This page contains each biography WWE places on their website for Chris Nowinski.
July 2004
Christopher Nowinski is the only Harvard University graduate in World Wrestling Entertainment. A three-year letterman and two-year starter as a defensive tackle for the Crimson, he enrolled at a Killer Kowalski’s training school soon after graduating in 2000.
Not too long afterward, a fellow Harvard alum informed Nowinski that WWE was starting a new reality show called "Tough Enough." Nowinski made a videotape, sent it in and was selected for to participate in the show’s inaugural season. Although he did not win the competition, he impressed WWE officials and continued training toward his goal of becoming a WWE Superstar. In 2002, his hard work paid off as he made it to the big leagues. He immediately established himself as a WWE Superstar by winning the Hardcore Championship.
The numerous collisions he suffered through the years while playing football eventually caught up to him in the wrestling ring, and after suffering a severe concussion, he has no longer been able to compete. These days, Nowinski can be found using his smarts as an active member of WWE’s SmackDown Your Vote! campaign. He promotes this non-partisan partnership that encourages young people to get involved in the political process and to actively vote. In addition, Nowinski also promotes active reading after school hours and reading during the summer.
The jury is still out whether this gridiron great and promising grappler will return to the ring. If he does, there’s little question that he will be a force. If he doesn’t, you can be sure that he’ll remain a vital part of the WWE family.
October 2003
The only Harvard graduate to ever compete for WWE, Nowinski is a blend of skill in the ring and talent at the microphone that has many thinking that he is going to be around for a long time to come.
An example of Nowinski’s toughness is the very way he made it to WWE. A “Tough Enough” finalist, Nowinski survived the grueling two month competition to only be bested by Maven in the finals. Although he did not earn a WWE contract via the show, he did so the old fashioned way and improved so much on the independent wrestling scene that WWE officials took notice and brought him aboard.
Brash and arrogant, Nowinski may not be the most popular guy in the room, but despite all of his self praise, when the bell rings, he does let his skills do the talking and has impressed many. Although there is fear that a concussion may affect the IQ of this Harvard grad, it is doubtful that his in-ring talents will be any different when he finds his way back.
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