Johnny Gargano is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE on Monday Night RAW. Gargano started wrestling in the mid-2000s and is best known for his work in NXT where he was also called the Heart and Soul of NXT. He is the first-ever NXT Triple Crown Champion in the brand’s history having won the NXT Tag Team Championship, NXT North American Championship, and NXT Championship.
He has won the NXT North American Championship three times, the most by any in the title’s history. His real name is John Anthony Nicholas Gargano and he was born in Lakewood, Ohio on August 14, 1987. He was eight when he entered the squared circle for the first time and began training professionally at the age of 16. He made his professional debut in 2005. He made a name for himself on the independent circuit working in promotions such as Absolute Intense Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Ohio, Dragon Gate USA, Evolve, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Chikara, Prime Wrestling, and more.
Gargano joined WWE NXT in 2015 and started teaming up with Tomasso Ciampa as #DIY. The two teamed up for two years before Ciampa turned on him and started an epic feud between the two former friends. During his later days in NXT, Johnny Gargano founded and became the leader of The Way. Gargano left WWE in 2021 re-joined in 2023, and was drafted to Monday Night RAW in the 2023 WWE Draft.
How much does Johnny Gargano earn in WWE
As per numerous sources, Johnny Gargano draws an annual salary of around $500,000 from WWE. This brings him par to the salary of his DIY partner Tomasso Ciampa and The Way protege Austin Theory, who both earn around the same amount from WWE.
What is Johnny Gargano's net worth in 2023
Johnny Gargano is worth about $5 Million in 2023, as stated by various reports. Currently signed to Monday Night RAW, Gargano has been with WWE for about eight years and his net worth can be majorly credited for his work here. Besides wrestling, Gargano also earns from social media and sponsorships.
Who is Johnny Gargano married to
Johnny Gargano is married to Candice LeRae, who is also a fellow WWE Superstar. Her real name is Candice LeRae Dawson and was born on September 29, 1985. LeRae is a former NXT Women's Tag Team Champion and was also a member of The Way, a group in NXT founded and lead by his husband Johnny Gargano.
She got engaged to Gargano in January of 2016. The couple tied the knots in September that year and have been together ever since. In August 2021, they shared the news that Dawson was pregnant with their first-born. They welcomed their son, Quill Lewis Gargano, to the world on February 17, 2022.
FAQs
Johnny Gargano is worth around $5 Million in 2023.
Johnny Gargano draws an annual salary of about $500,000 from WWE.
Johnny Gargano stands at 5 ft 10 inches.
Johnny Gargano's real name is John Anthony Nicholas Gargano.
DIY means "Do It Yourself". However, Tomasso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano have never used the full form in WWE and mention them just by DIY.
