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Charlie Haas
Haas in 2009
Birth nameCharles Doyle Haas II
Born(1972-03-27)March 27, 1972(age 52)[1]
Edmond, Oklahoma,U.S.[1]
Alma materSeton Hall University
Spouse(s)
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(m.2005;div.2020)​
Jennifer Haas
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(m.2022)​
Children4
FamilyRuss Haas(brother)
Hugh Devore(grandfather)
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Charlie Haas[2]
MVC[2]
R.C. Haas[2]
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[3]
Billed weight249 lb (113 kg)[3][4]
Billed fromDallas, Texas[3][4]
Trained byJim Kettner[2]
John Smith[2]
Mike Sharpe[2]
Vince Sylva[2]
Jim Rogers[2]
Debut1996[2]

Charles Doyle Haas II[1](born March 27, 1972)[1]is an Americanprofessionaland formeramateur wrestler.He is best known for his time inWorld Wrestling Entertainment(WWE) from 2000 to 2009 andRing of Honor(ROH) from 2010 to 2013.[3]In WWE he was a member ofTeam Angle,which later became aTag Teamduo withShelton Benjaminknown as "The World's Greatest Tag Team".

Haas was an amateur wrestler in high school, and attendedSeton Hall Universityon a wrestling scholarship, before becoming a stockbroker. He became a professional wrestler in 1996, and regularly teamed with his brother,Russ,with the two winning numerous championships on the independent circuit, including theCZW World Tag Team Championshipand theJAPW Tag Team Championship.After signing contracts with WWE,The Haas Brotherswere assigned to WWE'sdevelopmental territories,where they won theMCW Southern Tag Team Championshipon three occasions. After Russ died in 2001 due to aheart attack,Haas began wrestling in singles competition, winning theHWA Heavyweight Championshiponce.

Haas formed a team withShelton Benjaminand the two debuted onSmackDownin December 2002. They won theWWE Tag Team Championshiptwice, and dubbed themselvesThe World's Greatest Tag Teambefore they split in 2004.[5]Haas won the WWE Tag Team Championship once more withRico,and gainedMiss Jackie,whom he later married, as avalet.Haas then transferred into singles competition before being released from WWE in 2005. After a short stint inJersey All Pro Wrestling(JAPW) and other independent promotions, Haas was re-signed to WWE in April 2006. He formed a short-lived team withViscera,before reforming the World's Greatest Tag Team with Benjamin. After Benjamin transferred to theECWbrand, Haas began wrestling with a comicalluchadorpersona, before developing a character where he imitated other wrestlers andWWE Hall of Famers.In addition, Haas won the last match onWWE Heatwhen the show ended on May 30, 2008.[6]

Haas was released from WWE in February 2010. He soon returned to the independent circuit, including returning to JAPW and appearing for Ring of Honor. In September 2010, he won theNWA Texas Heavyweight Championship.On April 1, 2011, Haas and Benjamin won theROH World Tag Team Championshipand held it until December 2011. Haas announced his retirement from professional wrestling in March 2013, but returned to competition in August that same year. Aside from wrestling, Haas and his then-wife Jackie ran a nutritional store, Custom Muscle Nutrition and Smoothie Shop, inFrisco, Texas,which they opened in October 2008 but has since closed.[7]

Professional wrestling career[edit]

Early career (1996–2000)[edit]

Main article:Haas Brothers

After debuting in 1996 as a professional wrestler, Haas regularly teamed with his brotherRussfor numerousindependentpromotions.[2]On July 22, 1998,The Haas Brotherswon theJersey All Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championshipby defeating The Skin Head Express.[8]They lost it to The Nation of Immigration just over a month later on August 25.[8]They won the championship for the second time on May 21, 1999, by defeating The Big Unit (Rick Silver and Dave Desire), and held the championship until February 25, 2000 when they were defeated by Da Hit Squad.[8]During 2000 they also held the Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling Tag Team Championship and theECWA Tag Team Championshipin theEast Coast Wrestling Associationpromotion, which they won by defeatingThe Backseat Boyz(Trent AcidandJohnny Kashmere).[2]

