The Death Riders
On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Cesaro / Claudio Castagnoli, 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.
Claudio Castagnoli was born in Lucerne, Switzerland on December 27, 1980, and he is currently 44 years old.
He is currently working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Claudio Castagnoli.
Currently, he is a member of the team of The Death Riders (with Jon Moxley, PAC, Wheeler Yuta and Marina Shafir).
Claudio Castagnoli is a 2-time World Champion, and has won a total of 13 championships in major promotions during his career.
Cesaro / Claudio Castagnoli Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameClaudio Castagnoli
- Ring Names
- Claudio Castagnoli (June 26, 2022 - Present)
- Cesaro (February 14, 2014 - June 25, 2022)
- Antonio Cesaro (September 17, 2011 - February 13, 2014)
- Claudio Castagnoli (September 7, 2002 - August 27, 2011)
- Double C (December 24, 2000 - December 11, 2004)
- Born December 27, 1980 (age 44)
- Nationality
Switzerland - Birth PlaceLucerne, Switzerland
- Billed From
- Lucerne, Switzerland
- Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
- Weight
- 232 lbs (105 kg)
- NicknamesThe Swiss Superman/Superman/Cyborg; King of Swing; The Professional
Career History
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Roles
- Wrestler (December 24, 2000 - Present)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
AEWJune 26, 2022 Present Promotion 
ROHJuly 23, 2022 September 14, 2023 Promotion 
WWEBrand
SmackDown
October 16, 2019 February 24, 2022 Promotion WWEOctober 11, 2019 October 15, 2019 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
April 22, 2019 October 10, 2019 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
April 17, 2018 April 21, 2019 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
July 19, 2016 April 16, 2018 Promotion 
WWEApril 20, 2012 July 18, 2016 Promotion 
FCWSeptember 17, 2011 July 8, 2012 Promotion 
CHIKARAAugust 5, 2003 August 27, 2011 Promotion 
PWGSeptember 4, 2010 August 20, 2011 Promotion 
ROHJuly 16, 2005 August 13, 2011 Promotion 
NOAHBrand
Heavyweight
February 15, 2008 May 15, 2011 Promotion 
WXWMay 4, 2007 May 15, 2011 Promotion 
NWAApril 22, 2005 September 12, 2008 Promotion PWGAugust 6, 2005 July 6, 2008 Promotion 
CZWOctober 9, 2004 November 11, 2006 Promotion WXWDecember 24, 2000 December 11, 2004 Promotion 
ICWAugust 7, 2004 August 7, 2004 -
Images History
Jun 2022
Feb 2021
Jan 2017
Feb 2014
Apr 2012
May 2009
Nov 2006
Dec 2000 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel September 7, 2024 Present Face May 8, 2024 September 6, 2024 Heel February 14, 2024 May 7, 2024 Face October 1, 2023 February 13, 2024 Tweener September 13, 2023 September 30, 2023 Heel March 8, 2023 September 12, 2023 Face February 5, 2021 March 7, 2023 Heel April 30, 2017 February 4, 2021 Face April 26, 2015 April 29, 2017 Heel November 22, 2009 April 25, 2015 Face May 12, 2007 November 21, 2009 Heel April 22, 2006 May 11, 2007 Face December 24, 2000 April 21, 2006
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Finishers
- Neutralizer - Cradle Belly-to-Back Inverted Mat Slam (April 20, 2012 - Present)
- Sharpshooter (June 29, 2015 - Present)
- Ricola Bomb - Straight Jacket Sitout Powerbomb (June 26, 2022 - Present)
- Very European Uppercut / Swiss Death - Pop-up European Uppercut (December 24, 2000 - July 8, 2012)
- Ricola Bomb - Straight Jacket Sitout Powerbomb (December 24, 2000 - August 27, 2011)
- Inverted Chikara Special - Kneeling Step-over Head-hold Armbar to a face down opponent followed by hooking the opponent's near leg (August 5, 2003 - August 27, 2011)
- The Neutralizer - Over the Shoulder Single Leg Boston Crab with a Neckscissors (August 6, 2005 - August 20, 2011)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Uppercut Moonlight" by Mikey Rukus - Single (September 29, 2024 - Present)
- Theme Song"DEATH RIDER" by Yonosuke Kitamura - with Death Riders - Team (December 7, 2024 - Present)
- Theme Song"Uppercut Swingphony (1812 Overture)" by Mikey Rukus - Single (June 26, 2022 - September 28, 2024)
- Theme Song"Return of the Fire" by def rebel - Single (August 31, 2020 - February 24, 2022)
- Theme Song"SuperHuman" by CFO$ - Single (May 20, 2019 - August 30, 2020)
- Theme Song"Swiss Made" by CFO$ - Single (April 22, 2019 - May 19, 2019)
- Theme Song"Hellfire/Swiss Made" by CFO$ - with Sheamus - Team (December 19, 2016 - April 21, 2019)
- Theme Song"Swiss Made" by CFO$ - Single (April 21, 2014 - November 24, 2017)
- Theme Song"Miracle" by Jim Johnston - Single (April 20, 2012 - April 14, 2014)
- Theme Song"Patriot" by CFO$ - with Jack Swagger - Team (June 17, 2013 - April 6, 2014)
