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'''Mr. Anderson''' may refer to: |
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{{Other uses6|Anderson (surname)|Kennedy (surname)}} |
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{{Infobox wrestler |
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|name = Mr. Anderson |
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|names = Two Rivers Jack<ref name=thesun>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/podcasts/wrestling/article265013.ece|title=WWE Stopped My Steroid Use|work=[[The Sun (newspaper)|The Sun]]|author=Joel Ross and Lilsboy|date=2007-08-18|accessdate=2007-08-17}}</ref><br />Ken Anderson<ref name="OWWProfile"/><br />Kamikaze Ken<ref name="Thiel"/><br />Ken Kennedy<ref name="OWWProfile"/><br />'''Mr. Anderson'''<ref name="Thiel"/><br />Mr. Kennedy<ref name="WWEProfile"/> |
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|image = KennedySmackdown@Commons.jpg |
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|caption = Anderson as Mr. Kennedy on ''[[WWE SmackDown]]''. |
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|height = {{height|feet=6|inch=2}}<ref name="WWEProfile">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/mrkennedy/bio/|title=Mr. Kennedy's WWE Profile|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2009-04-15|archivedate=2009-05-30|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5hAMU5xWb}}</ref><ref name="TNAProfile">{{cite web|url=http://www.tnawrestling.com/roster/superstar-roster/item/1579-mr-anderson|title=Mr. Anderson's TNA Profile|publisher=[[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]]|accessdate=2010-01-25}}</ref> |
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|weight = {{convert|243|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name="WWEProfile"/><ref name="TNAProfile"/> |
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1976|3|6}}<ref name="WebsiteFacts">{{cite web|url=http://www.ken-kennedy.com/About/facts.html|title=Ken Kennedy facts|publisher=Ken-Kennedy.com|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> |
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|birth_place = [[Wisconsin Rapids|Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin]]<ref name="SLAM!"/> |
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|resides = |
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|billed = [[Green Bay, Wisconsin]]<ref name="WWEProfile"/><ref name="TNAProfile"/> |
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|trainer = Eric Hammers<ref name="WebsiteFacts">{{cite web|url=http://www.ken-kennedy.com/About/Myinterview.html|title=Ken Kennedy interview|publisher=Ken-Kennedy.com|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref><ref name="Kennedy interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.ken-kennedy.com/New/bio.html|title=Mr. Kennedy interview|accessdate=2008-04-29|publisher=Ken-Kennedy.com}}</ref><br />Mike Mercury<ref name="WebsiteFacts"/><ref name="Kennedy interview"/><br />[[Ohio Valley Wrestling|OVW staff]]<ref name="OWWProfile"/> |
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|debut = 1999<ref name="OWWProfile"/> |
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|retired = |
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* [[Ken Anderson (wrestler)]], American professional wrestler, formerly known as "Mr. Anderson" |
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'''Ken Anderson'''<ref name="MiamiHerald"/> (born March 6, 1976)<ref name="WebsiteFacts"/> is an [[United States|American]] [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] and [[actor]], currently signed with [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA) using the name '''Mr. Anderson'''. He wrestled under the ring name '''Mr. Kennedy''' during his time with [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE) between 2005 and 2009. |
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* [[Neo (The Matrix)|Neo (''The Matrix'')]], main character in the film, referred to as "Mr. Anderson" |
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* [[Mr. Anderson (Beavis and Butt-head)|Mr. Anderson (''Beavis and Butt-head'')]], a supporting character in ''Beavis and Butt-Head'' |
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==See also== |
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Before being promoted to the main WWE roster, Anderson wrestled for numerous [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotions]] in his career. While performing in these promotions, he won various championships, both in tag team and singles competition. Anderson was assigned to WWE's developmental territory [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW) in [[Louisville, Kentucky]] in 2005. |
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*[[Anderson (surname)]] |
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{{disambiguation}} |
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After signing with WWE, Anderson made his debut on the SmackDown! roster in August 2005. In September 2006 he captured his first and only title with the company, the [[WWE United States Championship]], and would hold onto it for a month. The following year, at [[WrestleMania 23]], Anderson won the annual [[Money in the Bank ladder match]], a contract, which guarantees a match for one of WWE's world titles. He was released from his WWE contract on May 29, 2009.<ref name="Release">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/industrynews/kennedyreleased|title=Mr. Kennedy Released|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|date=2009-05-29|accessdate=2009-05-29}}</ref> He returned to the independent circuit before signing a contract with TNA in 2010. |
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==Early life== |
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Anderson is the son of James Alan Holmes and Sheryl Anderson and has one sister, Jennifer Holmes. His father died on April 13, 2006 from cancer.<ref name="Family">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingwire.net/newswire/archive.php?Action=ShowNews&NewsID=12673|title=Obituary for James Alan Holmes|publisher=WrestlingWire (originally from ''Herald Times'' Reporter)|date=2006-04-16|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> |
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Anderson is a graduate of Washington High School in [[Two Rivers, Wisconsin]]. During his time there, Anderson excelled at swimming and track & field.<ref name="SLAM!">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/kennedy_ken.html|title=Mr. Kennedy profile|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|work=Slam! Sports|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> He also announced school basketball games and did a radio assignment in his Mass Media class.<ref name=about/> When doing this, a friend suggested to Anderson to repeat the surnames to make it funnier.<ref name=about/> That element was eventually used again in his wrestling character when encouraged by [[Paul Heyman]].<ref name=about/><ref name="WrestlingObserver"/><ref name="MiamiHerald"/> |
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Before starting a wrestling career, Anderson worked at a nuclear plant as a security officer and as a personal trainer.<ref name="SLAM!"/><ref name="MiamiHerald"/> He also served in the United States Army.<ref name="detnews">{{cite web|url=http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070322/ENT0101/703220388/1032/|last=Graham|first=Adam|title=WWE's Mr. Kennedy: From bad to evil greatness|work=[[The Detroit News]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> |
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==Professional wrestling career== |
