User:DonoDeVille

Dono DeVille (May, 15, 1982- ) is an American Professional Wrestler. He was raised in Dycusburg, Kentucky. Nomadic by nature, he now resides in Ft. Myers, Florida. Dono began his career in 1997 under the tutelage of legendary wrestler/promoter Randall Conrad. He is currently the co-holder of Conrad's ARC Championship Wrestling's Tag-Team Championship with partner Eric Benjamin. Early Years Dono broke into the business on April 26, 2000 in Evansville, In. working a benefit show for the Boys and Girls Club of Evansville. In his rookie year he worked for two promotions, Coalfield Wrestling Alliance (now ARC Championship) and Paducah's "New Wave Wrestling" under the babyface moniker "Dono the Dragon". While experiencing the typical green (or rookie) highs and lows, it would take a no-show by a main eventer to  give Dono his first opportunity to earn his stripes. On May 26, 2001 Dono was asked to "turn heel" and work the main-event for New Wave, Dono cut a heel promo, dropped "the Dragon" and became Dono DeVille. A lengthy feud with "Lightning Kid" Jerry Ward would ensue which featured many high profile matches such as a Ladder Match, Stretcher Match, and a Submission Match. This feud introduced Dono's range as a performer and culminated with Dono's first Championship when he won the New Wave Wrestling Cruiserweight Championship. He did so with a dislocated elbow, which he suffered in the opening segment of the show the same night. Dono would have to forfeit the title when he was ordered by his Physician to not compete for three months. Although out of action, he had gained respect and praise for his efforts. He would return as a fan favorite to regain the title from Ravishing" Ron Steele in September of 2001, and subsequently turn heel again a month later.   The Rise of Deville: Under the DeVille name, he would win numerous championships with New Wave. In July of 2002 he earned the #1 Contendership for the New Wave Heavyweight Championship by Winning a 20 man Battle Royal, last eliminating close friend and familiar opponent, Drago. The title match never occurred as New Wave temporarily shut down and Dono moved on after getting the attention of the Kentucky Wrestling Alliance, where more Championships and Main-Event status were attained. KWA Days Dono arrived in time to enjoy the famed Wrestling Wars of Madisonville, Kentucky. Three separate companies ran the same building and Dono was right in the middle. Staying with KWA, Dono would work with many great performers and enjoy his best years of in-ring work. 2003 brought a feud with local legend, Rowdy Red. A new spin on the David vs. Goliath tale was brought to the capacity crowds as Dono opted to remain a heel. It worked to perfection as the crowd really began to hate his underhanded ways. The two still consider those some of their best performances. The feud saw Dono cheat to win in Red's hometown of Madisonville. Red later defeated Dono in a Hair vs. Career match and eventually led to them teaming up "out of respect" to challenge "The Kansas City Rough Riders" for the KWA Tag Team Titles. They were not successful in their attempt and went their separate ways shortly after. After leaving the business to pursue "other interests", Dono made a return at the end of 2003 to work a big show as a fill in for a rival promotion. To conceal his identity, Dono donned a mask for the only time in his career and worked as "Sancho De Pacas". The "one night only" performance re-ignited Dono, who returned full time to KWA, capturing their Cruiserweight Championship from an old foe, "Lightning Kid" Jerry Ward. Amidst a heated triple threat between Dono, Ward, and Madd Mexx, Dono would again dislocate his right elbow and be knocked out of action. In his time off, Dono began to focus on a career outside of wrestling. He would spend the next five years wrestling on a part-time basis, thus not being involved in major storylines. He would stand in and help friend, Eric Benjamin win the KWA tag team titles in Dec. 2008 in Paducah, Ky. Revival Dono began to ponder a return in late 2010, began to train his elbow for the rigorous wear and tear that was ahead. In a chance conversation with an old colleague he was re-connected with former mentor Randall Conrad. Dono returned to the ring in Corydon, Ky for ARC Championship wrestling in March of 2011 defeating Country Boy Leroy, and then sparking a feud with old foes "The Madisonville Wrecking Crew" (Rowdy Red and his brother Roughhouse Rickard). Needing a partner, he turned to former tag partner from NWW Eric Benjamin and the two successfully defeated the Madisonville Wrecking Crew in April to become #1 Contenders for the ARC Tag Team Championship. At the Coalfield Clash, Dono and Eric defeated the German War Machines for the Titles with help from legendary manager "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart. Dono has said that this match was “a dream come true”. They still hold the championships at this time