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	{{~~Infobox~~ professional wrestler		{{short description\|American professional wrestler and actor (1981–2020)}}
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			'''Shad Javier Gaspard''' (January 13, 1981 – May 17, 2020) was an American ] and actor. He was best known for his time with ], where he performed under his real name, or ] as '''Shad'''.<ref name="WWEProfile">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/shad/bio/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070425193925/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/shad/bio/\|archive-date=April 25, 2007\|title=Superstars > SmackDown > Shad >Profile\|access-date=April 25, 2007\|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

			Gaspard signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2003, where he was assigned to their ] ] (OVW) and was a ] ] with ], as part of ]. In 2006, Cryme Tyme was promoted to WWE's main roster, before both Gaspard and JTG were released from the company the following year. Cryme Tyme returned to WWE in 2008, but Gaspard was released again in 2010.
	'''Shad Gaspard''' (born January 13, 1981) is an American professional wrestler of ]an and ]n descent{{citation needed\|date=March 2013}}. He is currently signed with ] (IGF). Born in ], he is best known for his time with ] (WWE), where he once teamed with his partner ] who is currently wrestling on the ] ] where they worked as the tag team, ].<ref name="WWEProfile">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/shad/bio/\|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070425193925/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/shad/bio/\|archivedate=2007-04-25\|title=Superstars > SmackDown > Shad >Profile\|accessdate=2007-04-25\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> He is also an actor, bodybuilder, model, and former bodyguard.

			After departing WWE, Gaspard pursued an acting career that included several films and television roles,<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2020-05-21 \|title=WWE's Shad Gaspard dies saving his son \|language=en-GB \|work=BBC News \|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-52756408 \|access-date=2022-03-19}}</ref> such as '']'', '']'', '']'', and '']''. He was also the co-creator of the 2011 ] ''Assassin & Son'' and provided motion capture for video games, most notably for the protagonist ] in the 2018 game '']''.
	==Early life and career==
	{{Refimprove section\|date=March 2013}}
	Shad is the son of Ben Gaspard, a former street enforcer for street gangs and personal security guard in the early 1970s, who now owns Mcfay Contracting Inc. Shad is the third of six siblings.

			Gaspard drowned while trying to save his son on May 17, 2020. He was posthumously awarded the Warrior Award at the ] ceremony in ].
	At five years old Shad’s father began training him in ] and at age eight, he began training in a mixture of different martial arts. As a student, Shad loved to fight and quickly developed into an aggressive fighter, winning many fights as an amateur. His mother gave him the nickname “Beast” as a result of his aggressiveness. At the age of sixteen, Shad began prize fighting for promoter ], a former ] wrestler and FX Tough Man Champion, in bar fighting tournaments such as ], ], ] (MMA), and tough man competitions. Even though Shad was only sixteen years old, he competed against adults who were older than he was by five to twenty years. Gaspard holds won-loss records as a ] fighter (35-7) and an amateur boxer (57-26).

			==Early life==
	Gaspard was extensively involved in athletics during his ] years, specializing in ], ], and ].<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> After high school, he continued to play basketball at ], and after leaving, he became a ] for several ] and ]s, including pop star ], ], ], and ].
			Shad Gaspard was born in the ] borough of ] on January 13, 1981.<ref name="OWOW"/> He was of Curaçaoan and Haitian descent. His father was a former enforcer for street gangs and later a personal security guard in the early 1970s; he worked for gangster ] and currently owns McFay Contracting Inc. At age five, Shad was trained by his father in ], and at age eight he began training in a mixture of different martial arts such as ], ], ], and ].

			At age 16, Gaspard began prize fighting for promoter ], a former ] wrestler and FX Tough Man Champion, in bar fighting tournaments such as boxing, kickboxing, ], and tough man competitions. Although he was only 16 years old, he competed against adults who were up to 20 years older due to his large size. He held win–loss records in MMA (35–7) and amateur boxing (57–26).{{Citation needed\|date=October 2019}} He was extensively involved in athletics during his high school years, specializing in ], ], and basketball.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> After high school, he continued to play basketball at ]. After leaving, he became a bodyguard for several celebrities, including ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/shad-gaspard-breaks-up-armed-robbery\|title=Former Superstar Shad Gaspard breaks up armed robbery in Florida\|date=December 14, 2016\|access-date=October 28, 2019\|website=WWE}}</ref>
	==Professional wrestling career==

			== Professional wrestling career ==
	===World Wrestling Entertainment===
	====''Tough Enough'' and Ohio Valley Wrestling (2002-2006)====
	Gaspard then decided to become a ]. He qualified for the finals of the ] program '']'' in 2002, but was disqualified and replaced after failing a physical.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel">{{cite web\|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/1075452.html\|title=Shad: WWE's Diesel\|date=2009-06-01\|last=Varsallone\|first=Jim\|accessdate=2009-06-19\|publisher=Miami Herald\|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5heFjdymC\|archivedate=2009-06-19}}</ref>

			=== World Wrestling Entertainment (2002–2007) ===
	After ''Tough Enough'', Gaspard was recruited by WWF talent scout ] and allowed to attempt a career as a professional wrestler.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> He first trained with Sgt. ] from the ] for six months.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/><ref name="WWA4">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwa4.com/generic67.html\|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071030022549/http://www.wwa4.com/generic67.html\|archivedate=2007-10-30\|title=WWA4\|accessdate=2007-10-11}}</ref> Afterwards, he attended Prichard's first ] (OVW) "training camp", after which he was offered an opportunity to return to train full-time.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/>
			==== ''Tough Enough'' and Ohio Valley Wrestling (2002–2006) ====
			Gaspard decided to become a ], and he qualified for the finals of the ] program '']'' in 2002, but was disqualified and replaced after failing a physical.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel">{{cite web\|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/1075452.html\|title=Shad: WWE's Diesel\|date=June 1, 2009\|last=Varsallone\|first=Jim\|access-date=June 19, 2009\|publisher=Miami Herald\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20090619130253/http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/wrestling/story/1075452.html\|archive-date=June 19, 2009\|url-status=dead\|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

	Gaspard ~~debuted~~ in OVW in 2003 under the ] "Da Beast",<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2003/\|title=Ohio Valley Wrestling results - 2003\|~~accessdate=2007-08~~-13\|publisher=Online World of Wrestling\|quote=August 1, 2003 ''The Beast'' b Rob Begley }}</ref> eventually joining ~~]'s ''~~Bolin Services'' ].<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> Originally, he acted as Bolin's personal ], until he was placed into a ] with ] in February 2004.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/>		After ''Tough Enough'', Gaspard was recruited by WWE talent scout ] and allowed to attempt a career as a professional wrestler.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> He first trained with ] from the ] for six months.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/><ref name="WWA4">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwa4.com/generic67.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071030022549/http://www.wwa4.com/generic67.html\|archive-date=October 30, 2007\|title=WWA4\|access-date=October 11, 2007}}</ref> Afterwards, he was signed to a ] by ] (WWE),<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> and he was assigned to ] (OVW).<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> Gaspard made his OVW debut in 2003 under the ] ''''Da Beast'''',<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2003/\|title=Ohio Valley Wrestling results – 2003\|access-date=August 13, 2007\|publisher=Online World of Wrestling\|quote=August 1, 2003 ''The Beast'' b Rob Begley }}</ref> eventually joining Bolin Services ], which led by Kenny Bolin.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> Originally, he acted as Bolin's personal ], until he was placed into a ] with ] in February 2004.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> After Colón left OVW in October 2004, Gaspard left Bolin Services and formed several short lived tag teams with ],<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/s/shad-gaspard.html\|title=Shad Gaspard Profile\|access-date=October 11, 2007\|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> ],<ref name="OWOW"/> ],<ref name="OWOW"/> and ],<ref name="OWOW"/> before he began wrestling under his real name as a singles wrestler.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/>

			====Cryme Tyme (2006–2007)====
	After Colón left OVW in October 2004, Gaspard left "Bolin Services" and formed several short lived tag teams with ],<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/s/shad-gaspard.html\|title=Shad Gaspard Profile\|accessdate=2007-10-11\|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> ],<ref name="OWOW"/> ],<ref name="OWOW"/> and ],<ref name="OWOW"/> before he began wrestling under his real name as a singles wrestler.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/> In June 2005, he was signed to a developmental contract by World Wrestling Entertainment.<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/>
			{{Main\|Cryme Tyme}}
			] – Gaspard (right) and ], at an autograph signing in 2007]]
			In early 2006, during his feud in OVW with ], Gaspard was joined by ] and formed a new tag team known as ].<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/\|title=OVW results for 2006\|publisher=Online World of Wrestling\|access-date=April 6, 2007\|quote=February 1 – Club Life b The Neighborhoodies in the amateur showcase dark match with dual 450 splashes.}}</ref> The Gang Stars won the ] on May 27, but they lost the titles to CM Punk and Seth Skyfire on July 28.<ref name="WT-OVWTT">{{cite web\|url= http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ky/ovw/ovw-t.html\|title=OVW Southern Tag Team Title\|access-date=August 9, 2007\|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref>

