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}}'''Phil Theis''' is an ] former ] he's most famous persona was Damein Demnto in ] where he worked as a ,whilst with the company he never won a single wrestling match. '''Phillip Theis'''<ref name=Cage/> (born June 25, 1958) is an American former ]. He is best known for his appearances in the ] (WWF) between 1992 and 1993 under the ] '''Damien Demento'''. As Damien Demento, Theis wrestled in the main event of the ] of '']'' on January 11, 1993, losing to ].


⚫ ==Professional wrestling career==
==Career==
Theis began his career on the ] as Mondo Kleen before moving to the ] (WWF). Though his run in the WWF, where he was given the ] Damien Demento, was relatively short-lived and has been regarded by later fans as easily forgettable,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/raw15/exclusives/raw15pollresults/ |title=Raw 15 Poll Results |accessdate=2007-12-22 |publisher=WWE |quote=WWE Fan Nation was asked to choose their most memorable "one-hit wonder" in Raw history. With 40 percent of the vote, the fans chose Damien Demento}}</ref> he does have the distinction of having wrestled the first main event of the companies long lived '']'' program—a loss to ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/1993.html |title=WWE Raw Results - 1993 |accessdate=2007-12-22 |publisher=Online World of Wrestling |quote=January 11, 1993The Undertaker w/Paul Bearer b Damien Demento}}</ref> He eventually left the WWF, and after a short stint on the East Coast independent circuit, left the wrestling business altogether.


===Early career (1987–1992)===
Now retired from professional wrestling, Theis currently hosts a works in construction as many times stated in his ] videos in ], ].{{Fact|date=December 2007}} He's also made a name for himself on the website YouTube, where he initially posted videos of his artwork and poetry,<ref name="Icons" /> but eventually removed those in favor of cutting heated ] covering subjects such as ], ], and the use of ]. Theis stated early on that the videos are meant to be ] and not reflective of the person he actually is.{{Fact|date=December 2007}}
After training under ], Theis made his debut on the ] in 1987 under the ring name "Jonn Reinhart".<ref name=Cage>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=3462|title=Cagematch profile}}</ref> He later renamed himself "Mondo Kleen". In 1990 he worked for ]. In September 1992, he wrestled a tryout match with ] as "Mando Phil".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cagematch.de/?id=1&nr=56339|title=WCW Worldwide « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=cagematch.de}}</ref>


===World Wrestling Federation (1992&ndash;1993)===
⚫ ==In wrestling==
After ] helped forward a tape of Theis performing an ], the ] signed him to a contract.<ref name=Icons>{{cite web |url=http://www.iconsofthering.com/damiendementointerview.html |title=Damien Demento Interview |access-date=December 22, 2007 |publisher=Icons of the Ring |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071225141427/http://www.iconsofthering.com/damiendementointerview.html |archive-date=December 25, 2007 }}</ref> Theis, performing under his Mondo Kleen ring name, debuted in WWF at a ] on October 2, 1992, wrestling ] in a losing effort.<ref name=CageMatches3>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3462&view=matches&gimmick=&jahr=&liga=&region=&art=&artmatches=&gegner=Gegner&partner=Partner&suchbegriff=Suchbegriff&Start=101#matches|title=Cagematch match listings, page 3}}</ref> Ten days later, on the October 12 episode of '']'', Theis made his televised debut under the repackaged ring name and gimmick of "Damien Demento", a ] ] who hailed from "The Outer Reaches of Your Mind" and showed mentally disturbed behavior such as talking to himself. He then proceeded to defeat Steve May in his televised debut match.<ref name=CageMatches3/> On the October 28 episode of '']'', he defeated ].<ref name=CageMatches3/> He mostly remained a mid-card performer. Demento was notable for his appearance in the ] of the debut episode of '']'' on January 11, 1993, where he was defeated by ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/_1993/|title=WWE Raw Results – 1993|access-date=December 22, 2007|publisher=Online World of Wrestling|quote=January 11, 1993The Undertaker w/Paul Bearer b Damien Demento|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607173201/http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/_1993/|archive-date=June 7, 2008}}</ref> He made his only pay-per-view appearance at ] as a participant in the ]. Demento lasted over twelve minutes before being eliminated by ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Royal Rumble Entrance and Elimination Information: 1993|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/rumble2.html#93|access-date=April 9, 2008}}</ref> He also appeared at ], where he lost to ].<ref>{{cite web|title=UK Rampage 1993 results|publisher=Pro Wrestling History|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/wwfuk.html#ramp93|access-date=January 11, 2018}}</ref> After this, Demento competed almost solely on ]s before leaving the WWF in October 1993.
*'''Finishing and signature moves'''

