Steve Madison | |
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Birth name | Stephen Phillip Favata |
Born |
Tampa, Florida, United States |
April 9, 1983
Residence | Tampa, Florida |
Website |
SteveMadison.net Steve Madison on Myspace |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) |
Steve Madison Moose Madison |
Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Trained by |
Steve Keirn Jimmy Del Ray |
Debut | 2001 |
Stephen Philip Favata (born April 9, 1983) is an American professional wrestler, known by his ringname "Modern Miracle" Steve Madison, who competes in Southeastern independent promotions including AWA World-1 South, Full Impact Pro, Future of Wrestling, NWA Florida and Dusty Rhodes' Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling. While in NWA Florida, he was part of the heel stable 911 Incorporated with Ron Niemi, Rod Steel, Eric Loy and The Shane Twins. He was also a member of The Young, Rich & Ready with Chasyn Rance and Kenny King.
Madison has also made appearances in Ring of Honor, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling and WWE, including its developmental territories Deep South Wrestling and Florida Championship Wrestling, as well Japanese promotions Big Mouth Loud, Fighting World of Japan Pro Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling. He formed successful tag teams with Erick Stevens and Lex Lovett while touring Japan.
Stephen Favata was born in Tampa, Florida and graduated from George D. Chamberlain High School, lettering four years in baseball. Madison was offered several baseball scholarships to small colleges, but turned them down to start wrestling. Steve decided to attend the University of South Florida while starting his professional wrestling training. Favata was scheduled to finish his degree in business administration in the fall of 2006.