			On the September 4, 2006 episode of '']'', a series of vignettes began airing, hyping the debut of '''Cryme Tyme''' (Gaspard and The Neighborhoodie, with Neighborhoodie's ring name changing to JTG).<ref name="OWOW"/> On the October 16 episode of ''Raw'', Cryme Tyme made their in-ring debut by defeating then-] ] (] and ]) in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10162006/\|title=Let the voting begin\|date=October 16, 2006\|last=Zeigler\|first=Zack\|access-date=January 3, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The duo made their ] debut at ], where Cryme Tyme defeated ], ] and ] and ] (Robbie McAllister and Rory McAllister) in a Texas Tornado match (as voted by the fans).<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/2006/matches/329344215/results/\|title=Cryme Tyme steals Four Team Tag Match\|date=November 5, 2006\|last=Rote\|first=Andrew\|access-date=September 22, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> A few months later at the ] pay-per-view, Cryme Tyme won a Tag Team Turmoil Match against The Highlanders, ] (Charlie Haas and ]), Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch, and ] and ], earning them a shot at the World Tag Team Championships.<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/01/08/3235732.html\|title=Cena retains, Triple H injured at Revolution\|date=January 7, 2007\|last=Plummer\|first=Dale\|author2=Tylwalk, Nick\|access-date=September 22, 2008\|publisher=SLAM! Sports\|archive-date=July 13, 2012\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713164325/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/01/08/3235732.html\|url-status=usurped}}</ref> On April 1, 2007, at ], Cryme Tyme made a cameo appearance and started a dance party with ] and some WWE legends in the backstage area.<ref name="OWOW"/> On the June 29 episode of '']'', ] (with ]) defeated Cryme Tyme in an inter-brand match tag match.<ref name="deuce/domino">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06292007/\|title=The Animal's revenge\|date=June 29, 2007\|last=Rote\|first=Andrew\|access-date=September 22, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> While Deuce, Domino and Cherry celebrated their victory, Cryme Tyme appeared on the titantron and ] stole their car, taking it to Brisco Brothers Auto Shop to sell it for parts chanting "Money, money, yeah, yeah".<ref name="deuce/domino"/> In July, Cryme Tyme returned to OVW and regained the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship on July 21 from The James Boys (] and ]), becoming two-time tag team champions, but they lost the titles back to them the following day.<ref name="ovw07">{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2007/\|title=OVW results 2007\|publisher=Online World of Wrestling\|access-date=2009-08-16}}</ref><ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="WT-OVWTT"/>
	====Cryme Tyme and departure (2006-2007)====
	In early 2006, during his feud in OVW with ], Gaspard was joined by ] and formed a new tag team known as "]".<ref name="Shad: WWE's Diesel"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/ovw/_2006/\|title=OVW results for 2006\|publisher=Online World of Wrestling\|accessdate=2007-04-06\|quote=February 1 - Club Life b The Neighborhoodies in the amateur showcase dark match with dual 450 splashes.}}</ref> The new team won the ] once,<ref name="WT-OVWTT">{{cite web\|url= http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/ky/ovw/ovw-t.html\|title=OVW Southern Tag Team Title\|accessdate=2007-08-09\|publisher=Wrestling-Titles}}</ref> before they were called up to the ] ] roster as ]. On September 4, 2006, a series of vignettes began airing on ''Raw'', hyping the debut of Cryme Tyme.<ref name="OWOW"/> On the October 16 edition of ''Raw'', Cryme Tyme debuted and defeated then-], the Spirit Squad (Mikey and Johnny) in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10162006/\|title=Let the voting begin\|date=2006-10-16\|last=Zeigler\|first=Zack\|accessdate=2008-01-03\|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

			On the August 13 episode of ''Raw'', Cryme Tyme returned to their hometown of New York City, losing to then-World Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch in a non-title match by disqualification, when Gaspard used a chair on Murdoch.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08132007/\|title=Rhodes keeps on rolling\|date=August 13, 2007\|last=Adkins\|first= Greg\|access-date=September 22, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the August 27 episode of ''Raw'', Cryme Tyme stole Murdoch's hat and gave it away to a fan, starting a feud between them.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08272007/\|title=Umaga: All the rage\|date=August 27, 2008\|last= Adkins\|first=Greg\|access-date=September 22, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> However, on September 2, 2007, Gaspard and JTG were both released from their WWE contracts.<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/crymetymereleased\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071221163025/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/crymetymereleased\| archive-date=December 21, 2007\|title=Cryme Tyme released\|access-date=December 23, 2007\|publisher=WWE}}</ref>
	] on ].]]
	In November 2006, at ], Cryme Tyme defeated ], ] and ] and ] in a Texas Tornado match (as voted by the fans).<ref name="OWOW">{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/s/shad-gaspard.html\|title=Shad Gaspard Profile\|accessdate=2007-10-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/history/2006/matches/329344215/results/\|title=Cryme Tyme steals Four Team Tag Match\|date=2006-11-05\|last=Rote\|first=Andrew\|accessdate=2008-09-22\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> A few months later at the ] pay-per-view, Cryme Tyme won a Tag Team Turmoil Match against The Highlanders, ], Cade and Murdoch, and ] and ], earning them a shot at the World Tag Team Championships.<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2007/01/08/3235732.html\|title=Cena retains, Triple H injured at Revolution\|date=2007-01-07\|last=Plummer\|first=Dale\|coauthors= Tylwalk, Nick\|accessdate=2008-09-22\|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Later that year, at ], Cryme Tyme made a cameo appearance and started a dance party with ] and some WWE Legends in the backstage area.<ref name="OWOW"/> In June 2007, on an episode of '']'', ] (with ]) defeated Cryme Tyme in an inter-brand match tag match.<ref name="deuce/domino">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/06292007/\|title=The Animal's revenge\|date=2007-06-29\|last=Rote\|first=Andrew\|accessdate=2008-09-22\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> While Deuce, Domino and Cherry celebrated their victory, Cryme Tyme appeared on the titantron and ] stole their car, taking it to Brisco Brothers Auto Shop to sell it for parts chanting "Money, money, yeah, yeah".<ref name="deuce/domino"/> The next month, on July 22, 2007 The James Boys defeated Cryme Tyme to win back the OVW Southern Tag Team titles.<ref name="OWOW"/><ref name="WT-OVWTT"/>

	On August 13 Cryme Tyme returned to their hometown of New York City on an episode of ''Raw'' from Madison Square Garden, losing to then-World Tag Team Champions Cade and Murdoch in a non-title match by disqualification when Shad used a chair on Murdoch.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08132007/\|title=Rhodes keeps on rolling\|date=2007-08-13\|last=Adkins\|first= Greg\|accessdate=2008-09-22\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the August 27 edition of ''Raw'', Cryme Tyme stole Murdoch's hat and gave it away to a fan.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08272007/\|title=Umaga: All the rage\|date=2008-08-27\|last= Adkins\|first=Greg\|accessdate=2008-09-22\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> In the middle of the feud with Cade and Murdoch, on September 2, 2007, Gaspard (along with JTG) was released from his World Wrestling Entertainment contract.<ref name="OWOW"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/crymetymereleased\|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20071221163025/http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/crymetymereleased\| archivedate=2007-12-21\|title=Cryme Tyme released\|accessdate=2007-12-23\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> After his release, he performed on the independent circuit.<ref name="10th Anniversary Show">{{cite web\|url=http://www.japw.net/new/events/2007.htm#102707\|title=10th Anniversary Show\|date=2007-10-27\|accessdate=2008-01-12\|publisher=JAPW}}</ref>

	===Independent circuit (2007–2008)===		===Independent circuit (2007–2008)===
			After being released from WWE, Gaspard lost to ] at a Pro Wrestling Alliance (PWA) event on September 22 in Houston, Texas.<ref name="10th Anniversary Show">{{cite web\|url=http://www.japw.net/new/events/2007.htm#102707\|title=10th Anniversary Show\|date=October 27, 2007\|access-date=January 12, 2008\|publisher=JAPW\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080108063453/http://www.japw.net/new/events/2007.htm#102707\|archive-date=January 8, 2008\|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="Cagematch">{{cite web \|url=https://www.cagematch.net/id=2&nr=1113&page=4&year=2007&promotion=304 \|title=Cagematch \|access-date=May 21, 2020 }}{{Dead link\|date=February 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Gaspard, along with JTG wrestled at ]'s (JAPW) 10th Anniversary Show on October 27, 2007, defeating The Dirty Rotten Scoundrelz.<ref name="10th Anniversary Show"/> They left the promotion undefeated after defeating Style and Finesse (Mike Donovan and Rob Vegas) in January 2008's Reclaiming Hudson event.<ref name="japw2">{{cite web\|url=http://www.japw.net/new/events/2008.htm#011908\|title=Reclaiming Hudson results\|publisher=]\|access-date=2009-08-16\|archive-date=July 9, 2008\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080709044207/http://www.japw.net/new/events/2008.htm#011908\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	Gaspard, along with Paul wrestled at the ] 10th Anniversary Show on October 27, 2007. Wrestling as "Crime Time", they defeated the "Dirty Rotten Scoundrelz".<ref name="10th Anniversary Show"/>

