Christopher Daniels - Pro Wrestlers Database
ROH Triple Crown ChampionROH Grand Slam ChampionIndie Hall of Fame: Individual

On this page you find the full wrestling profile of Christopher Daniels, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Daniel Christopher Covell was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 24, 1971, and he is currently 55 years old.

He is currently a Manager, Producer and Coach, working for All Elite Wrestling under the ring name of Christopher Daniels.

Currently, he is a member of the team of SkyFlight (with Scorpio Sky, Dante Martin, Darius Martin, Leila Grey and Zayda Steel).

Christopher Daniels is a 1-time World Champion, and has won a total of 20 championships in major promotions during his career. He is also a ROH Triple Crown Champion and ROH Grand Slam Champion.

Christopher Daniels was inducted in the Indie Hall of Fame in 2023.

Profile Info

  • Real NameDaniel Christopher Covell
  • GenderMale
  • Born March 24, 1971 (age 55)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceKalamazoo, Michigan
  • Billed From
    • The City of Angels
  • Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
  • Weight
    • 224 lbs (102 kg)
  • NicknamesThe Fallen Angel; Almighty; The Ring General; The King of Indies

Career History

  • Ring Names & Gimmicks

    • Christopher Daniels (May 17, 2011 - Present)
    • Daniels / Suicide (January 31, 2011 - May 16, 2011)
    • Daniels (April 16, 2009 - August 7, 2011)
    • Suicide (March 15, 2009 - April 15, 2009)
    • Curry Man (January 21, 2008 - March 14, 2009)
    • Christopher Daniels (April 3, 1993 - January 20, 2008)
    • Curry Man (July 17, 1999 - June 5, 2004)
    • The Fallen Angel (February 18, 1995 - August 8, 1998)
  • Roles

    • Manager (July 5, 2025 - Present)
    • Producer (January 1, 2019 - Present)
    • Coach (January 1, 2020 - Present)
    • Wrestler (April 3, 1993 - February 1, 2025)
    • Director of Operation (May 29, 2024 - December 28, 2024)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionAll Elite WrestlingAEWJanuary 1, 2019Present
    PromotionRing of HonorROHMarch 2, 2023April 11, 2024
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand STRONG December 9, 2021May 21, 2023
    PromotionImpact WrestlingIMPACTSeptember 23, 2021September 30, 2021
    PromotionRing of HonorROHMay 17, 2014January 4, 2019
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Heavyweight May 12, 2015December 9, 2015
    PromotionEuropean Pro WrestlingEPWOctober 17, 2015October 17, 2015
    PromotionHouse of HardcoreHOHJune 6, 2014July 18, 2015
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJanuary 31, 2011April 23, 2014
    PromotionRing of HonorROHApril 3, 2010June 26, 2011
    PromotionAsistencia Asesoría y AdministraciónAAAMay 16, 2010June 6, 2010
    PromotionTotal Nonstop ActionTNAJuly 10, 2002March 31, 2010
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight November 11, 2007April 27, 2008
    PromotionRing of HonorROHJune 18, 2005April 28, 2007
    PromotionPro Wrestling GuerrillaPWGAugust 29, 2003March 24, 2007
    PromotionNew Japan Pro WrestlingNJPWBrand Junior Heavyweight May 18, 2002June 5, 2004
    PromotionRing of HonorROHFebruary 23, 2002January 10, 2004
    PromotionMichinoku Pro WrestlingMPWJuly 19, 2001March 9, 2003
    PromotionUltimate Pro WrestlingUPWMarch 13, 2002May 8, 2002
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAJanuary 25, 2001January 26, 2002
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFOctober 14, 2000July 8, 2001
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWJune 17, 2000March 26, 2001
    PromotionUltimate Pro WrestlingUPWSeptember 13, 2000March 14, 2001
    PromotionFighting Investigation Team Battlarts (Kakutō Tanteidan Batorātsu)BATTLARTSOctober 17, 1999February 13, 2000
    PromotionMichinoku Pro WrestlingMPWJuly 17, 1999October 19, 1999
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJune 17, 1999October 1, 1999
    PromotionWorld Wrestling AllianceWWA MSOctober 30, 1998October 30, 1998
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFJanuary 19, 1998September 26, 1998
  • Images History

