Matthew "Matt" Knowles (born October 8, 1974) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name HC Loc. He is perhaps best known for his tenure in Ring of Honor, where he is a one time World Tag Team Champion with Tony DeVito as a part of The Carnage Crew.
After watching a television advertisement for "Crunchers Gym", a professional wrestling school operated by Bob Bailey, Knowles decided to enroll in order to become a professional wrestler. Despite being uncertain as to whether or not he would be accepted into the school, given that he was exceptionally small for a professional wrestler in the mid-1990s, Knowles contacted Bailey and was admitted to the school. He would then train under Bailey and T.C. Reynolds for six days a week over the course of fifteen months.
After taking part in several tag team matches and battle royals, he wrestled his first singles match on August 8, 1996 against Steve Corino in Bailey's own promotion. Knowles originally wrestled under his own name, but later renamed himself to HC Loc. The "HC" stood for "Hard Core" (as in hardcore music, not hardcore wrestling).
Matt Knowles (born 8 December 1975) is a rugby league footballer who played at club level for Wigan and Swinton Lions.
Knowles started his career at Wigan, making his debut for the club in 1994. He went on to play nine times for the club, including three appearances in the inaugural Super League season. He signed for Swinton Lions in 1997.
Matt Knowles is a professional wrestler.
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