Daniel Puder
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| Born | October 9, 1981 Cupertino, California |
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Daniel Puder (born October 9, 1981 in Cupertino, California[1]) is an American professional mixed martial artist who trains with the American Kickboxing Academy,[2] known for having competed in the MMA promotions, Strikeforce, X-1, and BodogFight, and is a professional wrestler, best known for his stints in World Wrestling Entertainment, Ohio Valley Wrestling, and in Ring of Honor.[3]
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[edit] Career
| Daniel Puder | |
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| Statistics | |
| Ring name(s) | Daniel Puder |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Billed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Born | October 9, 1981 Cupertino, California |
| Trained by | Al Snow Bill DeMott Lance Storm Ohio Valley Wrestling |
| Debut | 2004 |
[edit] Professional wrestling
[edit] World Wrestling Entertainment (2004-2005)
Puder entered the fourth Tough Enough competition that was conducted as part of WWE's SmackDown! show between October and December 2004.[4] The prize was announced as a $1,000,000 professional wrestling contract, however, it was in reality a four-year contract at $250,000 a year, with the option to terminate the contract after the first year.
On October 28, 2004, episode of SmackDown!, in Omaha, Nebraska, during Tough Enough, Puder was legitimately shoved spine-first into a locker by The Big Show.[5]
On November 4, 2004, episode of SmackDown!, at the Savvis Center in St. Louis, Missouri, during Tough Enough, Kurt Angle challenged the finalists through a Squat thrust competition. The winner was Chris Nawrocki, and as part of the Kurt Angle Invitational, the prize Nawrocki won was a match against Angle. After Angle defeated Nawrocki, Angle asked if anyone else wanted to try. Puder raised his hand and challenged Angle. During the match, Angle and Puder wrestled for position before Angle took Puder down, in the process, Puder locked Angle in a real submission hold, a kimura lock. With Puder on his back, one of two referees in the ring, Jim Korderas, quickly counted three to end the bout, but some observed that during the pin, Puder's shoulders were not on the mat. Puder later claimed he would have snapped Angle's arm on national television, if Korderas had not ended the match.[6][7][8]
On December 12, 2004, Puder competed in his first WWE pay-per-view event, Armageddon 2004, defeating Mike Mizanin in a Dixie Dog Fight.[9]
Puder was announced as the winner on December 14, 2004 (televised on December 16, 2004).[10]
On January 30, 2005, Puder competed in his second WWE pay-per-view event, being entered in the 2005 Royal Rumble Match. Puder however was shortly eliminated after being chopped by Chris Benoit, Hardcore Holly, and Eddie Guerrero. Puder was eliminated by Hardcore Holly.[11]
In February 2005, Puder participated in the WWE's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling.
In September 2005, after eight months in Ohio Valley Wrestling, Puder was released by WWE as a cost-cutting move. Puder was given the option of signing a development contract with WWE and transferring to its Deep South Wrestling development camp with less pay, but Puder declined the offer.[12]
In September 2007, Yahoo! Sports ran an interview with Puder. In the interview, Puder briefly mentioned his stay in Ohio Valley Wrestling. Puder said;
I was in OVW. And we had this one town in Kentucky we went to every week, it was basically an old barn. There were the same 20 people there every time, they all looked the same, they all had maybe three teeth each and they all had the same name. Finally, one night I walked in and saw all the inbreds and thought to myself, "What am I doing with my life?"[13]
Kenny Bolin took offense to this. Bolin then sent out the following email to Yahoo!;
I will open this reminding every one that I really liked Daniel during his OVW days. He was not too smart to the wrestling business but what young talent is these days?
My memories of Daniel Puder in OVW are quite different that what is stated here in your article. (I am assuming Daniel really said this) he was always giving away free pics, trading cards and T-shirts of him self to all the fans. He spent a fortune on this stuff and gave it to the fans, not to mention the 20 in a barn he claims to have seen every week. (I have no idea what town he is talking about) if he had not dozed off in training class and stayed off his lap top and cell phone 24/7 he may have drew more than 20 fans in what ever town he thinks he was in. We sure draw more than that now. We have capacity crowds (500 or so) turning away up to 50 to 200 fans every week at OVW TV tapings. We perform over 170 shows a year in the Louisville Metro area not to mention better than 100 additional shows around the tri state area. 12 shows a year at Six Flags Ky. Kingdom, 2 state fair shows and countless fund raisers.
I also remember Daniel cried like a baby the day he was released from WWE. Daniel may want to reflect back on his OVW days more accurately and appreciate any fans who took the time to come and see him in the future.
Thanks,
Kenny Bolin OVW[14]
[edit] Ring of Honor (2007-2008)
In December 2007, Puder signed with Ring of Honor.[15]
On December 29, 2007, at the Manhattan Center, in New York City, Puder made his debut in Ring of Honor, at ROH Rising Above, attacking Claudio Castagnoli and aligning himself with Sweet and Sour Inc., led by Larry Sweeney.
