Moose (wrestler)
A colossal athlete who traded the gridiron for the wrestling ring, becoming a dominant physical force in TNA.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American professional wrestler and football player·Birthday: April 23·Millennials
Biography
Quinn Ojinnaka protected quarterbacks as an offensive lineman for the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots in the NFL. After football, he channeled his size and athleticism into professional wrestling, rebranding as 'Moose.' He became a standout in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where his raw power and surprising agility defied expectations for a man his size. Moose evolved from a feared solo competitor into the calculating leader of The System, a faction built on control and dominance. He also appeared on WWE's NXT brand, showcasing his skills to an even broader audience and establishing himself as a major crossover star in sports entertainment.
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.
Moose was born in 1984, 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 Moose Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Moose's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
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
2000Could drive
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
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
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
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Former leader of The System stable in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
- Made appearances for WWE's NXT brand while signed to TNA.
- Played in the NFL for multiple teams over a six-season career.
Did You Know?
He played college football at Syracuse University.
His NFL career included stints with the Falcons, Colts, Rams, and Patriots.
He is married to fellow professional wrestler AEW's Leyla Hirsch.
“I transitioned from protecting quarterbacks to punishing people in the ring.”
