Who Is Jay Lethal? Age, Biography and Wiki
Jay Lethal, born on April 29, 1985, is an accomplished American professional wrestler. His real name is Jay Lethal, and he’s known for his outstanding performances in various wrestling promotions, including Ring of Honor (ROH) and Impact Wrestling. With a career spanning over two decades, Lethal has secured his place as one of the prominent figures in the wrestling world. As of 2025, he is 39 years old and continues to entertain his fans with his signature high-energy wrestling style and charismatic presence.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 29, 1985 |
| Age | 40 Years |
| Birth Place | Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | Jersey |
Popularity
Jay Lethal's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at a height of 6 feet (183 cm), Jay Lethal has a commanding presence in the ring. His weight is approximately 215 pounds (98 kg), which contributes to his athleticism and performance capabilities. Throughout his career, Lethal has maintained an impressive physique, allowing him to perform at his peak.
On March 12 at Back to Basics, Lethal and Samoa Joe teamed once again to face CM Punk and Spanky, with Lethal pinning Spanky with a bridging dragon suplex. At the Best of the American Super Juniors Tournament on April 2, Lethal and Joe faced Jimmy Jacobs and B. J. Whitmer for the vacant Tag Team Championship, but were defeated.
Lethal retained his Pure Championship in a match with Spanky at Stalemate on April 16, but on May 7 at Manhattan Mayhem he lost the title to his mentor Samoa Joe. After the match, both men were ambushed after the match by The Rottweilers, who revealed Low Ki was the one who attacked Lethal at Trios Tournament 2005.
This led to a tag match that same night pitting Lethal and Joe against Low Ki and fellow Rottweiler Homicide. The match ended when Homicide gave Lethal Da Cop Killa while Low Ki simultaneously delivered a Ghetto Stomp, driving Lethal's neck into the ground. Lethal was stretchered from the arena, wearing a neck brace, ostensibly seriously injured.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Jay Lethal is reportedly dating [Partner's Name], though he has kept much of his personal life away from the public eye. While he has been private about his relationships in the past, fans are excited to see him in a happy and committed relationship. Lethal often expresses gratitude for his family’s support, especially mentioning the influence they’ve had on his wrestling journey.
Lethal defeated Steve Corino on June 4 at HomeComing with his father in his corner, but, after the match, Corino and Ricky Landell handcuffed Lethal to the top rope and attacked his father with Corino placing him in a crossface.
This led to a six-man tag match on July 16, at Gored pitting Lethal and his father against Corino, Landell and Landell's manager, Rick Silver. Lethal and his father were outnumbered, but managed to pull off a win at the last minute after Lethal's mother introduced their partner, the returning Charlie Haas.
After Haas attacked Lethal during the post-match celebrations, a title match was booked between Haas and Lethal for Haas of Pain held on September 10, which was won by Lethal. On October 22 at 8th Year Anniversary Show Lethal ended his feud with Corino by defeating him for the title in a Dog Collar match with help from Tommy Dreamer.
Net Worth and Salary
Jay Lethal’s estimated net worth as of 2025 is around $3 million. He earns a substantial salary from his wrestling engagements, alongside endorsements and merchandise sales. His successful career in multiple wrestling promotions, combined with his business ventures, contributes to his impressive financial standing.
While wrestling for JAPW, Lethal caught the eye of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) producer and announcer Jeremy Borash, who offered him a spot in the TNA roster. Lethal debuted in TNA on the December 17, 2005 episode of Impact!, losing to X Division Champion and fellow ROH alum Samoa Joe. In January 2006, he was signed to a contract by TNA.
He made his pay-per-view debut at Against All Odds in 2006 on February 12, defeating Matt Bentley, Alex Shelley and Petey Williams in a four-way match by pinning Williams.
Career, Business and Investments
Jay Lethal has had a prolific wrestling career, beginning in 2001. He became the first African-American to capture the Ring of Honor World Championship and has held numerous titles throughout his career. In addition to wrestling, Lethal has ventured into other business opportunities, including merchandise sales and appearances in wrestling-related media. His ability to adapt and expand his brand has helped solidify his status in the wrestling community.
Dubbed "The Franchise" of Ring of Honor, Lethal is a two-time ROH World Champion, and holds the record for most combined days with the ROH World Championship in company history.
He was also a record-setting two-time and longest reigning ROH World Television Champion, holding the title for 567 days, and the only man to hold the World Television Championship and the World Championship at the same time, and a former ROH World Tag Team Champion with Jonathan Gresham.
Lethal is recognized by ROH as a Grand Slam Champion, and is the only man to have held the ROH World, World Tag Team, World Television and Pure championships. In 2020, he was selected by Ring of Honor as their Wrestler of the Decade (2010s).
Social Network
Jay Lethal is active on various social media platforms where he connects with fans and updates them on his career. You can follow him on:
- Twitter: @JayLethal
- Instagram: @realjaylethal
- Facebook: Jay Lethal
Education
Jay Lethal attended high school in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where he developed an interest in wrestling. Though he hasn't shared extensive details about his academic background, his training in wrestling started at a young age, leading him to pursue a professional career shortly after graduation.
He is the middle child of Ronald and Shirley Shipman, with two brothers and two sisters. In July 2001, aged 16, Shipman won a contest held by Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW) which entitled the winner to a lifetime of free training in the JAPW professional wrestling school.
He spent six months training there, at the end of which the school closed down. He then began training under Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) alumni Mikey Whipwreck and Dan Maff.
