Wrestler Eric Bugenhagen changed his name! Know about his married life, networth, etc.

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Brandy Stratton | In Married , Net Worth

The professional wrestler Eric Bugenhagen has now changed his name to Rik Bugz. As the former impact wrestler, Trevor Lee has undergone name changes.

They change their name in NXT and the same goes for the other trainees at the performance center. The change of their name was first reported by PWInsider.

It is common for a wrestler to change their name in the ring. So, the professional wrestler Eric Bugenhagen changed his name to Rik Bugz.

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Eric Bugenhagen became an overnight social media sensation

The professional wrestler Eric Bugenhagen made his WWE Network debut on the February episode of NXT in 2019. He instantly won over the Full Sail crowd with his air guitar performance and singing. Similarly, he even got to give an “encore” performance in front of the crowd alongside WWE interviewer Kayla Braxton because the crowd was impressed with him.

WWE fans flooded Twitter with reactions to Eric’s persona and most of them were quickly won over by his charisma. Botchamania’s Maffew tweeted,

“Dying at Eric Bugenhagen vs. Drew Gulak,”

Similarly, Fightful’s Alex Pawlowski wrote,

“Bugenhagen will be on the main roster a half hour after Vince becomes aware of his existence,”

Many fans were tweeting all over Twitter.

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Who is Eric Bugenhagen married to?

Eric Bugenhagen is a married man. When it comes to love life he is very secretive. He has kept the name of his wife a secret. Similarly, the couple is happily married. They have a child together. They seem like a very happy couple and seem like they are enjoying their company together.

Eric Bugenhagen with his family in christmas eve — Source: players wiki(Eric Bugenhagen with his family on Christmas eve)

There is no news of any disputes between the couple. They are happily married and there is no news of their divorce. But there is not much known about the couple as he is very private about his married life.

Eric Bugenhagen life and career

American professional wrestler Eric Bugenhagen was born on 1st December 1987 in Franklin, Wisconsin. When it comes to family life he is private. That’s why he has not revealed the name of his parents and siblings. In his high school life, he was a two-time wrestling champion. He attended the University of Wisconsin where he majored in Kinesiology and History.

Likewise, he competed on the Badgers wrestling team as a heavyweight and served the team as its strength and conditioning coach during the year 2012. He was a four-year letter-winner in college and ranked among the top ten US amateur wrestlers in the year 2011.

He started his official career in WWE developmental territory NXT in the year 2017. On 19th October 2017, he debuted in his first wrestling match. The estimated net worth of Eric is $1 million. He might increase his net worth shortly.

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