ANNOUNCER PROFILES

[Josh Mathews Gallery] [Tough Enough Gallery]

Wrestler/Announcer: Josh Mathews Real Name: Josh Lomberger Birthday: November 25, 1980 Hometown: Sea Isle City, NJ Marital Status: Engaged to Rue DeBona Height & Weight: 5'9 - 143 lbs Trained by: Tough Enough Debut: 2001 Titles: 2001 WWF Tough Enough Runner-Up Previous Names: Finishing Move: Frog Splash Favorite Moves: Notable Feuds: Orlando Jordan

Josh Mathews finished in the Top 3 of the first ever WWF Tough Enough competition (won by Maven).. Josh Mathews began taking indy bookings shortly after the conclusion of Tough Enough.. Josh Mathews ended up signing with Jimmy Hart's XWF (Xtreme Wrestling Federation).. ~~~Josh Mathews had a series of matches against Kid Kash which got him a lot of attention.. ~~~Josh Mathews recieved praise from the legendary Greg Valentine, who says he has a great future in Wrestling.. Josh Mathews signs on with the World Wrestling Entertainment production crew and media staff.. September 16, 2002 - RAW: Josh Mathews makes his broadcasting debut in a segment on TSN (which broadcasts RAW in Canada).. ~~~The segment is traditionally used to hype upcoming WWE events in Canada.. December 2002: Josh Mathews becomes a regular announcer for Velocity along side The Cat.. December 2002: Josh Mathews also assumes a position of Smackdown! backstage reporter.. November 4, 2004 - Smackdown!: Booker T & Josh Mathews defeated John Bradshaw Layfield & Orlando Jordan.. November 11, 2003 - Smackdown!: Josh Mathews defeated Orlando Jordan with help from Booker T! November 25, 2004 - Smackdown!: The Big Show throws a Thanksgiving party which, of course, ends up as a big food fight.. ~~~The Big Show, Joy Giovanni, Josh Mathews, Tazz, Michael Cole, Tony Chimmel, and Luther Reigns were involved.. March 31, 2005 - Smackdown!: Kurt Angle made an example out of backstage announcer Josh Mathews by brutally attacking him! December 9, 2005 - Smackdown!: Josh Mathews' body was invaded by the the Undertaker to relay a messege to Randy Orton.. August 25, 2008--RAW: Josh Mathews & Candice Michelle reported from the Democratic National Convention in Colorado.. September 1, 2008--RAW: Josh Mathews & Mickie James & Mr. Kennedy reported from the Republican National Convention.. September 7, 2009--RAW: Josh Mathews helped guest host Bob Barker plug his new book "Priceless Memories".. April 9, 2010--SmackDown!: Dolph Ziggler attacked backstage interviewer Josh Mathews and put him out with a sleeper.. February 4, 2011--SmackDown!: Booker T joined the SmackDown! announce team along side Josh Mathews & Michael Cole..