Ezekiel Jackson, born on April 22, 1978, is a prominent Guyanese-American professional wrestler, personal trainer, and bodybuilder. He made his mark in the wrestling world with a notable tenure in WWE from 2007 to 2014, where he captivated audiences under the ring name Ezekiel Jackson. His career highlights include being the final ECW Champion in WWE's ECW brand and a former WWE Intercontinental Champion.
Jackson's journey in professional wrestling began in 2007 with Ultimate Pro Wrestling, where he debuted as Big Ryck Hytz. Shortly after, he was signed by WWE and transitioned to their developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling, adopting the ring name Rycklon. This name evolved into Ezekiel Jackson upon his main roster debut in 2008, marking the start of a significant chapter in his wrestling career.
During his time in WWE, Jackson achieved remarkable milestones, including becoming the third African American to hold the ECW Championship and the first South American-born champion in WWE history. He also joined the faction known as The Corre, but after being ousted, he engaged in a notable feud with its leader, Wade Barrett, which showcased his resilience and determination.
After leaving WWE in 2014, Jackson briefly wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and later participated in Lucha Underground from 2014 to 2015 as Big Ryck. He ultimately retired from full-time wrestling in 2015 and now owns Bryckhouse Pro Wrestling, a professional wrestling promotion and school based in Redwood City, California, where he continues to influence the next generation of wrestlers.