	===Return to WWE===		===Return to WWE (2008–2010)===
			]
			On the March 31, 2008 episode of ''Raw'', Gaspard and JTG returned to WWE as Cryme Tyme, defeating Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch.<ref name="31March08 Raw">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe-zone.com/wwe/results/raw/2008/0331/index.htm\|title=WWE Raw 31 March 2008 Results\|publisher=Pro-Wrestling Edge\|access-date=April 6, 2008}}</ref> Cryme Tyme began working with ] on the June 30 episode of ''Raw'', when they helped him interfere during ]'s (JBL) match.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06302008/articles/punkanswered\|title=Opportunity Knocked, Punk Answered\|date=June 30, 2008\|last=Adkins\|first=Greg\|access-date=July 25, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The following week, they again appeared together in a backstage segment, when they vandalized JBL's limo.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07072008/\|title=Chain Gang Carjack\|date=July 7, 2008\|last=Sitterson\|first=Aubrey\|access-date=July 25, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> After a ] match, Cena confirmed that they had created a faction and announced that it was called Cryme Tyme Cenation (CTC).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rajah.com/base/node/13002/\|title=What "CTC" stands for\|date=July 14, 2008\|last=Pena\|first=Daniel\|access-date=July 16, 2008\|publisher=Rajah\|archive-date=August 18, 2008\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080818214946/http://rajah.com/base/node/13002\|url-status=dead}}</ref> Cryme Tyme also started a feud with the World Tag Team Champions ] and ], stealing their championship belts for a time,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08182008/\|title=It takes a thief\|date=August 18, 2008\|last=Sitterson\|first=Aubrey\|access-date=September 20, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> then losing a title match to them at the ] pay-per-view event.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/matches/7889830/results/\|title=Price(less) is right\|date=September 7, 2008\|last=Vermillion\|first=James\|access-date=September 20, 2008\|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

			On April 15, 2009, Cryme Tyme was drafted to the ] ] as part of the ].<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults/\| title=2009 WWE Supplemental Draft results\| publisher=]\| date=April 15, 2009\| access-date=April 15, 2009}}</ref> They made their debut on the brand on the May 1 episode of ''SmackDown'', hosting a dance contest between ] and ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=WWE SmackDown 05 01 2009 \|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wwe/smackdown/_2009/_090501/ \|website=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> The team made their in-ring debut on the May 22 episode of ''SmackDown'', where they teamed up with ] to defeat The World's Greatest Tag Team and ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=WWE SmackDown 05 22 2009 \|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wwe/smackdown/_2009/_090522/ \|website=Online World of Wrestling\|date=June 18, 2023 }}</ref> On the July 31 episode of ''SmackDown'', Cryme Tyme defeated ] (] and ]) to become the number one contenders for the ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=WWE SmackDown 07 31 2009 \|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wwe/smackdown/_2009/_090731/ \|website=Online World of Wrestling\|date=June 18, 2023 }}</ref> At ], they failed to capture the titles against ] (] and ]).<ref>{{cite web \|title=Unified Tag Champions Chris Jericho & Big Show def. Cryme Tyme \|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/history/2009/matches/11050330 \|website=WWE.com \|access-date=August 23, 2009}}</ref> On March 28, 2010, at ], Gaspard competed in a ], with Gaspard and JTG eliminated ], before Gaspard eliminated JTG, and Shad was later eliminating by ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Yoshi Tatsu wins 26-Superstar WrestleMania Battle Royal \|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/26/matches/13935520 \|website=WWE.com \|access-date=March 28, 2010}}</ref>
	====WWE Tag Team Championship pursuit (2008–2009)====
	]
	Shad and JTG returned to WWE on the March 31, 2008 edition of '']'', as Cryme Tyme where they defeated ] in their first televised WWE match in nearly 6 months.<ref name="31March08 Raw">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe-zone.com/wwe/results/raw/2008/0331/index.htm\|title=WWE Raw 31 March 2008 Results\|publisher=Pro-Wrestling Edge\|accessdate=2008-04-06}}</ref>

			On the April 2 episode of ''SmackDown'', after Cryme Tyme lost a match, Gaspard attacked JTG, thus turning ] and disbanding Cryme Tyme in the process.<ref>{{cite web \|title=WWE SmackDown 04 02 2010 \|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wwe/smackdown/_2010/_100402/ \|website=Online World of Wrestling\|date=June 18, 2023 }}</ref> The next week on ''SmackDown'', Gaspard taunted JTG by showing footage of the attack, and JTG attempted to attack him, but was laid out by Gaspard.<ref>{{cite web \|title=WWE SmackDown 04 09 2010 \|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wwe/smackdown/_2010/_100409/ \|website=Online World of Wrestling\|date=June 18, 2023 }}</ref> The following week, after JTG's match against ], Gaspard attacked JTG, but was eventually fought off.<ref>{{cite web \|title=WWE SmackDown 04 16 2010 \|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wwe/smackdown/_2010/_100416/ \|website=Online World of Wrestling\|date=June 18, 2023 }}</ref> On the April 22 episode of '']'', Gaspard, now sporting a new attire and a new theme song, defeated ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=WWE Superstars #54 \|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=50426 \|website=CAGEMATCH}}</ref> Their feud led to a ] at ], which JTG won.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/matches/14176660/results/\|title=Results: Strapped for Tyme\|publisher=]\|access-date=2010-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/supercards/usa/wwf/extreme.html#2010\|title=Extreme Rules 2010\|access-date=2010-08-01\|publisher=Pro Wrestling History}}</ref> The two faced off again on the May 6 episode of ''Superstars'', where Gaspard was victorious, thus ending their feud.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://en.superluchas.com/wwe-superstars-results-May-6,-2010-carlito-chavo-and-rosa-mendes-show-figures/\|title=WWE SuperStars (Results May 6, 2010) - Carlito, Chavo and Rosa Mendes show figures\|date=May 6, 2010}}</ref> Gaspard made his final television appearance on the May 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', where he defeated ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=WWE SmackDown 05 14 2010 \|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/wwe/smackdown/_2010/_100514/ \|website=Online World of Wrestling \|access-date=May 14, 2010}}</ref> On November 19, 2010, he was released from his WWE contract.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/wwesuperstarsreleased\|title=WWE Superstars released\|date=November 19, 2010\|access-date=November 19, 2010\|publisher=]}}</ref>
	Cryme Tyme began working with ] on the June 30 edition of ''Raw'' when they helped him interfere during ]'s match.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06302008/articles/punkanswered\|title=Opportunity Knocked, Punk Answered\|date=2008-06-30\|last=Adkins\|first=Greg\|accessdate=2008-07-25\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The following week, they again appeared together in a backstage segment when they vandalized JBL's limo.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/07072008/\|title=Chain Gang Carjack\|date=2008-07-07\|last=Sitterson\|first=Aubrey\|accessdate=2008-07-25\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> After a ] match, Cena confirmed that they had created a faction and announced that it was called CTC, "Cryme Tyme Cenation".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.rajah.com/base/node/13002/\|title=What "CTC" stands for\|date=2008-07-14\|last=Pena\|first=Daniel\|accessdate=2008-07-16\|publisher=Rajah}}</ref> Cryme Tyme also started a feud with the World Tag Team Champions ] and ], stealing their championship belts for a time,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08182008/\|title=It takes a thief\|date=2008-08-18\|last=Sitterson\|first=Aubrey\|accessdate=2008-09-20\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> then losing a title match to them at the ] pay-per-view event.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/matches/7889830/results/\|title=Price(less) is right\|date=2008-09-07\|last=Vermillion\|first=James\|accessdate=2008-09-20\|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

			===Japan (2011)===
	====Feud with JTG and release (2009-2010)====
			On February 5, 2011, Gaspard went to Japan and worked for ]'s ] (IGF), where he teamed with ] in a loss to Atsushi Sawada and Erik Hammer.<ref name="Cagematch263">{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1113&page=4&year=2011&promotion=263 \|title=Shad \|access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref>
	On April 15, 2009, Cryme Tyme were drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the ].<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2009draft/2009supplementaldraftresults/\| title=2009 WWE Supplemental Draft results\| publisher=]\| date=2009-04-15\| accessdate=2009-04-15}}</ref> He made his debut along with JTG, hosting a dance contest between ] and ]. He and JTG made their in-ring debut as they teamed with ] to defeat ] and ]. They earned a Unified Tag Team Title shot against ] (Chris Jericho and Big Show) or ] after defeating ] on the July 31 edition of SmackDown!. But at SummerSlam they lost the match after illegal partner The ] hit JTG in the face and ] pinned him.

