Ian Harrison

Ian Harrison (born 3 January 1969), Working under the name "Awe" he was also awarded the XWF World Tag Team Titles with his partner Shock (Del Rios) in Memphis Wrestling but would vacate the title when he left the promotion. He turned professional in 1989 (competing until 1998) and was known for his immense physical strength and his ability to do ten or more reps with a set of 200 pound dumbbells.

Early life and Bodybuilding According to Harrison's official website, "Ian was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England in 1969. He began studying Judo when he was 8 years old and began weight training at the age of 15. He competed in the bodybuilding industry from the age of 16 when he won the U-17 Mr. Yorkshire and then at 19 he won Junior Mr. Universe in London, England. In 1989 Ian won the Heavyweight and Overall titles at the IFBB British Championship at the age of 20 therefore achieving Professional status. He was the youngest ever to do so. He then started his first gym, Body Balance, in Leeds and trained at that facility throughout his bodybuilding career, 1993-1998. Ian competed 3 years in the Arnold Classic, Mr. Olympia in ’95, and guest posed worldwide. 13 magazine covers, and a plethora of training articles Ian was ranked top 10 in the world for 5 years straight and became known as an authority in training and nutrition."

Professional wrestling career In a 1999 interview with Anabolic Extreme's Jason Mueller, Harrison revealed that in his time away from the bodybuilding scene he had been spending time traveling all over Wales and Scotland learning how to wrestle. During his time with the promotion he also competed against Norman Smiley, and worked with Curt Hennig against Buff Bagwell and Vampiro. He was undefeated during his time with the promotion.

Though the taped episodes never made the airwaves in the United States, they were aired in Puerto Rico where a storyline "XWF Invasion" was written to take place in Puerto Rico's World Wrestling Council in order for the company to receive some exposure. In preparation for this planned invasion, the XWF Heavyweight Championship was awarded to Harrison in August 2002.

Personal life Ian is married to Jane and has a daughter named Christie and son named Mack. He has retired from professional wrestling and used to operate "City Fitness" gym in Bradenton, Florida. Ian now devotes himself full time to running PCA USA. Physical Culture Association, a bodybuilding federation whose core aim is to put the athlete first. Ian suffered several heart attacks over the years having to undergo open heart surgery."

Championships and accomplishments Xcitement Wrestling Federation XWF World Heavyweight Championship (1 time) XWF World Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Shock