & Body Measurement
Benjamin was born to his parents in Orangeburg, South Carolina on July 9, 1975, under the sign of Cancer.
Physical Characteristics and Diet Plans
Benjamin is a ripped wrestler with a well-built tan body.
He is 6 feet 2 in (188 cm) tall and weighs 248 lb (112 kg).
He also has dark brown hair that matches his eyes and a round pudgy face.
His body is also in terrific shape, with a 46-inch chest, a 35-inch waist, and 18-inch biceps.
When it comes to diet programs, Benjamin is very rigid with his food and diets.
Normally, the Wrestler consumes six modest meals every day.
According to Shelton, eating six modest meals a day helps with metabolism, which can help you maintain a healthy weight.
Not only is the fighter careful with his diet programs, but he is also quite strict with his activities and workouts.
He spends much of his leisure time at the gym, working on his muscles and body.
More Facts About Shelton Benjamin
| Full Name | Shelton James Benjamin |
| Date of Birth | July 9, 1975 |
| Birth Place | Orangeburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Nick Name | The Gold Standard |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Afro-American |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Age | 47 Years Old |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 248 lb (112 kg) |
| Hair Color | Dark brown |
| Eye Color | Dark brown |
| Build | Athletic |
| Father’s Name | N/A |
| Mother’s Name | Thea Vidale (famously known as Momma Benjamin, not a birth mother) |
| Siblings | N/A |
| Education | Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School Lassen Community College North Carolina State University University of Minnesota |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Wife | Not known |
| Kids | Two daughters (one of the daughter’s name is Kayana) |
| Profession | Wrestler |
| Ring Name | Shelton Benjamin Shelton X Benjamin |
| Billed from | Minneapolis, Minnesota Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Debut | 2000 (WWE Television Debut) |
| Net Worth | $2 million – $5 million |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
| Last Update | August, 2022 |
Thea Vidale is Benjamin’s mother
Thea Vidale is a stand-up comedian and actress best known for her role as Thea Armstrong-Turrell in the ABC sitcom Thea, which ran from 1993 to 1994.
She was raised in a military home alongside her three sisters.
Her marriage, however, was problematic because her spouse physically beat her.
She left her spouse with four children (twin daughters and two sons) from her marriage.
Later, on The Howard Stern Show, she announced her desire to have gastric bypass surgery (due to Type 2 diabetes); she also stated, “I have four children.”
It’s not about vanity…
I want it to feel like a new beginning. A new version of myself. “A healthier version of myself.”
Amateur Wrestling and Education
Because Benjamin was raised in his hometown of Orangeburg, South Carolina, he attended Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School.
For example, he began wrestling in his sophomore year and finished with a 122-10 overall win-loss record and was a two-time South Carolina state high school heavyweight wrestling champion (1993-1994).
He attended Lassen Community College in Susanville, California, where he won the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) track and field championship in the 100m.
He also won the NJCAA collegiate wrestling championship.
Benjamin received a full football scholarship at North Carolina State University in 1995, where he only stayed for a year.
He transferred to the University of Minnesota on a wrestling scholarship for his junior and senior years of college.
He has a 36-6 overall win-loss record in college wrestling during his time at the university.
Benjamin began working as an assistant wrestling coach at the same university shortly after graduating.
Meanwhile, he had the opportunity to practice with future Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) tag team partner Brock Lesnar.
Following that, he elected to pursue a professional wrestling career rather than compete in the Summer Olympics in 2000.
A career in professional wrestling
Benjamin made his professional wrestling debut after signing a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and being sent to the WWF’s developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).
Furthermore, he met Brock Leshnar and created a tag team with him, which was known as the “Minnesota Stretching Crew.”
They held the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship three times after that.
The year was 2001
The Minnesota Stretching Crew controlled between February and July, eventually taking the title for the third time on October 29 from Rico Constantino and The Prototype.
However, Lesnar was forced to return to the main roster in November, so Benjamin established “The Dogg Pound” with Redd Dogg Begnaud.
Following that, they won the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship on July 17, 2002, and went on to perform multiple house concerts for the main WWE roster.
As a result, he made his WWE television debut as a heroic figure on Sunday Night Heat.
The World’s Most Powerful Tag Team
On December 26, 2002, Benjamin debuted as a heel (antagonist) for WWE’s SmackDown! brand, working with Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle and Charlie Haas, collectively known as “Team Angle.”
2003 is the year
They made their first televised match on WWE on January 2 against Edge and Chris Benoit on an episode of SmackDown!
