Heath Slater: Bio

Heath Slater: Bio

Fueled by a mouth that never stops running and arrogance as scorching as the shock of red hair on his head, Heath Slater certainly lives up to his self-imposed moniker, “The One-Man Band.”

Hailing from West Virginia, Slater first exploded onto the WWE scene as a Rookie on WWE NXT’s inaugural season. Right out of the gate, Slater made an impact becoming the first-ever NXT Rookie to defeat a WWE Pro in a singles match. From there, he joined The Nexus in its hostile takeover of WWE and, like all good rockers before him, refused to stay painted into a single corner.

Instead, Slater went where the music took him, baby, collaborating with the likes of 3MB and Titus O’Neil to stay a steady presence in WWE’s tag team division, while also making it a point to take on any Legends that came across his path. He even tagged up with Rhyno to become one-half of the first-ever SmackDown Tag Team Champions while earning a SmackDown LIVE contract in the process.

WWE Universe: Slater is still rockin’ out, and all it takes is just one hit.

Gran Metalik: Bio

Gran Metalik: Bio

With over a decade of experience in the ring, Gran Metalik has competed and prevailed all over the globe, including New Japan Pro Wrestling and Mexico’s CMLL. Having competed against some of NXT’s elite, including Finn Bálor and Shinsuke Nakamura, Metalik is no stranger to the spotlight or a big fight feel.

Metalik is known for his thrilling maneuvers, including the Corkscrew Somersault Senton Bomb and the Springboard Dragonrana and his mastery of springboard-based maneuvers earned him the nickname "El Rey de las Cuerdas" - The King of the Ropes. Metalik is not afraid to take chances and will unquestionably bring a high level of risk to Monday nights as a part of Raw's Cruiserweight division.

Goldust: Bio

Goldust: Bio

Beneath the platinum blond wig, sleek latex and gobs of gold face paint is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes. Good luck trying to understand him, though. Goldust is a twisted enigma wrapped in a package of many surprises — or, as some of his past rivals probably would describe him, "a sick freak."

The WWE Universe has been taken on a long, fascinating trip since The Bizarre One first strutted his bedazzled stuff in 1995. With an envelope-pushing style that predated the scandalous Attitude Era, Goldust instantly became a Superstar to watch and an oddity to fear. When the cameras were rolling on him, you got the sense anything could happen.

After winning his debut match against Marty Jannetty at In Your House in ’95, he soon turned his attention to a polar opposite, a greased slice of oozing machismo known as Razor Ramon. Seemingly at will, as would be the norm with "The Prince of Perversion," he prodded and manipulated Razor's mind like a chunk of Silly Putty. Capitalizing on his unusual tactics, Goldust defeated "The Bad Guy" at WWE Royal Rumble 1996 to win the Intercontinental Championship. It wasn't just his first WWE title, but also the first for his brand new "director," the cigar-smoking seductress Marlena.

While The Bizarre One began to flit in and out of WWE for the better part of the 2000s, the bonds of family eventually brought Goldust back home in 2013. It was then he formed an alliance with his brother Cody Rhodes, under the guidance of “The American Dream” himself before aiding Cody’s transformation into Stardust. Ever since then, the WWE Universe has come to know — sometimes at their peril — the dangerous decadence of the man in gold. And it’s safe to say that they, like the rest of us, will truly never forget his name.

Finn Bálor: Bio

Finn Bálor: Bio

Meet Finn Bálor: Athletic, charismatic, occasionally demonic, and a bonafide worldwide sensation.

The WWE Universe may know Bálor for his exploits in NXT or his first-round status in the 2016 WWE Brand Extension Draft, but the mysterious Irishman’s legend spanned across countries and continents long before he ever stepped onto the WWE stage. After competing in his first match at 18 and achieving success in his homeland, Bálor relocated to Japan to hone his skills in the notorious dojo system of the Far East. Unsurprisingly, he thrived, winning multiple championships and marshalling several foot soldiers to support him (some even called him a prince). With The Land of the Rising Sun annexed to the Bálor Club, he relocated to America to ply his trade in NXT.

Choosing to honor his heritage by taking the names of two Irish myths — the warrior Finn MacCumhail and the Fomorian king Bálor — the dynamic Superstar quickly rose in the ranks of NXT, achieving a record-setting run with the NXT Championship as well as becoming one of the first winners of the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic along with Samoa Joe.

The combination of his quiet, deadly precision and his periodic transformation into the terrifying "Demon King" made Bálor one of the hottest WWE commodities in over a decade, so it came as little surprise when he was the first NXT graduate to be taken in the 2016 WWE Brand Extension Draft, going fifth overall to Raw. 

Then, at SummerSlam 2016, Finn Bálor reached his greatest achievement to date when he pinned Seth Rollins to become the first-ever WWE Universal Champion.

Eva Marie: Bio

Eva Marie: Bio

It may have been Eva Marie’s bright crimson locks that first drew the WWE Universe to her attention, but it's her viciousness is what people will be talking about when all is said and done.

A former model that traded in the runway for the wrestling ring, Eva Marie’s journey through the ranks of WWE’s Divas division was first chronicled on the hit E! reality series, “Total Divas.”  There, she navigated personal and professional obstacles in an attempt to become the division’s face. When she did finally make it to the big time, Eva Marie made an immediate impact, slapping Jerry “The King” Lawler across the face in her first appearance on Raw.

This red-headed wonder hasn’t stopped for a single second since that day, and she hasn’t cared who she polarizes in the process. Stirring up controversy on “Total Divas” didn’t even stop her from training independently with former WWE Tag Team Champion “The” Brian Kendrick for a career-altering run down in WWE NXT that is just beginning to bear fruit. Career-altering, that is, both for her and anyone who thinks this red-headed runway vet is anything resembling a pushover.

Women of the world, take note: The All Red Everything movement has begun.

Erick Rowan: Bio

Erick Rowan: Bio

Don’t let the sheep mask fool you: “Gentle” is not in Erick Rowan’s vocabulary.

Despite the dirty woolen façade this bearded brawler wears to the ring, Rowan bears far more similarities to a beast than Bambi. As a member of Bray Wyatt’s Wyatt Family, Rowan initially supplied both muscle and intimidation throughout The New Face of Fear’s quest to conquer WWE, teaming with fellow family member Luke Harper in the process.

Rowan, whose quiet strength has been tested as both a member and adversary of The Wyatt Family, has proven to be a formidable foe for anyone who crosses his path. With the ability to deliver a devastating roundhouse kick one second followed by a top-rope splash the next, this monstrous Superstar is one of WWE’s most intimidating and athletic big men.

Epico: Bio

Epico: Bio

A member of the storied Colón wrestling dynasty, Epico and his cousin Primo, also known as The Shining Stars, are world-traveled ring veterans who never met a town they didn’t think paled in comparison to their native home of Puerto Rico. In short, the cousins had only one goal in mind: To turn WWE into an extension of their home, by force if necessary.

And make no mistake, despite their easygoing mannerisms, The Shining Stars are about as far from wilting flowers as a tag team can get. Primo & Epico are more than capable of dishing out a beat down that’s as fine as their world-class cuisine. Epico in particular showed his status as an innovator, busting out a trifecta of suplexes he calls the “Tripleta” and aiding Primo in devastating their opponents with their signature Shining Star finishing maneuver.

With the world laid before them and the culture of their homeland in their hearts, The Shining Stars are on a mission to turn the ring into their own personal Island of Enchantment. As for their opponents? Well, they won’t be so lucky.