The Phantom is a very troubled individual. He was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. He grew up angry and anti-social. He feared being around people and would have major panic attacks when he faced social situations. Fearing people were looking at him, he masked himself and wore clothes covering his whole body. He stopped speaking and now the only envolvement he has with people is when he is wrestling them.
The Phantom tried many counselors but they didn't work. He tried a number of medications such as: Prozac, Trazedone, Relbutrine, and Paxil but they didn't work either. The final solution was being put into a group home. While in a group home he was beat with leather belts and whips by group home workers. One day he lashed out and stabbed them. Fearing he would be put in prison, he ran away and has only been seen at UWC events.
At STEEL #1, Phantom formed probably the most powerful force in the UWC called the Darkside. He recruited his best friend Cadwalider Giskaas a long with Dare Devil and Black Shadow to be a part of his newly founded stable. He is now focused on controlling the UWC by becoming commissioner and helping his "Darkside Brothers" earn top spots on the UWC totem pole.