On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Corey Graves, 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.
Matthew Polinsky was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 24, 1984, and he is currently 41 years old.
He is currently a Commentator and Host, working for World Wrestling Entertainment and Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide on the SmackDown brand under the name of Corey Graves.
Corey Graves has won a total of 3 championships in major promotions during his career.
Corey Graves Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMatthew Polinsky
- Ring Names
- Corey Graves (September 1, 2011 - Present)
- Matt Polinsky (August 11, 2011 - September 1, 2011)
- Sterling James Keenan (March 2, 2002 - May 20, 2011)
- Born February 24, 1984 (age 41)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlacePittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Billed From
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight
- 209 lbs (95 kg)
- NicknamesThe Savior of Misbehavior
Career History
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Roles
- Commentator (December 11, 2014 - Present)
- Host (June 1, 2015 - Present)
- Wrestler (March 2, 2002 - December 11, 2014)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
WWEBrand
SmackDown
September 5, 2025 Present Promotion 
AAAJune 7, 2025 Present Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
June 16, 2025 September 15, 2025 Promotion WWEBrand
NXT
January 7, 2025 August 19, 2025 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
August 7, 2023 January 6, 2025 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
April 12, 2021 August 6, 2023 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
September 9, 2022 October 6, 2022 Promotion WWEBrand
SmackDown
September 5, 2017 April 15, 2021 Promotion WWEBrand
Raw
July 25, 2016 September 25, 2019 Promotion WWEBrand
205 Live
November 29, 2016 April 3, 2018 Promotion WWEBrand
NXT
July 4, 2012 February 1, 2017 Promotion 
FCWAugust 11, 2011 August 1, 2012 Promotion 
INDYMarch 27, 2000 May 20, 2011 Promotion 
NWAFebruary 11, 2006 October 24, 2009 Promotion 
NWEJune 12, 2008 October 3, 2009 Promotion 
BJWApril 29, 2007 May 13, 2007 Promotion NWAMarch 2, 2002 March 8, 2003 -
Images History
Mar 2024
Feb 2022
Apr 2019
Sep 2017
Jul 2016
Dec 2014
Nov 2012
Aug 2011
Mar 2002 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel Attacked his partner Adrian Neville October 17, 2013 December 11, 2014 Face Started a feud with The Shield February 28, 2013 October 16, 2013 Heel Re-established as a heel November 14, 2012 February 27, 2013 Face Debuted on FCW as a face September 25, 2012 November 13, 2012 Heel March 2, 2002 September 24, 2012
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Finishers
- Lucky 13 - Inverted Figure-four Leglock (September 1, 2011 - December 11, 2014)
- MK Ultra - Back-to-belly Piledriver (March 2, 2002 - August 31, 2011)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song"Christcontrol" by Cancer Killing Gemini - Single (July 4, 2012 - December 11, 2014)
- Theme Song"Mainlining Murder" by Lars Frederiksen and the Bastards - Single (March 2, 2002 - May 20, 2011)
Titles & Accomplishments
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World Wrestling Entertainment
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x1 NXT Tag Team Championship (with PAC / Neville) -
x1 WWE 24/7 Championship
Florida Championship Wrestling
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x1 FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (with Jake Carter)
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1 Pro Wrestling
- 1 1PW Heavyweight Championship
Absolute Intense Wrestling
- 1 AIW Absolute Championship
Ballpark Brawl
- 1 Natural Heavyweight Championship
Far North Wrestling
- 1 FNW Heavyweight Championship
Funkin' Conservatory
- 1 FC Tag Team Championship - with Chris Cage
International Wrestling Cartel
- 1 IWC Heavyweight Championship
- 1 IWC Super Indy Championship
NWA East
- 1 NWA East Heavyweight Championship
- 1 NWA East Tag Team Championships (with Mad Mike)
- 1 NWA North American Tag Team Championships (with Brandon K)
Pro Wrestling Zero1
- 2 Zero-One United States Heavyweight Championship
Renegade Wrestling Alliance
- 1 RWA Heavyweight Championship
Union of Independent Professional Wrestlers
- 1 UIPW Keystone Cruiserweight Championship
Wolverine Pro Wrestling
- 1 WPW Championship
Teams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- Adrian Neville & Corey Graves - PAC / Neville (May 23, 2013 - September 27, 2013)
- Corey Graves & Jake Carter - Jake Carter (March 15, 2012 - July 5, 2012)
- The Star Foundation - Bobby Fish, John McChesney (April 6, 2006 - December 2, 2006)
- Wet Dreams - CJ Sensation (September 7, 2002 - November 30, 2002)
- Family
- Carmella - Wife (April 7, 2022 - Present)
