Bo Dallas
Taylor Michael Rotunda (born May 25, 1990) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he competes on the Raw brand under the ring names Bo Dallas and Uncle Howdy. He is the leader of the faction The Wyatt Sicks.
| Bo Dallas | |
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| Ring name(s) | Bo Dallas Bo Rotunda[1] Bo Rotundo[1] Mr. Florida[1] Mr. NXT[2] Tank Mulligan[1] Tank Rotunda[1] Tank Rotundo[1] Taylor Rotunda[1] Bo Washington[1] Uncle Howdy[3] |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in[4] |
| Billed weight | 234 lb[4] |
| Born | 25 May 1990
(aged 36)[5] Brooksville, Florida, U.S. |
| Billed from | Brooksville, Florida[4] |
| Trained by | Florida Championship Wrestling[1] |
| Debut | 2008 |
Dallas has also competed for WWE's development territories Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and NXT. During his time in FCW, Dallas was a three-time FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion and a two-time FCW Florida Tag Team Champion with his older brother Duke Rotundo/Husky Harris (later known as Bray Wyatt). While in NXT, Dallas was a one-time NXT Champion for 280 days. On the main roster, he won the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (with Curtis Axel as part of the B-Team) and the WWE 24/7 Championship once each. He was released from WWE in 2021, but returned in 2022 as Uncle Howdy, managing his late brother Bray Wyatt. In 2024, after Wyatt's death, he formed the Wyatt Sicks.
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Belly-to-belly suplex – 2013; he used it as a signature move from 2014–present
- Bo-Dog (Springboard bulldog, with theatrics) – 2014–present
- Double underhook DDT – 2013–present
- Spear – 2012–2013
- Signature moves
- Cravate
- Dropkick
- Inverted DDT
- Multiple running knee drops, with theatrics
- Multiple short-arm back elbows followed by a short-arm clothesline
- Running big boot to a bent over opponent
- Running crossbody
- Running forearm smash
- Nicknames
- "The Inspirational"[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Marine 5: Battleground | Alonzo |
Championships and accomplishments
- Florida Championship Wrestling
- FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
- FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Duke Rotundo/Husky Harris
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- WWE
Bo Dallas Media
The Social Outcasts in April 2016
Dallas (left) with The Miz and Curtis Axel at WrestleMania 34
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Taylor Rotunda profileOnline World of Wrestling. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
- ↑ Sami Zayn vs. Mr. NXT: WWE NXT, June 12,2014.
- ↑ WWE. Bo Dallas opens up to Uncle Howdy about his brother Bray Wyatt: Raw highlight, June 24, 2024 (2024-06-24). Retrieved 2024-06-25.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Bo DallasWWE. Retrieved February 11, 2013.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedPWDN. - ↑ Raw results: The Shield shatters and Wyatts rebound as Money in the Bank takes shape - Bo Dallas def. Kofi KingstonWWE. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
- ↑ Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2014. Pro Wrestling IllustratedInternet Wrestling Database. Retrieved December 2, 2014.
- ↑ Raw Tag Team Championship. WWE. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
- ↑ WWE 24/7 Championship. WWE. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ↑ James, Justin. JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 8/29 – Week 11: First NXT champion crowned in big-match settingPro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
Other websites
- Uncle Howdy on WWE.com