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Diamond Dallas Page is most popular for his wrestling career throughout the 1990's and early 2000's. The word Diamond was enthused by Page's respect of the rhythm of the name of "Classy" Freddie Blassie. The name Dallas came from being a huge Dallas Cowboys Football fan. DDP was well-known for his signature the Diamond Cutter, and for his "Feel the Bang!" hand symbol.



DDP's first appearance was at WrestleMania VI, where he drove The Honky Tonk & Greg Valentine to the ring in his pink Cadillac. At this time, he was unknown to the wrestling world.

In 1990, Page finally had a tryout with the WWF as an announcer, but failed to get the job. When Dusty Rhodes returned to WCW, Page was brought in on a small contact to manage the Fabulous Freebirds. In 1994, Page brought his wife, Diamond Doll Kimberly, into WCW.



Page's career highpoint was in 1997. I know I sure was a DDP fan as a kid. I bought all sorts of DDP Merchandise. One of my all-time favorite feuds of WCW was DDP vs. Randy Savage. They had an outstanding match in Tupelo at the Spring Stampede PPV. They brawled all over the arena. I was lucky enough to get to meet DDP & Kimberly. They were very down to earth. DDP made me do the BANG! hand sign before I got my autograph.

In 1997, Page was voted WCW's magazines wrestler of the year. During this year, he was frequently called "the hardest working man in the business" by WCW commentators.



Page became World Champion in 1999 where he defeated Sting, Hogan, and Ric Flair in a 4 way dance. Page gave Ric Flair the Diamond Cutter, and the rest is history.

When WCW folded, Page was one of the few major WCW stars to sign with McMahon. He became known for his catch phrase, Yo, its me, its me, its DDP.

Where can you catch DDP now?



DDP continues to entertain and motivate as an actor, speaker, and author.

DDP's main speaking topic is how to "live life at 90%", the concept being life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

He has had many speaking engagements in the past few years. He spoke twice at Yale University at the Masters Tea for Dr. William Sledge. He visits the troops in Iraq as often as his schedule allows.



DDP has also made a book teaching Yoga. The birth of his YRG workout came while he was recovering from rupture back discs. He was brought into power yoga with his wife Kimberly. He found that the daily Yoga workouts had benefits that he hadn't explored. Page regained his strength and flexibility that were hindered by his ruptured disks.
DDP's film credits include Ready to Rumble, First Daughter, Rat Race, The Devil's Rejects, Splinter, Snoop Dogg's Hood of Horrors, and Driftwood.

Television credits include The Tonight Show, Entourage, Hollywood Squares, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Regis, and the Best Damn Sports Show.

In 1999, DDP published his autobiography: Positively Page: The Diamond Dallas Page Story & his second book, YRG: Yoga for Regular Guys was published in 2005.

DDP BLOOPER: At WCW World War 3 PPV in 1998, Page actually wore the WCW United States Championship belt upside down on his way to the ring.

Overall, DDP has been very successful. I am curious as to what he will do next.

Early Picture of DDP