Matt Wiese

Matthew R. Matt Wiese (born September 22, 1971) is an American actor and former professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Luther Reigns, where he performed on its SmackDown brand.Wiese was born in Danville, Illinois before moving with his family and being raised in Hell`s Kitchen, Manhattan. At age 16, he left to fend for himself and became involved with criminals and gangs while living in the ghetto. At age 19, he was involved in a fight with a gang member before he was shot, stabbed, and had his throat slit. A few years later, he was arrested for committing aggravated assault on a police officer before being subsequently sentenced to five years in jail. Upon his release, he became an Assistant Manager for a McDonald`s in Hell`s Kitchen and after five years in the position, a friend recommened that he try out for the Power Plant, World Championship Wrestling`s professional wrestling school. After his stint in WCW, Wiese made his way Ultimate Pro Wrestling for more training. After his finishing up in UPW, Wiese debuted in AWA Superstars of Wrestling under his Horshu ring name. During his time there, he won the World Heavyweight Championship and held the title for a total of nine months. However, he was stripped of the title due to missing mandatory title defenses. Horshu left the promotion shortly afterwards. After an interview with Vince McMahon, he received a developmental contract from World Wrestling Entertainment in June 2003. luther reignse soon signed on and was sent to wrestle in Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE`s then-developmental territory, where he competed under the ring name Inspector Max Impact.