Daniel Hollie
A journeyman wrestler who carved out a memorable career as one half of the dominant Basham Brothers tag team in WWE's ruthless aggression era.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American professional wrestler·Birthday: October 3·Generation X
Biography
Daniel Hollie entered the wrestling world through the tough Ohio Valley Wrestling system, a proving ground for future WWE stars. Alongside his cousin Doug, he formed The Basham Brothers, a duo defined by their no-nonsense, punishing style and a managerial association with Shaniqua. Their run in WWE from 2003 to 2007 saw them capture the WWE Tag Team Championship, establishing them as a credible and formidable force in a stacked division. After his WWE tenure, Hollie performed briefly in TNA as Damaja before stepping away from the ring. While not a main event singles star, his contribution lies in being a reliable, physical performer who helped define the tag team landscape of his time.
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.
Daniel was born in 1977, 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 Daniel Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Daniel's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
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
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
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
1993Could drive
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
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the WWE Tag Team Championship with Doug Basham in 2003.
- Trained in and debuted for WWE through its developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling.
- Performed for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) in 2007 under the ring name Damaja.
Did You Know?
He and his tag team partner Doug Basham are cousins in real life.
He was managed by Shaniqua (aka Linda Miles) during The Basham Brothers' most prominent WWE run.
His ring name 'Danny Basham' was a play on the word 'bash', fitting his aggressive in-ring style.
“In this ring, you earn respect with your fists and your focus.”