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Anderson was trained by All-Star Championship Wrestling Alumni Eric Hammers and Mike "Mercury" Krause. He was invited to appear in a trial basis on ''[[WWF Jakked/Metal|WWF Jakked]]'', ''[[WWE Velocity]]'', and ''[[WWE Heat|WWE Sunday Night Heat]]'' as an independent [[Job (professional wrestling)|jobber]] several times from 2001 to 2004. Anderson made some appearances on ''[[TNA Xplosion]]'' and was initially approached for a contract at [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] by [[Jeff Jarrett]] but communications broke down.<ref name="Kennedy interview"/> Anderson competed in the 2002 and 2003 [[Ted Petty Invitational]] tournaments (the first one then known as the Sweet Science Sixteen tournament) but did not advance past the first round in either of them.<ref name="SLAM!"/> After wrestling for over six years,<ref name=about/> in February 2005, WWE signed Anderson to a developmental contract.<ref name="Kennedy interview"/> |
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===World Wrestling Entertainment (2005-2009)=== |
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Upon signing with WWE in February 2005, Anderson was sent to the [[Ohio Valley Wrestling]] (OVW) [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]]. After six months he was called up to work on ''[[WWE Velocity|Velocity]]''. Before his first ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown!]]'' match, a victory over [[Shoichi Funaki|Funaki]], he showed himself to be a cocky and arrogant wrestler with not only his mannerisms but by taking a microphone and performing his own ring announcement.<ref name="MiamiHerald"/><ref>{{cite episode|title=SmackDown!|series=WWE Friday Night SmackDown|serieslink=WWE SmackDown|network=[[UPN]]|airdate=2005-08-11|season=6}}</ref> He referred to himself as "Mr. Anderson" for this match.<ref name="Thiel">{{cite web|url=http://www.scenenewspaper.com/arts-entertainment/24-arts-entertainment/201-mr-kennedy-raw.html|title=Wisconsin wrestler comes home for WWE's Monday Night Raw|last=Thiel|first=Mike|accessdate=2009-06-28|publisher=Scene Newspaper}}</ref> A few weeks later, to avoid comparisons with the more famous [[Anderson family]] (as well as former [[Cincinnati Bengals]] [[quarterback]] [[Ken Anderson (American football)|Ken Anderson]]), he changed his name to "Ken Kennedy", or "Mr. Kennedy".<ref name="Kennedy interview"/> This idea was initially suggested by [[Paul Heyman]] and was chosen as his name because it is the middle name of WWE Chairman [[Vince McMahon]].<ref name="WrestlingObserver">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/?aID=15314|last=Pollock|first=John|title=Ken Kennedy interview on injury, name, Guerrero and future|publisher=Wrestling Observer|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> |
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====SmackDown! and United States Champion (2005–2007)==== |
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[[Image:Kennedy-&-Chimel,-RLA-Melb-10.11.2007.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Kennedy taunting ring announcer [[Tony Chimel]].]] |
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Kennedy defeated Funaki once again in his ''SmackDown!'' debut on August 25, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/05252005/|title=SmackDown! results - August 25, 2005|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> Kennedy also created an ongoing [[Feud (professional wrestling)|mini-feud]] with ''SmackDown!'' [[ring announcer]] [[Tony Chimel]], based on Kennedy believing that Chimel's announcing was not done well enough or with sufficient respect, and therefore performing his own introductions or forcing Chimel to introduce him again. Kennedy's self-ring introductions before the match became one of his trademarks.<ref name="MiamiHerald">{{cite journal|first=Jim|last=Varsallone|title=Introducing WrestleMania's Mr. Kennedy ... Ken-a-deeeeeeee|date=2007-04-07|accessdate=2009-02-20|work=[[The Miami Herald]]}}</ref> While working on both ''Velocity'' and ''SmackDown!'', he was also still working in OVW. Kennedy made his [[pay-per-view]] debut at ''SmackDown!'s'' [[No Mercy (2005)|No Mercy]], defeating [[Bob Holly|Hardcore Holly]] and injuring Holly's ribs during the match.<ref name="OWWProfile">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/k/ken-anderson.html|title=Ken Anderson profile| publisher=Online World of Wrestling|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> |
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On the November 11 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Kennedy faced [[Eddie Guerrero]] to compete for a spot on ''SmackDown!'''s [[Survivor Series (2005)|Survivor Series]] team. He lost the match when Guerrero tossed him a [[Folding chair|steel chair]] and played possum, a move which Guerrero had made famous. The groggy referee turned around and saw Guerrero on the ground with Kennedy holding the chair, and consequently [[Professional wrestling#Disqualification|disqualified]] Kennedy, awarding the place on Team SmackDown! to Guerrero. This was Kennedy's first loss. In retaliation, Kennedy struck Guerrero over the head with the chair after the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11112005/|title=RAW ambushes SmackDown|date=2005-11-11|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> This was Guerrero's final televised match,<ref name=mike/> as he died on November 13 in his hotel room in [[Minneapolis|Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. In interviews about the incident, Kennedy has stated that he considers this an "unfortunate honor".<ref name="WrestlingObserver"/> |
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In December 2005, Kennedy participated in WWE's overseas tour. On the second day in [[Italy]], Kennedy suffered a serious [[Latissimus dorsi muscle|latissimus dorsi]] tear.<ref name=mike>{{cite web|url=http://www.charleston.net/news/2007/dec/02/mr_kennedy_endures_pitfalls23762/|title='Mr. Kennedy' endures pitfalls|last=Mooneyham|first=Mike|work=[[The Post and Courier]]|date=December 2, 2007|accessdate=2008-02-22}}</ref> Even after surgery in December, Kennedy was still forced out of the ring for nearly six months while he rehabilitated the [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legitimate]] injury.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ken-kennedy.com/About/dec7th_05.html|title=Kennedy sidelined six months|work=WWE.com|publisher=Ken-Kennedy.com|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> He continued to make appearances on ''SmackDown!'' and ''Velocity'' throughout January and February. He even made an appearance on the January 11 episode of ''WWE Byte This!'' with [[Todd Grisham]] to maintain visibility.<ref name="ByteThis">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/webshows/bytethis/200601/11bytethis?section=%|title=Byte This - Ken Kennedy|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Kennedyannouncement.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Mr. Kennedy's trademark ring announcement.]] |