:'''''As Damien Demento'''''
===Independent circuit (1993–1994; 2008, 2011, 2014)===
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After a stint on the ] ], Theis retired from wrestling in 1994.<ref name="Icons"/> Under his Damien Demento ring name, he made a short return to wrestling on November 8, 2008, where he defeated The Musketeer in a match for the ]-based World of Unpredictable Wrestling. A month later they had a rematch in which Demento was on the losing end.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ganges.com/Damian_Demento_returns_to_pro_wrestling_11_8_WUW_video_6871514/ |title=Damien Demento returns to pro wrestling! |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711072850/http://www.ganges.com/Damian_Demento_returns_to_pro_wrestling_11_8_WUW_video_6871514/ |archive-date=July 11, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nyprowrestling.com/results/2008.html|title=NYProWrestling.com: Results: 2008|website=NYProWrestling.com}}</ref>
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He made another return to the squared circle in September 24, 2011. This time wrestling as "Mondo Kleen", he defeated Steven Person in a ] match at a show that WUW promoted for the ] Arts Festival.<ref>{{YouTube|DW7ITQ3PrAI}}</ref>

On October 29, 2011, Damien Demento defeated long time WUW Trophy Champion "Izzy" Israel Joffe at the WUW October show at ] to win the WUW Trophy Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wuwonline.com|title=World of Unpredictable Wrestling|website=World of Unpredictable Wrestling}}</ref> On December 10, 2011, Israel Joffe defeated Damien Demento at the WUW December show at Gleason's gym.<ref>{{YouTube|H-KCG3fxAr4}}</ref>

In 2014, Demento made a few appearances for World Wrestling Organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1251&page=8|title=Results « World Wrestling Organization (WWO) « Promotions Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref>

==Filmography==
*'']'' (1995) - Erik

==Personal life==
Theis originally wanted to become a ], he majored in art at ] while on a football scholarship and later on had a tryout with the Jets but did not make the team. Theis instead began training for a career in professional wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/15/from-inside-a-bad-guy-wrestler-a-brutal-artist-screamed-for-release/|title=From Inside a Bad-Guy Wrestler, a Brutal Artist Screamed for Release|first=Corey|last=Kilgannon|date=March 15, 2012}}</ref><ref name="Icons"/> He cites ] as his inspiration for becoming a wrestler.<ref name="Icons"/>

After retiring from professional wrestling, he began working as an artist and a ].<ref name="Icons"/>

==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''International Wrestling Federation'''
**IWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
*''']'''
**IWCCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ecwfrenchtribute.free.fr/HTLM/Photos/D/Damian_Demento.htm|title=BIO/Profil Damian DeMento|website=ecwfrenchtribute.free.fr}}</ref>
*'''World of Unpredictable Wrestling'''
**WUW Trophy Championship (1 time)
*''']'''
**PWI ranked him #'''216''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the ] in 1992<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=3462&view=awards#awards|title=Awards}}</ref>


==References== ==References==
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==Further reading== ==Further reading==
*Mazer, Sharon. ''Professional Wrestling: Sport and Spectacle''. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 1998. ISBN 1-57806-020-6 *Mazer, Sharon. ''Professional Wrestling: Sport and Spectacle''. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 1998. {{ISBN|1-57806-020-6}}


==External links== ==External links==
* {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101228174044/http://www.guysfromqueens.com/ |date=December 28, 2010 }}
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American professional wrestler

Damien Demento
Birth namePhillip Theis
Born (1958-06-25) June 25, 1958 (age 66)
Long Island, New York
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Damien Demento
Jonn Reinhart
Mondo Kleen
Mando Phil
Billed height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Billed weight269 lb (122 kg)
Billed from"Man's Deepest Fear"
(as Mondo Kleen)
"The Outer Reaches of Your Mind"
(as Damien Demento)
Trained byJohnny Rodz
Debut1987
Retired2014

Phillip Theis (born June 25, 1958) is an American former professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) between 1992 and 1993 under the ring name Damien Demento. As Damien Demento, Theis wrestled in the main event of the first episode of WWF Monday Night Raw on January 11, 1993, losing to The Undertaker.

