Robert Kellum

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Robert Kellum is a professional wrestler, best known as the The Maestro in WCW. He currently competes on the indy circuit using a patriotic theme and calling himself The Stro.

  • Real Name: Rob Kellum
  • Birthday: January 26
  • Birthplace: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Hometown: Malibu, CA
  • Height & Weight: 6 ft 1 - 245 lb.
  • Trained by: Nelson Royal, Gene Anderson, Ivan Koloff
  • Debut: January 1, 1990
  • Previous Gimmicks: Robbie Eagle, Gorgeous George III (USWA), The Maestro (WCW)

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[edit] In wrestling

[edit] Finishing and signature moves

  • Bearhug Lift into Cradle DDT
  • The Encore
  • The Stro Snapper
  • SBD (Bearhug DDT)
  • Libertylock submission (Nakatalock 2005)
  • Running Penalty Kick

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

  • 2-time ACCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time WCEW Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time SCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 4-time ACPW Television Champion
  • 1-time CPW Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time CPW Hardcore Champion
  • 1-time WCW Television/Cruiserweight Champion
  • 1-time CAPW Television Champion
  • 1-time SMW "Beat The Champ" Television Champion
  • 1-time USWA Tag Team Champion
  • 1-time USWA Southern Heavyweight Champion
  • 2-time CREW Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time WWC Television Champion
  • 1-time UCW Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time IWF International Champion
  • 1-time CCWA Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time MAIW Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time CAPW North American Heavyweight Champion
  • 1-time ACPW Tag Team Champion
  • 2-time NACW champion
  • 1-time RWC champion
  • 2-time MDW champion
  • guest starred in a few episodes of the "One Tree Hill" television series

"WCW Monday Nitro" (1995) TV Series .... The Maestro (1999-2000) ... aka WCW Monday Nitro Live! ... aka World Championship Wrestling Monday Nitro (USA) "WCW Saturday Night" (1991) TV Series .... The Maestro (1999-2000) ... aka WCW Saturday Morning (USA: new title) "WCW Thunder" (1998) TV Series .... The Maestro (1999-2000)

Operates a wrestling school out of Jacksonville, North Carolina

[edit] Trivia

  • Rob Kellum's claim to fame is that he is related to the Legendary "Gorgeous" George Wagner.
  • Rob Kellum has a Collegiate Wrestling background as well as theatrical and musical background. USA freestyle/greco-roman champion
  • Kickboxing along with mixed martial arts training
  • Wrestled Sting in his first WCW match
  • As the Maestro, Kellum would come out to an instrumental (and slightly tweaked) version of Paul Orndorff's short lived theme, "Wonderful".
  • One of the current North Carolina wrestling greats to make international status along with The Hardy Boys, Gregory Helms, C.W. Anderson, etc.
  • Was the youngest ACW champion ever in Charlotte, NC
  • Won the first ever intergender dog collar match against Naudia.
  • teamed with Jake "The Snake" Roberts for the AAA in Mexico
  • Feuded with Tim Horner and Chris Candido for the SMW Tv title
  • Feuded with Pulgarcito and Invader for the WWC TV title in Puerto Rico
  • Along with Tommy Rich, and Doug Gilbert, feuded with PG-13, Brian Christopher, Jerry Lawler, and Bill Dundee in the USWA.
  • Also teamed with Scott Hall, King Mabel(Viscera), and The Gambler in the USWA.