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At the OVW tapings on May 10, Kennedy returned to in-ring action facing the [[OVW Heavyweight Championship|OVW Heavyweight Champion]], [[CM Punk]], in a title match that Kennedy was unable to win.<ref name="OWWProfile"/> Kennedy made his return to ''SmackDown!'' on the June 9 episode with a victory over [[Scott Garland (wrestler)|Scotty 2 Hotty]] after using the [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Senton bomb|Kenton Bomb]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06092006/|title=Hell week continues|date=2006-06-09|last=Dee|first=Louie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> On the July 14 episode of ''SmackDown!'', [[Matt Hardy]] used a [[Pin (professional wrestling)#Roll-up|roll-up]] to defeat Kennedy, ending Kennedy's streak of never being defeated by pin or [[Professional wrestling#Submission|submission]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07142006/|title=Rey's Revenge|date=2006-07-14|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> On the July 21 episode of ''SmackDown!'', [[Dave Batista|Batista]] put out an open challenge to find an opponent for [[The Great American Bash (2006)|The Great American Bash]], as his original opponent, [[Mark Henry]], had been injured.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/07212006/|title=Countdown to the Bash|date=2006-07-21|last=Tello|first=Craig|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> Kennedy accepted the challenge and won the match by disqualification, however, he suffered a severe injury during the match after being thrown headfirst into the steel steps, resulting in an exposed cranium laceration which required twenty stitches to close.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thebash/history/2006/matches/258159822/results/|title=The Animal unleashed|date=2006-07-23|last=Zeigler|first=Zack|accessdate=2010-08-07|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> He then entered into a short feud with Batista, defeating him by countout in their second match, but losing via pinfall in the third.<ref name="OWWProfile"/> Kennedy helped [[Team McMahon|The McMahons]] ([[Vince McMahon|Vince]] and [[Shane McMahon|Shane]]) in their feud with [[D-Generation X]] (DX), appearing at both [[SummerSlam (2006)|SummerSlam]] and the August 28 episode of ''Raw'' to attack DX.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08282006/|title=DX death sentence? |date=2006-08-28|last=Zeigler|first=Zack|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/history/2006/matches/29444901/results/|title=DX beats the odds|date=2006-08-20|last=Hunt|first=Jen|accessdate=2008-10-14|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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On the September 1 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Kennedy defeated Finlay and [[Bobby Lashley]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple Threat match]] to win the [[WWE United States Championship]], his first and only title reign in WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09012006/|title=Signing Bonus|date=2006-09-01|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> On the September 8 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Kennedy announced that he wanted to move over to ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'', as SmackDown! did not interest him anymore because he had already defeated every top performer on the roster. This led to ''SmackDown!'' [[Professional wrestling authority figures#General Managers 2|General Manager]] [[Theodore Long]] making a match between Kennedy and [[The Undertaker]], who Kennedy had never faced, to be held at [[No Mercy (2006)|No Mercy]]. Kennedy won the match by disqualification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/09082006/|title=All the King's men|date=2006-09-08|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> On the October 13 episode of ''SmackDown!'', Kennedy, now with a win over The Undertaker, again stated his desire to move to the Raw brand. However, Long put him against an opponent who he had never faced—this time [[Chris Benoit]]—with Kennedy's title on the line. Long said that, if Kennedy were to defeat Benoit, he would be given his release and be allowed to go to Raw. Kennedy lost the United States Championship to Benoit after a distraction from the Undertaker. Kennedy tapped out to the [[Professional wrestling holds#Crossface|Crippler Crossface]], marking his first submission loss.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/10132006/|title=King Me|date=2006-10-13|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> |
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[[Image:Kennedy-dominates-Holly,-RLA-Melb-10.11.2007.jpg|right|thumb|175px|Mr. Kennedy taunting [[Bob Holly|Hardcore Holly]] at a [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[house show]].]] |
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In November 2006, Kennedy joined forces with [[Montel Vontavious Porter]] (MVP) in matches against the [[Brothers of Destruction]] (Undertaker and [[Glenn Jacobs|Kane]]) in various combinations. On a November episode of ''SmackDown!'', Kennedy and MVP lost to the Brothers of Destruction three times. After first getting [[Professional wrestling#Countout|counted out]], Theodore Long restarted the match with no countouts. When they disqualified themselves following a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Low blow|low blow]] by Kennedy, Long restarted the match again with no countouts and no disqualifications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/11022006/|title=Controlled Chaos?|date=2006-11-03|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> Kennedy and MVP continued to feud with the brothers, with MVP feuding with Kane while Kennedy challenged the Undertaker to a match at [[Survivor Series (2006)|Survivor Series]], which was later announced as a [[Professional wrestling match types#First Blood match|First Blood match]]. Kennedy won the match after MVP turned on him and aimed for his head with a steel chair, but missed and hit the Undertaker instead, leaving him bleeding. After the match, the Undertaker attacked Kennedy, forcing him to bleed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2006/matches/33324801111/results/|title=First Blood, last laugh|date=2006-09-26|last=McAvennie|first=Mike|accessdate=2007-04-07|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> At [[Armageddon (2006)|Armageddon]], Kennedy and the Undertaker met in a final match; they were scheduled in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Container-based variations|Last Ride match]]. In the match, the Undertaker defeated Kennedy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/2006/matches/34729442/results/|title=Ride to Hell|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|last=Tello|first=Craig|date=2006-12-17|accessdate=2008-07-12}}</ref> |
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After a brief hiatus, Kennedy returned to ''SmackDown!'' on January 5 and defeated Chris Benoit in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Beat the Clock match|"Beat the Clock" match]], with the overall prize being a shot at Batista's [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] at the [[Royal Rumble (2007)|Royal Rumble]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01052007/|title=Race against time|date=2007-01-05|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> After he prevented The Undertaker from beating his time, Kennedy's time of 5:07 ended up being the fastest.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/01122007/|title=Perfect timing|date=2007-01-12|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> At the Royal Rumble, he lost the match, as well as a subsequent rematch.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/2007/matches/35535101/results/|title=Animal survives attack|date=2007-01-28|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|accessdate=2008-10-14|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/02092007/|title=Direct route|date=2007-02-09|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> From there, Kennedy began a short feud with [[ECW Championship|ECW World Champion]] Bobby Lashley, leading to a match at [[No Way Out (2007)|No Way Out]] for the title which Kennedy won by disqualification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2007/matches/34656681131/results/|title=Extreme Temper|date=2007-02-18|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|accessdate=2008-10-14|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> Kennedy challenged Lashley unsuccessfully on ''[[ECW (WWE)|ECW]]'' and ''SmackDown!'' as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/02202007/|title=Dominant gene|date=2007-02-20|last=Tello|first=Craig|accessdate=2008-10-14|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/03022007/|title=A grave warning|date=2007-03-02|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-04-07}}</ref> |