			===Return to the independent circuit (2011–2020)===
	Cryme Tyme then competed in a 26 man Battle Royal at ] as Shad and JTG worked together and eliminated ] with Shad eliminating JTG. Shad later eliminated himself after trying to take out ] who was eliminated by ]. A couple of days later, Cryme Tyme was defeated by ] and ].
			After being released a second time by WWE, Gaspard returned to the ], and on January 22, 2011, he defeated ] at FWE Retribution in New York City.<ref name="Shad">{{cite web\|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=1113&page=20 \|title=Shad \|access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref> On March 31, 2012, he lost to ] at WrestleRama in Georgetown, Ghana.<ref name="Shad" /> It was announced on June 19, 2014, that Gaspard and JTG were looking for booking interests labeled now as the slightly altered Crime Time, as JTG was released by WWE. They wrestled the first match on their Crime Time World Tour on August 23, 2014, for the Warriors of Wrestling promotion in Staten Island.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=113712\|title=WOW Under The Lights 3 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database\|first=Philip\|last=Kreikenbohm\|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> At the JAPW 18th Anniversary Show on November 15, 2014, Crime Time defeated Damien Darling and Danny Demento in a tag team match.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=115696\|title=JAPW 18th Anniversary Show « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database\|first=Philip\|last=Kreikenbohm\|website=www.cagematch.net}}</ref> Gaspard then continued to wrestle alongside JTG, until his death in 2020.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Crime Time: Matches \|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=28&nr=21&page=2 \|website=Internet Wrestling Database \|access-date=20 May 2020}}</ref>

			==Personal life==
	After the match, Shad turned ] by attacking JTG for not coming to his aid. When interviewed backstage, Shad told ] that there will be no more Cryme Tyme and that this is his time. Shad kicked JTG after that. Shad tried to repeat that performance by doing it again after JTG beat ] but failed. At ] Shad lost to JTG in a ] but won his rematch on ]. Soon after, Shad went on a hiatus from television and was sent to ], WWE's developmental territory.
			Gaspard married Siliana, a fitness model and athlete, in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Former WWE star missing after being 'swept out to sea' while swimming in LA\|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/former-wwe-star-shad-gaspard-goes-missing-while-swimming-venice-t182015\|website=TODAY.com\|date=May 19, 2020 \|language=en\|access-date=2020-05-20}}</ref> They had a son named Aryeh in April 2010.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sescoops.com/wrestling-news/wwe/mcmahon-down-on-announcer-jim-ross-update-shad-gaspard/ \|title=McMahon Down On Announcer, Jim Ross Update, Shad Gaspard \|access-date=March 6, 2011 \|publisher=sescoops.com \|date=April 29, 2010 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20110716043028/http://www.sescoops.com/wrestling-news/wwe/mcmahon-down-on-announcer-jim-ross-update-shad-gaspard/ \|archive-date=July 16, 2011 \|df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2010/0508/528114/shad-gaspard/ \|title=Another RAW Guest Host Revealed, Shad Gaspard's Son, Delaney \|access-date=March 6, 2011 \|publisher=wrestlinginc.com \|date=May 8, 2010}}</ref>

			On March 5, 2011, Gaspard was arrested by police in ], for having allegedly ]s of a police officer and resisted arrest for ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.police1.com/police-products/police-technology/software/video-analysis/articles/video-wwe-wrestlers-physical-jaywalking-arrest-in-ohio-YdU1hJLTc3R0XcQo/\|title=Video: WWE wrestler's physical jaywalking arrest in Ohio\|date=March 9, 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://ringsidereport.com/?p=8429\|title=Shad Gaspard of "Cryme Tyme" Arrest: Major WWE Update}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2011/03/wrestlinginccom-exclusive-shad-gaspard-arrest-story-537209/\|title=WrestlingInc.com Exclusive: Shad Gaspard's Arrest & Story}}</ref> He was later cleared of all charges in July 2011.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Wood\|first=Darren\|title=Shad Gaspard has moved past his WWE release\|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/10/18535846.html\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131207084522/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2011/08/10/18535846.html\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=December 7, 2013\|work=SLAM! Wrestling\|access-date=December 7, 2013}}</ref>
	Shad's last televised appearance for WWE saw him defeat a jobber named Jesse Guyver on the May 14, 2010 edition of ''SmackDown''. Shad never returned to ''SmackDown'' as he and several other superstars (], ], ], ] and ]) were released from their contracts on November 19, 2010.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/wwesuperstarsreleased\|title=WWE Superstars released\|date=2010-11-19\|accessdate=2010-11-19\|publisher=]}}</ref>

			On December 11, 2016, Gaspard prevented the armed robbery of a gas station in ], when he was approached by an intoxicated man who was intent on robbing the station. Gaspard shoved the man, took away his gun, and restrained him until police arrived.<ref>{{cite news\|last=Holley\|first=Peter\|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2016/12/15/a-florida-man-tried-to-rob-a-former-wwe-wrestler-and-got-body-slammed/\|title=A Florida man tried to rob a former WWE wrestler — and got body-slammed\|newspaper=]\|publisher=]\|location=]\|date=December 15, 2016\|access-date=October 28, 2019}}</ref>
	===Inoki Genome Federation (2011)===
	In February 2011, Shad Gaspard signed with Japanese wrestling promotion ] but he didn't make his debut for concern on his role at '']'', he was scheduled to make his debut at 2013.<ref>http://www.twnpnews.com/messages2/32777.php</ref>

			==Disappearance and death==
	==Other media==
			On May 17, 2020, Gaspard and his son were among a group of swimmers caught in a strong ] in the ] neighborhood of ].<ref name="CNN disappearance">{{cite news\|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/18/entertainment/shad-gaspard-wwe-missing-venice-beach-trnd/index.html\|title=Former WWE star Shad Gaspard is missing after he was swept out to sea while swimming\|first=Alicia\|last=Lee\|work=]\|publisher=]\|location=]\|date=May 18, 2020\|access-date=May 18, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1153183/wwe-star-shad-gaspard-goes-missing-while-swimming-at-l-a-beach\|title=WWE Star Shad Gaspard Goes Missing While Swimming at L.A. Beach\|first=Cydney\|last=Contreas\|magazine=]\|publisher=]\|location=United States\|date=May 18, 2020\|access-date=May 18, 2020}}</ref> He told lifeguards to save his son before saving him, but disappeared underwater soon after. His son was safely rescued. The ]'s search team was joined by professional wrestlers ], ], and ].<ref name="CNN disappearance"/><ref>{{cite web \|title=JTG Opens Up About Shad Gaspard's Passing \|url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/jtg-opens-up-shad-gaspard-interview/#.XwzHtCVq3Ds \|website=Pro Wrestling Sheet \|date=May 26, 2020 \|access-date=13 July 2020}}</ref> On May 19, after searching 70 square nautical miles (240 km<sup>2</sup>), the Coast Guard suspended the search.<ref name="KNBC">{{cite news\|last1=Lloyd\|first1=Jonathan\|title=Body Matching Description of Missing Former WWE Wrestler Found Near Venice Pier\|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/shad-gaspard-venice-beach-lifeguards-rescue-missing-swimmer/2365683/\|work=]\|publisher=]\|location=]\|date=May 20, 2020\|access-date=May 20, 2020}}</ref><ref name="KCBS-TV">{{cite news\|title=Body Found On Venice Beach Believed To Be WWE Wrestler Shad Gaspard\|url=https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/05/20/body-found-venice-beach-lifeguard-tower-wwe-wrestler-shad-gaspard-missing/\|work=]\|publisher=]\|author=KCBS-TV Staff\|location=]\|access-date=May 20, 2020\|date=May 20, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine\|title=Search for WWE Star Shad Gaspard Is Suspended After He Went Missing\|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1153808/search-for-wwe-star-shad-gaspard-is-suspended-after-he-went-missing-in-the-ocean\|date=May 19, 2020\|first=Pamela\|last=Avila\|magazine=]\|publisher=]\|location=United States\|language=en-US\|access-date=May 20, 2020}}</ref> On May 20, Gaspard's body was found washed ashore in Venice Beach and was identified by the ]. He was 39 years old.<ref name="FoxLA">{{cite news\|title=L.A. County coroner's office identifies body that washed ashore in Venice Beach as Shad Gaspard\|url=https://www.foxla.com/news/l-a-county-coroners-office-identifies-body-that-washed-ashore-in-venice-beach-as-shad-gaspard\|work=]\|publisher=]\|location=]\|access-date=May 20, 2020\|date=May 20, 2020}}</ref> On December 21, his widow filed court documents against the state of ] and the city of Los Angeles, alleging negligence, dangerous condition of public property, and insufficient signs warning of the dangers of swimming in the area.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dailynews.com/2020/12/22/claim-filed-against-state-and-local-governments-by-widow-of-professional-wrestler-who-died-in-rip-current-off-venice-beach/\|title = Claim filed by widow of professional wrestler who died in rip current off Venice Beach\|website = ]\|date = December 22, 2020}}</ref>
	It was rumored that Shad was interested in a MMA career. On January 3, 2011, in an interview for Right After Wrestling, he dispelled this rumor.<ref>http://radio.thescore.com/episodes/shad-gaspard-raw-jan-3-2011</ref><ref>ttp://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CBwQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sescoops.com%2Fwrestling-news%2Fwwe%2Fupdate-on-alex-riley-following-dui-arrest-shads-mma-aspirations%2F&rct=j&q=shad%20mma&ei=bVsNTbD3EMPKhAeZnpi3Dg&usg=AFQjCNHpciGNkfvPPrI8Q-qSqJpRfuZlNQ&cad=rja</ref>

