D'Lo Brown facts for kids
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| Birth name | Accie Julius Connor |
| Born | October 22, 1973 Burlington, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Maine |
| Spouse(s) |
Jennifer Connor
(m. 2001) |
| Children | 2 |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | A.C. Corner A.C. Connor Ace the Animal Ace Brown D'Lo Brown |
| Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Billed weight | 268 lb (122 kg) |
| Billed from | Chicago, Illinois |
| Trained by | Al Snow Larry Sharpe |
| Debut | 1994 |
Accie Julius Connor (born October 22, 1973), known as D'Lo Brown, is an American professional wrestler. He is currently a producer for TNA Wrestling. D'Lo Brown is famous for his time with WWE. He also wrestled for Ring of Honor, All Japan Pro Wrestling, and Pro Wrestling Noah.
Contents
- Professional Wrestling Career
- Personal Life
- Championships and Awards
- See also
Professional Wrestling Career
Starting Out (1994–1997)
Accie Connor began his wrestling journey in New Jersey. He used the name "Ace the Animal." In 1994, he wrestled for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He was often a "jobber," meaning he would lose matches to make other wrestlers look strong.
Later in 1994, he joined Smoky Mountain Wrestling. He was called "'Downtown' D'Lo Brown." He worked as a security guard for a group called the Gangstas. Brown wrestled regularly on TV shows. He also wrestled in Puerto Rico and trained more with the Heartland Wrestling Association.
Joining the WWF (1997–2003)
Nation of Domination (1997–1998)
In April 1997, D'Lo Brown joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He became a member of Faarooq's group, the Nation of Domination. He often wore a suit and stood with the group.
Later, The Rock took over the Nation of Domination. D'Lo Brown started wearing a chest protector. He said it was for an injury, but he also used it to make his finishing move, the "Lo Down," more powerful.
Winning Championships (1998–2000)
D'Lo Brown had a very successful time in the WWF. He won the WWF European Championship four times. He also held the WWF Intercontinental Championship once. At one point, he held both titles at the same time! This was a rare achievement.
In 1999, D'Lo Brown was involved in an accident during a match. Another wrestler, Droz, was seriously injured. It was an accident that could happen to any wrestler. D'Lo felt very bad about it. Droz later said he did not blame D'Lo. This accident changed how D'Lo wrestled.
After this, D'Lo teamed up with his former Nation member, The Godfather. They wrestled together for a while.
Lo Down Tag Team (2000–2001)
In 2000, D'Lo formed a tag team called "Lo Down" with Chaz. They often wrestled on shows like Sunday Night Heat. Tiger Ali Singh became their manager. The team was removed from TV when Singh got injured. D'Lo said this was a low point in his career. He then went to train in WWE's developmental territory, OVW.
Alliance with Theodore Long (2002–2003)
D'Lo Brown returned to TV in 2002. He mostly wrestled on Heat. Later that year, Theodore Long became his manager. Long formed a group called Thuggin' and Buggin' Enterprises. D'Lo Brown had a winning streak with Long.
In early 2003, Theodore Long replaced D'Lo Brown with another wrestler. D'Lo was then released from his WWE contract in February 2003.
NWA Total Nonstop Action (2003–2004)
D'Lo Brown joined NWA Total Nonstop Action (TNA) in March 2003. He often teamed with AJ Styles. They tried to win the NWA World Tag Team Championships but did not succeed.
D'Lo also challenged AJ Styles for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. He did not win the title. In April 2004, D'Lo Brown and Gran Apolo won the NWA World Tag Team Championship. They lost the titles just seven days later. D'Lo left TNA in the summer of 2004.
Wrestling Overseas (2004–2009)
D'Lo Brown joined All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan. He was part of a group called Roughly Obsess and Destroy (RO&D). He later joined a rival group called Voodoo Murders. He also wrestled in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
In 2005, D'Lo Brown was a trainer for a TV show called Celebrity Wrestling in the UK. Celebrities learned to wrestle on the show.
Return to WWE (2008–2009)
In 2008, D'Lo Brown returned to WWE. He wrestled in some matches that were not shown on TV. He made his TV return on Raw in July 2008. He defeated Santino Marella. However, his appearances became less frequent. In January 2009, WWE released him again.
Independent Wrestling (2009–2010)
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After leaving WWE, D'Lo Brown wrestled for Ring of Honor (ROH). He also wrestled in Japan for Pro Wrestling Noah. He teamed with Buchanan in a tag team tournament.
In September 2009, D'Lo Brown announced he would retire from wrestling. He also said he would become a co-host for a radio show. He wrestled his last match in 2010 before taking a break.
Return to TNA (2009–2013)
In September 2009, D'Lo Brown returned to TNA. He worked as a lead "agent," helping wrestlers plan their matches. He also helped with finding new talent.
In March 2013, D'Lo Brown attacked Kurt Angle. He revealed he was the Vice President of a group called Aces & Eights. This meant he became a "heel" (a bad guy). He helped Aces & Eights win matches. He wrestled his first TV match in four years in May 2013, losing to Kurt Angle. After this loss, he was demoted in the group. He left TNA in July 2013.
Later Career (2013–Present)
After leaving TNA, D'Lo Brown wrestled on the independent circuit. He also returned to All Japan Pro Wrestling in Japan in 2013. He formed a group called DK (Dark Kingdom).
He continued to wrestle occasionally. His last match was on October 7, 2023. He teamed with Scott D'Amore and Tommy Dreamer to win a match for Border City Wrestling.
Return to Impact Wrestling (2019–2022)
In July 2019, D'Lo Brown returned to Impact Wrestling (formerly TNA). He worked as a producer behind the scenes. In 2021, he became one of Impact's announcers. He stopped being an announcer in early 2022. He continued his role in talent relations backstage. In September 2022, it was announced that D'Lo Brown had finished his time with Impact Wrestling.
Personal Life
Accie Connor studied at the University of Maine. He earned a degree in accounting. He also played for the university's football team. Before becoming a wrestler, he worked as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
He married his wife, Jennifer, in 2001. They have two daughters. D'Lo Brown is a fan of the Chicago Bears football team and Liverpool F.C. soccer team.
Championships and Awards
D'Lo Brown has won many championships and awards throughout his career:
- Backed Against The Wall Championship Wrestling
- BAW Championship (1 time)
- Border City Wrestling
- BCW Can-Am Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling
- CAPW North American Championship (2 times)
- Great Lakes Wrestling
- GLW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Heartland Wrestling Association
- HWA Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- HWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Matt Stryker
- Heroes and Legends Wrestling
- HLW Legends Championship (1 time)
- International Wrestling Association
- IWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Glamour Boy Shane
- International Wrestling Promotions
- IWP Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Irish Whip Wrestling
- IWW International Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Maximum Pro Wrestling
- MXPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- New Era Pro Wrestling
- NEW Heavyweight Championship (6 times)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked #61 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2004
- Pro Wrestling Noah
- GHC Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Buchanan
- Southern Championship Wrestling
- SCW Florida Southern Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Total Nonstop Action Wrestling
- NWA World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Apolo
- USA Xtreme Wrestling
- UXW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- World Wrestling Federation
- WWF European Championship (4 times)
- WWF Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Worst Gimmick (2013) Aces & Eights
See also
In Spanish: D'Lo Brown para niños
