Sean Waltman, widely known by his ring names X-Pac, 1-2-3 Kid and Syxx, is a retired American professional wrestler and boxer.
Known for his high-flying style and adaptability, Waltman became a prominent figure in major wrestling promotions such as WWE, WCW and TNA.
Now, he has signed with WWE on a legends contract, cementing his legacy as an influential figure in professional wrestling.
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- Full name: Sean Michael Waltman
- Stage name: Sean Waltman
- Date of birth: July 13, 1972
- Age: 52 years old
- Place of birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Retired professional wrestler and boxer
- Height: 1.85 m
- Parents: Unknown
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Terry Waltman (m. 1994–2002)
- Children: Kaitlyn Waltman and Jesse Waltman
- Relationship: Not married
- Net worth: $500,000 to $3 million
Early life and education
Sean Waltman was born on July 13, 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Raised by a single mother, Waltman had a challenging childhood that he describes as “unsupervised from the age of five.” Tragically, he experienced abuse in his early years.
In high school, Waltman briefly joined the wrestling team but left after being asked to cut his hair to compete. He eventually dropped out of school. Belonging to white ethnicity, his religious beliefs are yet to be revealed.
Career
Sean Waltman began his wrestling career in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1993. Initially a jobber, he gained recognition after a shocking victory over Razor Ramon on Monday Night Raw, earning the nickname 1-2-3 Kid.
WWF/WWE
- Won the WWF Tag Team Championship twice as Kid 1-2-3.
- Challenged Bret Hart for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship in a critically acclaimed match in 1994.
- Became a member of The Kliq backstage faction, along with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Triple H and Shawn Michaels.
WCW and nWo
In 1996, Waltman left the WWF to join World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he adopted the ring name Syxx and joined the New World Order (nWo) faction.
- Held the WCW Cruiserweight Championship and WCW World Tag Team Championship with Kevin Nash and Scott Hall.
- Released from WCW in 1998.
Back to WWF/WWE
Renamed X-Pac, Waltman became a member of D-Generation X (DX) during the Attitude Era.
- Won the WWF Light Heavyweight Championship and the WWF European Championship twice.
- Won the WWF Tag Team Championship twice with Kane.
Later career
After WCW closed in 2001, Waltman briefly competed in WWE before leaving in 2002. He wrestled for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he:
- Held the TNA X Division Championship.
- Become part of the stable known as The Band.
Waltman retired from full-time wrestling but occasionally appeared in wrestling events and special appearances.
Heritage
Waltman has won 12 championships across WWE, WCW and TNA, including the only wrestler to hold the TNA X Division Championship, WCW Cruiserweight Championship and WWF Light Heavyweight Championship.
- Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice:
- Member of D-Generation X (2019).
- Member of nWo (2020).
Social Media
- Instagram: @realxpac
- Facebook: Sean Waltman
- Twitter: @TheRealXpac
Personal life
Sean Waltman was married to Terry Waltman from 1994 to 2002, they had two children: Kaitlyn and Jesse Waltman. Sadly, Terry passed away in 2018 due to struggles with mental health and addiction.
Waltman later dated author Angela Nissel and was famously linked to wrestlers Chyna and Alicia Webb. His relationship with Chyna attracted significant media attention, especially due to a controversial sex tape they filmed together.
Cinema
- nWo: Revolution (2000)
- Outside the carpet (1999)
- WWE: McMahon (2014)
- WWE: The rise and fall of WCW (2000)
- Verotika (2019)
- Death knight in the vampire house (2023)
Net worth
Sean Waltman’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $3 million. His income comes mainly from his wrestling career, appearances and merchandise royalties, as well as sporadic film roles and income from WWE legend contracts.
