MoxieTalk with Kirt Jacobs #459: Aron Stevens (Damien Sandow)

Aron Steven Haddad, born on August 3, 1982, in Worcester, Massachusetts, is an American professional wrestler and actor, perhaps better known by his ring name, Damien Sandow.

Haddad's professional wrestling journey began in 2001, where he wrestled under the name Aaron Stevens. From 2003 to 2006, he developed his skills in WWE's developmental territory, Ohio Valley Wrestling or OVW. In 2006, he debuted on WWE’s main roster as Idol Stevens, forming a tag team with KC James and aligning with Michelle McCool.

However, it was in 2012 that he was reintroduced as Damien Sandow, an "Intellectual Savior." In this role, he delivered pompous speeches and displayed a superior demeanor. In July 2013, Sandow achieved a significant milestone by securing the Money in the Bank contract, earning an opportunity for a World Heavyweight Championship match, though he was ultimately unsuccessful in cashing it in. Later, transitioning to a more comedic role, he became "Damien Mizdow," serving as The Miz’s stunt double. This partnership led them to capture the WWE Tag Team Championship.

After leaving WWE in 2016, Haddad joined TNA, now known as Impact Wrestling, under the name Aron Rex and became the inaugural Impact Grand Champion. In 2019, he aligned with the National Wrestling Alliance or NWA, taking on both wrestling and managerial roles.

Beyond wrestling, Haddad has also pursued acting, with appearances in television series such as “A.P. Bio” in 2020 and the Netflix sketch comedy “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson” in 2023.

Raised in a Catholic household, Haddad practiced Wah Lum Kung Fu from ages 5 to 16 before dedicating himself to wrestling. Aron Stevens, as Damien Sandow, is celebrated for his versatility, seamlessly blending intellectual arrogance with comedic flair, leaving a lasting impact on the landscape of professional wrestling.