Afterwards, O'Neil got into a backstage altercation with Young's manager Bob Backlund, ending in Young coming to Backlund's defense by attacking O'Neil. And, you know, I was labeled a kid that would be a bad kid. [60][61], On the May 2 episode of Raw, O'Neil returned from suspension, participating in a battle royal to determine the #1 contender to the WWE United States Championship. [26] Young was then able to get the better of O'Neil twice in tag team matches. April 29, 1977 (age39) [37] On the August 10 episode of SmackDown, they defeated Primo & Epico in a #1 contenders match by disqualification when A.W. Raised by his mother, he spent his teenage years in the small town of Live Oak, Fla., outside of Tallahassee. Titus O'Neil addresses George Floyd, 'uncomfortable conversations' in On January 16, 2010 he made his television debut. ONeil participated in the 2nd Annual Andr the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania 31, before being eliminated by Ryback. ', For me, having a great relationship with my children has helped me have a greater relationship with everybody else because Im at peace every singleday that I come home, he said. Matches Titus O'Neil Wrestlers Database - CAGEMATCH This man could have a million excuses for not turning into a functioning member of society. WWE Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil, aka Thaddeus Bullard, attended Delray Beach Boys & Girls Club at the age of 8 as a safe place to go after school. [55] They later defeated The New Day in a rematch at Battleground. [76] While running to the ring to participate in this match, he famously tripped and slid underneath the ring, which led to several internet memes and reactions from fellow superstars. The conclusion to O'Neil's feud with Young came when O'Neil defeated Young in a no disqualifications match on the January 18 episode of NXT. So born of a young mother, my mom was 12 years old when she had me. TAMPA Titus O'Neil is well-known for his philanthropic work throughout Tampa Bay, and he worked even harder to make the region a better place during the pandemic. So, Ive survived and now Im in the WWE Hall of Fame as a Warrior Award recipient and a WWE Global Ambassador. On the January 31, 2014 episode of SmackDown, O'Neil allowed Curtis Axel to pin Young during a tag-team match. On Raw three days later, the Prime Time Players lost their title shot to the team of Kane and Daniel Bryan. Titus O'Neil's in-ring career is now a thing of the past, having phased out of his role as a competitor. The wrestler was not best pleased after the promotion designed a t-shirt bearing his name which he perceived to be racially offensive. He's the No. [85] Three weeks later, he challenged Lashley - a member of The Hurt Business - for the United States Championship; O'Neil lost in just over one minute. Titus O'Neil Pictures, Photos & Images - Zimbio Upon recovering, he moved to the Arena Football League, where he played for the Carolina Cobras, Las Vegas Gladiators, Tampa Bay Storm and Utah Blaze between 2003 and 2007. For all those that wanna laugh, Im still proud to be a WWE superstar and proud to be able to have this platform to do so many great things.- Titus O'Neil. Titus O'Neil: Top 10 Facts You Need to Know - FamousDetails Bullard was married and has two sons named Thaddeus Jr. ("TJ") and Titus and a daughter named Leah. 34. Bullard hosts an annual Joy of Giving event, where he hands out toys to more than 1,000 children. The pair lost the championship to Seth Rollins and Richie Steamboat on March 25, 2011. ONeil and Slater unofficially form the up-and-coming tag team Slater Gator. On the Survivor Series kick-off show, O'Neil participated in a five-on-five elimination tag team match, teaming with The Dudley Boyz, Neville and Goldust to defeat Stardust, The Ascension, The Miz and Bo Dallas. Spending time outside the squared circle may be a good thing according to fellow former 24/7 Champion EC3. In the season premiere, O'Neil defeated Lucky Cannon in the main event. On the February 16 episode of Raw, O'Neil turned face by saving his former tag team partner Darren Young from an attack from The Ascension, disbanding Slater-Gator. I am a computer expert who loves a challenge. Titus O'Neil age, height, net worth 2023, wife, girlfriend, kids On the January 31, 2014, episode of SmackDown, O'Neil allowed Curtis Axel to pin Young during a tag-team match. [33] On the March 7 episode of NXT, O'Neil faced Watson, which would result in a loss for O'Neil. Dealing with Bullies: Advice from WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil & Club Teen He spoke to. [71] On the January 8, 2018 episode of Raw, O'Neil