Challenges in the Life of Nigel McGuinness in a Detailed Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 26, 2025

Life is full of challenges, and Nigel McGuinness faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.

Nigel McGuinness (Steven Haworth) is an English professional wrestler and commentator currently signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he provides color commentary on Collision and occasionally wrestles. He's well-known for his wrestling career with promotions like Ring of Honor (ROH), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), Pro Wrestling Noah, and WWE.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles

December 2006: Loses to Jimmy Rave at The Chicago Spectacular Night 1 and Final Battle 2006

In December 2006, Jimmy Rave defeated Nigel McGuinness at The Chicago Spectacular Night 1 on December 8th and again at Final Battle 2006 on December 23rd, using his new submission move, the Heel Hook.

2006: Feud with Bryan Danielson

Throughout 2006, Nigel McGuinness feuded with Bryan Danielson, culminating in a unification match where McGuinness lost the Pure Championship and Danielson retained the World title. McGuinness ultimately failed to regain the title.

January 2007: Loses to Jimmy Rave in "I Quit" Match

In January 2007, Jimmy Rave defeated Nigel McGuinness in an "I Quit" match, which was won via referee stoppage.

October 2007: Disqualification at IPW:UK British National Championship

On 14 October 2007, Nigel McGuinness was disqualified from the British National Championship held by International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (IPW:UK) for using brass knuckles in his match against James Tighe, leading to his elimination from the tournament.

December 2007: Injured during ROH World Championship defense

On 29 December 2007, while defending the ROH World Championship against Austin Aries, Nigel McGuinness injured his head, resulting in a concussion, broken nose, and lacerations requiring 14 stitches.

2007: Suffers Torn Biceps

In late 2007, it was confirmed that Nigel McGuinness had suffered a torn biceps, but would not be stripped of the ROH World Championship.

March 2009: Sustains Arm Injury

On 20 March 2009, Nigel McGuinness sustained an arm injury during a tag team match, but wrestled the next night, retaining his title.

October 2009: WWE Deal Falls Through; Signs with TNA

In October 2009, Nigel Haworth's deal with WWE fell through due to a failed physical after an old biceps injury needed surgery. He then signed with TNA and debuted as Desmond Wolfe on the 22 October episode of Impact!, attacking Kurt Angle.

September 2010: End of TNA in-ring run

In September 2010, Haworth's in-ring run in TNA ended after he tested positive for hepatitis B, resulting in him being taken off TV and never wrestling for the company again.