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Konnan was born on January 6, 1964 in Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba and is credited as a singer, actor and professional wrestler. As of 2026, Konnan is 62 years old. Schooling on record includes Southwest Miami High School. Recorded honors include Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Konnan is one of those names that means very different things depending on where you grew up watching wrestling. To me he's the rare figure who bridged WCW's lucha boom and the AAA scene in Mexico, then reinvented himself again as a podcaster with strong opinions. Being Cuban-born but raised around Miami gives him a real cross-cultural edge, and I think that's exactly why he connected with so many fans. A Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame nod confirms the influence. What I respect most is how he kept finding new ways to stay relevant long after his in-ring prime.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Konnan
- Name (Japanese)
- コナン
- Reading
- こなん
- Born
- January 6, 1964 (age 62)
- Origin
- Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- singer / actor / professional wrestler / podcaster / rapper
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
2. Background
- High school
- Southwest Miami High School
Awards & achievements
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Konnan born?
Born January 6, 1964 (age 62).
Where is Konnan from?
Konnan is from Santiago de Cuba, Santiago de Cuba Province, Cuba.
What does Konnan do?
Konnan works as singer, actor, professional wrestler, podcaster, rapper.
How tall is Konnan?
Konnan is 180 cm.
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