    Jul 2025
    Jul 2025
    May 2024
    May 2024
    Sep 2021
    Sep 2021
    May 2019
    May 2019
    Jan 2018
    Jan 2018
    May 2014
    May 2014
    May 2011
    May 2011
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2011
    Jan 2010
    Jan 2010
    Apr 2009
    Apr 2009
    Mar 2009
    Mar 2009
    Jan 2008
    Jan 2008
    Mar 2007
    Mar 2007
    Feb 2002
    Feb 2002
    Jan 1998
    Jan 1998
    Apr 1993
    Apr 1993
  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    FaceReformed his tag team with Matt SydalMarch 16, 2023Present
    HeelAttacked Yuya Uemura after failing to defeat TMDKSeptember 24, 2022March 15, 2023
    FaceTurned for a feud with Bullet ClubJanuary 14, 2017September 23, 2022
    HeelKicked AJ Styles in the groin, abandoning FortuneSeptember 22, 2011January 13, 2017
    FaceFully face - ROH run is now overJune 27, 2011September 21, 2011
    TweenerFace in TNA/Heel in ROHApril 2, 2011June 26, 2011
    FaceDebuted in ROH as a faceApril 3, 2010January 31, 2011
    HeelTurned for a feud with AJ StylesNovember 19, 2009April 2, 2010
    FaceDebuted his "Curry Man" character in TNAJanuary 21, 2008November 18, 2009
    HeelReturned from hiatus as a heelMarch 11, 2007January 20, 2008
    FaceTurned while teaming with AJ StylesMay 4, 2006March 10, 2007
    TweenerReturned from (kayfabe) injury to save AJ Styles from Samoa JoeDecember 11, 2005May 3, 2006
    HeelApril 3, 1993December 10, 2005
  • Card Positions

    StatusDetailsfromto
    AEW Mid CardSeptember 12, 2024February 1, 2025
    AEW Low CardMarch 2, 2022September 11, 2024
    AEW InactiveIndie matchesOctober 1, 2021March 1, 2022
    AEW Mid CardMay 25, 2019September 30, 2021
    AEW InactiveAEW signingJanuary 1, 2019May 24, 2019
    NJPW Mid CardMay 12, 2015December 9, 2015
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 31, 2013April 23, 2014
    TNA Upper CardSeptember 1, 2011January 30, 2013
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 31, 2011August 31, 2011
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 17, 2010March 31, 2010
    TNA Upper CardNovember 5, 2009January 16, 2010
    TNA Mid CardMarch 15, 2009November 4, 2009
    TNA InactiveKayfabe fired from TNADecember 8, 2008March 14, 2009
    TNA Mid CardJanuary 21, 2008December 7, 2008
    TNA InactiveKayfabe fired from TNADecember 14, 2007January 20, 2008
    TNA Mid CardMarch 11, 2007December 13, 2007
    TNA InactiveHiatus from TNAJanuary 25, 2007March 10, 2007
    TNA Mid CardDecember 11, 2005January 24, 2007
    TNA InactiveStoryline concussionNovember 14, 2005December 10, 2005
    TNA Mid CardDecember 18, 2002November 13, 2005
    TNA Low CardMay 18, 2002December 17, 2002
    WWE Low CardJune 17, 2000July 8, 2001
    ECW Low CardJune 17, 1999October 1, 1999
    WWE Low CardJanuary 19, 1998September 26, 1998
  • Finishers

