Lior Ben-David
Israeli-British professional wrestler
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Leeor Brooks, mostly known by his ring name "The Chutzpah" Lior Ben-David, is an Israeli-British professional wrestler and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his work on the European independent circuit.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Lior Ben-David The Chutzpah |
| Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Billed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Trained by | Danny Boy Collins Brian Kendrick |
| Debut | 2012 |
Career
Brooks was an amateur boxer before he started a career as a professional wrestler.[4] His debut match took place in 2012 with a local Israeli promotion. Later he traveled to England to train under the guidance of Danny Boy Collins and started to work for different promotions across Europe and North America.[5] [6] In 2016 he became the first Israeli to work under the banner of the American promotion Combat Zone Wrestling.[7] His appearance in CZW was popular in Israel, as his signature move The Chosen People's Elbow was showcased on the popular tv-show Hazinor.[8] Brooks was the subject of a Kan 11 documentary in early 2018, which saw him winning a match at the Golden City Showdown event in front of a hostile crowd in Prague.[9][10]
Personal life
Outside professional wrestling, Brooks is performing as a stand-up comedian.[11]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Wrestling Israel
- UWI Shomer Shabbos Heavyweight Championship (1 time)