The Haas brothers began competing forCombat Zone Wrestling(CZW) in November 1999, losing to The King Pinz atThe War Beginson November 20, 1999.[9]They competed regularly for CZW throughout early 2000, and won theCZW World Tag Team Championshipon February 12 atClimbing The Ladderby defeating The Kashmerino Brothers and The Thrill Kill Kult in athree-way match.[10][11]On July 10, they lost the championship to The Backseat Boyz atCaged To The End,when Johnny Kashmere defeated Russ in a singles match and was awarded the championship.[10][12]

World Wrestling Federation / World Wrestling Entertainment (2000–2005)[edit]

See also:World's Greatest Tag Team

After aWorld Wrestling Federation(WWF) tryout match atMadison Square Gardenon August 7, 2000, they signed a developmental contract with WWF.[2]The two worked their way through the tag ranks in the WWF'sdevelopmental territories,Memphis Championship Wrestling(MCW) and theHeartland Wrestling Association(HWA).[2]The brothers won theMCW Southern Tag Team Championshipthree times during early 2001, defeatingThe Duppsthe first time andThe Island BoyzandJoey MatthewsandChristian Yorkin a three-way match on both the second and third occasions.[2]Russ died from aheart attackdue to a pre-existing heart condition, on December 15, 2001 at age 27. The brothers fought in house shows and dark matches in the WWF up until Russ died. After Russ' death, Charlie continue to fight in dark matches.[13]AfterRuss' deathas a tribute to him, Haas wrote Russ' name on his wrist tape, and used the name "R.C. Haas" (standing for Russ–Charlie) before being called up to the main WWE roster.[2][14]On January 2, 2002, Haas won theHWA Heavyweight Championship,his first singles championship, by defeating Val Venis.[2][15]He was later stripped of the title on January 29 due to a scripted contract loophole.[16]AfterWorld Wrestling Entertainment(renamed from the WWF) ended its affiliation with the HWA, Haas was moved toOhio Valley Wrestling(OVW) where he competed until December 2002.[2]

Haas debuted on WWE's main roster on the December 26, 2002 episode ofSmackDown!as aheel(villainous character) along withShelton BenjaminasTeam Angle.[3]The tag team was the "contingency plan" ofPaul Heyman,and were intended to helpWWE ChampionKurt Angleretain his title, attackingChris BenoitandBrock Lesnarin an attempt to soften them up. They quickly won theWWE Tag Team Championshipon February 6, 2003, by defeatingLos Guerreros(EddieandChavo Guerrero Jr.).[17]They held the championship for three months, including a successful title defense atWrestleMania XIXagainst Los Guerreros and the team ofChris BenoitandRhyno,before losing the championship to Eddie Guerrero and his new partnerTajiriin aladder matchon May 18 atJudgment Day.[18][19]On the June 12 episode ofSmackDown!,Angle fired Haas and Benjamin after they blamed him for losing the Tag Team Championship and began to question his leadership.[20]The duo then dubbed themselvesThe World's Greatest Tag Team,although announcers made sure to add "Self Proclaimed" to the name. Haas and Benjamin regained the championship from Guerrero and Tajiri on the July 3 episode ofSmackDown!,but lost it to the reformed Los Guerreros on September 18.[21]The team was separated when Benjamin was moved to theRawbrandas part of the2004 Draft Lottery.[22]

Haas (left) withRico(center) andMiss Jackie(right).

After Benjamin's draft, Haas turned into afan favoriteand gainedMiss Jackieas avalet.He teamed withRicoto win the WWE Tag Team Championship on April 22, 2004.[23]The pair lost the championship to theDudley Boyzon June 17, and shortly afterwards, Haas became a singles wrestler, although he retained Miss Jackie as his valet. Haas lost a match toLuther Reignsat theGreat American Bash.[24]

Haas was later involved in ananglein which he was in a love triangle with Miss Jackie, who was acknowledged on-screen as his fiancée, andDawn Marie.[25]The storyline culminated when Haas served as thespecial-guest refereein a match atArmageddonbetween the two women.[26]After the match, Haas left both women in storyline, although he continued his relationship with Miss Jackie off-screen. In early 2005, he formed a tag team withHardcore Holly.[27][28]They were involved in afeud(scripted rivalry) withMNMfor the WWE Tag Team Championship, but never won the championship.[29][30]

