Andrew "Andy" Leavine is an American professional wrestler

Professional wrestling

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 who is signed to WWE. Leavine is the winner of the fifth season of WWE Tough Enough

WWE Tough Enough

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 and wrestles for WWE's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling.

Early career

Before entering wrestling, Leavine was a former football player at the Florida International University

Florida International University

Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...

 and was briefly with the NFL Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

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. He also has been trained in jiu-jitsu and other forms of MMA. Leavine was also a former amateur wrestler in his local high school.

Florida Championship Wrestling (2010-2011)

In early 2010, Leavine signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment, being assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling

Florida Championship Wrestling

Championship Wrestling from Florida was the corporate and brand name of the Tampa, Florida wrestling office existing from 1961, when Eddie Graham first bought into the promotion, until 1987, when it closed down. It is also referred to as Florida Championship Wrestling...

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

WWE Tough Enough

WWE Tough Enough is a professional wrestling reality television program produced by WWE wherein participants undergo professional wrestling training and compete for a contract with WWE. There were two winners per season for the first three seasons, all of which aired on MTV...

.

Tough Enough (2011)

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

WWE Tough Enough

WWE Tough Enough is a professional wrestling reality television program produced by WWE wherein participants undergo professional wrestling training and compete for a contract with WWE. There were two winners per season for the first three seasons, all of which aired on MTV...

. Leavine was described as one of the 'top dogs' in the competition, making it to the final two with Luke Robinson

Luke Robinson (wrestler)

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. He was announced the winner of Tough Enough on the June 6 episode of Raw

WWE RAW

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by Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin

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 who gave him a Stone Cold Stunner

Stunner (professional wrestling)

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 after being slapped by Vince McMahon

Vince McMahon

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, as a welcoming gift to the WWE.

Aside from appearing on Raw for winning season five of Tough Enough

WWE Tough Enough

WWE Tough Enough is a professional wrestling reality television program produced by WWE wherein participants undergo professional wrestling training and compete for a contract with WWE. There were two winners per season for the first three seasons, all of which aired on MTV...

, Andy made his on-screen debut on the June 13, 2011 episode of Raw. He was shown backstage talking with the general manager for the week, Stone Cold Steve Austin. The two were celebrating Andy's victory on Tough Enough before being interrupted by CM Punk

CM Punk

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.

Return to FCW (2011 - present)

Leavine confirmed in an interview on WWE.com that he will be training in Florida Championship Wrestling before heading to one of the main WWE rosters. Leavine returned to the FCW training center for most of June and July. Leavine was suspended on August 15, 2011 for violating WWE's Wellness Policy. Leavine returned to action on the November 20 episode of FCW, under the name Kevin Hackman.

In wrestling

• Finishing moves
  • As Andy Leavine
    • Running big boot
  • As Kevin Hackman
    • Cattle Drive (DDT
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      )

• Nickname
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  s
  • "Big Andy"
  • "Silent Rage"

• Entrance themes
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  • "Champion
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    " by Chipmunk
    Chipmunk (rapper)
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     (FCW
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    /WWE;August 21 2011 –)

Championships and accomplishments

• WWE
  • WWE Tough Enough 5