Forty-two year old Bobby Lashley captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship this year for the first time in his up-and-down career. If you want to know more about Bobby Lashley, here are some interesting facts for you.

1. He Is a Trump Supporter

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Donald Trump and WWE wrestler Bobby Lashley celebrate their victory over Vince McMahon at the main event of the night, “Hair vs. Hair”, between Vince McMahon and Donald Trump. WrestleMania 23 at Detroit’s Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on April 1, 2007. (Photo by Leon Halip/WireImage)

One of the most surprising facts about Bobby Lashley is the fact he is a Trump supporter. The pair does have a history, since Lashley was on Team Trump a couple of years ago, which saw Vince McMahon’s head shaved after Team Vince suffered a loss against Team Trump at WrestleMania 23.

During an interview with the Ottawa Sun, Lashley stated Trump is not a racist. He also said he likes Trump on a professional and personal level and that he is doing a good job as POTUS. To each their own I guess…

2. He’s Had Some Serious Issues with Michael Hayes

Which WWE wrestler does not have issues with Michael Hayes you may wonder? However, the issues between Michael Hayes and Bobby Lashley went a little further than most.

It is claimed that Lashley ended up in a serious falling out with Hayes. Then, Lashley got moved to ECW from SmackDown, among allegations Lashley refused to work with Hayes due to bad bookings. Shortly afterward, Lashley was released by the WWE in 2008. After his release, he stated:

“Evil has prevailed, however like I said before, if you continue your struggle doors will open around these people.”

3. He Saw Teddy Long as a Love Rival

As ridiculous as it may sound, there is quite the story behind this. In 2007, the WWE had a storyline going between Kristal and the WWE general manager at the time, Teddy Long. The storyline romance would eventually lead to a typical WWE wedding, which did not end well due to Long having a kayfabe heart attack.

When you ask Teddy Long, the storyline ended a particular way because of Bobby Lashley. Kristal was his girlfriend at the time and Long claims Lashley did not like the romance storyline one bit.

Kristal was released a couple of weeks after the wedding storyline. Lashley also left the company shortly afterward.

4. A Bank Robbery Stopped Him From Going to the Olympics

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Lashley was meant to compete in the 2004 Olympics in wrestling, but a cruel twist of fate would see his dreams crushed. While waiting at a Colorado Springs bank, he had to duck for cover as the bank was being robbed. However, Lashley suffered a severe knee injury as a result, having to miss the 2004 Olympics.

5. The WWE Tried To Get Lashley Since 2000

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Lashley’s road in the WWE may not have been too smooth, the WWE certainly had its eyes on Lashley for many years. Before he first signed, the company had been trying to get him into the company as soon as the early 2000’s. Of course, he was training for the Olympics at the time, so he had little interest in joining the company.

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