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Adam Pearce was born on June 24, 1978 in Lake Forest, California, United States and is credited as a professional wrestler. As of 2026, Adam Pearce is 48 years old. Education on record includes Waukegan High School.
My Take
Adam Pearce is fascinating to me because he has had two distinct lives in wrestling. First as a hard-nosed competitor, a five-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and PWG World Champion, the kind of old-school heavy who carried the territory tradition forward. Then a complete reinvention behind the scenes at WWE, where he now works as a producer, trainer, and the on-screen Raw general manager. That second act is what I find most impressive. Plenty of wrestlers struggle to stay relevant once the in-ring days end, but he turned authority figure into a genuine character. The nickname Scrap Daddy still suits his no-nonsense presence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam Pearce
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・ピアース
- Reading
- あだむ・ぴあーす
- Born
- June 24, 1978 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Horse
- Origin
- Lake Forest, California, United States
- Occupation
- professional wrestler
2. Background
- High school
- Waukegan High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Adam Pearce born?
Born June 24, 1978 (age 48).
Where is Adam Pearce from?
Adam Pearce is from Lake Forest, California, United States.
What does Adam Pearce do?
Adam Pearce works as professional wrestler.
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