For his in-ring command and diversity of wrestling skills, the WWE Universe has come to celebrate Kofi Kingston with different monikers that reflect his identity as a WWE Superstar. For some, he’s the Wildcat Jamaican Sensation; to others he is the Drdrlocked Dynamo and the Boom Squad General.
Kingston’s signature moves, ranging from suicide to dive into his terrible dropkick; the double backhand, monkey flip, flying forearm smash and his mounted punches that often end in a fatal European uppercut are always a delight to see especially when he finishes things off with his SOS or Trouble in Paradise.
Widely regarded as one of the best players in World Wrestling Entertainment, Kofi Kingston arguably cemented his professional legacy after deciding to team up with Ettore Ewen (Big E) and Xavier Woods to form The New Day stable.
This man is also a bit of an actor and author. Although he appears frequently on Xavier’s YouTube channel UpUpDownDown as Mr. 24/7, he appeared in an episode of the 2012 sitcom Kickin’ It. Kofi and his wrestling partners released The Booty Book: Shake It. To like. Never Be That in 2017. Here’s more about his personal life and professional accomplishments.
The biography of Kofi Kingston
Many initially thought that Kofi Kingston was from Jamaica. This is said to be the case due to the superstar’s decision to identify as a Jamaican early in his career. He imagined it would be easier for him to be accepted into the wrestling community if he presented himself as a fighter with the same heritage as Bob Marley, the late Reggae international.
However, it is now common knowledge that the man is an American wrestler who was born in Ghana. Records state that he was born as Kofi Krishnan Sarkodie-Mensah to his parents, Kwasi and Elizabeth Sarkodie-Mensah, in Kumasi, Ghana on August 14 in 1981.
Kofi and his two siblings, Kwame (brother) and Nana Akua (his sister) was first raised in a West African country before the family moved to the United States. His passion for wrestling was rediscovered when he was still a boy. He kept it while attending high school in Massachusetts at Winchester High School and even after earning a communications degree from Boston College. It is said that he got a job at a company he left to pursue his aspirations.
His WWE Career Stats
The beginning of Kofi Kingston’s professional wrestling career dates back to 2005. He started with Chaotic Wrestling and later competed on other platforms such as New England Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance, Millennium Wrestling Federation and other areas.
His big break came in September 2006 when he signed a developmental deal with WWE; he sees it regularly in Deep South Wrestling (DSW) activities in Georgia. Kofi was eventually listed on the WWE main roster in 2008 under the Raw brand.
He triumphed over several notable wrestlers, including Chris Jericho and Big Show, before teaming up with Big E and Xavier Woods.
So far, the Ghanaian could boast of having 14 championships to his name. This includes 4 WWE Raw Tag Team Championships (2 with The New Day and 1 each with R-Truth and Evan Bourne), 4 WWE Intercontinental Championship, 1 Worldwide Tag Team Championship with CM Punk, 3 WWE United States Championship and 2 other WWE. SmackDown Tag Team Championship with his team New Day.
It is common knowledge that Kofi Kingston’s New Day Tag Team is the longest serving WWE Tag Team Champion in WWE history.
Kofi Kingston’s wife
The wrestler’s love life revolves around an actress, he got married in 2010. Although some reports suggested that the marriage between Kofi and Kori Campfield fell apart, it is widely believed that the two are still married. They have two children together.
Interesting facts about the wrestler
1. In 2013, Pro Wrestling Illustrated ranked Kofi Kingston at number 20 on its Top 500 Wrestlers list.
2. He weighs 96 kg (212 lbs) and his height is charged at 6 ft (1.83 m).
3. Kofi lost his sister Nana Akua in 2015.
4. The wrestler was trained in Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines acrobatics, music and dance.
5. American football, baseball and basketball are his favorite sports.