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Kennedy earned a spot in the [[Money in the Bank ladder match#2007|2007 Money in the Bank ladder match]] by defeating [[Terry Brunk|Sabu]] in an [[Hardcore wrestling|Extreme Rules match]] in a February episode of ''ECW''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/02272007/|title=To hell and back|date=2007-02-27|last=Tello|first=Craig|accessdate=2008-10-14|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 23]], Kennedy won the Money in the Bank ladder match, giving him the right to challenge any World Champion in WWE at any date up until [[WrestleMania XXIV]].<ref name=about/><ref name=mike/> Kennedy announced on the April 30 episode of ''Raw'' that he would be cashing in his Money in the Bank championship opportunity at WrestleMania XXIV.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/kennedycountdown|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070503015619/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/kennedycountdown|archivedate=2007-05-03|title=The Kennedy countdown is on|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-03}}</ref> On the May 7 episode of ''Raw'', Kennedy, however, lost his Money in the Bank opportunity to [[Adam Copeland|Edge]],<ref name=mike/> losing mere moments after a blow to the head from a monitor before the match began.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05072007/|title=Gold digging|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-16}}</ref> Because of the injury Kennedy sustained during his match with Edge, it was revealed that his right triceps muscle tore off the bone and he would be out for a minimum of five to seven months.<ref name=mike/> The injury, however, was not as serious, as the triceps tendon did not tear off the bone but was, in fact, a massive [[hematoma]].<ref name=mike/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/kennedysidelined|title=Kennedy: Sidelined and silenced|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-05-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/kennedyupdate2|title=Speedy recovery for Kennedy?|date=2007-05-09|last=Zeigler|first=Zack|accessdate=2008-10-14|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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====Raw (2007–2008)==== |
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On the June 11 episode of ''Raw'', Kennedy was drafted from SmackDown! to Raw as part of the [[2007 WWE Draft|WWE Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06112007/|title=One wild night|date=2007-06-11|last=McAvennie|first=Mike|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On the August 20 episode of ''Raw'', [[Carly Colón|Carlito]] hosted the interview segment ''[[WWE Raw#Recurring segments|Carlito's Cabana]]''. During the segment Carlito challenged his special guest, [[Eddie Fatu|Umaga]] for his [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] at [[SummerSlam (2007)|SummerSlam]], and Kennedy also demanded a shot at the title.<ref name="Raw-Aug20-07"/> [[Professional wrestling authority figures#General Managers|Raw General Manager]] [[Darren Matthews|William Regal]], scheduled a match between Kennedy and Carlito, in which the winner would receive an opportunity to face off against Umaga at SummerSlam.<ref name="Raw-Aug20-07">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08202007/|title=Royally wrong: King Booker mocks Triple H with imposter|date=2007-08-20|last=Clayton|first=Corey|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> After the match ended in a draw, Regal booked a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|Triple Threat]] match at SummerSlam between the three men for the Intercontinental Championship; at the event, Umaga retained the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/08/27/4450221.html|title=Returns highlight SummerSlam|date=2007-08-27|last=Plummer|first=Dale|coauthors=Tylwalk, Nick|accessdate=2009-02-22|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the September 10 episode of ''Raw'', [[Vince McMahon|Mr. McMahon]] revealed that Kennedy had, in storyline, been suspended for "impersonating a McMahon". This angle was written because Kennedy being named one of the eleven superstars implicated in a steroid scandal and therefore suspended for thirty days in accordance with [[World Wrestling Entertainment#Wellness Program|WWE's Wellness Policy]].<ref name="slaminterview-April08"/> |
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[[Image:Mr-Kennedy-Entrance,-RLA-Melb-10.11.2007.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Kennedy making his ring entrance at a [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[house show]] in 2007]] |
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After his suspension, Kennedy returned to television on the October 1 episode of ''Raw'', facing [[John Cena]] in the main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10012007/articles/cenainjuryupdate|title=Cena out with pec tear, must surrender WWE Championship|last=Robinson|first=Bryant|accessdate=2007-12-04|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> At [[No Mercy (2007)|No Mercy]] in October, Kennedy took part of a six-man tag team match alongside then [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Champions]] [[Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch]] defeating then-Intercontinental Champion [[Jeff Hardy]] and [[Paul London and Brian Kendrick]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/10/08/4559065.html|title=Orton-HHH steal No Mercy -- twice|last=Bishop|first=Matt|date=2007-10-08|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref> For several weeks, Kennedy began a feud with Jeff Hardy, which consisted of the two facing off in a singles match and numerous tag team matches, most of which Hardy won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10082007/|title=Acting the fool|date=2008-10-08|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10222007/|title=Bulldog’s boy bites Carlito in Raw debut|date=2007-10-22|last=Clayton|first=Corey|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> At [[Cyber Sunday (2007)|Cyber Sunday]], Kennedy and Hardy were two of the eligible wrestlers that could earn a [[WWE Championship]] match for that evening, pending the fan's votes. Neither man won the opportunity, as [[Shawn Michaels]] won the vote and earned a shot at the title.<ref name="cyber">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/10/29/4614288.html|title=Cyber Sunday succeeds on many levels|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=2007-10-29|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|accessdate=2009-02-20}}</ref> Although neither won the title shot, Kennedy defeated Hardy in a scheduled match made by William Regal.<ref name="cyber"/> |
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Kennedy next entered a feud with Shawn Michaels on the night after [[Survivor Series (2007)|Survivor Series]]. Kennedy claimed that it was time for Michaels to move on and let the younger, talented superstars climb the ladder to success.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11192007/|title=Role Reversal|date=2007-11-19|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> At [[Armageddon (2007)|Armageddon]], Michaels defeated Kennedy after he was able to hit Kennedy with [[Superkick|Sweet Chin Music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/2007/matches/554660431/results/|title=The Showstopper stops Kennedy in his tracks|last=Clayton|first=Corey|date=2007-12-16|accessdate=2007-12-16|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On the December 31 episode of ''Raw'', Kennedy and Michaels had a rematch where Kennedy pinned Michaels following his new finishing move, the "[[Facebuster#Complete Shot|Mic Check]]".<ref name="December 31">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12312007/|title=Promise Kept|date=2007-12-31|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> In subsequent rematches, the two traded wins over each other.<ref name="December 31"/><ref>{{cite web|first=Greg|last=Adkins|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01212008/|title=Triple Play|accessdate=2009-02-22|date=2008-01-21|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2008)|Royal Rumble]], Kennedy eliminated Michaels from the Royal Rumble match, ending the rivalry between the two.<ref>{{cite web|author=Dale Plummer and Nick Tylwalk|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2008/01/28/4797664.html|title=Cena wins Rumble in surprise return|accessdate=2008-03-13|date=2008-01-28|work=Slam Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> |
