Tyson Kidd - WWE

1) Tyson Kidd (TJ Wilson) is a retired professional wrestler for WWE who now works for WWE as a producer.

2) Tyson was the final graduate of the legendary Hart Dungeon, the famous wrestling school created by Stu Hart of the Hart Dynasty.

3) Kidd held 16 titles throughout his wrestling career, most notably winning the World Tag Team Championship (1 time) and the WWE Tag Team Championship (2 times) while in the WWE. Kidd had his career cut short due to a severe/neck spinal injury he suffered 2015. 

BONUS FACT: Tyson is married to WWE Women's Superstar and former SmackDown Women's Champion and Divas Champion, Natalya. 

D: What other sports did you play growing up other than wrestling?

Tyson Kidd: I wasn't a great skater on the ice. I played floor hockey, baseball, and badminton.

D's Follow Up: I've played all of those sports too. I love them. I like floor hockey the best. 

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J: Who was your favorite wrestler growing up?

Tyson Kidd: I better say Bret Hart or I'll get in trouble (LOL) but I really liked Owen Hart too.

J's Follow Up: I liked Owen Hart too, a little more than Bret Hart. He was an amazing wrestler and so was Bret. They are two of my all time favorites.

On Saturday, June 16th and Sunday, June 17th, the Allstate Arena in Rosemont was host to two WWE pay per view events (NXT Takeover and Money in the Bank). Jordan and I were fortunate enough to catch both shows and meet former wrestler Tyson Kidd before NXT Takeover. 

Tyson Kidd (TJ) was one of our favorite wrestlers to watch, especially when teamed up with Cesaro. Kidd was a great technical wrestler, a high flyer and he and Cesaro were the perfect compliment to each other. Although his career was cut short due to injury, Tyson Kidd was able to make his mark in WWE as a superstar and was able to reach the pinnacle of the tag team division on three separate occasions. 

WWE is fortunate to have Tyson (TJ) working with them to produce shows now and although he is no longer able to compete, we are excited to know that his influence and input behind the scenes is a part of the shows we watch each week. Thank you to Tyson Kidd for taking the time to say hi and giving Jordan a fun experience he won't forget.