Career
He is best known for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestling on its Raw brand (via Raw"s sister program Heat). Rodimer also played semi-pro football for the Tampa Bay Barracudas, played for Arena Football League, and worked as a personal trainer. World Wrestling Entertainment (2006-2007)
On July 12, 2006, Rodimer was signed to a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and was assigned to Deep South Wrestling.
His first match came on September 7, when he defeated Heath Miller.
On September 24, he had his first televised match in Doctor of Social Work as Dan Rodimer, defeating Tommy Suede. Rodimer spent the first half of 2007 wrestling primarily in Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE"s other developmental territory.
He feuded with Atlas DaBone throughout February and March. One week later, DaBone was victorious again, as he beat Rodimer in a tug of war.
Rodimer gained revenge, however, as he defeated DaBone in a weight lifting contest and a grudge match later that month.
Rodimer"s contract with WWE enabled him to face several of the company"s veterans. On February 2, Rodimer made his debut on Heat, losing to Eugene. Rodimer then returned to OVW, where he lost a match against Mark Henry on February 21.
On the April 20, 2007 edition of Heat, Rodimer appeared as Dan Rodman, losing to Val Venis.
Rodman was then transferred to the new Florida Championship Wrestling territory. However, Rodimer was released from his contract on August 22, 2007.
Finishing moves
Full nelson slam
Managers
Brooke Adams
Angel Williams
Nicknames
"The Big Deal"
"The Real Deal"
Entrance themes
"Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel.