As their feud continued, Benoit partnered with Brock Lesnar until NO Way Out and defeated Team Angle.
They defeated the champions, Los Guerreros (Eddie and Chavo Guerrero), exactly a month later on February 3, advancing to their first WrestleMania match at WrestleMania XIX.
In a Triple Threat match, they defeated Los Guerreros, Chris Benoit, and Rhyno to win the tag title.
Unfortunately, they were defeated in a ladder match at Judgment Day by Eddie Guerrero and his new partner Tajiri.
Thus, Angle’s rose conflict with Benjamin and Hass resulted in their dismissal from ‘Team Angle’ on the June 12, 2003, edition of SmackDown!
Following that, they dubbed themselves “The World’s Greatest Tag Team” and, predictably, won the tag belts on the July 3 episode of SmackDown!
However, during a match against Los Guerreros on September 18, Benjamin suffered a real knee injury, and the team lost their title.
2004 is the year
He was successful in his early years after being recruited to the Raw brand as part of the 2004 WWE draft on March 22, scoring an upset victory over Triple H.
In addition, he defeated Triple H three times: once by pinfall, once by countdown, and once by disqualification.
In addition, he began a feud with other members of Triple H’s faction Evolution and defeated Ric Flair at Backlash.
However, he suffered a heartbreaking loss to Randy Orton in an Intercontinental Championship match at Bad Blood.
In addition, he advanced to a Heat match against Garrison Cade and shattered his hand during the game.
As a result, in the fall, Benjamin teamed up with Randy Orton to fight Evolution.
At the same time, fans chose him to face then-champion Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Championship at Taboo Tuesday.
Right then, he won his first singles title in the company, and he was overjoyed.
2005 is the year
As Intercontinental Champion, he surpassed numerous other champions, including Christian at Survivor Series, Maven at New Year’s Revolution, and Chris Jericho at Backlash.
Benjamin’s reign of 244 days came to an end on June 20 when he was defeated by Cartilo on Raw.
With that, the longest Intercontinental Championship reign in a decade came to an end.
Following that, Benjamin suffered a series of losses for several weeks, and his “momma” (Thea Vidale) spanked and shouted at him every time.
Furthermore, she spoke up on Benjamin’s behalf, causing him to play the part of ‘heel’ for the second time in his career.
2006 is the year
He began his year-long feud with then-Intercontinental Champion Ric Flair on February 20, wrestling against him.
During the bout, “momma” pretended to have a heart attack, giving Benjamin enough time to cheat and reclaim the Intercontinental Championship.
As time passed, “momma” ceased visiting Benjamin’s ring games.
Thus, Benjamin explained her absence as being due to heart surgery; nevertheless, the truth was revealed, admitting that she was absent because she was sexually assaulted in WWE.
Moving on, Benjamin has been feuding with Rob Van Dam since the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 22.
As a result, he modified his appearance by entering the ring wearing shades, jewelry, and occasionally colored clothes.
Furthermore, Hass defeated Benjamin during the Raw broadcast, setting up the Backlash “Winner Takes All” event.
As a result, Rob Van Dam won the bout and became the Intercontinental Champion.
Meanwhile, Benjamin teamed up with Triple H and Chris Masters in a Tornado Tag Team battle against Van Dam and WWE Champion John Cena.
During the encounter, Benjamin pinned Van Dam to reclaim the Intercontinental Championship for the third time.
After losing his title to Johnny Nitro in a Triple Threat match at Vengeance, Benjamin feuded with Carlito and others.
2006 is the year
Benjamin defeated Super Crazy (Francisco Islas Rueda) on the December 4 episode of Raw, and his former tag team teammate, Hass, came to celebrate the triumph.
On the same night, they defeated the Highlanders after reuniting in a segment with Cryme Tyme.
The Calendar Year 2007
The World’s Greatest Tag Team then began their feud with Cryme Tyme, losing to them in a tag team turmoil match on January 7 at New Year’s Revolution.
They did, however, win Cryme Tyme on the January 29 episode of Raw. At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Benjamin competed in the Royal Rumble match but was defeated by Shawn Michaels.
On the April 2 episode of Raw, he was defeated by Ric Flair and Carlito’s squad.
However, in the following episode, Haas distracted Carlito, allowing Benjamin to pin Flair and win the bout.
They were successful in defeating Cartilo by countout twice in two weeks.
Following that, they unsuccessfully challenged the Hardy Boyz for the World Tag Team Championship in a ladder match at One Night Stand.