On July 8, 2005, Haas was released byWorld Wrestling Entertainmentalong with his real-life wife Jackie Gayda.[31][32]

Independent circuit (2005–2006)[edit]

He returned to JAPW later in July 2005,[33]and began a feud for theJAPW Heavyweight ChampionshipwithJay Lethal.On September 10 atJAPW Haas of Pain,Lethal defeated Haas to retain his title.[33]In JAPW, on October 27, 2007, Haas was inducted along with his late brother Russ into the first class of the Jersey All Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame.[34]

He won the New Legacy Championship atBallpark Brawl Von August 13, 2005, defeating then-championChristopher DanielsandChris Sabinin a triple threat match.[35]He successfully defended the title the next night atBallpark Brawl VIagainstHarry SmithwithMick Foleyas a referee.[36][37]

During his time back in the independent circuit, Haas competed in theEast Coast Wrestling Association's (ECWA) Super 8 Tournamentin2006,where he advanced all the way to the finals before losing toDavey Richards.[38][39]

Return to WWE (2006–2010)[edit]

Haas calls to the crowd following ahot tagfrom long-time partnerShelton Benjaminin late 2007.

Haas returned to WWE in 2006, appearing on the April 17, 2006, episode ofRawasRob Van Dam's handpicked opponent for his former partner, Shelton Benjamin. Haas defeated Benjamin in the ensuing match.[40]Haas continued to wrestle on the lower midcard spot, becoming a regular fixture onHeat.[2]

On the June 5, 2006 episode ofRaw,Haas inadvertently knockedLilian Garciaoff the ring apron as he was entering the ring.[41][42]It was announced on WWE's official website that as a result, Garcia suffered asprainedwrist.[41]As a result of thelegitimateaccident, Haas began a feud with Garcia's onetimestorylinelove interestViscera.[43][44]Haas made advances towards Garcia, at one point forcefully kissing her and then dropping her to the ground.[45][46]Haas and Viscera continued to fight for Garcia's affection in the ring, until she told them both that she wanted to be "just friends".[47]Haas gave Viscera an eye rake in anger, and a blinded Viscera accidentally gave Garcia aSamoan drop.[47]Though it was unintentional, when both Haas and Viscera had seen what had happened to their now former love interest, they simply had a laugh about it, thus making Haas avillain.[47]After that, Viscera and Haas became a tag team, competing on bothRawandHeatuntil splitting in December 2006.[2][48][49]

After Shelton Benjamin won a match againstSuper Crazyon the December 4, 2006, edition ofRaw,Haas came out to celebrate his win with a bewildered Benjamin.[50]Haas and Benjamin announced the return ofThe World's Greatest Tag Teamon the December 11, 2006 edition ofRaw,and they defeatedThe Highlandersin their return match.[51][52]They then started a feud withCryme Tyme.[53][54]They continued to compete onRawthrough the start of 2007, facing teams includingJohn CenaandShawn MichaelsandRic FlairandCarlito.[55][56]In mid-2007, The World's Greatest Tag Team feuded briefly withThe Hardysin storyline;[57][58]at theOne Night Standpay-per-view on June 3, 2007, they challenged The Hardys for theWorld Tag Team Championshipin aladder matchbut were unsuccessful.[59]The team broke up once again when Benjamin moved to theECWbrand on November 20, 2007.[60]

Early in 2008, Haas developed agimmickin which he would go under the ring in the middle of his matches and re-emerge wearing a mask.[61]In this "alter-ego", Haas would sometimes perform luchador-esque maneuvers in a comical fashion (such as attempting adiving splash,but instead landing on his feet and hitting astanding splash).[62]The opponent would often unmask Haas mid-match, returning him to his normal demeanor.[61]During this persona, Haas usually competed indark matchesbefore thelive broadcastofRawor onHeat.[2]

Haas in November 2008 as Haas Hogan, a parody ofHulk Hogan.

