Scott D'Amore
From a wrestling ring in Windsor to the boardroom of TNA, he became the savvy promoter who kept alternative wrestling alive.
Born 1974 (age 52)·Canadian professional wrestler, manager, and promoter·Birthday: August 8·Generation X
Biography
Scott D'Amore's life in professional wrestling is a testament to the power of passion behind the scenes. Hailing from Windsor, Ontario, he broke into the business not as a larger-than-life superstar, but as a tough, technically sound performer on the hard-knocking independent circuit of Canada and the Great Lakes. His real impact, however, came from his mind for the industry. He co-founded Border City Wrestling, a promotion that became a respected talent incubator. This led him to Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling, where he evolved from a wrestler and manager into a pivotal creative and executive force. As a booker and later President, D'Amore was instrumental in steering TNA through turbulent periods, known for his talent-friendly approach and a sharp understanding of what dedicated wrestling audiences wanted to see. His career arc mirrors that of a dedicated coach who finally gets to run the team.
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.
Scott was born in 1974, 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 Scott Was Born
The biggest hits of 1974
#1 Movie
The Towering Inferno
Best Picture
The Godfather Part II
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Scott's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1974Born
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1979Started school
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
1987Became a teenager
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
1990Could drive
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
1992Could vote
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
1995Turned 21
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2004Turned 30
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
2014Turned 40
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 50
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 52 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Served as the President of TNA Wrestling (now Impact Wrestling), overseeing its creative direction and business operations during a critical period.
- Co-founded Border City Wrestling, a successful independent promotion that has operated for over 25 years.
- Won the NWA World Tag Team Championship twice with partner Chris Sabin in TNA.
- Recognized with the Stanley Weston Award for lifetime achievement in professional wrestling journalism and promotion.
Did You Know?
He trained future WWE and AEW star Christian Cage at his wrestling school in Windsor.
Before wrestling full-time, he worked as a personal support worker.
He made his professional wrestling debut at the age of 16.
He is known for his extensive collection of wrestling memorabilia and historical knowledge of the sport.
“This business is built on respect, not just spotlights.”