The Greatest Tag Team in the World
They lost their first match against Paul London and Brian Kendrick, and Benjamin also lost a single match versus London. However, in the end, they won the battle.
As a result, they finished the year competing against the teams of Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes, as well as Super Crazy and Jim Duggan, until November.
As a result, Benjamin joined the ECW roster and the team was disbanded.
Benjamin Shelton | Childhood
Benjamin was born to his parents in Orangeburg, South Carolina on July 9, 1975, under the sign of Cancer.
Physical Characteristics and Diet Plans
Benjamin is a ripped wrestler with a well-built tan body. He is 6 feet 2 in (188 cm) tall and weighs 248 lb (112 kg).
He also has dark brown hair that matches his eyes and a round pudgy face.
His body is also in terrific shape, with a 46-inch chest, a 35-inch waist, and 18-inch biceps.
When it comes to diet programs, Benjamin is very rigid with his food and diets.
Normally, the Wrestler consumes six modest meals every day.
According to Shelton, eating six modest meals a day helps with metabolism, which can help you maintain a healthy weight.
Not only is the fighter careful with his diet programs, but he is also quite strict with his activities and workouts.
He spends much of his leisure time at the gym, working on his muscles and body.
Thea Vidale is Benjamin’s mother
Thea Vidale is a stand-up comedian and actress best known for her role as Thea Armstrong-Turrell in the ABC sitcom Thea, which ran from 1993 to 1994.
She was raised in a military home alongside her three sisters.
Her marriage, however, was problematic because her spouse physically beat her.
She left her spouse with four children (twin daughters and two sons) from her marriage.
Later, on The Howard Stern Show, she announced her desire to have gastric bypass surgery (due to Type 2 diabetes); she also stated, “I have four children.”
It’s not about vanity…
I want it to feel like a new beginning. A new version of myself. “A healthier version of myself.”
Amateur Wrestling and Education
Because Benjamin was raised in his hometown of Orangeburg, South Carolina, he attended Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School.
For example, he began wrestling in his sophomore year and finished with a 122-10 overall win-loss record and was a two-time South Carolina state high school heavyweight wrestling champion (1993-1994).
He attended Lassen Community College in Susanville, California, where he won the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) track and field championship in the 100m.
He also won the NJCAA collegiate wrestling championship. Benjamin received a full football scholarship at North Carolina State University in 1995, where he only stayed for a year.
He transferred to the University of Minnesota on a wrestling scholarship for his junior and senior years of college.
He has a 36-6 overall win-loss record in college wrestling during his time at the university.
Benjamin began working as an assistant wrestling coach at the same university shortly after graduating.
Meanwhile, he had the opportunity to practice with future Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) tag team partner Brock Lesnar.
Following that, he elected to pursue a professional wrestling career rather than compete in the Summer Olympics in 2000.
Career in professional wrestling
Benjamin made his professional wrestling debut after signing a contract with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and being sent to the WWF’s developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW).
Furthermore, he met Brock Leshnar and created a tag team with him, which was known as the “Minnesota Stretching Crew.”
They held the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship three times after that
Brock Lesnar and Shelton
The Minnesota Stretching Crew controlled between February and July, eventually taking the title for the third time on October 29 from Rico Constantino and The Prototype.
However, Lesnar was forced to return to the main roster in November, so Benjamin established “The Dogg Pound” with Redd Dogg Begnaud.
Following that, they won the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship on July 17, 2002, and went on to perform multiple house concerts for the main WWE roster.
As a result, he made his WWE television debut as a heroic figure on Sunday Night Heat.
The World’s Most Powerful Tag Team
On December 26, 2002, Benjamin debuted as a heel (antagonist) for WWE’s SmackDown! brand, working with Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle and Charlie Haas, collectively known as “Team Angle.”
They made their first televised match on WWE on January 2 against Edge and Chris Benoit on an episode of SmackDown!
As their feud continued, Benoit partnered with Brock Lesnar until NO Way Out and defeated Team Angle.
They defeated the champions, Los Guerreros (Eddie and Chavo Guerrero), exactly a month later on February 3, advancing to their first WrestleMania match at WrestleMania XIX.
In a Triple Threat match, they defeated Los Guerreros, Chris Benoit, and Rhyno to win the tag title.
Unfortunately, they were defeated in a ladder match at Judgment Day by Eddie Guerrero and his new partner Tajiri.
