Matt Cappotelli: WWE Tough Enough Winner Dies at 38
June 29, 2018
Matt Cappotelli was an American professional wrestler. Born on November 12, 1979, in Caledonia, New York, he played football at Western Michigan University.
He co-won the third season of the WWE reality competition Tough Enough with John Hennigan in 2003 and became the OVW Heavyweight Champion. A brain tumor diagnosis forced him to retire in 2006. He later trained young wrestlers.
Cappotelli died of glioblastoma in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 29, 2018, at age 38.
Achievements: Co-winner of Tough Enough III, OVW Heavyweight Champion.
Birth: November 12, 1979 - Caledonia, New York.
Profession: Wrestler and trainer.
Interesting Facts: He trained wrestlers in OVW's beginner program.