Professional wrestling career

Early career (1987–1992)

After training under Johnny Rodz, Theis made his debut on the independent circuit in 1987 under the ring name "Jonn Reinhart". He later renamed himself "Mondo Kleen". In 1990 he worked for Tri-State Wrestling Alliance. In September 1992, he wrestled a tryout match with World Championship Wrestling as "Mando Phil".

World Wrestling Federation (1992–1993)

After The Bushwhackers helped forward a tape of Theis performing an interview, the World Wrestling Federation signed him to a contract. Theis, performing under his Mondo Kleen ring name, debuted in WWF at a live event on October 2, 1992, wrestling Jeff Jarrett in a losing effort. Ten days later, on the October 12 episode of Superstars of Wrestling, Theis made his televised debut under the repackaged ring name and gimmick of "Damien Demento", a villainous character who hailed from "The Outer Reaches of Your Mind" and showed mentally disturbed behavior such as talking to himself. He then proceeded to defeat Steve May in his televised debut match. On the October 28 episode of Wrestling Challenge, he defeated Jim Brunzell. He mostly remained a mid-card performer. Demento was notable for his appearance in the main event of the debut episode of Monday Night Raw on January 11, 1993, where he was defeated by The Undertaker. He made his only pay-per-view appearance at Royal Rumble as a participant in the 1993 Royal Rumble match. Demento lasted over twelve minutes before being eliminated by Carlos Colón. He also appeared at UK Rampage '93, where he lost to Bob Backlund. After this, Demento competed almost solely on house shows before leaving the WWF in October 1993.

Independent circuit (1993–1994; 2008, 2011, 2014)

After a stint on the East Coast independent circuit, Theis retired from wrestling in 1994. Under his Damien Demento ring name, he made a short return to wrestling on November 8, 2008, where he defeated The Musketeer in a match for the New York-based World of Unpredictable Wrestling. A month later they had a rematch in which Demento was on the losing end.

He made another return to the squared circle in September 24, 2011. This time wrestling as "Mondo Kleen", he defeated Steven Person in a steel cage match at a show that WUW promoted for the Dumbo Arts Festival.

On October 29, 2011, Damien Demento defeated long time WUW Trophy Champion "Izzy" Israel Joffe at the WUW October show at Gleason's gym to win the WUW Trophy Championship. On December 10, 2011, Israel Joffe defeated Damien Demento at the WUW December show at Gleason's gym.

In 2014, Demento made a few appearances for World Wrestling Organization.

Filmography

Personal life

Theis originally wanted to become a football player, he majored in art at Wagner College while on a football scholarship and later on had a tryout with the Jets but did not make the team. Theis instead began training for a career in professional wrestling. He cites King Curtis Iaukea as his inspiration for becoming a wrestler.

After retiring from professional wrestling, he began working as an artist and a sculptor.

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ "Cagematch profile".
  2. ^ "Damien Demento's OWOW profile".
  3. ^ Shields, Brian; Sullivan, Kevin (2009). WWE Encyclopedia. DK. p. 72. ISBN 978-0-7566-4190-0.
  4. ^ "Damien Demento Interview". Icons of the Ring. Archived from the original on December 25, 2007. Retrieved December 22, 2007.
  5. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WCW Worldwide « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". cagematch.de.
  6. ^ "Cagematch match listings, page 3".
  7. "WWE Raw Results – 1993". Online World of Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 7, 2008. Retrieved December 22, 2007. January 11, 1993The Undertaker w/Paul Bearer b Damien Demento
  8. "Royal Rumble Entrance and Elimination Information: 1993". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved April 9, 2008.
  9. "UK Rampage 1993 results". Pro Wrestling History. Retrieved January 11, 2018.
  10. "Damien Demento returns to pro wrestling!". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011.
  11. "NYProWrestling.com: Results: 2008". NYProWrestling.com.
  12. Video on YouTube
  13. "World of Unpredictable Wrestling". World of Unpredictable Wrestling.
  14. Video on YouTube
  15. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Results « World Wrestling Organization (WWO) « Promotions Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  16. Kilgannon, Corey (March 15, 2012). "From Inside a Bad-Guy Wrestler, a Brutal Artist Screamed for Release".
  17. "BIO/Profil Damian DeMento". ecwfrenchtribute.free.fr.
  18. "Awards".

Further reading

  • Mazer, Sharon. Professional Wrestling: Sport and Spectacle. Jackson: University Press of Mississippi, 1998. ISBN 1-57806-020-6

External links

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