			==Legacy and tributes==
	Gaspard is an experienced shakespearean theater actor and began pursuing an acting carer in 2010.<ref>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isHdQ8_bqTk</ref> In May 2011 Gaspard filmed a part in '']'', which is set for release in March 2013.<ref>http://collider.com/g-i-joe-2-3d-new-orleans/91818/</ref> In January 2012 he was advertised as appearing on ] television series '']'',<ref>http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/shad-gaspard-on-bet-tonight-candidates-to-induct-the-four-horsemen-the-rock-returns-to-raw-supershow/</ref> the ] police drama '']'' May 2012, as well as ] original situation comedy, '']'' in October 2012.<ref>http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/former_wwe_star_shad_gaspard_on_tv_land_tonight_smackdown_in_rhode_island_birthdays/11356495</ref> He is also working on other upcoming films. Besides wrestling and acting, Gaspard also does modeling and works on a comic book.{{citation needed\|date=July 2012}}
			After his death saving his son, Gaspard was awarded by ''Pro Wrestling Illustrated'' readers with the ''PWI'' Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year. ] also announced that he would include a "Shad Gaspard Award" for outside the ring contributions for the betterment of society.<ref>{{cite tweet\|number=1330797146497544192\|user=voiceswrestling\|title=Dave Meltzer is adding the "Shad Gaspard Award" to the WON year end awards for outside the ring contributions for betterment of society\|date=November 23, 2020}}</ref> In 2021, Meltzer created the ], named after Gaspard and fellow wrestler ], who also died in 2020.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/march-15-2021-observer-newsletter-aew-revolution-wrestlemania-37-ticket-details-335631\|title=MARCH 15, 2021 OBSERVER NEWSLETTER: AEW REVOLUTION, WRESTLEMANIA 37 TICKET DETAILS\|work=]\|author=]\|date=March 12, 2021\|access-date=March 12, 2021}}</ref> In 2022, ] also honored him with ] ] for his actions that day.<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/shad-gaspard-to-receive-2022-warrior-award-at-wwe-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony\|title=Shad Gaspard to receive 2022 Warrior Award at WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony\|access-date=March 25, 2022\|work=]\|author=WWE.com Staff\|date=March 25, 2022}}</ref>

	==~~Personal~~ ~~life~~==		==Other media==
			Gaspard appeared in ]s as a playable character in '']'',<ref>{{cite web \|last=Miller \|first=Greg \|date=October 3, 2007 \|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/10/03/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2008-247-mode-report \|title=WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2008 24/7 Mode Report \|publisher=IGN \|access-date=February 15, 2015}}</ref> '']'',<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/10/09/wwe-svr-2009-roster-editor-team-management-announcement\|title=WWE SVR 2009: Roster Editor & Team Management Announcement\|last=Miller\|first=Greg\|date=October 9, 2008\|publisher=IGN\|access-date=February 16, 2015}}</ref> '']'',<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/smackdown-vs-raw-2010-the-full-roster-revealed/1100-6233617/ \|first=Brian \|last=Ekberg \|title=SmackDown vs. Raw 2010: The Full Roster Revealed \|website=GameSpot \|date=September 16, 2009 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822150135/http://www.gamespot.com/news/smackdown-vs-raw-2010-the-full-roster-revealed-6233617 \|archive-date=August 22, 2012 \|url-status=live \|access-date=February 17, 2015}}</ref> and '']''.<ref>{{cite web\|last=Miller \|first=Greg \|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/21/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2011-review-4 \|title=WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Review (PS3, X360) \|publisher=IGN \|date=October 21, 2010 \|access-date=February 18, 2015}}</ref>
	Gaspard is married to female bodybuilder Siliana Gaspard. The couple had their first child, a son named Aryeh in April 2010.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.sescoops.com/wrestling-news/wwe/mcmahon-down-on-announcer-jim-ross-update-shad-gaspard/ \|title=McMahon Down On Announcer, Jim Ross Update, Shad Gaspard \|accessdate=2011-03-06 \|publisher=sescoops.com \|date=2010-04-29}}</ref>
	<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2010/0508/528114/shad-gaspard/ \|title=Another RAW Guest Host Revealed, Shad Gaspard's Son, Delaney \|accessdate=2011-03-06 \|publisher=wrestlinginc.com \|date=2010-05-08}}</ref>

			In January 2012, he was advertised as appearing on the ] television series '']'',<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/shad-gaspard-on-bet-tonight-candidates-to-induct-the-four-horsemen-the-rock-returns-to-raw-supershow/\|title=Shad Gaspard On BET Tonight, Candidates To Induct The Four Horsemen, The Rock Returns To Raw Supershow\|website=www.wrestlingnewsworld.com\|date=July 31, 2018 }}</ref> as well as ]'s original situation comedy '']'' in October 2012.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/former_wwe_star_shad_gaspard_on_tv_land_tonight_smackdown_in_rhode_island_birthdays/11356495\|title=This article is unavailable\|website=www.yardbarker.com}}</ref> He was also working on other upcoming films and often performed stunts. Besides wrestling and acting, Gaspard also did modeling and worked on a comic book.<ref name="wrestling-news.net">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wrestling-news.net/gaspard-muhammad-hassans-comic/24277/\|title=Shad Gaspard & Muhammad Hassan's Comic Book Getting A Film Release - Wrestling-News.Net\|website=www.wrestling-news.net\|date=February 9, 2013}}</ref>
	On March 5, 2011, Gaspard was arrested by police in Columbus, Ohio for having allegedly refused the commands of a police officer and then resisting arrest for ].<ref></ref> The charges, however were dropped against Gaspard on July 29, 2011.{{citation needed\|date=November 2012}}

			In 2013, Gaspard performed in the stage adaptation of "Pugilist" as ], the first ] ] boxing champion (1908–1915), depicting the fighter's rise to the world heavyweight championship, and his tragic fall.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.chron.com/entertainment/arts-theater/\|title=Arts & Theater\|website=Houston Chronicle}}</ref>
	==In wrestling==
	*'''Finishing moves'''
	**''Thugnificent''<ref name="superstars100809">{{cite
	web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwesuperstars/archive/20091008/\|title=Perfect Cryme\|date=2009-10-08\|accessdate=2010-06-18\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> / ''Shad Taking Over'' (])<ref name="sd051410">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/archive/05142010/\|title=With help from above\|date=2010-05-14\|accessdate=2010-06-18\|publisher=WWrE}}</ref>

			In 2018, Gaspard provided the motion capture for protagonist ] of the video game '']''.<ref name=godofwar1>{{cite web \|last1=McCarthy \|first1=Alex \|title=A tribute to Shad Gaspard: Late WWE star who died saving his son was also a bodyguard for Mike Tyson, prevented an armed robbery, with The Rock hailing his 'warrior spirit' \|url=https://talksport.com/sport/wrestling/708422/shad-gaspard-tribute-wwe-son-mike-tyson-armed-robbery-the-rock-instagram/ \|website=talkSPORT \|publisher=Wireless Group \|date=May 21, 2020}}</ref><ref name=godofwar2>{{cite web \|last1=Fahey \|first1=Mike \|title=The body of former WWE wrestler, martial artist, and actor Shad Gaspard was found Wednesday morning \|url=https://kotaku.com/the-body-of-former-wwe-wrestler-martial-artist-and-ac-1843572996 \|website=] \|publisher=G/O Media \|date=May 20, 2020}}</ref>
	*'''Signature moves'''
	**]<ref name="cs2009">{{cite web\|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Torch_Flashbacks_19/article_36288.shtml\|title=Caldwell's WWE Cyber Sunday PPV Report 1 YR. Ago (10–26–08): Chris Jericho vs. Batista, Santino vs. Honky, Remember the Matt Hardy vs. Evan Bourne ECW Title match?\|date=2009-10-25\|accessdate=2010-06-18\|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref>
	**]<ref name="sd021910">{{cite web\|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/45236/smackdown-report-the-challengers-in-the-elimination-chamber-speak-batista-wrestles-this-week-womens-title-match-next-week.html?p=1\|title=SMACKDOWN REPORT: THE CHALLENGERS IN THE ELIMINATION CHAMBER SPEAK; BATISTA WRESTLES THIS WEEK; WOMEN'S TITLE MATCH NEXT WEEK\|date=2010-02-19\|accessdate=2010-06-21\|publisher=Pro Wrestling Insider}}</ref>
	**]<ref name="411man041308">{{cite web\|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/73076/411s-WWE-Heat-Report-04.13.08.htm\|title=411’s WWE Heat Report 04.13.08 \|date=2008-04-13\|accessdate=2010-06-21\|publisher=411 Mania}}</ref>
	**]<ref name="411mancs08">{{cite web\|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1251566860.php\|title=Smackdown Results – 8/28/09\|date=2009-08-29\|accessdate=2010-06-21\|publisher=411 Mania}}</ref>
	**]<ref name="411mancs08">{{cite web\|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/88786\|title=411’s WWE Cyber Sunday Report 10.26.08 \|date=2008-10-26\|accessdate=2010-06-21\|publisher=411 Mania}}</ref>

