8 Things You Didn't Know About Apollo Crews

By John Bills /

6. His Weights Coach Gave Him His Indies Name

Before becoming Apollo Crews in NXT, the man was known as Uhaa Nation on the independent scene. His real name is Sesugh Uhaa, and I have absolutely no idea how to pronounce that first name. That does explain the Uhaa part, but what about the Nation? Well, he's a pretty strong dude, as you can see. It was during high school that the name came about, as his weights coach claimed that he was as strong as a nation. A Uhaa Nation, if you will. Every time I hear a story of how a wrestler got his name, a smile manages to break out across my face.