Beginning in late August, Haas turned into afaceand began a storyline in which he began to impersonate other wrestlers, a concept created byJohn Laurinaitis,a WWE executive.[63]His first match on August 25, 2008 under this gimmick was a loss to Carlito's real-life brotherPrimo Colón,while Haas was parodyingCarlitowith the name "Charlito".[64]He has portrayed such superstars asJohn Cena,John "Bradshaw" Layfield,Jim Ross,The Great Khali,Montel Vontavious Porter,legends such asStone Cold Steve Austin,Bret Hart,"Mr. Perfect" Curt Hennig,Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka,Rowdy Roddy Piper,the Undertaker,Hulk Hoganand evenWWE DivaBeth Phoenixfor which he won aSlammy Award.[63][65]

On April 15, 2009, Haas was drafted to theSmackDown brandas part of the2009 Supplemental Draft.[66]On the May 8, 2009 episode ofSmackDown,Haas made his in-ring return to the brand as a heel, abandoning his persona of imitating other wrestlers, and losing toJohn Morrisonin a match where he was accompanied by his former World's Greatest Tag Team partner, Shelton Benjamin.[67]The following week on the May 15, 2009 episode ofSmackDown,Benjamin and Haas unofficially reunited and competed against John Morrison andCM Punkin a losing effort, but Benjamin was traded to the ECW brand in June.[68][69]

On July 24, 2009 episode ofSmackDown,Haas competed againstR-Truthin a losing effort. The following week, on July 31, 2009 episode ofSmackDown,he competed againstThe Great Khali,ending in a no-contest due toKanebeing involved in the match by attackingRanjin Singhat Khali's corner. After an absence of several months, Haas made his return to television by teaming withMike Knoxin a losing effort against Cryme Tyme on the December 31, 2009 episode ofSuperstars.[70]This marked Haas’ last match in WWE. On February 28, 2010, WWE announced that Haas had been released from his contract.[71]

Return to Independent circuit (2010)[edit]

On March 20, 2010, Haas made a surprise return to Jersey All Pro Wrestling and defeated Devon Moore for theJAPW New Jersey State Championship.[72]On May 22 Haas andJAPW Heavyweight ChampionDan Maffput their titles on the line in a tag team match against the Hillbilly Wrecking Crew (Brodie LeeandNecro Butcher). In the end, Maff turned on Haas and hit him with a chair, after which Lee pinned him to win the JAPW New Jersey State Championship.[73]

On September 10, 2010, Haas won theNWA Texas Heavyweight Championshipby defeating Michael Faith inAmarillo.[74]In May 2011, Haas took part inNew Japan Pro-Wrestling's first tour of the United States, theInvasion Tour 2011.In their opening show on May 13 inRahway, New Jersey,Haas teamed withRhynoin a tag team main event, where they defeatedIWGP Heavyweight ChampionHiroshi TanahashiandTogi Makabe.[75][76]The following day inNew York City,Haas unsuccessfully challenged Tanahashi for his title.[77]On August 20, 2011, Haas became the inaugural Family Wrestling Entertainment(FWE) Heavyweight Championby defeatingJay LethalandEric Young.He held the championship for four months before losing it to Young on December 17.[78]

Ring of Honor (2010–2013)[edit]

Wrestling's Greatest Tag Team asROH World Tag Team Champions.