			==Filmography==
	*'''With ]'''
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	**'''Double team finishing moves'''
			\|+Film
	***''G9''<ref name=OWOWTyme>{{cite web\|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/c/cryme-tyme.html\|accessdate=2008-08-02\|title=Cryme Tyme Team Bio\|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref> (])
			\|-
			! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" \| Notes
			\|-
			\| 2012 \|\| '']'' \|\| XL \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2014 \|\| '']'' \|\| The Goldenrod \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Big Ass Julian \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Ronnie Cross \|\| Bollywood film debut
			\|-
			\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Jack \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Theater Audience Member \|\| Short film
			\|-
			\| 2016 \|\| '']'' \|\| Brick \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2017 \|\|''Welcome to Willits''\|\| Captain Carter \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2017 \|\| '']'' \|\| {{N/A}} \|\| Performed stunts
			\|-
			\| 2019 \|\| '']'' \|\| Aaron Harris \|\|
			\|-
			\| 2020 \|\| '']'' \|\| Lords leader\|\| Also performed stunts; Final role
			\|-
			\|}

			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	*''']'''
			\|+Television
	**"]"<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.wwe.com/subscriptions/wwetunes/3242484/crymetyme\|title=Music from da Hood\|date=2008-05-01\|last=Dee\|first=Louie\| accessdate=2008-09-22\|publisher=WWE}}</ref> by ] (2006–2010; Used while ] ])
			! Year !! Title !! Role !! class="unsortable" \| Notes
	**"] by ] (2010)
			\|-
			\| 2012 \|\| '']'' \|\| Shad \|\| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2012 \|\| '']'' \|\| Warren \|\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2013 \|\| '']'' \|\| Marcus \|\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2014 \|\| '']'' \|\| Officer Bugliari \|\| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2014–2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Actor \|\| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2015 \|\| '']'' \|\| Lou \|\| 1 episode
			\|-
			\| 2016 \|\| '']'' \|\| Olmeca \|\| 3 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2017 \|\| '']'' \|\| Tony \|\| 2 episodes
			\|-
			\| 2018 \|\| '']'' \|\| ] \|\| TV movie
			\|}

			{\| class="wikitable sortable"
			\|+Video games
			! Year
			! Title
			! Role
			! class="unsortable" \| Notes
			\|-
			\| 2017–2018
			\|'']''
			\| ]
			\| Performed motion capture and stunts
			\|-
			\| 2018
			\| '']''
			\| ]
			\| Motion capture<ref name=godofwar1 /><ref name=godofwar2 />
			\|}

	==Championships and accomplishments==		==Championships and accomplishments==
			*''']'''
			**] (1 time) – with ]
			*'''Fighting Evolution Wrestling'''
			**FEW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
	*''']'''		*''']'''
	**] (]) ~~–~~ with ]<ref name="WT-OVWTT" />		**] (]) – with The Neighborhoodie / JTG<ref name="WT-OVWTT" />
	*''']'''		*''''']'''''
			** ] (2020)<ref>{{cite journal\|year=2021\|journal=]\|title=2020 Achievement Awards\|publisher=]\|pages=16–17}}</ref>
	**PWI ranked him #'''85''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ] in 2010
			**Ranked No. 85 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the '']'' in 2010<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://profightdb.com/pwi-500/2010.html\|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2010\|access-date=June 6, 2015\|work=]\|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref>
			*'''Superstars of Wrestling Federation'''
			**SWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
			*'''VIP Wrestling'''
			**VIP Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
			*'''World Wrestling Alliance'''
			**WWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
			*''''']'''''
			**] (2020)<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/march-15-2021-observer-newsletter-aew-revolution-wrestlemania-37-ticket-details-335631\|title=MARCH 15, 2021 OBSERVER NEWSLETTER: AEW REVOLUTION, WRESTLEMANIA 37 TICKET DETAILS\|work=]\|author=]\|date=March 12, 2021\|access-date=March 12, 2021}}</ref>
			*''']'''
			**] (])<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.wwe.com/article/shad-gaspard-to-receive-2022-warrior-award-at-wwe-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony\|title=Shad Gaspard to receive 2022 Warrior Award at WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony\|access-date=March 25, 2022\|work=]\|author=WWE.com Staff\|date=March 25, 2022}}</ref>

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Shad Gaspard
Gaspard in 2016
Born	(1981-01-13)January 13, 1981 New York City, U.S.
Died	May 17, 2020(2020-05-17) (aged 39) Los Angeles, U.S.
Spouse	Siliana Gaspard (m. 2009)
Children	1
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)	Da Beast Shad Shad Gaspard
Billed height	6 ft 7 in (201 cm)
Billed weight	295 lb (134 kg)
Billed from	Brooklyn, New York
Trained by	Ohio Valley Wrestling Rocky Johnson Al Snow DeWayne Bruce
Debut	2003

Shad Javier Gaspard (January 13, 1981 – May 17, 2020) was an American professional wrestler and actor. He was best known for his time with WWE, where he performed under his real name, or mononymously as Shad.

Gaspard signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2003, where he was assigned to their developmental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and was a two-time OVW Southern Tag Team Champion with JTG, as part of Cryme Tyme. In 2006, Cryme Tyme was promoted to WWE's main roster, before both Gaspard and JTG were released from the company the following year. Cryme Tyme returned to WWE in 2008, but Gaspard was released again in 2010.

After departing WWE, Gaspard pursued an acting career that included several films and television roles, such as Think Like a Man Too, Get Hard, The Game, and From Dusk till Dawn: The Series. He was also the co-creator of the 2011 graphic novel Assassin & Son and provided motion capture for video games, most notably for the protagonist Kratos in the 2018 game God of War.

Gaspard drowned while trying to save his son on May 17, 2020. He was posthumously awarded the Warrior Award at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in 2022.

Early life

Shad Gaspard was born in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on January 13, 1981. He was of Curaçaoan and Haitian descent. His father was a former enforcer for street gangs and later a personal security guard in the early 1970s; he worked for gangster Frank Lucas and currently owns McFay Contracting Inc. At age five, Shad was trained by his father in boxing, and at age eight he began training in a mixture of different martial arts such as judo, kickboxing, Jeet Kune Do, and Muay Thai.

At age 16, Gaspard began prize fighting for promoter Hardbody Harrison, a former WCW wrestler and FX Tough Man Champion, in bar fighting tournaments such as boxing, kickboxing, MMA, and tough man competitions. Although he was only 16 years old, he competed against adults who were up to 20 years older due to his large size. He held win–loss records in MMA (35–7) and amateur boxing (57–26). He was extensively involved in athletics during his high school years, specializing in wrestling, track, and basketball. After high school, he continued to play basketball at Georgia Perimeter College. After leaving, he became a bodyguard for several celebrities, including P. Diddy and Mike Tyson.

Professional wrestling career

World Wrestling Entertainment (2002–2007)

Tough Enough and Ohio Valley Wrestling (2002–2006)

Gaspard decided to become a professional wrestler, and he qualified for the finals of the reality television program Tough Enough 2 in 2002, but was disqualified and replaced after failing a physical.

After Tough Enough, Gaspard was recruited by WWE talent scout Tom Prichard and allowed to attempt a career as a professional wrestler. He first trained with Dewayne Bruce from the WCW Power Plant for six months. Afterwards, he was signed to a developmental contract by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and he was assigned to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). Gaspard made his OVW debut in 2003 under the ring name 'Da Beast', eventually joining Bolin Services stable, which led by Kenny Bolin. Originally, he acted as Bolin's personal enforcer, until he was placed into a tag team with Carlos Colón Jr. in February 2004. After Colón left OVW in October 2004, Gaspard left Bolin Services and formed several short lived tag teams with Osama, Mike Mondo, Ken Doane, and Ryan Wilson, before he began wrestling under his real name as a singles wrestler.

Cryme Tyme (2006–2007)

Main article: Cryme Tyme

Cryme Tyme – Gaspard (right) and JTG, at an autograph signing in 2007

In early 2006, during his feud in OVW with CM Punk, Gaspard was joined by The Neighborhoodie and formed a new tag team known as The Gang Stars. The Gang Stars won the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship on May 27, but they lost the titles to CM Punk and Seth Skyfire on July 28.

On the September 4, 2006 episode of Raw, a series of vignettes began airing, hyping the debut of Cryme Tyme (Gaspard and The Neighborhoodie, with Neighborhoodie's ring name changing to JTG). On the October 16 episode of Raw, Cryme Tyme made their in-ring debut by defeating then-World Tag Team Champions The Spirit Squad (Mikey and Johnny) in a non-title match. The duo made their pay-per-view debut at Cyber Sunday, where Cryme Tyme defeated Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch, Charlie Haas and Viscera and The Highlanders (Robbie McAllister and Rory McAllister) in a Texas Tornado match (as voted by the fans). A few months later at the New Year's Revolution pay-per-view, Cryme Tyme won a Tag Team Turmoil Match against The Highlanders, The World's Greatest Tag Team (Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin), Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch, and Jim Duggan and Super Crazy, earning them a shot at the World Tag Team Championships. On April 1, 2007, at WrestleMania 23, Cryme Tyme made a cameo appearance and started a dance party with Eugene and some WWE legends in the backstage area. On the June 29 episode of SmackDown!, Deuce 'n Domino (with Cherry) defeated Cryme Tyme in an inter-brand match tag match. While Deuce, Domino and Cherry celebrated their victory, Cryme Tyme appeared on the titantron and kayfabe stole their car, taking it to Brisco Brothers Auto Shop to sell it for parts chanting "Money, money, yeah, yeah". In July, Cryme Tyme returned to OVW and regained the OVW Southern Tag Team Championship on July 21 from The James Boys (KC James and Kassidy James), becoming two-time tag team champions, but they lost the titles back to them the following day.

