Ezekiel Jackson | |
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Jackson in 2012
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Birth name | Rycklon Ezekiel Stephens |
Born |
Linden, Guyana |
April 22, 1978
Residence | Palo Alto, California |
Alma mater | University at Buffalo |
Spouse(s) | Jenn Stephens (m. 2004-present) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) |
Big Ryck Big Ryck Hytz Ezekiel Ezekiel Jackson Ricky Atlas Rycklon Rycklon Stephens Big Zeke Big Rycklon |
Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Billed weight | 309 lb (140 kg) |
Billed from |
Harlem, New York Guyana, South America South Central, Los Angeles, California |
Trained by |
Homicide Tom Prichard Steve Keirn |
Debut | June 27, 2007 |
Rycklon Ezekiel Stephens (born April 22, 1978) is a Guyanese professional wrestler best known for his tenure in WWE under the ring name Ezekiel Jackson. Within that organization, Stephens was a one time and last ECW Champion, as well as a one time WWE Intercontinental Champion. He has also worked for Lucha Underground and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
Stephens attended University at Buffalo.
Stephens signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment in March 2007 and debuted in Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in late June. In his debut match on June 27, he teamed with Keith Walker to defeat Kofi Kingston and Eric Pérez. He continued to compete in the promotion in both tag team and singles matches. On February 8, 2008 he competed in a match with tag partner Bryan Kelly in a losing effort against Steve Lewington and Heath Miller in a mini-tournament to face the WWE Tag Team Champions John Morrison and The Miz. On May 6, 2008, Stephens wrestled his final match in FCW before being called up to WWE's main roster.