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The All Mighty Bobby Lashley is one of the most gifted WWE Superstars, and has accomplished much inside and outside the ring.
Lashley had a lot of success before entering the world of professional wrestling, from earning multiple accolades at an amateur level, to completing a bachelor's degree, serving in the US Army, and almost making it to the Olympic team that represented the United States.
Many saw him as the next Brock Lesnar when he came into WWE, but Lashley has forged his own path and legacy.
Let's look at 5 best Bobby Lashley moments in WWE so far, starting with his debut.
#5 Bobby Lashley makes an impressive WWE debut
Lashley made his debut on SmackDown in 2005, amidst much intrigue from WWE fans.
WWE then promoted him heavily, introducing him as a three-time National Amateur Wrestling Champion, four-time All-American, two-time Armed Forces Champion, and 2002 Silver Medalist at the Military World Championship. Wow!
Lashley faced Simon Dean in his debut match, making easy work of the Simon System enthusiast, and went on an undefeated streak defeating Smackdown Superstars such as Nunzio, Big Vito, and William Regal.
#4 His reign as ECW World Champion
In late 2006, Lashley switched over to the revived ECW led by Paul Heyman. He made a surprise appearance and signed a contract to appear at the December to Dismember pay-per-view at the Elimination Chamber.
The idea behind the scenes was to make him the face of ECW. Lashley captured the ECW World Championship in the Elimination Chamber match, eliminating other big men including Test and The Big Show.
December to Dismember sadly went down in history as one of the worst pay-per-views of all time. Thankfully, it didn't overshadow Lashley's win. His reign was strong as he continued to defeat superstars on the ECW roster and retain his Championship, continuing his incredible rise in WWE.
#3 Bobby Lashley returns to WWE after WrestleMania 34
After a ten-year absence from WWE, Bobby Lashley made a triumphant return in front of a sold-out crowd the night after WrestleMania 34 in New Orleans. He initially left WWE in 2008 after making his last on-screen appearance in 2007, and had undergone surgery before being granted his release.
Lashley kept his stock high after departing, appearing for Strikeforce and Bellator, trying his hand at MMA, and also spending a number of years performing for IMPACT Wrestling.
#2 Shaving Vince McMahon's head bald
In the 'Battle of the Billionaires' at WrestleMania 23 in Detroit, Donald Trump and Vince McMahon selected a WWE Superstar to represent them in the match. The losing billionaire would have to get his head shaved bald in the middle of the ring.
Vince McMahon selected Umaga, while Trump selected Bobby Lashley. Lashley was victorious with a little help from the special guest referee for the match, Vince McMahon's long-time arch nemesis, Stone Cold Steve Austin.
It is an iconic moment that will live long in the memory of WWE fans and WrestleMania history, Lashley, along with Austin, and Trump, shaved his boss' head bald in front of 80,000 fans.
#1 Winning his first WWE Championship
After his love-triangle storyline with Rusev and Lana during the tailend of 2019, it was time for Bobby Lashley to get back on track. Alligning himself with MVP and The Hurt Business, Lashley made a dream of his a reality.
Striking a deal with The Miz who cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Drew McIntyre after Lashley took him out, The All Mighty One faced The Miz for the WWE Championship at RAW.
Lashley defeated The Miz to become the WWE Champion for the first time in his career, and also defended the title at WrestleMania 37 by defeating Drew McIntyre.