and Crews defeated Cesaro and Sheamus in an upset win. His unwavering passion to help others in need is simply unmatched," said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. While he was an undergraduate, he was initiated as a brother of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Check out the latest episodes of the show where Jim Parsons and Norman Quarrinton cover the latest news and events happening in the worlds of WWE, AEW and more! On the April 18 episode of NXT, it was announced that O'Neil, along with Darren Young, had been moved to the main roster. Before Fame Titus O'Neil Falls Under Ring in Hilarious WWE Greatest Royal Rumble [86] He co-hosted WrestleMania 37 alongside Hulk Hogan,[87] and on April 6, 2021, ONeil was the recipient of the Warrior Award. "Titus is a dedicated father, humanitarian and WWE Global Ambassador. Raiders host Kristine Leahy is joined by WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil to discuss Raider Nation, the Las Vegas community, WWE and more on this episode of Raiders: Talk of the Nation. [39] Despite losing A.W, the Prime Time Players received a title shot at SummerSlam, but were again defeated by Kingston and R-Truth. We will update Titus ONeils religion & political views in this article. Moving memoir by WWE's Titus O'Neil inspires and motivates Thaddeus Michael Bullard better known as Titus ONeil is an American professional wrestler and former American football player who is currently signed to WWE where he performs on the Raw brand. Titus ONeil is a famous Professional Wrestler, who was born on April 29, 1977 in United States. [10], Bullard accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and played for coach Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators football team from 1997 to 2000. The pair lost the championship to Seth Rollins and Richie Steamboat on March 25, 2011. [44] I said, man, this guy is a hero because if you can get people angry like lily white, Green Bay, Wisconsin, and make them love you like that. Log in. [88], In honor of all of his charitable work, Bullard was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2020 as a recipient of the Warrior Award. She jumped out of a car and said she wasnt going to do it. Titus O'Neil's in-ring career is now a thing of the past, having phased out of his role as a competitor. On the August 19, 2013, episode of Raw, the Prime Time Players turned face in a winning effort against The Real Americans (Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger), a week after O'Neil's tag-team partner Darren Young's (legitimate) coming out, which received mainstream media coverage. His mother was raped at the age of 11 years and she was pressured by her grandmother to get an abortion but refused to do it. Bullard tried out for the NFLs Jacksonville Jaguars but injured his knee in training camp. But his early life gave him the empathy that would later mold him into a humanitarian. [22] O'Neil and Watson defeated Derrick Bateman and Tyson Kidd,[23] as well as Bateman and JTG,[24] but lost to Darren Young and JTG. Biography. We talked about the Name, Image and Likeness change in college sports and his fraternity roots. Titus O'Neil is the only name Thaddeus Bullard has used since arriving in WWE, using two Ls instead of one earlier in his career prior to his main roster call-up. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - The Tampa Bay community came together on Thursday to celebrate WWE Superstar and Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil. He grew up in Live Oak, Florida, where he attended Suwannee High School. He spoke to Emily Mae on Sportskeeda Wrestling Exclusive. [42] At Survivor Series, O'Neil took part in a 10-man elimination tag team match, but was eliminated by Tyson Kidd. WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil is an accomplished athlete and entertainer in the ring and a hard-working philanthropist out of the ring. turned on his clients Primo & Epico. Titus O'Neil (Thaddeus Michael Bullard) was born on 29 April, 1977 in Boynton Beach, FL, is an American professional wrestler and former American football player. WWE Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil to Receive "Warrior Award" Which Gronkowski Brother is the Best Chef? Ft. Titus O'Neil Recommended Stories Business Insider 'It's embarrassing for our sport.': Duke University women's basketball coach says her. But he was most animated when talking about being a father, a demonstrative one at that. He is signed to WWE on the Raw brand under the ring name Titus O'Neil. [63] On the July 4 episode of Raw, O'Neil lost in another title match to Rusev, ending the feud.