Personal Information
Full Name | Kevin Robert Kiley Jr. |
Date of Birth | April 28, 1981 |
Nationality | United States |
Height | 6 ft 3 in |
Family | Kevin Kiley (father) Lauren Riley (mother) Kristopher Kiley (brother) |
Alex Riley: A Brief Biography
Kevin Robert Kiley Jr. is an American professional wrestler and commentator. He is best known for his work with WWE as Alex Riley.
Professional Wrestling Career
WWE
Early Years (2007-2010)
In 2007, he signed a developmental contract with the company. They assigned him to FCW and changed his name to Alex Riley. Riley had several gimmicks and won the FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship.
Main Roster (2010-2013)
The Miz mentored Riley during the second season of NXT. After NXT, he started assisting The Miz in matches. The highlight of Riley's career was when he accompanied The Miz during his run as WWE Champion. After Mania, Riley began feuding with The Miz. At Capitol Punishment, Riley defeated The Miz. Throughout his run, Riley chased for various championships and qualifiers but failed to win.
Commentator and Departure (2013-2016)
In 2013, Riley turned into a color commentator and worked for SmackDown and NXT for over two years. After commentating for two years, he started a Twitter campaign called #FreeRiley. He had a small run in NXT, where he feuded with NXT Champion Kevin Owens. In the coming weeks, he faced Tye Dillinger, Apollo Crews, and Shinsuke Nakamura before leaving the company.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role |
2017 | Glass Jaw | Mike Mathews |
2019 | Bennett's War | Dixon |