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DOUG BASHAM

Height: 6 foot 2
Weight: 240 pounds
From: Columbus, Ohio
Career Highlights: WWE Tag Team Champion (1), OVW Southern Tag Team Champion (1), OVW Heavyweight Champion (4),

To say that Doug Basham is making the most of his opportunity in WWE would be a huge understatement. After years on the independent circuit, Basham finally has a chance to enjoy the WWE spotlight, and he is relishing every minute of it.

Basham earned distinction as one of the best athletes and mat technicians to ever compete for Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), but despite his success for OVW, the call up to WWE did not come. As days stretched to weeks and weeks to months, Basham could have grown frustrated or angry, but he instead used his desire to fuel a stronger work ethic.

After serving as the longest tenured OVW veteran without a call up, Basham finally received his opportunity in 2002 and made the most of it. A classic encounter with Chris Benoit in September of that year was followed up by a television debut on Velocity. While impressive, Basham was sent back to OVW after a small taste of his dream.

Basham continued to pursue his dream and after an unforgettable match in April 2003 with Nick Dinsmore, he finally earned his spot on SmackDown! as he was signed by then GM Stephanie McMahon, along with brother Danny, to become one of the best young tag teams in WWE.

The Basham Brothers quickly rose to the top of the mountain and have a reign as WWE Tag Team Champions under their belt. As this young team continues to work to perfect their craft, many more trips to the top of the mountain could be in their future!