Bobby Lashley has now spent nearly 20 years in wrestling, since his incredible debut in the WWE.
Since that night in 2005, he has gone on to main event pay per views, winning multiple WWE Championships, and even teaming up with Donald Trump.
In this article,we’ll talk you through Bobby Lashley’s debut in the WWE and see just what became of him after his fantastic first match.
Bobby Lashley WWE Debut
Bobby Lashley’s WWE debut was an exciting and highly anticipated moment in professional wrestling history. It occurred on the September 23, 2005 episode of SmackDown!, which was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Lashley had already established himself as a top-class wrestler. He was an amateur wrestling champion in the army, so they fans had big hopes for the future WWE Champion upon his debut.
WWE fans were eagerly waiting to see how he would translate his skills and athleticism into the world of professional wrestling.
They were not disappointed. He entered wearing an unfamiliar, yet stylish looking, all white gear, something he should really bring back in the future.
When Lashley’s music hit and he made his entrance, the crowd erupted with cheers and anticipation. Lashley’s debut match was against Simon Dean, a lower-tier wrestler who was known more for his comedic antics than his in-ring skills.
The match was a showcase for Lashley’s incredible strength and athleticism, as he dominated Dean with power moves and impressive athleticism.
He also added some comedy spots to the match. When Dean had Lashely in a headlock, rather than escape, he decided to do press-ups. This was to showcase Bobby Lashley’s strength on his debut, bu also his arrogance.
He was not taking Simon Dean seriously. As he shouldn’t. He won the match handily, hitting his famous Dominator and pinning his opponent.
In the end, Lashley won the match decisively, sending a clear message to the rest of the WWE locker room that he was a force to be reckoned with.
After his debut, Lashley quickly rose through the ranks of the WWE, winning championships and establishing himself as one of the top stars in the company. He would go on to have memorable feuds and matches with some of the biggest names in the business, including John Cena, Batista, and Randy Orton.
Overall, Bobby Lashley’s WWE debut was a thrilling moment that marked the beginning of a successful career in professional wrestling. His athleticism, strength, and charisma made him an instant fan favorite and cemented his status as one of the top performers in the industry.
He Spoke Highly Of Donald Trump At WrestleMania 23
WWE Superstar Bobby Lashely spoke to Digital Spy about Donald Trump appearing with him at WrestleMania 23.
The former WWE Champion called the experience “really cool”, and that he just did his part in the match and did not try to dominate the conversation.
“It was actually really cool because it wasn’t one of those things where he wanted to take over like, ‘oh it’s me, Donald Trump ,’ it wasn’t that at all.
“He actually came into the position and was like, ‘look man I want to make this as great as possible, so tell me what I can do’.
“He didn’t tell me how to do my match, he didn’t tell Vince how to run WWE, he just came in and said, ‘this is awesome, tell me what I could do on my part to make this the best ever,’ and he did his part.”
“At the time when I was doing it I didn’t really understand the magnitude of it. No one could have seen Donald Trump becoming the President.”