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Christopher Daniel Covell (born March 24, 1970), better known by the ring name Christopher Daniels, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) where he works as the Head of Talent Relations as well as an in-ring performer.
- 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m), 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) as Curry Man
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- 224 lb (102 kg), 232 lb (105 kg) as Curry Man
- April 1993
Jan 4, 2023 · By Manolo Has Pizzazz Jan 4, 2023, 10:00am EST. 30 years as a professional wrestler is an impressive feat, and Christopher Daniels joined that exclusive club. Not only does Daniels possess longevity in his career field, but he also demonstrates consistency of success.
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- Professional wrestling career
- Television and film appearances
- Personal life
- In wrestling
- Championships and accomplishments
Daniel Christopher Covell (March 24, 1970) is an American professional wrestler, best known in the United States by his ring name "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He is also known for performing under the ring name Curry Man. In Ring of Honor (ROH) he is a former ROH World Champion. He has also wrestled in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), while also working for several independent promotions. Daniels is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
He is known as The King of Indies for his work with independent promotions all over the world.
Early career
Daniels began his professional wrestling career at Windy City Pro Wrestling in Chicago during the early 1990s. In 2000, he tagged in the World Wrestling Federation with Aaron Aguilera as "Dos" one half of Los Conquistadores. He also challenged Taka Michinoku for the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship in a losing effort in his Fallen Angel gimmick on WWF Shotgun Saturday Night. He also wrestled for hardcore wrestling promotions Xtreme Pro Wrestling (XPW) and Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW).
World Championship Wrestling (2000–2001)
On January 23, 2001, during an episode of WCW Monday Nitro, Daniels had a match against Michael Modest. During the match, Daniels attempted a springboard moonsault, but his left foot went over the rope as his other foot connected. This lack of momentum left him unable to complete the rotation. He therefore botched the move and landed on his head with his legs towards the ropes, nearly breaking his neck. His left arm was impaired for the rest of the match. Daniels managed to continue the match to its finish. After the match, both Daniels and Modest were offered 90-day contracts, but the purchase of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) by the World Wrestling Federation meant neither would wrestle another match in WCW. He continued to wrestle on the independent circuit and in Japan. Daniels also portrayed a hooded figure that Vampiro reported his success to after he won the Human Torch match against Sting.
Chikara (2010)
On April 9, 2010, Chikara announced Curry Man would be replacing the injured Cassandro and teaming with Los Ice Creams (El Hijo del Ice Cream and Ice Cream, Jr.) in the 2010 King of Trios tournament starting on April 23 under the new name Team Delicioso. The trio was defeated in the first round of the tournament by Team Perros del Mal (El Alebrije, Cuije and El Oriental). The following day Covell, now using his Christopher Daniels gimmick, defeated Hallowicked in a singles match. On the third night of the tournament Daniels was defeated by Eddie Kingston.
Covell has appeared in numerous other forms of television, including two episodes of Distraction as Curry Man, along with fellow wrestlers Frankie Kazarian and Samoa Joe; a Chef Boyardee commercial alongside Matt and Jeff Hardy; and a guest appearance on the show Numb3rs alongside mixed martial arts fighter Tito Ortiz.
Covell competed on the January 18, 2008 episode of Merv Griffin's Crosswords, coming in at the beginning of the second round as a "Spoiler". During the show he made it to the front row once, winning a trip to Reno, Nevada in the process, but he ended the show back as a Spoiler, therefore leaving with only the consolation prize.
Covell makes an uncredited appearance in the 1999 documentary film Beyond the Mat.
He has also been featured in several wrestling compilation DVDs, including ROH's The Prophecy Foretold: The Best of Christopher Daniels and Say Your Prayers: The Best of Christopher Daniels Volume 2, as well as TNA's Heaven Sent, Hell Bound: The Best of Christopher Daniels.
Covell is married to Lisa and has two children, a daughter Jerica Ellen (born on September 26, 2003) and a son Joshua Allen Covell (born on October 21, 2005). Joshua's middle name is derived from the first name of Covell's best friend Allen Jones, who wrestles as A.J. Styles. Covell reads a lot of comics and has collected a lot of issues. In additi...
•Finishing and signature moves
•Spicy Drop
•Angel's Wings
•BME - Best Moonsault Ever
•Last Rites
•Koji Clutch
•AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined
•AAW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
•All Pro Wrestling
•APW World Wide Internet Championship (1 time)
•Ballpark Brawl
•Natural Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
He is currently a Wrestler, Producer and Coach, working for AEW, ROH and NJPW on the STRONG division, under the ring name of Christopher Daniels. Currently, he is a member of the team of Christopher Daniels & Matt Sydal. Christopher Daniels was inducted in the Indie Hall of Fame in 2023.
Mar 18, 2023 · ... March 18, 2023. By Colin Tessier. Christopher Daniels wrestles each match like it’s his last, but he’s not done by any means. WrestleZone Managing Editor Bill Pritchard spoke with...
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Jun 28, 2019 · Christopher Daniels On AEW: 'Goodwill For The Brand Is At An All-Time High' June 28, 2019 / 3:11 PM EDT / CBS Miami. (CBS Miami/CBS Local)- Flash back to 2018. Christopher Daniels is at a...
Oct 1, 2021 · Christopher Daniels wins return match in Impact. By Manolo Has Pizzazz Sep 30, 2021, 11:56pm EDT. The Fallen Angel has found his groove. Christopher Daniels won his return match in Impact Wrestling. Daniels hadn’t competed in the Impact Zone since 2014.