[64]. After the match, O'Neil attacked Young to turn heel and disbanded the Prime Time Players. Young was then able to get the better of ONeil twice in tag team matches. Then on the February 23 episode of Raw, The Prime Time Players officially reunited to battle The Ascension, with Young picking up the victory. Titus O'Neil discloses what "many people" don't understand about WWE [59] On the February 8, 2016, episode of Raw, O'Neil had what was described as a "playful, physical" altercation with Vince McMahon as the show was going off the air while the two were on stage during Daniel Bryan's retirement celebration. Please logout and login again. 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On the October 31 episode of Raw, O'Neil competed in a battle royal to determine who would join Team Raw at the upcoming Survivor Series pay-per-view against Team SmackDown, but was eliminated by Sami Zayn. In July and August, they wrestled on Main Event and Superstars. Yes, they were both from the local area around Tampa Bay, but it was a tone deaf decision. [34] O'Neil and Young then moved on to feud with The Usos.[35]. Bullard lettered the next four seasons, playing in 44 regular season games with three starts. Thaddeus Michael Bullard Sr. (born April 29, 1977) is an American professional wrestler and retired professional American football player. He played college football for the University of Florida Gators under coach Steve Spurrier. Florida Middle School Now Named After Titus O'Neil - Wrestling Inc. From mid-April to mid-June, O'Neil commonly appeared on Superstars, where he suffered many losses to Kofi Kingston and Big E. He was also unsuccessful in winning four battle royals: the Andr the Giant Memorial Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXX, a battle royal for the WWE United States Championship in May, a Money in the Bank qualifying battle royal in June and a battle royal for the WWE Intercontinental Championship at Battleground. On the August 1 episode of Raw, O'Neil started a slow heel turn when he questioned his former tag team partner Darren Young on his motives on being "great again". During a recent appearance on the "Stories With Brisco & Bradshaw" podcast, Titus O'Neil commented on his time traveling the world with WWE in his role as Global Ambassador for the company. 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Titus O'Neil's WWE Ring Name Is Influenced By NBA Star O'Neil is a Tampa Bay native and graduated from the University of Florida where he was a standout football player for the Gators. If you take any quotes from this article, please embed the YouTube video and credit Sportskeeda Wrestling. They later defeated The New Day in a rematch at Battleground. Your login session has expired. Titus O'Neil - Net Worth, Bio, Age, Height, Family, Wiki! And what she endured will take your breath away. He is signed to WWE on the Raw brand under the ring name Titus O'Neil. Titus O'Neil said that many people don't understand that WWE is a global company, and emphasized the importance of using the platform for good: Titus happens to be close friends with future WWE Hall of Famer, Batista. Following Lucky Cannon's elimination on the May 14, 2011, episode of NXT Redemption, O'Neil lead the fans in a rendition of Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, as a tribute to the recently retired Edge. And boy did we have a heart-wrenching, heavy but ultimately inspiring conversation on this episode of Renaissance Man., Im the product of a sexual assault, he told me. However, his work behind the scenes has had the biggest impact. ONeil has been involved in various charitable pursuits since college. Titus O'Neil (birth name - Thaddeus Michael Bullard Sr.) is an American former college and professional football player and professional wrestler who competed in the 5th season of the show NXT Redemption. It was an . [7] In the summer of 2021 a public school in Tampa was also named after Bullard honoring his charitable work and contributions to and for the Hillsborough County public school system. Lets check it out! On the Night of Champions pre-show, O'Neil and Young won a tag team turmoil upon entering last, for the opportunity to face The Shield for the WWE Tag Team Championship but lost to Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns on the pay-per-view. And I get phone calls and text messages all the time, He was so polite. Did a WWE legend just take a shot at Sami Zayn's physique right here? On the March 7 episode of NXT, ONeil faced Watson, which would result in a loss for ONeil. [79] On the November 2 episode of Main Event, O'Neil returned to