History of Daniel Rodimer in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 21, 2024

Daniel Stephen Rodimer, better known by his ring name Dan Rodman, is a retired American professional wrestler who also played football and pursued a political career. He briefly entered the world of professional wrestling in 2006 when he signed a developmental contract with WWE.

May 22, 1978: Daniel Rodimer's Birth

Daniel Stephen Rodimer was born on May 22, 1978.

2004: Tough Enough Contestant

Daniel Rodimer's foray into wrestling started in 2004 when he became a contestant in the "Tough Enough" competition.

July 12, 2006: Signing with World Wrestling Entertainment

On July 12, 2006, Rodimer signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and was assigned to Deep South Wrestling.

2006: WWE Developmental Contract

In 2006, Daniel Rodimer signed a one-year developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

August 22, 2007: Release from WWE Contract

Daniel Rodimer was released from his WWE contract on August 22, 2007.

2007: Wrestling in Ohio Valley Wrestling

Daniel Rodimer spent the first half of 2007 wrestling primarily in Ohio Valley Wrestling, another WWE developmental territory.

2010: Battery Charges and Deferred Prosecution Agreement

In 2010, Daniel Rodimer was arrested on battery charges and entered a deferred prosecution agreement, admitting to the offense. The charge was dropped upon completing an anger management course.

2011: Assault Accusation (No Charges Filed)

Daniel Rodimer was accused of assault in 2011; however, no charges were filed in this case, according to Collier County (Florida) Sheriff's Office records.

2013: Assault Accusation (No Charges Filed)

Daniel Rodimer faced another assault accusation in 2013, but no charges were filed according to Collier County (Florida) Sheriff's Office records.

2013: Graduation from Ave Maria School of Law

Daniel Rodimer graduated from Ave Maria School of Law in Vineyards, Florida, in 2013.

2018: Member of Clark County School District Safety Advisory Committee

Daniel Rodimer served on the Clark County School District Safety Advisory Committee in 2018.

2018: Nevada State Senate Run

In 2018, Daniel Rodimer ran for Nevada State Senate but lost to Valerie Weber in the primary election.

2019: Nevada's 3rd Congressional District Bid

In 2019, Daniel Rodimer announced his bid for Nevada's 3rd congressional district but lost to incumbent Susie Lee in the general election.

November 2020: Loss in the Nevada's 3rd Congressional District Election

Daniel Rodimer lost to Democratic incumbent Susie Lee in the November 2020 general election for Nevada's 3rd congressional district.

2020: Statements on 2020 Election and January 6th

During his 2020 campaign, Daniel Rodimer expressed doubts about the integrity of the 2020 presidential election. He also made controversial statements regarding the January 6th Capitol storming, stating he wouldn't have hidden "under [his] desk" like other officials.

March 5, 2021: Candidacy for Texas's 6th Congressional District

Just minutes before the filing deadline on March 5, 2021, Daniel Rodimer announced his candidacy for Texas's 6th congressional district special election.

March 2021: Texas's 6th Congressional District Candidacy

In March 2021, Rodimer announced his candidacy for Texas's 6th congressional district special election, drawing attention for changes in his accent and persona from his previous Nevada campaign. He placed eleventh in the primary.