19 Facts About Andy Leavine

Andrew Leavine was born on December 27,1987 and is an American retired professional wrestler.

In 2011, Andy Leavine won the Tough Enough contest to earn a contract with World Wrestling Entertainment ; he went on to wrestle for WWE's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling, under the ring name Kevin Hackman.

Andy Leavine is known for his appearances with World Wrestling Council, where he held the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship.

Andy Leavine initially attended Central High School, but transferred to Springstead High School in November 2005 for the remainder of his senior year.

Andy Leavine was a two-sport athlete in high school, participating in scholastic wrestling and playing American football.

At Springstead, Andy Leavine was part of the wrestling team that won the Hernando County Athletic Conference trophy in December 2005, and that same season had a record of 33 wins and 4 losses, with 23 pins.

Andy Leavine then attended Florida International University on a scholarship, where he continued to play football as an offensive lineman.

Andy Leavine started all 12 FIU football games in his freshman year.

Andy Leavine returned in the following game against the University of Miami despite the injury.

Andy Leavine graduated from FIU in 2010, with a degree in Parks and Recreation.

Andy Leavine has stated that he was misled by the Dolphins, and left the team soon after signing.

In 2010, Andy Leavine signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and was assigned to the Florida Championship Wrestling, belonging to WWE's developmental territory.

Under the ring name of Kevin Hackman, Andy Leavine only took part in a couple of matches before being released in February 2011 to participate in Tough Enough.

In March 2011, Andy Leavine was announced as one of the fourteen contestants for the revival of WWE Tough Enough.

Andy Leavine was not regarded as one of the front runners at the beginning of the show but ended strongly and made it to the final two with Luke Robinson.

Andy Leavine confirmed in an interview on WWE's official website in June 2011 that he would be training in FCW.

On September 8,2012, Andy Leavine defeated Apolo and Gilbert in a three-way match to win the WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship.

Andy Leavine wrestled a Loser Leaves WWC Match against Wes Brisco to a no-contest after Ray Gonzalez interfered and attacked both of them at the same time.

Andy Leavine has practiced both jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts since his time attending FIU.