Thus, Angle’s rose conflict with Benjamin and Hass resulted in their dismissal from ‘Team Angle’ on the June 12, 2003, edition of SmackDown!
Following that, they dubbed themselves “The World’s Greatest Tag Team” and, predictably, won the tag belts on the July 3 episode of SmackDown!
However, during a match against Los Guerreros on September 18, Benjamin suffered a real knee injury, and the team lost their title.
Following a month on the sidelines, Benjamin and others competed in a Fatal Four-Way match at WrestleMania XX.
Controversy With Evolution and the Intercontinental Champion
2004 is the year
He was successful in his early years after being recruited to the Raw brand as part of the 2004 WWE draft on March 22, scoring an upset victory over Triple H.
In addition, he defeated Triple H three times: once by pinfall, once by countdown, and once by disqualification.
In addition, he began a feud with other members of Triple H’s faction Evolution and defeated Ric Flair at Backlash.
However, he suffered a heartbreaking loss to Randy Orton in an Intercontinental Championship match at Bad Blood.
In addition, he advanced to a Heat match against Garrison Cade and shattered his hand during the game.
As a result, in the fall, Benjamin teamed up with Randy Orton to fight Evolution.
At the same time, fans chose him to face then-champion Chris Jericho for the Intercontinental Championship at Taboo Tuesday.
Right then, he won his first singles title in the company, and he was overjoyed.
2005 is the year
As Intercontinental Champion, he surpassed numerous other champions, including Christian at Survivor Series, Maven at New Year’s Revolution, and Chris Jericho at Backlash.
Benjamin’s reign of 244 days came to an end on June 20 when he was defeated by Cartilo on Raw.
With that, the longest Intercontinental Championship reign in a decade came to an end.
Following that, Benjamin suffered a series of losses for several weeks, and his “momma” (Thea Vidale) spanked and shouted at him every time.
Furthermore, she spoke up on Benjamin’s behalf, causing him to play the part of ‘heel’ for the second time in his career
2006 is the year
He began his year-long feud with then-Intercontinental Champion Ric Flair on February 20, wrestling against him.
During the bout, “momma” pretended to have a heart attack, giving Benjamin enough time to cheat and reclaim the Intercontinental Championship.
As time passed, “momma” ceased visiting Benjamin’s ring games.
Thus, Benjamin explained her absence as being due to heart surgery; nevertheless, the truth was revealed, admitting that she was absent because she was sexually assaulted in WWE.
Moving on, Benjamin has been feuding with Rob Van Dam since the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania 22.
As a result, he modified his appearance by entering the ring wearing shades, jewelry, and occasionally colored clothes.
Furthermore, Hass defeated Benjamin during the Raw broadcast, setting up the Backlash “Winner Takes All” event.
As a result, Rob Van Dam won the bout and became the Intercontinental Champion.
Meanwhile, Benjamin teamed up with Triple H and Chris Masters in a Tornado Tag Team battle against Van Dam and WWE Champion John Cena.
During the encounter, Benjamin pinned Van Dam to reclaim the Intercontinental Championship for the third time.
After losing his title to Johnny Nitro in a Triple Threat match at Vengeance, Benjamin feuded with Carlito and others.
Benjamin defeated Super Crazy (Francisco Islas Rueda) on the December 4 episode of Raw, and his former tag team teammate, Hass, came to celebrate the triumph.
On the same night, they defeated the Highlanders after reuniting in a segment with Cryme Tyme.
The Calendar Year 2007
The World’s Greatest Tag Team then began their feud with Cryme Tyme, losing to them in a tag team turmoil match on January 7 at New Year’s Revolution.
They did, however, win Cryme Tyme on the January 29 episode of Raw.
At the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Benjamin competed in the Royal Rumble match but was defeated by Shawn Michaels.
On the April 2 episode of Raw, he was defeated by Ric Flair and Carlito’s squad.
However, in the following episode, Haas distracted Carlito, allowing Benjamin to pin Flair and win the bout.
They were successful in defeating Cartilo by countout twice in two weeks.
Following that, they unsuccessfully challenged the Hardy Boyz for the World Tag Team Championship in a ladder match at One Night Stand.
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The World’s Most Powerful Tag Team
They lost their first match against Paul London and Brian Kendrick, and Benjamin also lost a single match versus London. However, in the end, they won the battle.
As a result, they finished the year competing against the teams of Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes, as well as Super Crazy and Jim Duggan, until November.
As a result, Benjamin joined the ECW roster and the team was disbanded.
