Biography
Daniel DeWayne Severn (born June 8, 1958), nicknamed "The Beast", is an American professional wrestler, retired mixed martial artist and amateur wrestler. A UFC Hall of Fame member, Severn is considered one of the leading pioneers of mixed martial arts and the first true world-class wrestler to compete in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is best known for his success in the early years of the UFC where he became the first UFC Triple Crown champion in history by winning the UFC 5 tournament, Ultimate Ultimate 1995, and UFC Superfight Championship. Severn has also competed in King of the Cage, PRIDE FC, Cage Rage, WEC, RINGS and MFC, and holds a professional MMA Record of 101–19–7.
In professional wrestling, Severn is a two-time world champion by winning the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship twice, with his first reign lasting for over four years, and an NWA Hall of Fame member. During his almost year-long tenure with the World Wrestling Federation, he was managed by Jim Cornette and was perhaps most famous for making his entrance with the numerous UFC and NWA championships he had accumulated. He is the first man to compete in UFC and WWF at the same time and held the NWA and UFC championships at the same time. Severn is a world record holder for holding 13 championships. He is also the only person to be honored by the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame three times.In amateur wrestling, Severn was a two time All-American at Arizona State University and a U.S. Olympic Team alternate.
Filmography
all 33
Movies 30
self 16
TV Shows 3
For the Love of Catch (2022)
GCW: Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport (2019)
GCW Matt Riddle's Bloodsport (2018)
WrestleCade SuperShow 2017 (2017)
GCW: Joey Janela's Spring Break (2017)
AIW Bloodsport (2016)
The Fight Within (2016)
Win By Fall (2012)
Ultimate Death Match 2 (2010)
Tetherball: The Movie (2010)
Swamp Zombies!!! (2005)
Catch: The Hold Not Taken (2005)
KOTC 23: Sin City (2003)
Bushido: The Way of the Warrior (2003)
WEC 1: Princes of Pain (2001)
UFC 27: Ultimate Bad Boyz (2000)
WXO Wrestling (2000)
WWE SummerSlam 1998 (1998)
WWE Fully Loaded: In Your House (1998)
WWE King of the Ring 1998 (1998)
Pride 1 (1997)
UFC 12: Judgement Day (1997)
World Wrestling Peace Festival (1996)
UFC 9: Motor City Madness (1996)
UFC 7.5: The Ultimate Ultimate (1995)
IWA: King of The Deathmatch (1995)
SMW Super Bowl of Wrestling (1995)
UFC 6: Clash Of The Titans (1995)
UFC 5: Return Of The Beast (1995)
Steel City Wrestling (1995)
UFC 4: Revenge of the Warriors (1994)
WWE Raw (1993)
Behind the Octagon with Dan Severn
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GenderMale
Birthday1958-06-08 (65 years old)
Birth PlaceColdwater, United States of America
Height188-centimeter
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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