singles competition, defeating Mojo Rawley. Today, Titus O'Neil works as a Global Ambassador for WWE, serving as a representative for the promotion to fans, business partners and prospective talent alike. At the 2013 Royal Rumble, ONeil entered the Royal Rumble match at number 7 but was eliminated by Sheamus. Amazon.com: There's No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: How I Went from As per public resource, IMDb & Wikipedia, Titus ONeils ethnicity is Not Known. . The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Djokovic surpasses Federer by staying as world No. He made his television debut on the January 16, 2010, episode of FCW's show on Bright House Sports Network as Titus O'Neil in a tag team match with Skip Sheffield, losing to the team of Vance Archer and Alex Riley. A school in Tampa, Florida is now named after WWE Superstar and WWE Global Ambassador Titus O'Neil. A couple of weeks back, Titus sent a heartfelt message to Batista on Twitter - calling him one of his best friends. That same day, A.W. [53] At Elimination Chamber, the Prime Time Players participated in the first ever tag team Elimination Chamber match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, however they were the last team to be eliminated by the winners and defending champions The New Day (Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods). Johnson reports that O'Neil's suspension . The entire roster happened to be on the stage as Daniel Bryan announced his retirement, and that included the McMahon family. Vaxxed AF! He is a Christian. I cant wait to have Titus speak to the students at the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy. At the 2018 Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia the one-time tag champion was sprinting into the Rumble matchup when his foot caught a corner of a mat and he tumbled directly under the ring. [52] Then on the February 23 episode of Raw, The Prime Time Players officially reunited to battle The Ascension, with Young picking up the victory. [21] The two also feuded with Darren Young and his pro, Hornswoggle's old nemesis, Chavo Guerrerro. After the match, Rusev taunted and disrespected O'Neil's children. He said his coaches, teachers and mentors all put time into developing his drive, athleticism and desire to succeed. The Prime Time Players would be forced into a 3 on 1 handicap gauntlet match against The Shield as ordered by the COO, Triple H, the same as Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston and Rob Van Dam. The conclusion to ONeils feud with Young came when ONeil defeated Young in a no disqualifications match on the January 18 episode of NXT. WWE's Titus O'Neil suspended for grabbing Vince McMahon (video Titus O'Neil reveals his career-defining moment and compares the WWE to The Gronks 128K subscribers Rob Gronkowski and his brothers Glenn and Gordie have a cook off to see which brother is the best chef. November 26, 2022. Bullard accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, and played for coach Steve Spurrier's Florida Gators football team from 1997 to 2000. Deserving? When he couldn't afford to sign up for a local youth football league, a Club counselor paid his registration fee. Thaddeus Bullard, better known as WWE's Titus O'Neil, spends much of his time trying to help the youth of Tampa Bay now that his in-ring appearances have slowed down. Royal recognition for two young people - GOV.UK Later that night, he defeated Young by pinning him while grabbing Young's tights. On December 3, O'Neil teamed with Damien Sandow to win the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship after defeating Xavier Woods and Mason Ryan in a match for the vacant championship. Bullard is heavily involved in charity work with various nonprofit groups in the Tampa Bay region. October 29, 2021 1:18 pm ET. I met your son today and he helped my son out with X, Y, Z. He managed his first sack in a 1997 game against the Tennessee Volunteers, taking down opposing quarterback Peyton Manning. He is the Global Ambassador of WWE and also performs for the promotion as a wrestler under the ring name Titus O'Neil. All those years, you know, I just thought me and my mom didnt get along just because my mom was a horrible mom I was doing really well in school, really well in academics. WWE star Thaddeus Bullard, aka Titus O'Neil, . See answer (1) Best Answer. Titus said he's all about. On the May 26 episode of SmackDown, O'Neil entered a feud with United States Champion Rusev. Bullard signed a developmental deal with World Wrestling Entertainment in mid-2009 and began training with their development territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. Bullard played college football for the University of Florida, and thereafter, he played p The Prime Time Players dropped the WWE Tag Team Championships back to The New Day at SummerSlam in a fatalfour way match, also involving The Lucha Dragons and Los Matadores. On this scripted, heavily-agented show, the 45-year-old was made to emphasise WWE's goal of "putting smiles on faces . Titus has been lauded for his charity work as well, receiving the 2020 Warrior Award. He was also given the WWE Hall of Fame Warrior Award, which he said is his proudest professional accomplishment. [51] O'Neil entered the Royal Rumble, being eliminated by Dean Ambrose and eventual winner Roman Reigns in 4 seconds. Titus O'Neil Cuts Tone-Deaf "Safe Haven" Promo On WWE Raw - WhatCulture.com [69] After Dana Brooke challenged Asuka to a match on the November 27, 2017, episode on Raw, in which she lost, O'Neil recruited Brooke to join the brand. O'Neil and Watson defeated Derrick Bateman and Tyson Kidd, as well as Bateman and JTG, but lost to Darren Young and JTG. On the July 4 episode of Raw, O'Neil lost in another title match to Rusev, ending the feud. The official Facebook fan page for WWE Superstar Titus O'Neil At the No Way Out pay-per-view, O'Neil and Young won a fatal-four way tag team match to become #1 contenders for the WWE Tag Team Championship after A.W. He enjoyed great success in the ring, becoming a Tag Team Champion and inaugural 24/7 Champion. Under this name, O'Neil. Titus O'Neil Discusses His Time Traveling With WWE, What He's Learned [10] He was a standout player for the Suwannee Bulldogs high school football, and was recognized by USA Today and Parade magazine as a high school All-American as a senior in 1995. One of the most well-known botches in WWE's Greatest Royal Rumble, a 50-man battle royal the company held in 2018. In WWE, he is a former one-time WWE Tag Team Champion as part of The Prime Time Players with Darren Young and a one-time WWE 24/7 Champion, being the inaugural holder of the latter title. In July, O'Neil formed a tag team with Heath Slater,[50] later known as Slater-Gator. Following this loss, O'Neil began a losing streak to the likes of Big Show, Sheamus and Dolph Ziggler. Royal recognition for two young people. His career as a professional wrestler began in WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), before being moved to NXT where he was part of the second season and fifth season, NXT Redemption. O'Neil then formed an alliance with former enemy Darren Young, and the duo teamed up to defeat Watson and Riley on the February 1 and 29 episodes of NXT. Young was then able to get the better of O'Neil twice in tag team matches. Afterwards, O'Neil got into a backstage altercation with Young's manager Bob Backlund, ending in Young coming to Backlund's defense by attacking O'Neil. The Gator portion of the name is derived from the ONeils time with the Florida Gators. Thaddeus Michael Bullard Sr., known as Titus O'Neil, is a professional wrestler born on April 29, 1977, in Boynton Beach, Florida, USA. Your email address will not be published. [89][7] In the Summer of 2021 a school in Tampa was named after him in his honor.[90][91][92]. Titus O'Neil On How Shaq Was The Inspiration For His Ring Name She lives in Philadelphia with her dogs and her guinea pig. Here you can find information about Titus O Neil bio, age, height, weight, salary, net worth and relationship status. On the September 7 episode of SmackDown, The Prime Time Players defeated Primo and Epico and The Usos in a triple threat tag team match to earn another shot at the title. O'Neil then turned heel after the match, verbally ripping on the audience, his former pro Hornswoggle, and NXT itself. Chelseas Giroud stunner sinks Atletico in Champions League, Dustin Johnson breaks Masters scoring record in five-shot, Jon Rahm seizes World No. Titus O'Neil and his Bullard Family Foundation have donated $127,500 to four different charities today. In 2017, the founders announced that the Community Hero program will give away another $10 million over the next five seasons. You may read full biography about Titus ONeil from Wikipedia. O'Neil, real name Thaddeus Bullard, was honored for. To acknowledge this breakup, Slater announced on social media that he is going to focus on himself. Titus O'Neil shares his thoughts on the WWE NIL program. ONeil and Young would invoke their championship rematch clause for the September 14 episode of Raw, which they ended up losing against New Day. TJ Bullard, Son of WWE Star Titus O'Neil, Just Committed to UCF and

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