On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Michael Modest, 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.
Michael K. Cariglio was born in Berkeley, California on July 19, 1971, and he is currently 54 years old.
He is currently a Coach,.
Michael Modest has won 1 championship in major promotions during his career.
Michael Modest was inducted in the Indie Hall of Fame in 2023.
He is the co-founder of Pro Wrestling IRON (PWI).
Michael Modest Profile Index
Profile Info
- GenderMale
- Real NameMichael K. Cariglio
- Ring Names
- Michael Modest (March 29, 1995 - May 6, 2017)
- Mike Modest (May 14, 1999 - March 14, 2010)
- Mike Stone (January 1, 1991 - March 28, 1995)
- Born July 19, 1971 (age 54)
- Nationality
United States - Birth PlaceBerkeley, California
- Billed From
- San Francisco, California
- New York City, New York
- Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight
- 225 lbs (102 kg)
- NicknamesThe Natural One
- NotesHe is the co-founder of Pro Wrestling IRON (PWI).
Career History
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Roles
- Coach (January 1, 2000 - Present)
- Wrestler (January 1, 1991 - May 6, 2017)
- Promoter (May 31, 2002 - May 27, 2005)
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
INDYMarch 29, 1995 May 6, 2017 Promotion 
AAAApril 9, 2006 April 9, 2006 Promotion 
TNAFebruary 18, 2006 March 3, 2006 Promotion 
NOAHBrand
Junior Heavyweight
July 14, 2001 October 28, 2005 Promotion 
IWA PRDecember 17, 2004 December 19, 2004 Promotion 
MLWJanuary 9, 2004 January 10, 2004 Promotion 
ROHSeptember 21, 2002 September 21, 2002 Promotion 
STAMPEDEMay 21, 2001 June 22, 2002 Promotion 
WCWJanuary 23, 2001 March 26, 2001 Promotion WCWMarch 27, 2000 April 1, 2000 Promotion 
WWFJune 18, 1991 July 14, 1991 -
Images History
Jan 2014
Mar 2006
Feb 2006
Jul 2001
Mar 1995
Jan 1992
Jan 1991 -
Face / Heel Turns
Alignment Details from to Heel January 1, 1991 May 6, 2017 -
Card Positions
Status Details from to TNA Low Card February 18, 2006 March 3, 2006 WCW Inactive Contract signed, voided by WWF January 24, 2001 March 26, 2001 WCW Low Card March 27, 2000 April 1, 2000 WCW Low Card January 23, 2001 January 23, 2001 WWE Low Card July 6, 1991 July 14, 1991 WWE Inactive TV taping June 18, 1991 July 5, 1991
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Finishers
- Modest Driver - Half nelson lifted and dropped into a bridging Olympic slam (July 14, 2001 - May 6, 2017)
- Reality Check - Over the shoulder belly to back piledriver (July 14, 2001 - May 6, 2017)
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Theme Songs
- Theme Song“- Human” (Intro Cut) by Metallica with Michael Kamen, The San Francisco Symphony Orchestra - Single (July 27, 2001 - October 28, 2005)
- Theme Song“When The Levee Breaks” by Led Zeppelin - with Donovan Morgan - Team (July 10, 2004 - July 10, 2004)
- Theme Song“Screw In A Minor” by Rick DiFonzo - Single (January 23, 2001 - January 23, 2001)
- Theme Song“Natural One” by The Folk Implosion - XPW - Single
Titles & Accomplishments
Career Awards
- Indie Hall of Fame - Individual (Year2023)
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Pro Wrestling NOAH
All Pro Wrestling
- 1 APW Worldwide Internet Championship
- 2 APW Tag Team Championship (1 with Steve Rizzono, 1 with Tony Jones)
- 5 APW Universal Heavyweight Championship
Future Stars of Wrestling
- 1 FSW Heavyweight Championship
North American Wrestling
- 1 NAW Heavyweight Championship
Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling
- 1 PCW Heavyweight Championship
Pro Wrestling Iron
- 1 PWI Tag Team Championship (with Donovan Morgan)
Stampede Wrestling
- 1 Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship
- 1 Stampede Pacific Heavyweight Championship
West Coast Wrestling Connection
- 1 WCWC Tag Team Championship (with G.Q. Gallo)
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Other Accomplishments
- Nor Cal Pro Wrestling Hall Of Fame induction (class of 2016)
- 58° in PWI 500 (2003)
- APW Cup Tournament (1999)
- APW Tag Team Title Tournament (1996 - with Steve Rizzono)
- APW Universal Heavyweight Title Tournament (1997)
- Mike Lockwood Memorial Tournament (2005)
x1 GHC Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipTeams & Relations
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Tag Teams & Stables
- The Angry Vets - Disco Inferno / Glenn Gilbertti (September 6, 2014 - February 5, 2015)
- La Migra - Donovan Morgan, Simon Gotch (February 18, 2006 - March 3, 2006)
- Excellence, Inc. - Donovan Morgan (July 14, 2001 - October 28, 2005)
- KAOS - Too Cold Scorpio, Bison Smith, Vader, Doug Williams, Richard Slinger, Donovan Morgan, Mike Awesome, Bull Schmitt (January 1, 2003 - October 28, 2005)
- Donovan Morgan & Michael Modest - Donovan Morgan (January 31, 2001 - July 13, 2001)