Rich Swann
A high-flying wrestler whose vibrant personality and in-ring resilience turned him into a world champion and a cornerstone of TNA's roster.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American professional wrestler·Birthday: February 15·Millennials
Biography
Rich Swann's career is a narrative of overcoming adversity with flamboyant style. Trained in the tough rings of Maryland, he first made a splash on the independent circuit with his incredible athleticism, blending lucha libre with hard-hitting strikes. His signature vibrancy, often entering to hip-hop music, set him apart. Personal and professional challenges, including a serious car accident, tested his resolve, but Swann always fought back to the ring. His tenure in TNA became his defining chapter, where he evolved from a thrilling X-Division competitor into a compelling world champion. His matches are spectacles of emotion and aerial risk, telling stories of triumph that resonate deeply with audiences.
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.
Rich was born in 1991, 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 Rich Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Rich's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
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
2009Could vote
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
2012Turned 21
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
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the Impact World Champion in 2021 by defeating Moose at the Rebellion pay-per-view.
- Is a former Impact X Division Champion, winning the title in 2020.
- Held the Impact Digital Media Championship, showcasing his adaptability to different styles of competition.
Did You Know?
He is married to fellow professional wrestler Su Yung (aka Susie).
He performed a memorable entrance dancing to 'Hotline Bling' by Drake at an independent event.
Before wrestling, he was a talented dancer and even worked as a dance instructor.
“I'm not just a wrestler, I'm an experience.”