    • Angel's Wings - Spinning Sitout Lifting Double Underhook Facebuster (February 23, 2002 - February 1, 2025)
    • BME - Best Moonsault Ever - Double Jump Moonsault (February 23, 2002 - February 1, 2025)
    • Last Rites - Rolling Cutter (February 23, 2002 - April 23, 2014)
    • Spice Drop - Argentine Facebuster (January 21, 2008 - December 7, 2008)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song"Get Addicted" by Gutter Candy - Single (May 15, 2024 - Present)
    • Theme Song"Fallen Angel" by VexTëmper - Single (May 25, 2019 - May 14, 2024)
    • Theme Song"SCU" by VexTëmper feat. Christopher Daniels & Scorpio Sky - with S.C.U. - Team (May 25, 2019 - May 12, 2021)
    • Theme Song"Uncensored" - with SoCal Uncensored - Team (December 16, 2017 - May 25, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Your Sexy Beast" by Kushinator - with Frankie Kazarian - Team (April 2, 2016 - January 4, 2019)
    • Theme Song"Get Addicted" by VexTëmper - with Frankie Kazarian - Team (May 17, 2014 - April 1, 2016)
    • Theme Song"Bad Influence" by Dale Oliver - with Frankie Kazarian - Team (December 9, 2012 - April 23, 2014)
    • Theme Song"Devious" by Dale Oliver - with Frankie Kazarian - Team (January 5, 2012 - December 8, 2012)
    • Theme Song"Wings of a Fallen Angel (Christopher Daniels '11 Remix)" by Dale Oliver - Single (January 31, 2011 - January 4, 2012)
    • Theme Song"Wings of a Fallen Angel" by Dale Oliver - Single (July 10, 2002 - March 31, 2010)
    • Theme Song"Spicy Hot" by Dale Oliver - Single (January 21, 2008 - December 7, 2008)
    • Theme Song"S.E.X. Sells" by Dale Oliver - with S.E.X. - Team (December 4, 2002 - June 18, 2003)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • Total Nonstop Action Wrestling

    Ring of Honor

    New Japan Pro Wrestling

  • All Action Wrestling Australia

    • 1 AAW World Heavyweight Championship

    All Pro Wrestling

    • 1 APW Worldwide Internet Championship

    Ballpark Brawl

    • 1 Natural Heavyweight Championship

    DDT Pro-Wrestling

    • 1 Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (with Frankie Kazarian)

    DEFY Wrestling

    • 1 Interim DEFY World Championship
    • 1 Defy Tag Team Championship (with Swerve Strickland)

    East Coast Wrestling Association

    • 2 ECWA Heavyweight Championship

    Empire Wrestling Federation

    • 1 EWF Heavyweight Championship

    Frontier Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 FWA British Heavyweight Championship

    Impact Championship Wrestling

    • 1 ICW Tag Team Championship (with Xavier)

    Michinoku Pro Wrestling

    • 1 British Commonwealth Junior Heavyweight Championship

    Midwest Championship Wrestling

    • 1 MCW Tag Team Championship (with Reign)

    NWA Florida

    • 1 NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Midwest

    • 1 NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (with Kevin Quinn)

    Premier Wrestling Federation

    • 1 PWF United States Championship

    Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling

    • 1 3PW Heavyweight Championship

    Pro Wrestling Zero1-Max

    • 1 Zero1-Max United States Openweight Championship

    Ultimate Pro Wrestling

    • 2 UPW Heavyweight Championship

    Windy City Pro Wrestling

    • 1 WCPW League Championship
    • 1 WCPW Lightweight Championship
    • 1 WCPW Middleweight Championship
    • 2 WCPW Tag Team Championship (1 with Kevin Quinn, 1 with Mike Anthony)

    World Power Wrestling

    • 1 WPW Heavyweight Championship

    World Wrestling Council

    • 1 WWC World Tag Team Championship (with Kevin Quinn)

    WrestleCentre

    • 1 IFWA Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • ECWA Hall of Fame Induction (class of 2001)
    • TNA Feud of the Year (2005 - vs. AJ Styles)
    • TNA Match of the Year (2004 - with Elix Skipper vs. Chris Harris & James Storm at Turning Point; 2006 - with AJ Styles vs. Homicide & Hernandez at No Surrender
    • TNA Tag Team of the Year (2006 - with AJ Styles)
    • ROH Tag Team Championship Tournament Winner (2002 - with Donovan Morgan)
    • ROH Round Robin Challenge II Winner (2003)
    • ROH Decade of Excellence Winner (2017)
    • ECWA Super 8 Tournament Winner (2000, 2004)
    • APW King of the Indies Winner (2000)
    • Bar Wrestling Trios Tournament Winner (2019 - with Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky)
    • GSW Battlefield Winner (2008)
    • ICW Impact Cup Winner (2010 - with Xavier)
    • MPW Futaritabi Tag Team League Winner (2002 - with Super Rice Boy)
    • NAWF CT Cup Winner
    • PWF 2nd Shinya Hashimoto Legacy Cup Winner (2002)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (2006 - with AJ Styles)
    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2017)
    • 15° in the PWI 500 (2006)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (2012 - with Kazarian)

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