Konnan

Known as: Konnan, Konnan el Barbaro, El Relámpago, The Latin Fury, El Centurión
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AAA Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Konnan, 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.

Charles Ashenoff (born Carlos Santiago Espada Moises) was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba on January 6, 1964, and he is currently 61 years old.

He is currently a Commentator and Producer, working for Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.

Konnan has won a total of 7 championships in major promotions during his career.

Konnan was inducted in the AAA Hall of Fame in 2025.

Konnan Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameCharles Ashenoff (born Carlos Santiago Espada Moises)
  • Ring Names
    • Konnan (February 24, 1988 - Present)
    • Konnan el Barbaro (January 29, 1989 - April 6, 1994)
    • El Relámpago (July 20, 1992 - July 21, 1992)
    • The Latin Fury (January 7, 1992 - July 19, 1992)
    • El Centurión (January 6, 1988 - January 28, 1989)
  • Born January 6, 1964 (age 61)
  • NationalityNationality: CubaCuba
  • Birth PlaceSantiago de Cuba, Cuba
  • Billed From
    • Mexico City, Mexico
  • Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
  • Weight
    • 250 lbs (113 kg)
  • NicknamesK-Dogg

Career History

  • Roles

    • Commentator (June 7, 2025 - Present)
    • Producer (January 23, 2019 - Present)
    • Manager (May 30, 2021 - May 13, 2022)
    • Manager (December 31, 2005 - August 19, 2019)
    • Wrestler (January 6, 1988 - August 3, 2019)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionLucha Libre AAA WorldwideAAAJune 4, 2018Present
    PromotionMajor League WrestlingMLWDecember 14, 2018October 31, 2023
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTMarch 16, 2017May 29, 2021
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAMay 12, 2004February 1, 2016
    PromotionLucha UndergroundLUCHAOctober 29, 2014August 5, 2015
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAFebruary 13, 2003July 23, 2007
    PromotionRing of HonorROHDecember 28, 2002January 11, 2003
    PromotionWorld Wrestling CouncilWWCMarch 1, 2001November 23, 2002
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJanuary 22, 1996March 23, 2001
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAJuly 4, 1992October 20, 1996
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWOctober 6, 1995January 5, 1996
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJanuary 7, 1992July 21, 1992
    PromotionEmpresa Mexicana de la Lucha LibreEMLLMarch 5, 1989April 3, 1992
    PromotionStampede WrestlingSTAMPEDEDecember 1, 1989December 15, 1989
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling AssociationUWAJanuary 19, 1989March 9, 1989

  • Images History

    May 2021
    May 2021
    Oct 2014
    Oct 2014
    Feb 2003
    Feb 2003
    Aug 1999
    Aug 1999
    Mar 1989
    Mar 1989

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    HeelDecember 31, 2005August 3, 2019
    FaceFebruary 13, 2003December 30, 2005
    HeelSeptember 16, 1996February 12, 2003
    FaceOctober 6, 1995September 15, 1996

  • Finishers

    • Tequila Sunrise - Arm Trap Single Leg Boston Crab (January 6, 1988 - September 15, 2013)
    • Montezuma's Revenge / The 187 - Cradle DDT (January 22, 1996 - July 13, 1997)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor - Single (May 30, 2021 - Present)
    • Theme Song"To Live and Die in LAX" by Dale Oliver & Serg Salinas - with The LAX - Team (March 16, 2017 - August 19, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Dawgz" by Konnan - with The LAX - Team (December 31, 2005 - July 23, 2007)
    • Theme Song"3 Live K" by 3Live Kru - with 3Live Kru - Team (January 7, 2005 - December 11, 2005)
    • Theme Song"Beware" by 3Live Kru - with 3Live Kru - Team (March 17, 2004 - January 6, 2005)
    • Theme Song"What’s My Name?" by Ron Killings - with 3Live Kru - Team (August 20, 2003 - March 16, 2004)
    • Theme Song"I’m Everything" by Dale Oliver - Single (March 5, 2003 - August 19, 2003)
    • Theme Song"I Don’t Give a Fuck" by Lil‘ Jon - Single (December 28, 2002 - January 11, 2003)
    • Theme Song"The Reason" by Mad One - Single (October 18, 2000 - March 23, 2001)
    • Theme Song"Filthy, Dirty, Nasty" by The Filthy Animals - with The Filthy Animals - Team (June 11, 2000 - March 23, 2001)
    • Theme Song"Bow Wow Wow" by Mad One - Single (April 11, 1999 - October 17, 2000)
    • Theme Song"Psycho" by Mad One - Single (January 17, 1999 - April 10, 1999)
    • Theme Song"Wolfpac Theme" - with nWo Wolfpac - Team (April 27, 1998 - January 11, 1999)
    • Theme Song"Rockhouse" by Frank Shelly - with nWo - Team (April 20, 1998 - April 26, 1998)
    • Theme Song"Tear It Up" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - with nWo - Team (July 14, 1997 - April 19, 1998)
    • Theme Song"Konnan’s Theme" by Jimmy Hart & Howard Helm - Single (January 13, 1997 - July 13, 1997)
    • Theme Song"Dungeon of Doom" by Jimmy Hart - with The Dungeon of Doom - Team (September 16, 1996 - January 12, 1997)
    • Theme Song"Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor - Single (March 5, 1989 - October 20, 1996)
    • Theme Song"Dead Man’s Trousers (Production Theme)" by Andrew Blythe, Colin Anderson & Marten Joustra - Single (February 11, 1996 - September 15, 1996)
    • Theme Song"In Yer Face" by Howard Pfeifer - Single (January 22, 1996 - February 10, 1996)
    • Theme Song"Murder Was the Case" by Snoop Dogg - Single (October 6, 1995 - January 5, 1996)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Championship Wrestling

    Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide

    Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

  • Asistencia Asesoría y Administración

    • 1 AAA Americas Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 AAA Parejas Increibles Tag Team Championship (with Cibernético)
    • 1 IWC World Heavyweight Championship

    Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre / Empresa Mexicana de la Lucha Libre

    • 1 EMLL World Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Carly Colón)
    • 1 WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship

    Championship Wrestling USA Northwest

    • 1 Championship Wrestling USA Northwest Tag Championship (with Beetlejuice)

    International Wrestling All-Stars

    • 1 IWAS World Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 IWAS World Tag Team Championship (with Rey Mysterio Jr.)

    Global Championship Wrestling

    • 1 GCW Heavyweight Champion

    Latin American Wrestling Association

    • 2 LAWA Heavyweight Championship

  • Other Accomplishments

    • AAA Torneo de Parejas Winner (1996 - with Mascara Sagrada Jr.)
    • EMLL World Heavyweight Title Tournament Winner (1991)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2009)
    • 25° in PWI 500 (1996)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (6)

Konnan
Lucha Libre Aaa
Konnan
Wcw Backstage Assault
Konnan
Wcw Mayhem
Konnan
Wcw Nwo Thunder
Konnan
Wcw Nwo Revenge
Konnan
Wcw Nitro

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