Sylvester Terkay

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Sylvester Terkay
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Ring name(s) Sylvester Terkay
Sly Scraper
The Escapee
The Predator
Billed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)[1]
Billed weight 320 lb (150 kg)[1]
Born (1970-12-04) December 4, 1970 (age 42)
Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Billed from Big Bear Lake, California[1]
Trained by Ultimate Pro Wrestling
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Debut 2000

Sylvester Terkay (born December 4, 1970) is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist best known for his run in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

A 2-time NWA Zero-One U.S. Champion, he earned the honor of being named the number one Gaijin (non-Japanese wrestler) in Japan. Terkay also has the honor of being the first UPW Heavyweight Champion.

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Career[edit]

Early career[edit]

While attending North Carolina State University, he finished second in the 1992 NCAA Division I Heavyweight tournament, losing to future Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle by points, 2-1, and later became champion in 1993. According to Angle's autobiography It's True, It's True, Terkay had 78 pins during his college career.

After training under Rick Bassman's Ultimate Pro Wrestling school in California, Terkay was signed to a WWE developmental contract, but later released after spending time in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) as Sly Scraper. He soon joined Japanese pro wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling Zero1 in 2001 under the ring name The Predator, patterned after Bruiser Brody's character. During his time in Zero1, Terkay also fought in several Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) matches for K-1.

Terkay made his MMA debut in grand fashion by knocking his opponent Mauricio da Silva out in just 13 seconds in a high profile fight as part of the annual K-1 New Year’s Eve spectacular, K-1 Dynamite. He then went on to earn impressive wins over Kristoff Midoux and Mu Bae Choi.

He also appeared in the movie/documentary "101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler", where he talked about his views on the wrestling business.

World Wrestling Entertainment (2006–2007)[edit]

SmackDown[edit]

After more training with WWE's Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) developmental territory, Terkay was brought up to the main roster of SmackDown! on July 28, 2006 working an MMA gimmick with Elijah Burke, who acted as his cornerman.[1] Terkay defeated Matt Hardy in his debut match on SmackDown!. In the following weeks, Terkay dominated jobbers as well as interfering in Burke's matches. On the October 20 episode of SmackDown!, Terkay helped Burke defeat Vito, breaking his 4 month undefeated streak.

ECW[edit]

On the November 7, 2006 edition of WWE's ECW on Sci Fi, Terkay and his associate Elijah Burke debuted in ECW by doing a backstage promo. They then ended their undefeated streak when The Hardys defeated them. At ECW's December To Dismember Terkay and Burke defeated The F.B.I. (Little Guido Maritato and Tony Mamaluke). He accompanied Burke to his matches in a bodyguard-type role for the next several weeks. The last time Terkay was seen on WWE programming was on the January 16 edition of ECW on Sci Fi when Terkay accompanied Elijah Burke to help him get the win over The Sandman by cheating.

On January 18, 2007, Terkay was released from his WWE contract.[2]

Independent Run (2007–Present)[edit]

Since leaving the WWE Terkay has returned to wrestling for the Japanese promotions of IGF and ZERO-ONE and wrestles under his alter ego Sylvester "The Predator" Terkay.

Other media[edit]

Terkay has appeared in multiple films & TV shows over the years. Terkay appeared in the 2001 movie Slammed along with former wrestling personality Zeus. He appeared on an episode of In the House as a Santa Imposter, and also appeared on the game show Distraction and bodyslammed contestants while they tried to answer questions. He made an uncredited appearance in the 2006 movie Evil Bong as a nightclub bouncer. He appeared in the 2010 movie True Legend as a fighter named Elder Scot Brother.

In wrestling[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

3 wins (1 TKO, 1 submission, 1 decisions), 1 loss (1 TKO), 0 draws.[5]
Result Opponent Method Event Date Round, Time Notes
Win Choi Mu Bae Decision (unanimous) Hero's 2005 in Seoul 11/5/05 2, 5:00
Win Kristof Midoux Submission (neck crank) K-1 Premium 2004 Dynamite!! 12/31/04 1, 1:11
Loss Gary Goodridge TKO (punches) K-1 MMA ROMANEX 5/22/04 1, 1:22
Win Mauricio da Silva TKO (punches) K-1 Premium 2003 Dynamite!! 12/31/03 1, 0:13

K-1 record[edit]

0 wins, 2 loss (2 decisions), 0 draws.
Result Opponent Method Event Date Round, Time Notes
Loss Choi Hong-man Decision (unanimous) K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Las Vegas 04/29/06 3, 3:00
Loss Remy Bonjasky Decision (split) K-1 Dynamite 2005 12/31/05 3, 3:00

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Amateur wrestling[edit]

  • 3 time All American Champion
  • 1993 NCAA Champion
  • 4 time National Heavyweight Champion
  • 3 time AAU Wrestling Champion
  • 5 time Boxing Champion
  • 2 time NAC Boxing Champion
  • 2 time JUCO National Champion
  • 2 time Big East Champion
  • 4 time Division 1 Champion
  • 2 time Division 2 Champion
  • 2 time Division 3 Champion
  • 5 time Collegian Champion

Professional wrestling[edit]

  • Hardcore Wrestling Association
    • HWA World Championship (1 time)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. DK. p. 297. ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0. 
  2. ^ "WWE releases Superstars". WWE. Retrieved 2007-12-23. 
  3. ^ a b c d "wrestlingdata profile". Retrieved 2013-01-09. 
  4. ^ a b c d e "OWOW profile". Retrieved 2013-01-09. 
  5. ^ http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?fighterID=9396

External links[edit]

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