Matthew Rehwoldt
A charismatic performer who transformed from a WWE 'Vaudevillain' into a sharp-witted and insightful color commentator for TNA Wrestling.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American professional wrestler·Birthday: October 7·Millennials
Biography
Matthew Rehwoldt, known to WWE audiences as the theatrically verbose Aiden English, has successfully pivoted from in-ring villain to one of wrestling's most articulate voices. Trained in the performing arts, he brought a unique theatrical flair to WWE, most memorably as one-half of The Vaudevillains, a throwback act that won NXT tag team gold. His real breakthrough, however, came when he shed the gimmick and became the scheming, opera-singing sidekick to Rusev. After his release from WWE, Rehwoldt reinvented himself behind the desk. Now in TNA Wrestling, he has emerged as a premier color commentator, blending deep wrestling knowledge with a quick wit and a critic's eye. His analysis is informed by his own experiences in the ring, giving him a credibility and perspective that resonates with fans. It's a second act that has proven his intelligence and adaptability are his greatest assets.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Matthew was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Matthew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Matthew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
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
2000Became a teenager
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
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#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 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the NXT Tag Team Championship as one-half of The Vaudevillains with Simon Gotch.
- Established himself as a lead color commentator for TNA Wrestling on its national broadcasts.
- Performed at WWE's premier event, WrestleMania, as part of the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
- Had a prominent run as the 'songbird' manager and partner for Rusev on WWE's SmackDown brand.
Did You Know?
He is a classically trained singer and studied musical theater at the University of Cincinnati.
Rehwoldt is married to former WWE wrestler and current commentator, Cathy Kelley.
He provided the singing voice for the animated character 'The Boulder' in a WWE Studios film.
“I am the last of a dying art, the last true artiste.”
