Apollo Crews

Apollo Crews
Crews in 2016
Birth nameSesugh Uhaa
Born (1987-08-22) August 22, 1987 (age 39)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Spouse(s)Linda Palonen
Children2
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Apollo
Apollo Crews
Uhaa Nation
Billed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Billed weight240 lb (110 kg)
Billed fromBenue State, Nigeria
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Trained byMr. Hughes
DebutAugust 17, 2009

Sesugh Uhaa (born August 22, 1987) is a Nigerian-American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time in WWE under the ring name Apollo Crews.

Uhaa, under the ring name Uhaa Nation, is also known for his work in Dragon Gate USA, as well as the Japanese promotion Dragon Gate. During his time in Dragon Gate, he won the Open the Twin Gate Championship with BxB Hulk. He was also named the Best Newcomer by Dragon Gate USA in 2011.

During his time in WWE he won the Intercontinental and United States Championships once.

Professional wrestling career

WWE (2014–2026)

In October 2014, Uhaa entered a WWE tryout camp and he was given a developmental contract. On April 6, 2015, he started at the WWE Performance Center. In a press release on April 13, the company announced that Uhaa was a member of their new NXT wrestlers.

Uhaa made his first television appearance on the May 6 episode of NXT and signed his NXT contract during a segment with William Regal. On August 5, it was announced that Uhaa would make his televised NXT debut on August 22 at the NXT TakeOver: Brooklyn event. It was also announced that his new ring name would be Apollo Crews.

On April 24, 2026, Uhaa was released from his WWE contract.

In wrestling

Championships and accomplishments

References

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  11. ↑ "The former Uhaa Nation's debut on NXT is announced...as well as his NXT name". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
  12. ↑ Thompson, Andrew (April 24, 2026). "Apollo Crews Believed To Have Departed WWE". Fightful. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
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