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After several months of minor feuds and short storylines, Kennedy was not seen for weeks after [[WrestleMania XXIV]], because he was filming a role for the new movie ''[[Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia]]''.<ref name="slaminterview-April08"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1208647/|title=Behind Enemy Lines 3: Ghost Watch|accessdate=2008-04-30|publisher=Internet Movie database}}</ref> Kennedy returned to ''Raw'' on April 28, as he confronted and brawled with General Manager and newly crowned [[King of the Ring]] William Regal, turning into a [[Face (professional wrestling)|fan favorite]] in the process.<ref name="slaminterview-April08"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04282008/|title=Hear ye, hear ye|date=2008-04-28|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On the May 18 episode of ''Raw'', Kennedy defeated Regal in a "[[Professional wrestling match types#Loser Leaves Town match|Loser Gets Fired Match]]" completing the face turn and opening up the General Manager spot on the Raw brand.<ref name="slaminterview-April08"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/05192008/|title=One night stood up|date=2008-05-19|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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====Return from injury and departure (2008–2009)==== |
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During the sixth annual [[2008 WWE Draft|WWE Draft]] on June 23, 2008 on ''Raw'', Kennedy was drafted from Raw back to the SmackDown brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06232008/|title=A Draft Disaster|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|date=2008-06-23|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2008-06-25}}</ref> On August 4, he dislocated his shoulder in a match against [[Shelton Benjamin]] at a house show, sidelining him from active competition.<ref name="dislocated shoulder">{{cite web|url=http://www.jrsbarbq.com/blog/flair-new-announcers-atlanta-alums-lesnar-adamle-successful-initial-outing-raw-gm|title=Flair.. New Announcers.. Atlanta Alums.. Lesnar.. Adamle Successful in initial outing as Raw G.M..|date=2008-08-06|last=Ross|first=Jim|accessdate=2008-10-14|publisher=J.R.'s Bar-B-Q.com}}</ref> Kennedy made his return to WWE television, in a non-wrestling capacity, on the November 24 episode of ''Raw'', while promoting his film ''[[Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11242008/|title=Many happy returns|date=2008-11-24|last=Sitterson|first=Aubrey|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> and also made an appearance on ''SmackDown'' on the November 28 episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/11/29/7573791.html|title=Smackdown: It's time once again to beat the clock!|date=2008-11-29|last=Waldman|first=Jon|accessdate=2009-02-22|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> |
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On April 15, 2009, Mr. Kennedy returned to the Raw brand as Raw's first pick of the [[2009 WWE Draft|2009 Supplemental Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults/|title=2009 WWE Supplemental Draft results|date=2009-04-15|accessdate=2009-04-15|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> On May 7, Kennedy returned to in-ring action at [[Florida Championship Wrestling]], WWE's developmental territory, to gain match fitness before returning to Raw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/article2419945.ece|title=Daily wrestling news and gossip|date=2009-05-08|last=Aldren|first=Mike|accessdate=2009-05-09|work=[[The Sun (newspaper)|The Sun]]}}</ref> On the May 11, 2009 episode of ''Raw'', WWE aired a video package to promote Kennedy's return. He made his official Raw return on May 25, competing in a 10-man tag team match, which his team won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/05/26/9569121.html|title=RAW: Vince uses his podium; "Lakers" win|date=2009-05-26|last=Plummer|first=Dale|accessdate=2009-05-26|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> |
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Kennedy was released from his WWE contract on May 29, 2009, just four days after his return.<ref name="Release"/> |
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===Independent circuit (2009)=== |
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[[File:Anderson.jpg|thumb|220px|Mr. Anderson after defeating Val Venis during the Hulkmania Tour in 2009.]] |
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In an interview with Pro Wrestling Report on 540 ESPN Radio, Anderson expressed an interest in joining TNA.<ref>[http://pwrshow.com/index.php?option=com_newsfeeds&view=newsfeed&id=1&Itemid=21 Pro Wrestling Report on ESPN Radio - The Ken Anderson Interview]</ref> Anderson appeared at [[World Wrestling Council]]'s [[WWC Anniversary#2009|2009 Anniversary]], where he wrestled, and lost to, former WWE affiliate [[Eddie Fatu]]. On Friday October 2, he won the NWE Heavyweight Championship in the [[Nu-Wrestling Evolution]] promotion, when he defeated [[Chuck Palumbo]] and Tiny Iron in [[Malta]]. He then competed at the Hulkamania tour of Australia, again working with Fatu in what would be Fatu's final matches before his unexpected death on December 4, 2009. Anderson wrestled against [[Armando Estrada]] in his retirement match at Great Lakes Championship Wrestling's Blizard Brawl 5. |
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===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2010)=== |
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In January 2010 Anderson signed a one-year deal with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/44501/ken-anderson-clears-up-rumors-of-his-tna-status.html?p=1|title=Ken Anderson clears up rumors of his TNA status|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-22|work=PWInsider}}</ref> He would make his return to the company at the [[Genesis (2010)|Genesis]] pay-per-view on January 17, 2010, under the ring name Mr. Anderson. As a mystery opponent, he wrestled [[Chris Parks|Abyss]], whom he pinned after using [[brass knuckles]], causing him to turn heel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_38198.shtml|title=TNA Genesis PPV Report 1/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of A.J. Styles vs. Kurt Angle, Hulk Hogan's TNA PPV debut|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2010-01-17|accessdate=2010-01-18|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Anderson made his ''[[TNA Impact!|Impact!]]'' debut on January 21, 2010. He would deliver a promo explaining why he came to TNA, while disparaging Abyss, which would solidify his status as a heel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_38325.shtml|title=Wilkenfield's TNA Impact Report 1/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-01-22|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At [[Against All Odds (2010)|Against All Odds]] Anderson defeated [[Kurt Angle]] and Abyss to advance to the finals of the [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling tournaments#8 Card Stud Tournament|8 Card Stud Tournament]], where he lost to [[Elijah Burke|D'Angelo Dinero]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_39033.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Against All Odds PPV Report 2/14: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of A.J. Styles vs. Samoa Joe, Nastys vs. 3D|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2010-02-14|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2010-02-14}}</ref> On the following edition of ''Impact!'' Angle, whom Anderson had defeated by using his dog tags against him, promised to make him suffer for disrespecting the U.S. soldiers, which led to Anderson coming out and laying him out by hitting him with a mic, effectively starting a feud between the two.