Daniel Rodimer

He got into wrestling by becoming a contestant in the 2004 Tough Enough competition.[8]

On July 12, 2006, Rodimer was signed to a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment[9] and was assigned to Deep South Wrestling. His first match came on September 7, when he defeated Heath Miller. On September 24, he had his first televised match in DSW as Dan Rodimer, defeating Tommy Suede.[10]

Rodimer spent the first half of 2007 wrestling primarily in Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE's other developmental territory. He feuded with Atlas DaBone throughout February and March.

Rodimer made his debut on Heat, beating Eugene. Rodimer then returned to OVW. He appeared on Heat twice more that year. Rodman was then transferred to the new Florida Championship Wrestling territory. However, Rodimer was released from his contract on August 22, 2007.[11]

In 2018, Rodimer ran for Nevada State Senate with a focus on school safety and education.[12][13]

In 2019, Rodimer announced his bid for Nevada's 3rd congressional district.[14] Rodimer was named to the GOP Young Guns 2020, a National Republican Congressional Committee program honoring candidates who have reached certain fundraising and organizational thresholds.[15][16] Rodimer is endorsed by President Donald Trump[17] and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.[18]

Rodimer has also been endorsed by the Public Safety Alliance of Nevada,[19] National Rifle Association,[20] the National Right to Life Committee,[21] the American Conservative Union,[22] former Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt,[21] and Pawn Stars' Rick Harrison.[23]

Rodimer has been accused three times of assault but has no convictions and has never plead guilty to any crime.[27] In one instance, he completed a six-week anger management training course, the charge was dropped. He was also accused of assault in 2011 and 2013, according to records from the Collier County Sheriff's Office; however, in both cases no charges were filed.[28][29][30]