Bob Evans (wrestler)
A durable and respected journeyman of the independent wrestling scene, known for his technical skill and role as a veteran trainer.
Born 1972 (age 54)·American professional wrestler·Birthday: September 3·Generation X
Biography
Bob Evans carved out a long and respected career not in the bright lights of WWE, but in the gritty, demanding world of independent wrestling. Best known for his tenure in Ring of Honor during its formative years, Evans was the consummate pro: a reliable hand who could work a solid, believable match and enhance any card. His persona evolved from a brash 'boxing' gimmick to that of a seasoned veteran, often managing and mentoring younger talent. Beyond the ring, his impact may be most profound as a trainer at the New England Pro Wrestling Academy, helping shape the next generation of performers. His career is a testament to the backbone of the industry—the skilled professionals who build the foundation for stars to shine.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Bob was born in 1972, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Bob Was Born
The biggest hits of 1972
#1 Movie
The Godfather
Best Picture
The Godfather
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Bob's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1972Born
Watergate break-in; last Apollo Moon mission
Gas: $0.36/galHome: $19,550Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" — Roberta FlackBest Picture: The Godfather
1977Started school
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1985Became a teenager
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1988Could drive
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1990Could vote
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Turned 21
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2002Turned 30
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2012Turned 40
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 50
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 54 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Was a consistent featured performer in Ring of Honor during its early and influential years.
- Co-founded and has been a head trainer at the New England Pro Wrestling Academy.
- Wrestled for a vast array of prominent independent promotions across the United States over two decades.
- Held the NECW Heavyweight Championship and other regional titles throughout his career.
Did You Know?
He initially trained under former WWE star Killer Kowalski.
He is known for his 'Boxing' gimmick early in his ROH career, where he entered matches wearing boxing robes and gloves.
He has trained numerous wrestlers who went on to achieve success in major promotions.
He is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Massachusetts.
“The ring is my office, and I clock in to do a hard day's work.”
