Jayson T. Paul, also known as JTG, was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up with a passion for wrestling. As a teenager, he attended a WWE live event at Madison Square Garden and was captivated by The Rock's charisma and connection with the audience. This experience ignited a desire in Jayson to one day achieve a similar level of connection with people.
Despite the seemingly insurmountable odds, Jayson set his sights on becoming a professional wrestler. After graduating from John Dewey Performing Arts High School, he began training at various wrestling schools across the country, eventually signing with Ohio Valley Wrestling School at the age of 21.
Jayson's hard work and determination paid off when he became the youngest African-American to be signed to the WWE, signing a contract as part of the tag team Cryme Tyme. He went on to have a successful career in the WWE, wrestling for the company and achieving his dream of seeing himself on television and hearing his name chanted by fans at Madison Square Garden and other venues around the world.
However, Jayson's ambitions did not stop there. Like many professional wrestlers, he has set his sights on making a mark in Hollywood. With his experience as a sports entertainer, the transition to acting seems natural, and Jayson is now pursuing his passion for acting in addition to his work as a wrestler.