Matt Cappotelli

Matthew Lee Cappotelli, normally called Matt Cappotelli, is a professional wrestler currently working in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), a developmental company for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Profile

• Height: 6'0" (182.9 cm)
• Weight: 225lbs (102.1 kg)
• Birthday: November 12, 1979
• Hometown: Rochester, New York
• Trained By: Al Snow, Bill DeMott, Ivory and Nick Dinsmore
• Professional Debut: January 27, 2003
• Previous Identities: The Flava
• Finishing/Signature Move(s): Atomic Drop, Double Dropkick (with John Hennigan)

Career

Cappotelli, along with John Hennigan, won a WWE contract by winning Tough Enough III. He was then sent to OVW in order to continue his training and work on his vocal skills. In OVW, Cappotelli formed a babyface tag team known as "The Thrill Seekers" with Johnny Jeter.

Cappotelli was embroiled in controversy when one of the Tough Enough trainers, Bob "Hardcore" Holly, assaulted him in the course of a practise match, leaving him bruised and bloody. Holly later concussed Cappotelli while wrestling him at a live event on April 24, 2004. Holly is not believed to have been punished for his actions, and his exact motives remain unexplained.

Titles and Accomplishments

• Ohio Valley Wrestling Southern Tag Team Champion (with Johnny Jeter)