Jan. 5, 2006
Submitted by Scott Latham, Missouri Valley Sports Information -
Bobby Lashley, Missouri Valley University
Wrestling
Graduated - 1999
Major - Human Service Agency Management
Bobby Lashley, a '99 graduate of Missouri Valley College, is one of the newest additions to the World Wrestling Entertainment. Making his WWE debut in September 2005, Lashley is beginning his climb toward WWE stardom.
Lashley attended Missouri Valley College and was a wrestler for the Vikings from 1996-99. During his Valley career, Lashley was a three-time NAIA National Champion in the 177-lb weight class and earned All-American honors four times. He went on to become a three-time National Amatuer Wrestling Champion, a two-time Armed Forces Champion and a 2002 Silver Medalist at the Military World Championship.
Lashley, who is 6-foot-3 and a chiseled 273 pounds, has recently completed a body analysis for an upcoming video game and an action figure.
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