Who Is Karl Anderson? Age, Biography and Wiki
Karl Anderson, born on January 20, 1980, is a renowned American professional wrestler, known for his high-profile career in promotions such as WWE and NJPW. As of 2025, Anderson is 45 years old, boasting a wealth of experience and a myriad of accolades in the wrestling world. His journey began in the early 2000s, and he quickly became popular for his in-ring prowess and charismatic personality.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 20, 1980 |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Birth Place | Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Karl Anderson's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Karl Anderson stands at an impressive height of 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm). He maintains a well-built physique, weighing approximately 240 lbs (109 kg). His athletic measurements include a waist size of 34 inches and biceps measuring 18 inches, showcasing his dedication to fitness and training that contributes to his wrestling style.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Karl Anderson is private about his personal life, but it is known that he is happily married to his long-time partner, Gia Miller. The couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends. Together, they have two children, solidifying a strong family presence both at home and within the wrestling community. While rumors occasionally swirl about his relationship status, Anderson remains committed to his family.
He grew up in Pipestone, Minnesota, with his younger brother and mother. Allegra received a baseball scholarship to study at Mars Hill College in his home state before dropping out to pursue a wrestling career. Upon moving to Cincinnati, Ohio, he began training for a short time at Les Thatcher's Main Event Pro Wrestling Camp, the school associated with the Heartland Wrestling Association (HWA).
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Karl Anderson's net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. His income is derived from his wrestling contracts, merchandise sales, and endorsements. In recent years, Anderson has also ventured into business, with earnings from various partnerships and appearances adding significantly to his financial portfolio.
On the April 29 episode of Raw, Anderson and Gallows returned to the Raw brand, losing to The Usos. As of that match, they had not won a match on television since they defeated The Usos in May 2018. In July 2019, it was reported that Gallows and Anderson had re-signed with WWE to five-year contracts.
After Styles lost a United States Championship match to Ricochet; Anderson and Gallows helped Styles to beat up Ricochet, and reuniting The Club as heels. On the July 22 episode of Raw, The Club was renamed The O.C., which means "Original Club".
On the July 30 episode of Raw, Gallows and Anderson became two-time Raw Tag Team Champions by defeating The Revival and The Usos in a triple threat tag team match. Within weeks, they had lost the titles to Rollins and Strowman. At Crown Jewel, Anderson and Gallows won the WWE Tag Team World Cup, by defeating eight other teams.
Anderson participated in the Royal Rumble match at the namesake pay-per-view and entered at #20 but was eliminated by Randy Orton.
Career, Business and Investments
Karl Anderson's career took off in the mid-2000s, rising through the ranks with his incredible performances and signature moves, which earned him the nickname "Machine Gun." Known for his time with notable wrestling organizations, Anderson has captured multiple championships, including the IWGP Tag Team Championship.
In addition to his wrestling career, Anderson has engaged in several business ventures. He co-founded a wrestling school, where he trains aspiring wrestlers, and has invested in a clothing line catered to wrestling fans. His entrepreneurial spirit and savvy investments continue to enhance his profile beyond the wrestling ring.
Anderson is known for his work as a tag team specialist, most notably in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he is a former four-time IWGP Tag Team Champion. He also holds the record for the longest reign and most defenses with the title, achieved on his first reign with former partner Giant Bernard.
Anderson and Bernard also held Pro Wrestling Noah's GHC Tag Team Championship, and were voted tag team of the year by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter in 2011.
Anderson is a founding member, second leader and mouthpiece of the Bullet Club stable, and a three-time winner of NJPW's top tag team tournament, the G1/World Tag League, having won it in 2009 with Bernard, in 2012 with Hirooki Goto, and in 2013 with Doc Gallows.
He also wrestled for Southern California–based independent promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) between 2007 and 2009.
Social Network
Karl Anderson is active on social media, where he connects with fans and shares insights into his life and career. You can follow him on:
- Instagram: @karlandersonwwe
- Twitter: @Karl_Anderson
- Facebook: Karl Anderson
On May 3 at Wrestling Dontaku 2013, Anderson faced Hiroshi Tanahashi in another high-profile match, but was again defeated. After the match, Anderson turned heel by joining Prince Devitt, Bad Luck Fale, and Tama Tonga in attacking Tanahashi. The new group was subsequently named "Bullet Club".
From August 1 to 11, Anderson took part in the 2013 G1 Climax, where he finished with a record of five wins and four losses, with a loss against Tetsuya Naito on the final day costing him a spot in the final of the tournament.
In October, Anderson set his sights on the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, held by Kazuchika Okada, looking to avenge his loss from the finals of the 2012 G1 Climax. The title match between the two took place on November 9 at Power Struggle and saw Okada retain his title.
From November 24 to December 8, Anderson and Bullet Club's newest member, Doc Gallows, took part in the 2013 World Tag League.
After winning their block with a record of four wins and two losses, Anderson and Gallows first defeated GBH (Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma) in the semifinals and then Tencozy in the final to win the tournament, giving Anderson his overall third G1/World Tag League win and the second in a row.
Anderson and Gallows received their title shot on January 4, 2014, at Wrestle Kingdom 8 in Tokyo Dome, where they defeated K.E.S. to become the new IWGP Tag Team Champions. Anderson and Gallows made their first successful title defense on February 9 at The New Beginning in Hiroshima, defeating K.E.S. in a rematch.
Their second defense took place on April 6 at Invasion Attack 2014, where they defeated Hirooki Goto and Katsuyori Shibata.
Education
Karl Anderson attended a local high school, where he developed his passion for wrestling. After graduating, he pursued training at a wrestling school, focusing on honing his craft. His commitment to continuous learning and improvement has played a fundamental role in his successful wrestling career.
On the February 20, 2024 episode of NXT, Anderson and Gallows attacked Axiom and Nathan Frazer and Chase University (Andre Chase and Duke Hudson) after the two teams faced each other, turning heel for the first time since 2022 and marking Anderson and Gallows' return to NXT.
Gallows and Anderson wrestled their return NXT match on the April 25 episode of NXT, defeating Edris Enofe and Malik Blade. On February 8, 2025, Anderson (along with Gallows) was released from WWE for the second time.