On the August 13 episode of Raw, Cryme Tyme returned to their hometown of New York City, losing to then-World Tag Team Champions Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch in a non-title match by disqualification, when Gaspard used a chair on Murdoch. On the August 27 episode of Raw, Cryme Tyme stole Murdoch's hat and gave it away to a fan, starting a feud between them. However, on September 2, 2007, Gaspard and JTG were both released from their WWE contracts.

Independent circuit (2007–2008)

After being released from WWE, Gaspard lost to Psicosis at a Pro Wrestling Alliance (PWA) event on September 22 in Houston, Texas. Gaspard, along with JTG wrestled at Jersey All Pro Wrestling's (JAPW) 10th Anniversary Show on October 27, 2007, defeating The Dirty Rotten Scoundrelz. They left the promotion undefeated after defeating Style and Finesse (Mike Donovan and Rob Vegas) in January 2008's Reclaiming Hudson event.

Return to WWE (2008–2010)

On the March 31, 2008 episode of Raw, Gaspard and JTG returned to WWE as Cryme Tyme, defeating Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch. Cryme Tyme began working with John Cena on the June 30 episode of Raw, when they helped him interfere during John "Bradshaw" Layfield's (JBL) match. The following week, they again appeared together in a backstage segment, when they vandalized JBL's limo. After a house show match, Cena confirmed that they had created a faction and announced that it was called Cryme Tyme Cenation (CTC). Cryme Tyme also started a feud with the World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase, stealing their championship belts for a time, then losing a title match to them at the Unforgiven pay-per-view event.

On April 15, 2009, Cryme Tyme was drafted to the SmackDown brand as part of the Draft. They made their debut on the brand on the May 1 episode of SmackDown, hosting a dance contest between Eve Torres and Layla. The team made their in-ring debut on the May 22 episode of SmackDown, where they teamed up with John Morrison to defeat The World's Greatest Tag Team and Ricky Ortiz. On the July 31 episode of SmackDown, Cryme Tyme defeated The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd) to become the number one contenders for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship. At SummerSlam, they failed to capture the titles against Jeri-Show (Chris Jericho and Big Show). On March 28, 2010, at WrestleMania XXVI, Gaspard competed in a battle royal, with Gaspard and JTG eliminated Luke Gallows, before Gaspard eliminated JTG, and Shad was later eliminating by William Regal.

On the April 2 episode of SmackDown, after Cryme Tyme lost a match, Gaspard attacked JTG, thus turning heel and disbanding Cryme Tyme in the process. The next week on SmackDown, Gaspard taunted JTG by showing footage of the attack, and JTG attempted to attack him, but was laid out by Gaspard. The following week, after JTG's match against Caylen Croft, Gaspard attacked JTG, but was eventually fought off. On the April 22 episode of WWE Superstars, Gaspard, now sporting a new attire and a new theme song, defeated Goldust. Their feud led to a strap match at Extreme Rules, which JTG won. The two faced off again on the May 6 episode of Superstars, where Gaspard was victorious, thus ending their feud. Gaspard made his final television appearance on the May 14 episode of SmackDown, where he defeated Jesse Guyver. On November 19, 2010, he was released from his WWE contract.

Japan (2011)

On February 5, 2011, Gaspard went to Japan and worked for Antonio Inoki's Inoki Genome Federation (IGF), where he teamed with Bobby Lashley in a loss to Atsushi Sawada and Erik Hammer.

Return to the independent circuit (2011–2020)

After being released a second time by WWE, Gaspard returned to the independent circuit, and on January 22, 2011, he defeated Charlie Haas at FWE Retribution in New York City. On March 31, 2012, he lost to Big Daddy V at WrestleRama in Georgetown, Ghana. It was announced on June 19, 2014, that Gaspard and JTG were looking for booking interests labeled now as the slightly altered Crime Time, as JTG was released by WWE. They wrestled the first match on their Crime Time World Tour on August 23, 2014, for the Warriors of Wrestling promotion in Staten Island. At the JAPW 18th Anniversary Show on November 15, 2014, Crime Time defeated Damien Darling and Danny Demento in a tag team match. Gaspard then continued to wrestle alongside JTG, until his death in 2020.

Personal life

Gaspard married Siliana, a fitness model and athlete, in 2009. They had a son named Aryeh in April 2010.

On March 5, 2011, Gaspard was arrested by police in Columbus, Ohio, for having allegedly refused the commands of a police officer and resisted arrest for jaywalking. He was later cleared of all charges in July 2011.

On December 11, 2016, Gaspard prevented the armed robbery of a gas station in Coral Springs, Florida, when he was approached by an intoxicated man who was intent on robbing the station. Gaspard shoved the man, took away his gun, and restrained him until police arrived.

Disappearance and death

On May 17, 2020, Gaspard and his son were among a group of swimmers caught in a strong rip current in the Venice Beach neighborhood of Los Angeles. He told lifeguards to save his son before saving him, but disappeared underwater soon after. His son was safely rescued. The Coast Guard's search team was joined by professional wrestlers JTG, John Morrison, and Chris Masters. On May 19, after searching 70 square nautical miles (240 km), the Coast Guard suspended the search. On May 20, Gaspard's body was found washed ashore in Venice Beach and was identified by the Los Angeles County coroner's office. He was 39 years old. On December 21, his widow filed court documents against the state of California and the city of Los Angeles, alleging negligence, dangerous condition of public property, and insufficient signs warning of the dangers of swimming in the area.

Legacy and tributes

After his death saving his son, Gaspard was awarded by Pro Wrestling Illustrated readers with the PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year. Dave Meltzer also announced that he would include a "Shad Gaspard Award" for outside the ring contributions for the betterment of society. In 2021, Meltzer created the Shad Gaspard/Jon Huber Memorial Award, named after Gaspard and fellow wrestler Jonathan Huber, who also died in 2020. In 2022, WWE also honored him with that year's Warrior Award for his actions that day.

Other media

Gaspard appeared in video games as a playable character in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010, and WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011.

In January 2012, he was advertised as appearing on the BET television series The Game, as well as TV Land's original situation comedy The Exes in October 2012. He was also working on other upcoming films and often performed stunts. Besides wrestling and acting, Gaspard also did modeling and worked on a comic book.

In 2013, Gaspard performed in the stage adaptation of "Pugilist" as Jack Johnson, the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion (1908–1915), depicting the fighter's rise to the world heavyweight championship, and his tragic fall.

In 2018, Gaspard provided the motion capture for protagonist Kratos of the video game God of War.

Filmography

Film
Year	Title	Role	Notes
2012	Petunia	XL
2014	Think Like a Man Too	The Goldenrod
2015	Get Hard	Big Ass Julian
2015	Brothers	Ronnie Cross	Bollywood film debut
2015	My First Miracle	Jack
2015	Wrestling Isn't Wrestling	Theater Audience Member	Short film
2016	Officer Downe	Brick
2017	Welcome to Willits	Captain Carter
2017	Sandy Wexler	—	Performed stunts
2019	Bolden	Aaron Harris
2020	Birds of Prey	Lords leader	Also performed stunts; Final role

Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes
2012	The Game	Shad	2 episodes
2012	The Exes	Warren	1 episode
2013	Big Time Rush	Marcus	1 episode
2014	The Haunted Hathaways	Officer Bugliari	2 episodes
2014–2015	Key & Peele	Actor	2 episodes
2015	Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn	Lou	1 episode
2016	From Dusk till Dawn: The Series	Olmeca	3 episodes
2017	In the Cut	Tony	2 episodes
2018	The Last Sharknado: It's About Time	Muhammad Ali	TV movie

Video games
Year	Title	Role	Notes
2017–2018	Batman: The Enemy Within	Bane	Performed motion capture and stunts
2018	God of War	Kratos	Motion capture

Championships and accomplishments

NWA Wildside
- NWA Wildside Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
Fighting Evolution Wrestling
- FEW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
Ohio Valley Wrestling
- OVW Southern Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with The Neighborhoodie / JTG
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2020)
- Ranked No. 85 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2010
Superstars of Wrestling Federation
- SWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
VIP Wrestling
- VIP Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
World Wrestling Alliance
- WWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with JTG
Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Shad Gaspard/Jon Huber Memorial Award (2020)
WWE
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2022 – Warrior Award)