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_39182.shtml|title=Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact Report 2/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|date=2010-02-18|accessdate=2010-02-23|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At [[Destination X (2010)|Destination X]] Angle defeated Anderson by submission in a rematch.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40000.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S TNA DESTINATION X PPV REPORT 3/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of A.J. Styles vs. Abyss, Ultimate X, Anderson vs. Angle|last=Caldwell|first=James|date= 2010-03-21|work=PWTorch|accessdate=2010-03-22}}</ref> Anderson and Angle were booked in a rubber match inside a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage]] at [[Lockdown (2010)|Lockdown]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_40273.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S TNA IMPACT REPORT 3/29: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV show - cage match with Jeff Hardy, RVD, Wolfpack|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2010-03-29|work=PWTorch|accessdate=2010-04-06}}</ref> On the April 5 edition of ''Impact!'' Anderson defeated Angle in a ladder match to win possession of the key to the cage door.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_40437.shtml|title=TNA IMPACT RESULTS 4/5: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Hulk Hogan, Beautiful People, Lockdown hype|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=2010-04-05|work=PWTorch|accessdate=2010-04-06}}</ref> At Lockdown Angle defeated Anderson in a steel cage match.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40725.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Lockdown Results 4/18: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV - Styles vs. The Pope, Team Hogan vs. Team Flair, Angle vs. Anderson|first=James|last=Caldwell|date=2010-04-18|accessdate=2010-04-18|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At [[Sacrifice (2010)|Sacrifice]] Anderson was defeated by [[Jeff Hardy]]. After the match, Anderson, starting to show signs of a face turn, offered to shake Hardy's hand, but the offer was declined.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_41360.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Sacrifice results 5/16: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV - RVD vs. Styles, Jeff Hardy vs. Mr. Anderson|date=2010-05-16|accessdate=2010-05-16|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the following edition of ''Impact!'', Anderson completed his face turn by helping Hardy defeat [[Sting (wrestler)|Sting]] in the main event of the show. After the match both Anderson and Hardy were attacked by Sting.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_41456.shtml|title=TNA IMPACT RESULTS 5/20: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coverage of show on Spike TV including Top Ten Contenders revealed|last=Keller|first=Wade|date=2010-05-20|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2010-05-21}}</ref> At [[Slammiversary VIII]] Anderson and Hardy, the team now known as the Enigmatic Assholes, defeated [[Beer Money, Inc.]] ([[Robert Roode]] and [[James Storm]]) in a tag team match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_41923.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA Slammiversary results 6/13: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - RVD vs. Sting, Hardy & Anderson, "nice surprise"|date=2010-06-13|accessdate=2010-06-13|last=Caldwell|first=James|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At [[Victory Road (2010)|Victory Road]], Anderson and Hardy attempted to win the [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship]] from RVD in a 4-way match, also involving the now-heel Abyss, but were unsuccessful.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_42443.shtml|title=TNA Victory Road results 7/11: Keller's ongoing "virtual time" coveage of live PPV event|date=2010-07-11|accessdate=2010-07-20|last=Keller|first=Wade|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the following edition of ''Impact!'' Anderson saved former rival D'Angelo Dinero from [[Matt Morgan (wrestler)|Matt Morgan]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1279252015|title=Impact Results - 7/15/10|date=2010-07-15|last=Martin|first=Adam|work=WrestleView|accessdate=2010-07-30}}</ref> On the July 22 edition of ''Impact!'' Anderson defeated Morgan, but was after the match assaulted and bloodied by him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_42665.shtml|title=Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact report 7/22: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|date=2010-07-22|accessdate=2010-07-30|last=Wilkenfeld|first=Daniel|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On the August 19 edition of ''Impact!'' the TNA World Heavyweight Championship was vacated and Anderson was entered into an eight man tournament for the title, defeating [[Jay Lethal]] in his first round match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnaimpact/article_43238.shtml|title=Wilkenfeld's TNA Impact report 8/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Spike TV broadcast|first=Daniel|last=Wilkenfeld|date=2010-08-19|accessdate=2010-09-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> At the semifinals at [[No Surrender (2010)|No Surrender]] Anderson defeated D'Angelo Dinero to advance to the finals at [[Bound for Glory (2010)|Bound for Glory]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/tnappvs/article_43569.shtml|title=Caldwell's TNA No Surrender PPV results 9/5: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of live PPV - Angle vs. Hardy, Pope vs. Anderson|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=2010-09-05|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=2010-09-05}}</ref><!-- DO NOT ADD WEEK BY WEEK EVENTS, RUMOURS OR SPECULATION. 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==Other media== |
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He appeared in a feature film ''Fighting The Still Life'', directed by Matt Burns, who wrestled under the name [[Nick Mondo|Sick Nick Mondo]].<ref name="WebsiteFacts"/> In late March 2008, Anderson began shooting a role for an action movie in [[Puerto Rico]].<ref name="slaminterview-April08"/> The film, titled ''[[Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia]]'', was released direct-to-DVD/Blu-ray Disc on January 6, 2009 to the sequel of the original 2001 movie, ''[[Behind Enemy Lines (film)|Behind Enemy Lines]]''.<ref name="slaminterview-April08"/> Anderson booked the role through WWE.<ref name="slaminterview-April08">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2008/05/04/5468766.html|title=Getting personal with Mr. Kennedy|last=OLiver|first=Greg|accessdate=2008-05-05|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> |
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On July 24, 2007, Anderson appeared on ''[[Tom Green's House Tonight|Tom Green Live!]]'' in character.<ref name=TomGreen>{{cite web|url=http://guide.tomgreen.com/news/wwe-raw-superstar-mr-kennedy-dropping-in.php|publisher=The Channel Guide|title=WWE Raw Superstar Mr. Kennedy Dropping In|accessdate=2007-07-20}}</ref> He also appeared on ''Slime Across the UK & Ireland'' in character on August 15. During the week of November 5, he appeared on five episodes of ''[[Family Feud]]'' with several other WWE superstars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/news/familyfeudpreview|title=Tune in to WWE week on 'Family Feud'|first=Kara A.|last=Medalis|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-11-04|date=2007-10-30}}</ref> |
