Ivar (Erik)

Biography:

Ivar, whose real name is Todd Smith, was born on March 1, 1984, in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. He is a professional wrestler, best known for his work in WWE, where he competes under the Raw brand alongside his tag team partner Erik as part of The Viking Raiders.

Career History & Evolution:

Ivar began his professional wrestling career on the independent circuit in 2001, notably working for Ring of Honor (ROH) and New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) under the ring name Hanson. During this time, he developed a reputation for his size, agility, and high-energy style.
In 2018, Ivar signed with WWE and was rebranded as part of the Viking Raiders tag team with Erik (formerly known as Raymond Rowe). The team quickly made an impact, capturing the NXT Tag Team Championship within their first year.

Titles and Accomplishments:

Ivar has enjoyed significant success as a tag team wrestler. In WWE, he has won the NXT Tag Team Championship once with Erik. Prior to WWE, he was a one-time IWGP Tag Team Champion and a one-time ROH World Tag Team Champion, both times partnering with Rowe.

Biggest Matches & Rivalries:

In WWE, The Viking Raiders have had notable rivalries with teams like The Undisputed Era, The Street Profits, and Gallows and Anderson. These rivalries have led to memorable matches, including a spectacular bout at NXT TakeOver: Phoenix where they defended the NXT Tag Team Championship against The Undisputed Era.

Tag Team Partners:

Ivar’s primary and most successful tag team partner has been Erik, with whom he formed The Viking Raiders (previously known as War Machine and The War Raiders). Their partnership dates back to their time on the independent circuit and has remained strong in WWE.

Finishing Move:

The Viking Raiders’ finishing move is ‘The Viking Experience’, a high-impact double team maneuver that displays their combination of power and agility.

Clothing and Entrance Music:

Ivar, in keeping with his Viking persona, typically wears Viking-themed attire to the ring, complete with faux fur and leather. His entrance music, aptly titled “War,” complements this theme and adds to the overall presence and intensity of The Viking Raiders’ arrival.

Family Life:

Ivar is quite private about his personal life. However, it’s known that he is married to fellow professional wrestler Sarah Logan, who also competed in WWE.

Sponsorships:

As a WWE wrestler, Ivar is included under WWE’s extensive network of sponsorships and partnerships, which include big brands such as Snickers, Tapout, and Mattel, among others