Franklin Roberto "Bobby" Lashley[1][4] (born July 16, 1976)[1] is an American mixed martial artist, former collegiate amateur wrestler, and professional wrestler, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Lashley, where he is a two-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion. He is perhaps best known for his time in WWE, where he is a one-time United States Champion and two-time ECW World Champion. Lashley also has the distinction of being the first African-American to hold the ECW World Championship and TNA World Heavyweight Championship