Brian Kendrick
A high-flying daredevil whose innovative style and underdog spirit made him a cult favorite in wrestling's global underground.
Born 1979 (age 47)·American professional wrestler·Birthday: May 29·Generation X
Biography
Brian Kendrick's journey in professional wrestling is a story of resilience and reinvention. Emerging from the Pacific Northwest, he broke into WWE as a charismatic, risk-taking lightweight, but it was his later work that cemented his legacy. Teaming with Paul London, he captured the WWE Tag Team Championships in a reign noted for its frantic, groundbreaking matches. After his WWE chapter, Kendrick became a globe-trotting journeyman, leaving his mark in Japan's Zero1, Ring of Honor's pure wrestling environment, and TNA's Impact Zone. His style evolved into a cerebral, submission-based approach, showcasing a depth often overlooked in his high-flying youth. Kendrick's influence is felt not in mainstream fame, but in the respect he commands from peers and fans who value in-ring artistry and perseverance.
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.
Brian was born in 1979, 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 Brian Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Brian's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the WWE Tag Team Championship with Paul London in a record-setting reign for the SmackDown brand.
- Captured the TNA X Division Championship, adding a major American secondary title to his accolades.
- Became a featured performer in New Japan Pro-Wrestling's junior heavyweight division.
- Earned the PWG World Championship in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, a top independent promotion.
Did You Know?
He worked as a stunt double for actor Matthew McConaughey in the film 'The Wedding Planner'.
Kendrick is a trained pilot and has a keen interest in aviation.
He briefly left wrestling in the late 2000s to work as a personal trainer.
“Sometimes you have to go away to come back and be appreciated.”
