Billy Kidman


Real name: Pete Gruner
Ring names: Kid Flash(Independent); Billy Kidman (WCW)
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 195 pounds
Birthdate: May 11, 1974
Birthplace: New Haven, CT
Hometown: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Lives now: Atlanta, Georgia
Pro Debut: 1994
Signature Move: Shooting Star Press
Career Highlights: CWA Tag Team Champ (w/Ace Darling); ECWA Tag Team Champ (w/Ace Darling); TWWF Cruiserweight Champ; WCW Tag Team Champ (1 w/Konnan and 1 w/Rey Mysterio, Jr.); WCW Cruiserweight Champ (2)


     Borrowed money from his college tuition to finance wrestling school.....Arrived on Independent circuit as "Kid Flash".....Debuted as part of "Raven't Flock" in 1996.....Billy says the story of his life would be played by Adam Sandler.....loves his grandma's lasagna, Kid Rock, the Dallas Cowboys, sleeping, renting movies, and entertaining the masses.

 
Before he was a wrestler, Billy was a: Lifeguard
The first thing he would do if he won the lottery: Buy his mom a house
Greatest Sport Moment: Wilt Chamberlains accomplishments...off the court
His biggest fear/phobia: Fat chicks in thongs
Who he thinks is the most influential person of the century: Monica Lewinsky
Last book he read: Howard Stern's Miss America
What's the weirdest gift a fan has ever given him: A pair of panties
Pet peeves: Slow drivers
If he ran for president, his running mate would be: Adam Sandler
If he had a movie about his life who would play him: Adam Sandler
Billy best friends in the business are: Rey Mysterio, Jr., Disco Inferno, Alex Wright, Glacier, and DDP
His cars: Red Eagle Talon and Red Lambourghini
People he admires most are: his grandfather, Adam Sandler, and Pamela Anderson
If he could live anywhere it would be: the Playboy Mansion
If he could witness anything it would be: the 1st Implant
If there was anything he could 'un-invent' it would be: Disco Inferno
Boxers or briefs: Boxer briefs
Ideal woman: He likes all types of women
According to Billy it's amazing: the number of people that recognize him at airports, restaraunts, etc.
You've gotta try: Skateboarding down Lombard Street in San Fransisco
Not one of my favorite things: When people drink to much at parties and act like idiots
WOW: The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
It pushes my buttons when: People who insist they're right even when both of us know they are totally wrong
She's nasty, but nice: Miss Elizabeth
When I first saw Rey Mysterio with no mask: I felt sorry for him because he lost his identity he worked so hard for
It's worth more to me than anything: My dignity
This person is hilarious: Steve Martin
I hope this person never retires: David Letterman
Most intimidating man he has to work with everyday: Scott Steiner
I hope people say this about me when I'm dead: Damn, he was one of a kind


Billy's   Favorite   Things 
 
Movie: Goodfellas
Disney movie: Toy Story
Actor: Robert DeNiro
TV Shows: Jerry Springer and Seinfeld
Cartoon Character: Cartman from Southpark
Hotel Chain: Marriot
Band: Beastie Boys
Candy Bar: Snickers
Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate
Animal: Dog
Fruit: Kiwi
Food: Burger King Chicken Combo w/side order of chicken tenders
Color: Red
Drink: Diet Coke
Game: Gin
Olympic Sport: Women's Gymnastics
Sport: Likes them all
Sports activity: Swimming laps in the pool

Credit to wcw.com and wcw magazine for the bio, indepth, and billy's favorites.