- Theme Song"KoW (Kings)" by Cody B. Ware, Emilio Sparks & J. Glaz - with Chris Hero - Team (February 15, 2008 - August 20, 2011)
- Theme Song"1812 Overture" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Single (July 16, 2005 - August 13, 2011)
- Theme Song"Engel" by Rammstein - with Die Bruderschaft des Kreuzes - Team (November 22, 2009 - June 25, 2011)
Titles & Accomplishments
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Ring of Honor
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x2 ROH World Championship -
x2 ROH World Tag Team Championship (with Chris Hero) -
x1 ROH Tag Wars Tournament (2010) (with Chris Hero)
World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 WWE United States Championship -
x5 WWE/WWE Raw Tag Team Championship (4 with Sheamus, 1 with Tyson Kidd) -
x2 WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship (1 with Sheamus, 1 with Shinsuke Nakamura) -
x1 WWE André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal (2014)
All Elite Wrestling
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x1 AEW World Trios Championship (with PAC / Neville & Wheeler Yuta)
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Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
- 1 PWG World Championship
Chikara
- 2 Chikara Campeonatos de Parejas (1 with Chris Hero, 1 with Ares)
Combact Zone Wrestling
- 2 CZW World Tag Team Championship (with Chris Hero)
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling
- 1 CAPW Unified Heavyweight Championship
German Stampede Wrestling
- 2 GSW Tag Team Championship (with Ares)
Juggalo Championship Wrestling
- 1 JCW Tag Team Championship (with Chris Hero)
Independent Wrestling Association: Switzerland
- 1 IWA Switzerland World Heavyweight Championship
International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom
- 1 IPW: UK Tag Team Championship (with Ares)
Revolution Pro Wrestling
- 1 Undisputed British Tag Team Championship (with Ares)
Swiss Wrestling Federation
- 2 SWF Powerhouse Championship
- 1 SWF Tag Team Championship (with Ares)
Westside Xtreme Wrestling
- 2 wXw World Heavyweight Championship
- 3 wXw World Tag Team Championship (with Ares)
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Other Accomplishments
- WWE Slammy Award - Best John Cena's U.S. Open Challenge (2015 - at RAW 06/07)
- WWE Year-End Award - Best Tag Team (2018 - with Sheamus)
- ROH Race to the Top Tournament Winner (2007)
- Chikara King of Trios Winner (2010 - with Ares and Tursas)
- Chikara Torneo Cibernético Winner (2007)
- Chikara Tag World Gran Prix Winner (2005 - with Arik Cannon)
- Chikara Tag World Gran Prix Winner (2006 - with Chris Hero)
- CMLL International Gran Prix Winner (2024)
- CZW Last Team Standing (2006 - with Chris Hero)
- PW Noah Global Tag League Technique Award Winner (2010 – with Chris Hero)
- 12° in the PWI 500 (2023)
- WON Most Underrated (2013–2016)
- WON Tag Team of the Year (2010 - with Chris Hero)
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Death Riders - Jon Moxley / Dean Ambrose, PAC / Neville, Wheeler Yuta, Marina Shafir (September 7, 2024 - Present)
- The Blackpool Combat Club - Daniel Bryan / Bryan Danielson, Jon Moxley / Dean Ambrose, Wheeler Yuta, William Regal, PAC / Neville, Marina Shafir (June 26, 2022 - September 7, 2024)
- Cesaro & Shinsuke Nakamura - Shinsuke Nakamura (November 8, 2019 - January 8, 2021)
- The Artist Collective - Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura (November 8, 2019 - August 28, 2020)
- The Bar - Sheamus (September 26, 2016 - April 22, 2019)
- Brass Ring Club - Tyson Kidd (December 1, 2014 - June 7, 2015)
- The Real Americans - Jake Hager / Jack Swagger (June 17, 2013 - April 6, 2014)
- The Kings of Wrestling - Chris Hero (February 15, 2008 - August 20, 2011)
- Die Bruderschaft des Kreuzes - Delirious, Lince Dorado, Sara Amato / Sara Del Rey, Tim Donst, Jakob Hammermeier, Ares, Tursas, Derek Sabato, Pinkie Sanchez, Daizee Haze, Dieter VonSteigerwalt (November 22, 2009 - June 25, 2011)
- The Embassy - Jimmy Rave, Joey Ryan, Prince Nana, Shawn Daivari, Bison Smith, Ernie Osiris (April 10, 2009 - March 27, 2010)
- Swiss Money Holding - Ares (May 13, 2001 - January 3, 2009)
- The Kings of Wrestling - Chris Hero, Chuck Taylor, Icarus, Akuma, Mitch Ryder, Max Boyer, Shayne Hawke (April 22, 2007 - September 22, 2007)
- The Kings of Wrestling - Chris Hero, Arik Cannon (February 20, 2005 - November 17, 2006)
- Sweet 'n' Sour International - Hallowicked, Larry Sweeney, Crossbones, Mano Metalico, Rorschach, ShareCropper, Spyrazul, UltraMantis Black (September 24, 2004 - November 20, 2004)
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