Report Last Updated - 6/08 (Spring)
Real Name - Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah
Birthdate - n/a
6'1" 225 lbs. - Kingston, Jamaica

Aliases - Kofi Jamaica, Kofi Nahaje Kingston

Athletic background -

Teachers - [Chaotic Wrestling]; Bill DeMott [DSW Camp], Al Snow [OVW Camp], Tom Pritchard [FCW Camp]

Professional background - Indies(`05-`06), DSW(`06-`07), OVW(`06-`07), FCW(`07-), WWE(`08-)

Groups - none

Career Highlights - n/a

Finisher(s) -
- Trouble in Paradise/Jamaican Buzzsaw/Cool Runnings (Spin Front Kick)

Favorites -
- Dancing Legdrop to Chest
- High Mount Corner Elbows
- Flying Forearm
- Counter Armdrag variations
- Double Chop

Ringwork Rating -
move set - 7
science - 1
aerial - 3
power - 5
strikes - 6

Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 6
selling - 6
bumping - 5
heat - 6
carrying - 4
push - 6
potential - 7

Outlook - Jamaica is not known for producing many pro-wrestlers. British star Clive Myers and indy talent Slyk Wagner Brown were both born on the island, but were not raised there despite going back later. Kofi Kingston is an exception, while billed from Jamaica, he is actually from Ghana. A tremendous athlete who developed on the US independents, Kofi developed a style akin to Rob Van Dam in its uniqueness. He was picked up by the WWE and spent time developing in Atlanta, Louisville and Tampa before being brought up as part of the ECW brand. Given a steady push where he was able to get over with his fun style and up-beat personality. Kofi Kingston may not have the capabilities to become a top star, however his distinctness certainly can propel him to the upper midcard. Some pro-wrestlers lack that something special to get to the next level and that may be Kofi's curse as well. His run in the WWE has been solid and they like him, but when his freshness wears off will he still be able to captivate crowds?