Pretty Boy Smooth

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Pretty Boy Smooth
Pretty Boy Smooth Exodus.jpg
Birth namePaul Bilbo
Born (1991-10-15) October 15, 1991 (age 33)
Hempstead, New York, United States [1]
Alma mater Triangle Tech
Websitewww.PrettyBoySmooth.com
Professional wrestling career
Ring name Pretty Boy Smooth
Billed height6 ft 9 in (206 cm) [1]
Billed weight280 lb (127 kg)
Trained by Ethan Carter III [1]
Aaron Draven [1]
Candice LeRae [1]
Johnny Gargano [1]
Pepper Parks [1]
DebutMarch 13, 2016

Paul Bilbo (born October 15, 1991), better known by his ring name Pretty Boy Smooth, is an American professional wrestler, actor, and philanthropist. He is currently making appearances for the National Wrestling Alliance. [2]

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Early life and education

Born in Hempstead, New York, Bilbo started at St. Dominic High School in Oyster Bay, New York, where he helped lead the Bayhawk team to a 52–24 record in his last three seasons. Bilbo played Division I basketball at Hofstra University with former future Golden State Warriors 2011 second round draft pick, Charles Jenkins. Bilbo finished his collegiate career at Division II college Mercyhurst University [3] He received a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in organizational leadership. [4]

Professional wrestling career

Smooth began training as a professional wrestler for Pro Wrestling Rampage in Erie, PA under head trainer Aaron Draven. When the school closed, he trained under WWE's Johnny Gargano at the Absolute Intense Wrestling School in Cleveland, Ohio, then later with AEW's The Blade at Grapplers Anonymous in Buffalo, NY. Smooth's official professional wrestling debut was March 13, 2016.

Smooth is currently a feature talent for the National Wrestling Alliance, both for NWA POWERRR, and the first of the new NWA territories, NWA Exodus. On May 11, 2024, Pretty Boy Smooth accompanied by Pastor C-Lo, defeated Brandon Day, Cristiano Argento, and Kal Herro in a Fatal Four Way Elimination Match to become the inaugural NWA Midwest Champion, the heavyweight title for the Exodus territory that is officially sanctioned by the National Wrestling Alliance. Smooth held the title for 252 days with 20 title defenses across 10 different wrestling promotions before eventually losing the title to Dante Casanova on January 18, 2025 at NWA Exodus: Begin Again.

Smooth was also a mainstay at AIW and won several titles on the independent wrestling circuit, including an eight-month AIW tag team title run with Hornswoggle, and a victory over Tracy Williams for the AIW Absolute Championship, a victory over Wardlow of All Elite Wrestling Revenge Heavyweight Championship, and more recently winning the RYSE Grand Championship with a win over 6 competitors in one night, including Colin Delaney. Smooth appeared on AEW Collision on September 16, 2023 tagging with Wes Barkley vs Aussie Open on TBS. [5]

Professional wrestling style and personas

Standing at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall and 280 lb (130 kg), "The Urban Playboy" Pretty Boy Smooth is a well-kept man with playboy energy, who uses his size to fight with monstrous intensity. His "powerhouse" wrestling style focuses on slams from incredible height & delivering powerful strikes. His signature moves include the Hoss Cross (knockout punch) and The Penthouse (standing blue thunder bomb).

Filmography

P. B. Smooth in the film Pact of Vengeance. PB Smooth Pact of Vengeance.jpg
P. B. Smooth in the film Pact of Vengeance.
P. B. Smooth featured in Shingles the Movie poster Shingles the Movie poster.jpg
P. B. Smooth featured in Shingles the Movie poster
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P. B. Smooth behind the scenes in CarousHELL 3
List of acting appearances in feature films
YearTitleRoleNotesRefs
2022 Pact of Vengeance Hightower [6]
2022Shingles the MovieSmasher [6]
2023CarousHELL 3Ben [7]

Personal life

Smooth lives in Erie, Pennsylvania. [4] [8]

In 2020, Smooth founded the PB Provides Scholarship Fund which is awarded yearly to an African American student who is interested in obtaining a communications degree at Mercyhurst University. [4]

In 2025, Smooth became a sponsored athlete for Gaspari Nutrition.

Championships and accomplishments

2024 NWA Exodus Midwest Heavyweight Champion Pretty Boy Smooth accompanied by Pastor C-Lo and EC3 NWA Exodus Midwest Champion.jpg
2024 NWA Exodus Midwest Heavyweight Champion Pretty Boy Smooth accompanied by Pastor C-Lo and EC3

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Kreikenbohm, Philip. "PB Smooth". Cagematch.net. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ Robinson, Brandon (October 26, 2017). "Scoop B: Former Hofstra U & St. Dominic HS forward details how he turned from hooping to wrestling". Respect. Retrieved October 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Man rises through ranks in pursuit of wrestling dream". AP NEWS. February 16, 2019.
  4. 1 2 3 Copper, Mike (February 10, 2020). "Mike Copper: Nothing fake about pro wrestler's intentions". Erie Times-News . Archived from the original on February 11, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  5. ↑ "The Internet Wrestling Database". ProWrestling DB. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  6. 1 2 LaMotta, Jim (June 23, 2022). "Champion's Mentality:Pretty Boy Smooth". PWMania .
  7. ↑ "CarousHELL 3". IMDB. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Interview with PB Smooth 'Breaking The Wrestling Stereotype'". Stereotype Co I Don't Stop Dreaming I Official Site. February 12, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  9. ↑ Halliwell, Don (December 12, 2021). "Ryse Pro Wrestling 12/11/21 ryse anniversary results". LWOPW.
  10. ↑ Greer, Jamie (February 24, 2019). "#AndNEW: PB Smooth Wins AIW Absolute Championship". LWOPW.
  11. ↑ "AIW Results 12.29.17: Sid Doesn't Appear, EC3 Steps In". 411MANIA.
  12. ↑ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2021". The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved October 8, 2021.
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