Matthew Lee Cappotelli, normally called Matt Cappotelli, is a professional wrestler currently working in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), a developmental company for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Profile

• Height: 6'0" (182.9 cm)
• Weight: 225lbs (102.1 kg)
• Birthday: November 12, 1979
• Hometown: Rochester, New York
• Trained By: Al Snow, Bill DeMott, Ivory and Nick Dinsmore
• Professional Debut: January 27, 2003
• Previous Identities: The Flava
• Finishing/Signature Move(s): Atomic Drop, Double Dropkick (with John Hennigan)

Career

Cappotelli, along with John Hennigan, won a WWE contract by winning Tough Enough III. He was then sent to OVW in order to continue his training and work on his vocal skills. In OVW, Cappotelli formed a babyface tag team known as "The Thrill Seekers" with Johnny Jeter .

Cappotelli was embroiled in controversy when one of the Tough Enough trainers, Bob "Hardcore" Holly, assaulted him in the course of a practise match, leaving him bruised and bloody. Holly later concussed Cappotelli while wrestling him at a live event on April 24, 2004. Holly is not believed to have been punished for his actions, and his exact motives remain unexplained.

Titles and Accomplishments

• Ohio Valley Wrestling Southern Tag Team Champion (with Johnny Jeter )