Angelo Dawkins

Biography

Born Gary Gordon on July 24, 1990, Angelo Dawkins is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE. Known for his athleticism and high-energy performances, Dawkins has made his mark in WWE as one-half of the popular tag team, The Street Profits.

Career History

Dawkins began his WWE journey in 2012, signing a developmental contract and joining the NXT roster. However, it wasn’t until 2016, when he formed The Street Profits with Montez Ford, that his career truly started to take off. Their charisma and engaging style quickly made them fan favorites in NXT.
In 2019, The Street Profits were drafted to the main roster, making appearances on both Raw and SmackDown. Their energy and entertaining promos, combined with their in-ring prowess, have made them one of the top tag teams in WWE.

Biggest Matches and Rivalries

One of Dawkins’ most notable rivalries in WWE has been with Andrade and Angel Garza. This rivalry peaked at the Payback pay-per-view in 2020, where The Street Profits successfully defended their Raw Tag Team Championships.
In NXT, The Street Profits had a significant feud with The Undisputed Era (Kyle O’Reilly and Bobby Fish), which culminated in a ladder match at NXT TakeOver: XXV for the NXT Tag Team Championships.

Titles Won

Angelo Dawkins has had a successful career in terms of championships. Some of his most significant accomplishments, alongside Montez Ford as The Street Profits, include:
WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (1 time)
WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (1 time)
NXT Tag Team Championship (1 time)

Finishing Move

Dawkins’ finishing move is the “Sky High,” a spinning spine buster. Often, this move is followed by Ford’s “From the Heavens” frog splash as part of their tag team finisher.

Attire and Entrance Music

Dawkins typically sports a headband and a sleeveless shirt or jacket to the ring. His in-ring attire is usually long tights. He and Ford’s entrance theme, “Bring the Swag,” perfectly complements The Street Profits’ energetic and charismatic character.

Family Life

Angelo Dawkins tends to keep his private life away from the spotlight. However, it is known that he was a successful collegiate athlete before his wrestling career, competing in track and field and football.

Sponsorships

Like other WWE wrestlers, Angelo Dawkins has been featured in WWE’s video games, including the WWE 2K series, through their partnership with 2K Sports. His likeness has also been used for WWE action figures in collaboration with Mattel.

Conclusion

From his beginnings in NXT to his current success on the main roster, Angelo Dawkins has consistently demonstrated his talent and charisma. As one-half of The Street Profits, Dawkins has reached significant heights in WWE, earning multiple tag team championships and the adoration of fans worldwide. His high-energy style and dynamic performances make him a must-watch performer in WWE’s tag team division.