On September 11, 2010, Haas and Shelton Benjamin made their debut asWrestling's Greatest Tag TeaminRing of Honor(ROH) losing toThe Kings of Wrestlingat theGlory By Honor IXpay-per-view.[79]They returned to ROH at theRing of Honor Wrestlingtelevision tapings on December 9, where they defeated theBravado Brothers(Harlem and Lance).[80]The following day, at the second set of television tapings, Haas and Benjamin defeated the All-Night Xpress ofKenny KingandRhett Titus,and participated in an eight-man tag team match, teaming with theBriscoe Brothersagainst the Kings of Wrestling and the All-Night Xpress, which ended in a no contest.[81]At theFinal Battle 2010pay-per-view on December 18, Haas and Benjamin announced they would be wrestling regularly for ROH in 2011.[82]At the following pay-per-view,9th Anniversary Show,on February 26, 2011, Haas and Benjamin defeated the Briscoe Brothers in the main event of the evening to earn another shot at the Kings of Wrestling and theROH World Tag Team Championship.[83][84]On April 1, at the first night of theHonor Takes Center Stagepay-per-view, Haas and Benjamin defeated the Kings of Wrestling to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship.[85]On June 26 atBest in the World 2011,Haas and Benjamin successfully defended the ROH World Tag Team Championship in a four-way match against the Briscoe Brothers, the Kings of Wrestling and the All-Night Express.[86]The following day ROH announced that both Haas and Benjamin had signed contracts with the promotion.[87]AtFinal Battle 2011,Haas and Benjamin lost the ROH World Tag Team Championship to the Briscoes despite severely attacking them before the match started, turning them into villainous characters.[88]On May 12, 2012, atBorder Wars,Haas and Benjamin regained the ROH World Tag Team Championship from the Briscoe Brothers.[89]On June 24 atBest in the World 2012,Haas and Benjamin lost the title to Kenny King and Rhett Titus.[90]Shortly after their loss, Benjamin was suspended in storyline, to explain his absence while wrestling in Japan. Benjamin returned at theDeath Before Dishonor Xpay-per-view, accompanying Haas and Rhett Titus in a tag team championship match. Following Death Before Dishonor, Haas and Benjamin would continue to feud with Titus and his new tag team partnerB. J. Whitmerdefeating them atGlory By Honor XI.They defeated them again in a street fight atFinal Battle,where Haas won the match after sent BJ against a table. On February 2, 2013, Haas turned on Benjamin during an ROH World Tag Team Championship match against the Briscoe Brothers.[91]He continued his feud with BJ, fighting in the11th Anniversary Showin a No Holds Barred Match. BJ won the match when the referee stopped the match.

Late career (2013-present)[edit]

On March 30, 2013, Haas announced his retirement from professional wrestling, which coincided with him leaving Ring of Honor. He returned to the ring several months later.[92][93]

At JAPW 18th Anniversary Show in November 2014, Haas, Benjamin, and Angle reunited, asTeam Angle,for the first time in 11 years. In the main event, Benjamin and Haas defeatedChris SabinandTeddy Hart.[94]

AtNWAParade Of Champions 2K16 in March 2016 Haas was defeated by theNWA World Heavyweight ChampionJax Dane[95][96]

In 2020, after a two year retirement, Haas began to work with SWE Fury.[97]He would defeat Tim Storm for the SWE Heavyweight Championship on February 6, 2021 in Irving, Texas.[98]

Impact Wrestling (2022)[edit]

On the January 13, 2022 episode ofImpact!,Haas made hisImpact Wrestlingdebut by challengingJosh Alexanderto a match.[99][100][101]The following week onImpact!!,Haas lost to Alexander, and after the match, they embraced in the middle of the ring.[102][103]

Personal life[edit]

Haas married fellow professional wrestlerJackie Gaydain 2005. The couple have four children: Kayla (born 2006), Taylor (born 2008), Thomas (born 2010), and Charles (born 2012).[104][105][106][107]In December 2020, Haas announced that he and Gayda were divorced.[108][109]

On July 9, 2022, Haas announced via Twitter that he is married to Jennifer Haas.

Haas competed inamateur wrestlingduring high school, and forSeton Hall University,where he attended on a wrestling scholarship.[110]He also has various other awards for wrestling from high school.[110]Haas was a two-time Big East Champion at Seton Hall and graduated with a degree in economics and business.[110]He then became a stockbroker withGoldman Sachs.[3]According to Haas via the Q&A section on his website, he is a devout Christian.[111]Following the death of his brother, Haas has wrestled with Russ (his brother's name) written on his wrist tape as a tribute. Since 2002 he has maintained a close friendship with his longtime tag team partnerShelton Benjamin,who he often refers to as his "brother." Benjamin served as Haas's best man at his wedding to Gayda and is the godfather to Haas' oldest daughter.

His grandfatherHugh Devore,was an assistant with theHouston Oilersand a former head coach of theNotre Dame Fighting Irish.[112]Haas' brotherRusswas also a professional wrestler, until his death in 2001 due to aheart attack.[13]

In 2008, Haas and Gayda opened the "Custom Muscle Nutrition and Smoothie Shop", a nutritional store, inFrisco, Texas.[7]

Haas applying theHaas of Pain,a submission hold he invented.
Haas holdingClaudio Castagnoliin a rope hung position asShelton Benjaminleapfrogs onto Castagnoli's back.

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Haas is a three-time WWE Tag Team Champion
Haas andShelton Benjaminas theROH World Tag Team Championsin April 2011.

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