Matt Bloom Biography
Matt Bloom is an American retired wrestling trainer, professional wrestler, and NFL player currently working at WWE in Orlando, FL, as the head trainer at WWE Performance Center. He is also known for appearing under the names Prince Albert, A-Train, Lord Tensai, as well as Tensai.
Matt Bloom Birthday and age
Matt was born on November 14, 1972, in Peabody, MA, United States of America.
Matt Bloom Height and Weight
Matt has a height of 6 feet and 7 inches [2m] and a body weight of 158.76kg [350lbs.]
Matt Bloom Education and Early Career
Matt got his secondary education at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School in Peabody, MA. While at high school, he actively participated in school games like football, basketball, baseball, and track and field sports. After his high school, Matt joined the University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in sign language.
While in college, he participated in football, where he played as an offensive tackle and an offensive guard. Immediately after his graduation, Matt played for the San Diego Chargers during the National Football League (NFL). He later worked as a teacher of Maths and English, helping children with behavioral problems at Revere High School.
Matt Bloom Family
Matt was born to both parents in Peabody, MA. However, details about his parents and siblings are not known to the public. Nevertheless, as soon as information about their identity is available, we shall update information about his family members immediately.
Matt Bloom Marriage
Bloom is married to his beautiful wife, called Farah Louise. The couple married on September 3, 2005, following a private wedding ceremony that was attended by close relatives and friends. Bloom and his family are currently living in their homestead in Orlando, FL.
Matt Bloom Children
Matt and his wife, Farah Louise, are blessed with two children whose details are not yet disclosed to the public.
Matt Bloom WWE
Bloom is working at WWE in Orlando, FL, as the head trainer at WWE Performance Center, where he serves as the head trainer. From January 2014- August 7, Matt worked as a commentator for WWE’s NXT, where he served under the name Jason Albert. On August 7, 2014, he announced that he would resume his teaching profession and work as a trainer in WWE Performance Center. After one year of service as a trainer, Matt was promoted to serve as NXT’s head trainer.
From 2002-2004, he wrestled in the WWE under the alias A-Train where he challenged for the WWE Championship at SmackDown’s brand-exclusive Royal Rumble in the year 2004. He was later eliminated by Eddie Guerrero before he was traded to WWE RAW on March 22, 2004.
On June 7, 2014, he made his debut at WWE RAW but had his last match at WWE Heat. He was therefore defeated by Val Venis before he was released from his WWE contract on November 1, 2004. Later on, Bloom returned to WWE in 2012 and made an appearance in the 19th March episode of WWE Raw under the alias ring name, Lord Tensai. During his return, he started winning and beating lower rated wrestlers and stars such as John Cena and CM Punk.
He opted to drop the name Lord and Japanese outfit, which proved a bad omen. In 2012, he started frequently losing, therefore losing hope in wrestling. His wrestling companion Sakamoto who stopped accompanying him to the ring.
Due to his frequent failures, Santino Marella started making fun of Matt after he not only called him Tensai a “Fat Albert” but also defeated him in the following match. Tensai formed a tag team with his fellow WWE wrestler Brodus Clay in 2013. Tensai and Clay’s team went ahead to defeat other accomplished tag teams in the WWE before they announced their official team name ‘Tons of Funk‘ on the March 27 episode.
Matt Bloom Tattoos
Matt has made on his body several tattoos that he says they are a symbol of his 8-year tenure in Japan. He also has some markings on his face, which make his fans to think that they are also tattoos. Those marks are mare paintings that are washed off during a march.
Matt Bloom and Finn Balor
Matt is related to Finn Balor, an NXT champion. Finn revealed to WrestlingNews.co that Bloom offers him gives him personal advice that he totally trusts.
Matt Bloom Salary
Matt has not disclosed any information regarding his salary. However, we are reviewing this section, and we shall update it as soon as it is out
Matt Bloom Net Worth
Matt has an estimated net worth of $7 million.