Shawn Stasiak

Shawn Emile Stipich, DC, (born July 21, 1970) is an American-Canadian chiropractor,motivational speaker and former professional wrestler. He is best known under the ring name Shawn Stasiak and for his stints with World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment, where he is a fifteen time Hardcore Champion, and World Championship Wrestling, where he was a three time World Tag Team Champion. He is also the son of former WWWF Champion Stan "The Man" Stasiak.

Early life

Stipich was raised in Oakville, Ontario, and attended White Oaks Secondary School, where he wrestled at a high school level. After graduating, he attended Boise State University. While at BSU, Stipich made it to second place in the Pacific-10 Conference two years in a row before graduating with a bachelor's degree in communications.

Professional wrestling career

After graduating from BSU, he later trained as a professional wrestler under Dory Funk, Jr. and debuted in 1996 as Shawn Stasiak in the Pacific Coast Championship Wrestling promotion.