Pretty Boy Smooth

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Pretty Boy Smooth
Smooth Ring Entrance.jpg
Birth namePaul Bilbo
Born (1991-10-15) October 15, 1991 (age 32)
Hempstead, New York, United States [1]
Alma mater Mercyhurst University
Websitewww.PrettyBoySmooth.com
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Pretty Boy Smooth
Billed height6 ft 9 in (206 cm) [1]
Billed weight272 lb (123 kg)
Trained byAaron 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 or P. B. Smooth, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He currently competes on the independent wrestling circuit for promotions that have include Absolute Intense Wrestling, Game Changer Wrestling, RYSE Wrestling, Enjoy Wrestling, Beyond Wrestling, Expect the Unexpected Wrestling, and Maryland Championship Wrestling. He has also appeared with the national promotion All Elite Wrestling. [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 has become 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]

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 Exodus Midwest Heavyweight Champion. This championship title is officially sanctioned by the National Wrestling Alliance.

Professional wrestling style and personas

Smooth wrestles a "powerhouse" style known for delivering powerful blows and slamming opponents from incredible heights. Formerly known under the monikers “Seven Foot Savage” and “Mr. Fresh 2 Death,” [1] Smooth now exclusively uses the nickname, “The Urban Playboy,” as his character development has evolved into a ladies man who fights with the intensity of the Incredible Hulk. His former finishing move was the "Funeral Service", but now uses an inverted Death Valley driver variation he calls “The Player’s Club".

"The ETHER" (stylized all caps) is another character layer created by Smooth. The ETHER is the unhinged ego of Pretty Boy Smooth that’s focus is on violence & destruction making it the most dangerous form of Smooth to date. The latest display of The ETHER in ring was Smooth’s match that took place on July 8, 2023 at RYSE wrestling vs Ron Mathis to end their feud.

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
P. B. Smooth behind the scenes in CarousHELL 3 Resized 20230603 152140.jpg
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]

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

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