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Anderson, along with [[Mickie James]] and [[Josh Mathews]], represented the WWE at the [[2008 Republican National Convention]] in an effort to persuade fans to register to vote in the [[United States presidential election, 2008|2008 US Presidential election]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/overtheropes/wweconventions08/conventionspreview|title=WWE at the Democratic and Republican National Conventions|date=2008-08-22|accessdate=2008-09-13|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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During the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]' [[2008-09 NHL season|2009]] [[Stanley Cup]] [[2009 Stanley Cup playoffs|championship run]], when [[National Hockey League]] [[Winger (sport)|winger]] [[Tyler Kennedy]] scored a goal, the [[Mellon Arena]] public address team would announce his family name twice, and the local crowd would chant it in a way clearly reminiscent of Anderson's wrestling persona.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=424925|title=Goal by Kennedy ... Mister Kennedy|first=Larry|last=Wigge|publisher=[[National Hockey League]]|accessdate=2009-06-12|date=2009-06-05}}</ref> |
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After his departure from WWE, Anderson created a [[video blog]] on [[YouTube]] about his life during his 90-day "No Compete" clause.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/secondpower2|title=secondpower2's Channel|accessdate=2009-07-17|date=2009-07-17}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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On August 18, 2007, Anderson gave an interview where he admitted to using steroids when he was on the independent wrestling scene, saying he quit the steroids in November 2005 because of the WWE Wellness Policy and that his job in WWE was worth more than an extra ten pounds of muscle mass.<ref name=thesun/><ref name=mike/> Twelve days later, on August 30, Anderson's statements were shown to be factually incorrect when he, along with nine other WWE wrestlers, were named in a ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' article for being given illegal steroids not in compliance with the WWE Talent Wellness Program. Kennedy received [[anastrozole]], [[growth hormone|somatropin]], and [[testosterone]] between October 2006 and February 2007.<ref name=mike/> [[Chris Benoit]], [[Eddie Guerrero]], and [[Brian Adams (wrestler)|Brian Adams]] were also discovered to have been given steroids prior to their death during this investigation, as well as former superstar [[Sylvain Grenier]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/more/08/30/wrestlers/|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|title=Fourteen wrestlers tied to drug pipeline|date=2007-08-30|accessdate=2010-05-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/31/AR2007083101961.html?hpid=moreheadlines|title=Pro Wrestling Suspends 10 Linked to Steroid Ring|work=[[The Washington Post]]|accessdate=2009-03-04|first=Paul|last=Farhi|date=2007-09-01}}</ref> Anderson later claimed that the steroids were for a legitimate medical reason, saying that they were from when he tore his [[latissimus dorsi muscle]] in 2005.<ref name=mike/> |
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Anderson was previously in a relationship with fellow professional wrestler [[ODB (wrestler)|Jessica Kresa]], better known by her ring name ODB.<ref>{{cite video|people=Ken Anderson|title=[http://www.rfvideo.com/shootwithkenanderson.aspx Shoot with Ken Anderson]|medium=DVD|publisher=[[Rob Feinstein#RF Video|RF Video]]|date=2009}}</ref> He married his girlfriend Shawn Trebnick on January 9, 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/magazine/articles/therealmrkennedy|title=The Real Mr. Kennedy|author=Joseph Tirella|publisher=WWE Magazine|date=September 2007|accessdate=2007-09-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ken-kennedy.com/Gallery/displayimage.php?album=random&cat=47&pos=-1070|title=Picture of Ken & His Beautiful Girlfriend Shawn|publisher=Ken-Kennedy.com|accessdate=2009-03-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ken-kennedy.com/|title=And congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, may God bless you guys in your new journey in life!|accessdate=2009-02-20|publisher=Ken-Kennedy.com}}</ref> |
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He has a red and black designed signature tattoo on his upper back,<ref name=inkpic>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/superstarink/kennedyphotos/|title=Mr. Kennedy tattoo photos|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-10-11}}</ref> which he describes as "pretty painful" and took nearly eight hours to complete.<ref name=ink>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/superstarink/articles/mrkennedy|title=Mr. Kennedy clowns around|author=Zack Zeigler|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|accessdate=2007-10-11}}</ref> He also has a clown tattoo on his biceps,<ref name=inkpic/> which he got at age nineteen because he was voted class clown in high school and is always clowning around, but says it did not turn out the way he wanted it to and plans to get it replaced with another clown that more closely matches what he originally requested.<ref name=ink/> |
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==In wrestling== |
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**''Green Bay Plunge''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1191814054.shtml|title=No Mercy PPV Results - 10/7 - Chicago, IL (Crazy night & 'WWE Title')|date=2007-08-07|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=2008-08-04|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> / ''Lambeau Leap''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/61117/411s-Instant-Access-10.07.07:-WWE-No-Mercy-2007.htm|accessdate=2008-08-04|date=2007-07-10|last=Slimmer|first=Scott|title=411’s Instant Access 10.07.07: WWE No Mercy 2007|publisher=411Mania}}</ref> / ''The Plunge''<ref name="TNAProfile"/> ([[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|TNA]]) ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Super|Diving]] [[Professional wrestling throws#Fireman's carry slam|rolling fireman's carry slam]]) |
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**''Kenton Bomb''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/53046|accessdate=2008-10-14|date=2007-04-13|last=Estee|first=Joe|title=Keys to the Game 4.13.07: Money in the Bank vs. Gold in the Pot|publisher=411mania}}</ref> ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Senton bomb|Senton bomb]]) – 2005–2007, 2010–present |
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**''The Mic Check''<ref name="WWEProfile" /> ([[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]]) / ''The Mic Drop'' (TNA) ([[Facebuster#Complete Shot|Leg hook reverse STO]]) – Late 2007–present |
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*'''Signature moves''' |
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**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Facewash|Facewash]] |
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**[[Feint]] [[roundhouse kick]] spun into an [[Professional wrestling attacks#Enzuigiri|enzuigiri]] |
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**[[Facebuster#Forward Russian legsweep|Forward Russian legsweep]] |
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**[[Neckbreaker#Shoulder neckbreaker|Hangman's neckbreaker]], sometimes to a [[Neckbreaker#Elevated neckbreaker|rope hung opponent]] |
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**[[Suplex#Inverted suplex|Inverted]] [[Suplex#Superplex|superplex]] |
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**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Knee lift|Knee lift]] |
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**Multiple [[DDT (professional wrestling)|DDT]] variations |
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***[[DDT (professional wrestling)#Inverted DDT|Inverted]] |
