Who Is Steve Blackman? Age, Biography and Wiki
Steve Blackman was born on September 28, 1963, making him 61 years old in 2025. Hailing from the United States, he gained fame as a professional wrestler, known for his hard-hitting style and athleticism. Blackman initially started his wrestling career in the independent circuits before joining the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) in the late 1990s. His distinctive persona and captivating performances earned him a dedicated fan base.
| Occupation | Wrestlers |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | September 28, 1963 |
| Age | 61 Years |
| Birth Place | Annville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Steve Blackman's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Steve Blackman stands tall at 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and weighs approximately 225 pounds (102 kg). His athletic build and impressive physique have contributed significantly to his wrestling career, allowing him to perform various high-impact moves and maneuvers that delighted audiences.
After his rest, during which he lost much of his muscle mass, Blackman spent another four years in physical therapy to recover his condition, and incorporated martial arts training, specifically escrima and tae kwon do. Once back in working shape, he contacted his friends Brian Pillman and Owen Hart for a new WWF try-out.
Blackman also reached out to Jim Cornette who brought him in for a tryout and presented Blackman to Vince McMahon.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Steve Blackman has kept his personal life relatively private. He was previously married, but details about his current dating status or any relationships remain largely undisclosed. Given his focus on career and personal pursuits, it is unclear if he is currently in a relationship or has a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Net Worth and Salary
In 2025, Steve Blackman's net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. His earnings come from a combination of wrestling contracts, appearances, merchandise sales, and his ventures outside the ring. Over the years, he has also ventured into various business opportunities, which have enhanced his financial standing.
Blackman made his second WWF debut on the November 3, 1997, episode of Raw is War when he jumped the guardrail, to help Vader fend off an attack from The Hart Foundation. Blackman was given a martial arts gimmick, and named "The Lethal Weapon" Steve Blackman.
His first pay-per view appearance was at Survivor Series 1997, as a replacement for the injured Patriot as the fourth member of Team USA (Vader, Goldust, and Marc Mero). Blackman was the first elimination of the match when he was counted out of the ring.
Team USA lost to Team Canada (British Bulldog, Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart, Phillip Lafon, and Doug Furnas) when the British Bulldog pinned Vader. His next pay-per view appearance was at Royal Rumble 1998 in the 30-man Royal Rumble match. He was the tenth entrant into the Rumble, but was eliminated by Kurrgan.
Career, Business, and Investments
Steve Blackman's wrestling career has spanned several decades, with a tenure in WWF/WWE during which he became a fan favorite. Known for his use of martial arts and high-flying moves, Blackman left a lasting impact on the wrestling community.
Beyond the ring, he has explored various business endeavors, including training and promoting upcoming wrestlers. His passion for martial arts has also led him to develop fitness programs that emphasize wellness and physical conditioning.
Steve Blackman (born September 28, 1963) is an American martial arts instructor and former professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE) from 1997 to 2002, where he was a frequent challenger for the promotion's mid-card titles.
He held the WWF Hardcore Championship six times and holds the record for most combined days as champion, a total of 172 days.
Social Network
Steve Blackman maintains a presence on social media platforms, where he connects with his fans and shares insights into his life. While he is not as active as some contemporary wrestlers, he engages periodically with followers on platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, providing updates about his life and career.
Blackman and Al Snow then formed a tag team that was known unofficially as Head Cheese, as Snow made Blackman wear a cheesehead hat to complement the mannequin head that Snow carried to the ring, turning face.
Blackman had a reputation for being very serious and not displaying emotion, so the two put on comedy duo skits with Blackman as the straight man. Many of the skits involved Snow's attempts to come up with a gimmick for their team.
In one backstage scene, Snow proposed that the duo develop a TV show wherein they travel through time and solve mysteries. In that same skit Snow proposed Blackman dress up like Dracula as he already "Had the personality of a dead guy".
Another memorable sketch involved Snow scheduling an unsuspecting Blackman to perform stand-up comedy at a nursing home, with humorously disastrous results.
Head Cheese had one opportunity to become the WWF World Tag Team Champions when they took on the New Age Outlaws, however, the match ended in a no contest due to the interference from the debuting Radicalz. Head Cheese also appeared on WrestleMania 2000 losing to T & A (Test and Albert).
Education
Blackman completed his education focused primarily on physical training and martial arts, which laid the foundation for his successful wrestling career. His dedication to fitness and strength training has been evident throughout his career and has contributed to his longevity in a demanding profession.
Steve Blackman began as a competitive bodybuilder and weightlifter before entering professional wrestling in 1986 in Connecticut, training at Tony Altamore's wrestling school and working for Stu Hart's Stampede Wrestling in Calgary until early 1989.
Also around that time, in January 1988, Blackman once toured with New Japan Pro-Wrestling wrestling as Steve R. Blackman during their New Year Golden Series. He wrestled singles matches against the likes of Tatsumi Fujinami, Riki Choshu, Hiroshi Hase, Nobuhiko Takada, Kengo Kimura and a few others.
He also wrestled tag matches in that tour teaming with the likes of Tony St. Clair, Buzz Sawyer, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams and Johnny K-9.
