Friday, August 9, 2019

Flashback Friday: Calvin Raines

American wrestler Calvin Raines made his in-ring debut back in 2001. When he worked the independent circuit, Raines went by several different names, among them Genesis, Kent Brink, Kaleb O'Neal, and even his real name, Patrick (Pat) Brink. It was when he was signed to WWE's developmental territory FCW (now NXT) that he was rebranded as Calvin Raines. Raines' career with FCW was short-lived. He joined them in 2008 but was released just one year after in 2009. It's reported that Raines retired from pro-wrestling in 2010. Here are some of the best pics of Raines which were posted on this blog.












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3 comments:

  1. TabelettesdeChocalatAugust 9, 2019 at 5:43 AM

    He's been in 34 marches since 2010, the latest a rumble this past 6/1. Besieged that, he wrestled continuously in 2011 until April 2012. Then he was in two marches in 2015.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 9, 2019 at 6:29 AM

    Brink got himself fired by WWE because he violated their rules on tattoing, i.e., he knowingly went and expanded the extent of his ink without permission; I think he did it more than once after being warned. I know some people like tattoos, but what a dumb way to throw away a career. Anon.

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  3. AumerleAugust 17, 2019 at 11:22 AM

    Kent Brink will forever be one of my favorite wrestlers of all time. His powerful chest and biceps always made me swoon. I highly recommend his match against Josh Daniels. Seeing Daniels pummel and throw Brink around is the hottest thing I've ever seen. It's depressing that he doesn't wrestle regularly anymore. He was utterly fantastic!

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