Kenny King Bio
Kenny King, known professionally as Kenny Lane is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Ring of Honor (ROH), where he is a former one-time ROH World Tag Team Champion and a two-time ROH World Television Champion. He was born on July 22, 1981, in Queens, New York, United States.
King was a contestant in the second season of WWF Tough Enough. He is also known for his time in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he was a two-time X Division Champion. Kenny King grew up in Florida and played football as a strong safety in college. On July 22, 2003, King appeared in the television program The Strip as “Felix” in the episode “Father’s Day Blues”. He also appeared on the short-lived Nickelodeon series, My Brother and Me on the episode titled “Dee Dee’s Haircut”.
In addition, Kenny was in season 2 episode 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” appearing as a Chippendale’s dancer in Las Vegas. Kenny King appeared on the dating game show Baggage on March 9, 2011; he was one of three potential men for the female contestant to choose.
Kenny King Age
King is 38 years old as of 2019. He was born on 22 July 1981 in Queens, New York, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 22nd of July every year together with his family.
Kenny King Education
The professional wrestler attended Florida State University, before transferring to the University of South Florida. He then relocated to Las Vegas, where he attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. King had planned to play football at UNLV but had to redshirt for his first season at the university.
Kenny King Family
King was born in Queens, New York and grew up in Florida. He was born to his parents whose information he has not yet disclosed. He is also of Guyanese heritage through his father. If any information about his parents and siblings comes up, it will be updated.
Kenny King Wife
King is happily in a relationship with London Ferris whose a hairstylist, make-up artist and model. The two met before king joined “Bachelor in Paradise” and later reconnected when King left the show. They have been in a relationship ever since.
Kenny King Daughter
Makenzi King is the adorable daughter of beleaguered season 13 Bachelorette contestant Kenny King. She is currently aged 12 years old and was the reason why Kenny King left the show early. King got a second chance at onscreen love during “Bachelor in Paradise,” where he made an early exit because he could not bear to miss his daughter’s recital.
Kenny King Facts and Body Measurements
- Full Name: Kenny King
- Age/ How Old?: 38 years old
- Date of Birth: July 22, 1981
- Place of Birth: Queens, New York
- Education: Florida State University, University of South Florida, UNLV
- Nationality: American
- Married?: Dating
- Children/ Kids: 2
- Height/ How tall?: 6 feet
- Weight: 104 kgs
- Profession: Wrestler
- Net worth: $2 million
Kenny King Bachelorette
King was announced as a contestant on the 13th season of The Bachelorette, which premiered in on May 22, 2017. It featured Rachel Lindsay, a 32-year-old attorney from Dallas, Texas and concluded on August 7, 2017. The season saw Bryan Abasolo, a Chiropractor, as the winner. King pulled himself out of the competition in ninth place as he was missing his daughter.
King instantly became a fan favorite during Rachel Lindsay’s season and had all of Bachelor Nation in unison when he tearfully left the show early because he missed his 10-year-old daughter. On June 26, 2018, it was announced that Kenny King will be on the 5th season of Bachelor in Paradise.
Kenny King TNA
On June 24, 2012, King’s contract with ROH expired. The July 5 episode of TNA’s Impact Wrestling, King wrestled in a match, defeating Lars Only to qualify for the TNA X Division Championship tournament at Destination X. Subsequently, ROH stated that they considered this an unacceptable “breach of his verbal agreement” and severed ties with him.
On July 8 at Destination X, King defeated Douglas Williams to qualify for the finals of the X Division Championship tournament. Later that same event, King was defeated by Zema Ion in the final Ultimate X match, which also included Mason Andrews and Sonjay Dutt.
Kenny King returned to Impact Wrestling on July 26, when he was handpicked by TNA World Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries as the number one contender to Zema Ion’s X Division Championship. King ended up losing the match following interference from Aries’ rival Bobby Roode.
The following week, Kenny King teamed with Aries in a tag team match, where they defeated Ion and Roode, with King pinning the X Division Champion for the win. Following the match, King was named the number one contender to the X Division Championship. King received his title opportunity on August 12 at Hardcore Justice but was defeated by Ion.
The following day it was reported that King had signed a contract with TNA. On the December 6 episode of Impact Wrestling, King defeated Kid Kash and Zema Ion to become the number one contender for the X Division Championship. Three days later at Final Resolution, King failed in his title challenge against Rob Van Dam.
On the following episode of Impact Wrestling, King defeated Van Dam in a non-title match, pinning him with his feet on the ropes. The following week, King teased tension between himself and Van Dam after he abandoned Van Dam in a tag team match against Matt Morgan and Joey Ryan.
On January 10, 2013, episode of Impact Wrestling, King defeated Zema Ion to earn the right to face Christian York in a number one contenders match for the X Division Championship at Genesis. However, three days later at the pay-per-view, Kenny was defeated by York.
On the February 7 episode of Impact Wrestling, King unsuccessfully challenged Rob Van Dam for the X Division Championship in a three-way match, also involving Zema Ion. Two weeks later, King received another shot at the X Division Championship but was again defeated by Van Dam.
On the February 28 episode of Impact Wrestling, King finally defeated Van Dam to win his first X Division Championship, in a match where if King had lost, he would have been out of the X Division. Kenny King made his first successful title defense on March 10 at Lockdown, defeating Christian York and Zema Ion in a three-way match.
On the March 21 episode of Impact Wrestling, King defeated Sonjay Dutt and Zema Ion in a three-way match to retain the X Division Championship. King then defended the title against Petey Williams and Zema Ion on the April 18 episode of Impact Wrestling and against Williams and Chris Sabin on the May 16 episode.
On June 2 at Slammiversary XI, King lost the X Division Championship to Chris Sabin in a three-way Ultimate X match, also involving Suicide. King lost his rematch on the June 27 episode of Impact Wrestling, after he was pinned by an impostor Suicide in a three-way match, which also included then-champion Chris Sabin and removed him from the title contention.
Kenny King returned on the September 26 episode of Impact to confront Aries over the fake Suicide stunt, and after attacking Aries, Aries ordered a match right afterward, which Aries won, and left King with a bad cut on his forehead.
Kenny King Net Worth
Kenny King has participated in abundant matches that have contributed to his high income. His 2018 estimated net worth is $2 Million up from $1.8 Million in 2017 with an estimated 2017-2018 earnings salary and income of $300 Thousand. Besides, King’s estimated 2017 and 2018 income earnings and salary come to a total of $1.8 Million.
King’s main source of income comes from his career as a professional wrestler. He began wrestling on the independent circuit immediately following Tough Enough. Kenny King appeared with Ultimate Pro Wrestling in Anaheim, California on April 25, 2003. He defeated former The Real World cast member Mike Mizanin in what was promoted as a “reality television match”.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kenny King
Who is Kenny King?
King is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Ring of Honor (ROH), where he is a former one-time ROH World Tag Team Champion and a two-time ROH World Television Champion.
How old is Kenny King?
King is 38 years old as of 2019. He was born on 22 July 1981 in Queens, New York, United States.
How tall is Kenny King?
King stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches.
Is Kenny King married?
King is happily in a relationship with London Ferris whose a hairstylist, make-up artist and model.
How much is Kenny King worth?
King has an estimated net worth of $ 2 million.
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