On December 30, 2007, at Final Battle 2007, Puder helped Sweeney defeat Castagnoli.
In January 2008, Puder would appear on two more shows; however, due to budget cuts, Puder was released by Ring of Honor.
[edit] Mixed Martial Arts
| Daniel Puder | |
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| Statistics | |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Born | October 9, 1981 |
| Town of birth | Cupertino, California |
| Team/Association | American Kickboxing Academy |
| Fighting style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
While training at the American Kickboxing Academy, in San Jose, California, Puder sought the tutelage of MMA legends, Frank Shamrock, Brian Johnston and Danny Chaid.[16]
On September 6, 2003, at the X-1 promotion, Puder defeated Jay McCown by unanimous decision.
On March 10, 2006, at Strikeforce, in San Jose, California, Puder made his return to MMA, defeating Jesse Fujarcyk by submission due to a rear naked choke.
On June 9, 2006, at Strikeforce, Puder defeated Tom Tuggle by submission due to an armbar in only twenty-eight seconds.
On December 8, 2006, at Strikeforce, at the San Jose State Event Center, in San Jose, California, Puder defeated Mike Cook by submission due to a rear naked choke.
On February 18, 2007, at BodogFight, in Costa Rica, Puder defeated Michael Alden by knockout in forty-five seconds.
On September 29, 2007, at Strikeforce, at the Playboy Mansion, Puder defeated Richard Dalton by unanimous decision.
Puder currently holds a record of six wins and zero losses in MMA competition having competed in the Strikeforce, X-1, and BodogFight promotions.[17]
[edit] Personal life
Puder was born with A.D.H.D.[18] and is a born again Christian.
Puder graduated from Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California. While in high school, Puder started several businesses.
Puder started his own non-profit organization, Puder Strength Training (PST), to help local high schools by donating weight training equipment to their strength training programs and to underprivileged teenagers.
Puder works with Toys for Tots, After School All Stars, Stanford Hospital and San Francisco General Hospital.
Puder is the official spokesperson for Cops Care Cancer Foundation.
[edit] MMA Record
| 6 wins (3 submissions, 1 (T)KO's, 2 Decision) 0 loss. | ||||||
| Date | Outcome | Opponent | Event | Details | Time | Notes |
| 9/29/2007 | Win |  Richard Dalton |
Strikeforce- Playboy Mansion | Decision (Unanimous) | Round 3, 5:00 | |
| 2/18/2007 | Win | Michael Alden |
BodogFight - Costa Rica | TKO | Round 1 ,0:45 | |
| 12/8/2006 | Win | Mike Cook |
Strikeforce-Triple Threat | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 2, 2:31 | |
| 6/9/2006 | Win | Tom Tuggle |
Strikeforce-Revenge | Submission (Armbar) | Round 1, 0:28 | |
| 3/10/2006 | Win | Jesse Fujarczyk |
Strikeforce-Shamrock vs. Gracie | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Round 1, 1:54 | |
| 9/6/2003 | Win | Jay McCown |
X-1 | Decision (Unanimous) | Round 3, 3:00 | |
[edit] In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
- Entrance themes
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- $1,000,000 Tough Enough winner
[edit] Notes
- ^ "Biography for Daniel Puder". The Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
- ^ "American Kickboxing Academy - Dan Puder". American Kickboxing Academy.
- ^ "WRESTLER PROFILES - Daniel Puder". Online World of Wrestling.
- ^ ""$1,000,000 Tough Enough®” Begins Tonight! New Reality Contest Starts Tonight on UPN’s WWE® SmackDown!™". WWE.com.
- ^ "SmackDown - October 28, 2004 Results". Online World of Wrestling.
- ^ "SmackDown - November 4, 2004 Results". Online World of Wrestling.
- ^ "Reality show contestant schools Angle".
- ^ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoeO13L2V4c YouTube - WWE vs. MMA - Kurt Angle Kimura'd by Daniel Puder
- ^ "Armageddon 2004 Results". WWE.com.
- ^ "WWE® SmackDown! ™ Crowns "$1,000,000 Tough Enough®" Champion". WWE.com.
- ^ "2005 Royal Rumble Match Results". WWE.com.
- ^ "Daniel Puder Comments On His WWE Release".
- ^ "Strikeforce proves it isn't an all-UFC world - Boxing - Yahoo! Sports". Yahoo! Sports.
- ^ "Ohio Valley Wrestling fans".
- ^ "ROH Signs Daniel Puder".
- ^ "Daniel Puder - mixed martial arts fighter - Biography". Daniel Puder - mixed martial arts fighter.
- ^ "Fight Finder - Daniel Puder's Mixed Martial Arts Statistics".
- ^ "Ultimate Fighter Hard-hitting and goal-driven".
