Cannonball Grizzly / P.N. News

Known as: Cannonball Grizzly, PN Neuz, American Avalanche, PN News, Paul The Grizzly, Avalanche, Paul Neu
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On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Cannonball Grizzly / P.N. News, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Paul Neu was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 9, 1966, and he is currently 59 years old.

Cannonball Grizzly / P.N. News Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NamePaul Neu
  • Ring Names
    • Cannonball Grizzly (November 17, 2000 - September 24, 2016)
    • PN Neuz (September 3, 1999 - August 6, 2010)
    • American Avalanche (October 8, 2008 - August 10, 2011)
    • PN News (April 22, 2000 - September 30, 2007)
    • American Avalanche (November 3, 2000 - April 18, 2002)
    • Cannonball Grizzly (December 19, 1992 - September 2, 1999)
    • Paul The Grizzly (December 17, 1998 - December 17, 1998)
    • American Avalanche (September 17, 1993 - February 27, 1995)
    • PN News (May 11, 1991 - March 28, 1994)
    • Cannonball Grizzly (July 8, 1989 - May 10, 1991)
    • Avalanche (July 30, 1987 - August 5, 1989)
    • Paul Neu (March 1, 1987 - July 16, 1988)
  • Born July 9, 1966 (age 59)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceOmaha, Nebraska
  • Billed From
    • Omaha, Nebraska
  • Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
  • Weight
    • 409 lbs (186 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Rapmaster

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (March 1, 1987 - September 24, 2016)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionIndependent CircuitINDYApril 22, 2000September 24, 2016
    PromotionGerman Wrestling FederationGWFJune 7, 2014June 7, 2014
    PromotionGerman Wrestling FederationGWFFebruary 3, 2013February 3, 2013
    PromotionItalian Championship WrestlingICWJune 30, 2005June 30, 2005
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWSeptember 3, 1999December 9, 1999
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIAFebruary 17, 1994December 5, 1998
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIADecember 19, 1992December 19, 1992
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWASeptember 13, 1992September 27, 1992
    PromotionCapitol Sports PromotionsCSPMay 8, 1992July 18, 1992
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMay 11, 1991May 9, 1992
    PromotionCatch Wrestling AssociationCWA AUSTRIAJuly 8, 1989November 10, 1990
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight February 22, 1989March 18, 1989
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Pacific Northwest WrestlingPNWJuly 30, 1987November 5, 1988
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAMarch 1, 1987May 9, 1987

  • Images History

    Feb 2013
    Feb 2013
    Nov 2000
    Nov 2000
    Sep 1999
    Sep 1999
    May 1997
    May 1997
    Feb 1994
    Feb 1994
    Dec 1992
    Dec 1992
    May 1991
    May 1991
    Jul 1989
    Jul 1989
    Mar 1987
    Mar 1987

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelReturned to the CWA as a heelDecember 19, 1992September 24, 2016
    FaceDebuted in WCW as the face "Rapmaster" gimmickMay 11, 1991December 18, 1992
    FaceMarch 1, 1987May 10, 1991

  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    ECW InactiveHouse showsNovember 20, 1999December 9, 1999
    ECW Low CardSeptember 17, 1999November 19, 1999
    ECW InactiveHouse showsSeptember 3, 1999September 16, 1999
    WCW Low CardNovember 23, 1991May 9, 1992
    WCW Mid CardMay 11, 1991November 22, 1991

  • Finishers

    • Cannonball - Second rope senton (July 8, 1989 - September 24, 2016)
    • Diving Splash (September 3, 1999 - September 24, 2016)
    • Broken Record - Diving splash (May 11, 1991 - March 28, 1994)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Everything About You” by Ugly Kid Joe - Single
    • Theme Song“King of the Streets” (No Quote) by Boner - Team (November 7, 1999 - December 9, 1999)
    • Theme Song“Give It Up” by Public Enemy - Single (September 17, 1999 - November 19, 1999)
    • Theme Song“Turn It Up/Fire It Up (Remix)” (Intro Cut) by Busta Rhymes - Team (October 29, 1999 - November 6, 1999)
    • Theme Song“Olé, Olé, Olé (The Name of the Game)” by The Fans - Team (November 29, 1996 - December 4, 1998)
    • Theme Song“Iron Man” by Black Sabbath - Single (September 13, 1997 - December 5, 1998)
    • Theme Song“Living After Midnight” by Judas Priest - Single (December 7, 1996 - September 12, 1997)
    • Theme Song“I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide” by ZZ Top - Single (June 18, 1994 - December 6, 1996)
    • Theme Song“Bustin'” (Underscore) by Greg Wardson - Single (May 11, 1991 - May 9, 1992)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Catch Wrestling Association

    • 3 CWA World Tag Team Championship (1 with John Hawk, 1 with Jesse James Armstrong, 1 with Robbie Brookside)

    European Wrestling Association

    • 1 EWA World Heavyweight Championship
    • 5 EWA Iron Man Championship

    European Wrestling Promotion

    • 1 EWP Iron Man Championship
    • 2 EWP World Heavyweight Championship

    Pacific Northwest Wrestling

    • 2 NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship (1 with Mike Golden, 1 with Buddy Rose)

    Professional Wrestling Alliance (Germany)

    • 1 PWA Weltmeisterschaft Championship
    • 1 PWA World Cup Championship

    Riotgas Wrestling Alliance

    • 2 RWA International Championship

    World Association Of Wrestling

    • 1 WAW World Heavyweight Champion

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Nebraska Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2019)
    • CWA Vienna Catch Cup (1998)
    • EPW Iron Man Tournament (2004, 2005, 2006)
    • WCW Rookie of the Year (1991)

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