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***[[DDT (professional wrestling)#Snap DDT|Snap]], sometimes to a kneeling opponent |
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***[[DDT (professional wrestling)#Spike DDT|Spike]] |
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**[[Professional wrestling throws#Fireman's carry slam|Rolling fireman's carry slam]] |
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**[[Backbreaker#Side slam backbreaker|Side slam backbreaker]] |
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*'''[[Nickname]]s''' |
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**"Kamikaze"<ref name="OWWProfile"/> |
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**"'''The Asshole'''" |
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**"Mr. Money in the Bank (WWE) |
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*'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Entrance themes]]''' |
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**"[[Pour Some Sugar on Me]]" by [[Def Leppard]] ([[Independent circuit]])<ref name=about/> |
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**"[[Raw Greatest Hits: The Music|Turn Up the Trouble]]" by [[Jim Johnston (composer)|Jim Johnston]] featuring Ted Nigro ([[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]]; 2005–2008)<ref name=about>{{cite web|url=http://prowrestling.about.com/od/interviews/a/kennedyintervie.htm|title=Ken Kennedy Interview|last=Cohen|first=Eric|publisher=About.com|date=2009-01-08|accessdate=2008-02-20}}</ref> |
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**"[[WWE The Music, Vol. 8|Turn Up the Trouble]] (Remix)" by [[Airbourne (band)|Airbourne]] (WWE; 2008–2009)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wweshop.com/Product_detail.asp?cat=cat-newreleases&productId=35-00612|title=WWE Music Volume 8 CD|accessdate=2009-12-13|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]|quote=Mr. Kennedy Turn Up The Trouble (Airbourne)}}</ref> |
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**'''"Feedback"''' by [[Dale Oliver]] ([[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|TNA]]; 2010-present)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoptna.com/mr-anderson-anderson---feedback.aspx|accessdate=2010-07-27|work=[[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]]|title=Mr. Anderson...Anderson - Feedback}}</ref> |
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==Championships and accomplishments== |
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[[Image:Kennedy-MITB-winner.jpg|thumb|right|235px|Mr. Kennedy, the 2007 Money in the Bank winner at [[WrestleMania 23]].]] |
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*'''All–Star Championship Wrestling''' |
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**ACW Heavyweight Championship (3 times)<ref name=about>{{cite web|url=http://www.ken-kennedy.com/About/titles.html|title=Gold Kennedy has Held|accessdate=2009-02-22|publisher=Ken-kennedy.com}}</ref> |
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**ACW Tag Team Championship (3 times)<ref name=about/> – with Mike Mercury |
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**ACW Television Championship (1 time)<ref name=about/> |
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*'''Mid–American Wrestling''' |
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**MAW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/other/mawtit.htm|title=Wrestling Information Archive - Mid-American Wrestling Title Histories|accessdate=2008-02-20|publisher=100megsfree4.com}}</ref> |
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*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA Midwest]]''' |
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**[[NWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship]] ([[NWA Midwest Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/nwa/nwamdwh.htm|title=Wrestling Information Archive - NWA Midwest Wrestling Title History|accessdate=2008-02-20|publisher=100megsfree4.com}}</ref> |
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*'''[[Nu-Wrestling Evolution]]''' |
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**NWE World Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)<ref name="NWE champion">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/10/10/11364751-sun.html|title=Let champs be champs|date=2009-10-10|last=Baines|first=Tim|accessdate=2009-10-10|work=Slam! SPorts|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> |
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*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''' |
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**PWI ranked him #'''21''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 2007<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi50007.htm|accessdate=2008-07-03|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 500 - 2007|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive}}</ref> |
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*'''[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]''' |
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**[[WWE United States Championship]] ([[List of WWE United States Champions|1 time]])<ref name=UStitle>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/unitedstates/2440006111|title=Mr. Kennedy's United States Championship reign|accessdate=2007-12-22|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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**[[Money in the Bank ladder match|Mr. Money in the Bank]] ([[Money in the Bank ladder match#2007|2007]])<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wrestlemania23/matches/391618421/results/|accessdate=2008-08-23|date=2007-01-04|last=McAvennie|first=Mike|title='Bank' on Kennedy! Kennedy!|publisher=[[World Wrestling Entertainment]]}}</ref> |
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*'''[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards|Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]''' |
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**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Gimmick|Best Gimmick]] (2005) |
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*'''Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling''' |
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**XICW Tag Team Championship (1 time)<ref name=about/> – with Joey Padgett |
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*'''[[Independent circuit|Other titles]]''' |
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**UPCW Tag Team Championship (1 time)<ref name=about/> – with Big Daddy Loker |
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==Notes== |
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==External links== |
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* {{Official|http://www.Ken-Kennedy.com}} |
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* [http://www.tnawrestling.com/roster/superstar-roster/item/1579-mr-anderson TNA Wrestling profile] |
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{{Persondata |
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|NAME=Anderson, Ken |
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|ALTERNATIVE NAMES=Kamikaze Ken; Anderson, Mr.; Kennedy, Ken; Kennedy, Mr.; Money In The Bank, Mr. |
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|SHORT DESCRIPTION=Professional wrestler |
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|DATE OF BIRTH=March 6, 1976 |
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|PLACE OF BIRTH=[[Minneapolis, Minnesota]] |
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Latest revision as of 03:40, 4 September 2023
Mr. Anderson may refer to:
- Ken Anderson (wrestler), American professional wrestler, formerly known as "Mr. Anderson"
- Neo (The Matrix), main character in the film, referred to as "Mr. Anderson"
- Mr. Anderson (Beavis and Butt-head), a supporting character in Beavis and Butt-Head
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