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External links

Shad Gaspard at IMDb
Shad Gaspard on Instagram
Shad Gaspard on Twitter
Shad Gaspard's profile at Cagematch.net , Wrestlingdata.com , Internet Wrestling Database

v t e OVW Tag Team Champions
1990s	Nick Dinsmore and Flash Flanagan David C. and Jason Lee Doug Basham and Flash Flanagan The Lords of the Ring (Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway) Dave the Rave and Rip Rogers Dave the Rave and Juan Hurtado Cousin Otter and Jebediah Blackhawk Bryan Cash and Juan Hurtado The Andretti Express (Guido Andretti and Vito Andretti) Damaja and David C. Flash Flanagan and Trailer Park Trash The Suicide Blondes (Jason Lee and Rip Rogers) Jebediah Blackhawk and Trailer Park Trash
2000s	Bolin Services (Mr. Black and Bull Buchanan) The Paynethrillers (B.J. Payne and Scotty Sabre) The Suicide Blondes (Derrick King and Jason Lee) The Disciples of Synn (Damian and Slash) Steve Armstrong and Tracy Smothers B.J. Payne and Flash Flanagan The Disciples of Synn (B.J. Payne and Damian) The Minnesota Stretching Crew (Brock Lesnar and Shelton Benjamin) Bolin Services (The Prototype and Rico Constantino) Basham Brothers (Damaja and Doug Basham) The Dogg Pound (Redd Dogg and Shelton Benjamin) The Disciples of Synn (Seven and Travis Bane) The APA (Bradshaw and Ron Simmons) Adrenaline (Chris Cage and Tank Toland) The Jersey Shore Crew (Aaron Stevens and Nova) Brent Albright and Chris Masters Mac Johnson and Seth Skyfire MNM (Joey Matthews and Johnny Nitro) The Thrillseekers (Johnny Jeter and Matt Cappotelli) The Blonde Bombers (Chad Toland and Tank Toland) Chet Jablonski and Seth Skyfire Bolin Services (Chris Cage and The Miz) The Untouchables (Deuce and Domino) Kasey James and Roadkill The Gang Stars/Cryme Tyme (The Neighborhoodie/JTG and Shad Gaspard) CM Punk and Seth Skyfire Cody Runnels and Shawn Spears Bolin Services (Charles Evans and Justin LaRouche) The Major Brothers (Brett Major and Brian Major) The James Boys (K.C. James and Kassidy James) Jamin Olivencia and T.J. Dalton Terminal Velocity (Chet Jablonski and Steve Lewington) Colt Cabana and Shawn Spears Colt Cabana Colt Cabana and Charles Evans Paul Burchill and Stu Sanders Los Locos (Ramón/Anarquia and Raúl/Raul LaMotta) The Insurgency (Ali Akbar and Omar Akbar) The Men of Iron (Pat Buck and Rob Conway) Darriel Kelly and Josh Lowry Apoc and Vaughn Lilas Dirty Money and Scott Cardinal Totally Awesome (Kamikaze Kid and Sucio) Fang and Igotta Brewski Top Shelf Talent (JD Maverick and Pat Buck) The Network (Andrew the Director and Benny the Producer) Big Men on Campus (Moose and Tilo) Mike Mondo and Turcan Celik
2010s	Benjamin Bray Benjamin Bray and Andrew LaCroix The Elite (Adam Revolver and Ted McNaler) The Invincibles/The Fighting Spirit (Fang/Christopher Silvio and Sucio/Raphael Constantine) Christopher Silvio and Ryan Nemeth Paredyse and Ryan Nemeth The Fat and The Furious (Mr. Black and Trailer Park Trash) Bolin Services 2.0 (James "Moose" Thomas and Rocco Bellagio) OMG (Johnny Spade and Shiloh Jonze) The Mascagni Family (Jessie Godderz and Marcus Anthony) The Family (Jessie Godderz, Rob Terry and Rudy Switchblade) The Best Team Ever (Jessie Godderz and Rudy Switchblade) Loco-MG (Raul LaMotta and Shiloh Jonze) The Gutcheckers (Alex Silva and Sam Shaw) The Coalition (Crimson and Jason Wayne) Michael Hayes and Mohammed Ali Vaez Dylan Bostic and The Mexicutioner The Skywalkers (Aaron Sky and Robbie Walker) The Fabulous Free Bodies (The Bodyguy and Big Jon) Silvi-O-livencia (Chris Silvio and Jamin Olivencia) War Machine (Eric Locker and Shiloh Jonze) TerreMex (The Mexicutioner and Randy Terrez) Walk on the Wylde side (Adam Wylde and Robbie Walker) War Machine (Eric Locker and Big Jon) The Van Zandt Family Circus (Dapper Dan Van Zandt and The Ringmaster) Band of Brothaz (General Pope and Private Anthony) The Tag Buddies (Adam Revolver and Reverend Stuart Miles) The Bad Boys Club (Randy Royal and Shane Andrews) The Van Zandt Family Circus (Dapper Dan Van Zandt and Mad Man Pondo) Adam Revolver and The Mexicutioner The Legacy of Brutality (Big Zo and Hy-Zaya) Big Jon and Elijah Burke Big Smooth (Big Jon and Justin Smooth) Team Next Level (Devin Driscoll and Tony Gunn) Billy O and Kevin Giza Legacy of Brutality (Ca$h Flo and Dapper Dan) The Top Guyz (Adam Slade and Kevin Giza) The Bro Godz (Colton Cage and Dustin Jackson) David Lee Lorenze III and Scott Cardinal David Lee Lorenze III and Shiloh Jonze War Kings (Crimson and Jax Dane) Kings Ransom (Leonis Khan and Maximus Khan) The Legacy of Brutality (Big Zo, Ca$h Flo, Hy-Zaya and Jay Bradley) Corey Storm and Dimes
2020s	The Tate Twins (Brandon Tate and Brent Tate) The Pec-TacularGunns (Jessie Godderz and Tony Gunn) Darkkloudz (Deget Bundlez and Eric Darkstorm) The Fanny Pack Party (Dustin Jackson and Kal Herro) Bankroll (Ca$h Flo and Dimes) The Outrunners (Truth Magnum and Turbo Floyd) The Fallen (D'Mone Solavino and Ronnie Roberts) Beaches and Cream (Luscious Lawrence and Omar Amir) Derby City Destroyers (Big Zo and Gnarls Garvin) The Overmen (Joe Mack and Luke Kurtis) Golden Lions (Ca$h Flo and Mahabali Shera) The Overmen (Adam Revolver and Joe Mack) The Overmen (Adam Revolver and Beau Amir) Tusk and Chains (Donovan Cecil and TW3) The Revolution (Dalton McKenzie and AJZ) Kal Herro and Omar Amir The Blockbusters (Jordan Sparkes and Toby St. John) (current)

WWE Hall of Fame inductees

1990s

1993	André the Giant
1994	Arnold Skaaland Bobo Brazil Buddy Rogers Chief Jay Strongbow Freddie Blassie Gorilla Monsoon James Dudley
1995	Antonino Rocca Ernie Ladd The Fabulous Moolah George Steele Ernie Roth Ivan Putski Pedro Morales
1996	Jimmy Snuka Johnny Rodz Killer Kowalski Lou Albano Mikel Scicluna Pat Patterson Valiant Brothers Jimmy Valiant Johnny Valiant Vince McMahon Sr.

2000s

2004

Celebrity	Pete Rose

2005

2006

Celebrity	William Perry

2007

2008

The Brisco Brothers
- Gerald Brisco
- Jack Brisco
Eddie Graham
Gordon Solie
Mae Young
Peter Maivia
Ric Flair
- See also: 2012
Rocky Johnson

2009

Bill Watts
The Funk Brothers
- Terry Funk
- Dory Funk Jr.
Howard Finkel
Koko B. Ware
Ricky Steamboat
Stone Cold Steve Austin
Von Erich family

2010s

2010

Celebrity	Bob Uecker

2011

Celebrity	Drew Carey

2012

Celebrity	Mike Tyson

2013

Celebrity	Donald Trump

2014

Celebrity	Mr. T

2015

Celebrity	Arnold Schwarzenegger
Warrior	Connor Michalek

2016

Celebrity	Snoop Dogg
Warrior	Joan Lunden
Legacy	Ed Lewis Frank Gotch George Hackenschmidt Lou Thesz Mildred Burke Pat O'Connor Sailor Art Thomas

2017

Warrior	Eric LeGrand
Legacy	Bearcat Wright Dr. Jerry Graham Haystacks Calhoun Judy Grable June Byers Luther Lindsay Martin Burns Rikidōzan Toots Mondt

2018

Celebrity	Kid Rock
Warrior	Jarrius "JJ" Robertson
Legacy	Boris Malenko Cora Combs Dara Singh Hiro Matsuda Jim Londos Lord Alfred Hayes Rufus R. Jones El Santo Sputnik Monroe Stan Stasiak

2019

Warrior	Sue Aitchison
Legacy	Bruiser Brody Buddy Rose Hisashi Shinma Jim Barnett Joseph Cohen Luna Vachon Primo Carnera Professor Tanaka S. D. Jones Wahoo McDaniel

2020s

2020

Celebrity	William Shatner
Warrior	Titus O'Neil
Legacy	Baron Michele Leone Brickhouse Brown Gary Hart Ray Stevens Steve Williams

2021

Celebrity	Ozzy Osbourne
Warrior	Rich Hering
Legacy	Buzz Sawyer Dick the Bruiser Ethel Johnson Paul Boesch Pez Whatley

2022

Warrior	Shad Gaspard

2023

Celebrity	Andy Kaufman
Warrior	Tim White

2024

Celebrity	Muhammad Ali

Category

v t e WWE Warrior Award
2015: Connor Michalek 2016: Joan Lunden 2017: Eric LeGrand 2018: Jarrius Robertson 2019: Sue Aitchison 2020: Titus O'Neil 2021: Rich Hering 2022: Shad Gaspard 2023: Tim White

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