David Otunga Bio | Wiki
David Otunga is an American actor and former professional wrestler. Currently, he signed with WWE as a panelist and color commentator. David was the runner-up in the first season of NXT.
He is also an original member of The Nexus and The New Nexus, being the only member present through the entire duration of the stable in every incarnation. As part of the faction, David became a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, having one reign each with fellow Nexus members Michael McGillicutty and John Cena.
David Otunga Age
David was born on April 7, 1980, in Elgin, Illinois, United States. He is 42 years old.
David Otunga Height
He is a man of above-average stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 1 in (Approx. 1.85 m).
David Otunga Parents | Family
He was born and raised in Elgin, Illinois to his parents Moses and Billie. David’s father is a Kenyan while his mother is European both of whom are educators. He is the youngest of three children. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the black ethnicity.
David Otunga Wife | Son
David proposed to singer and actress Jennifer Hudson, in 2008, seven months after meeting. On August 10, 2009, the couple welcomed their first child, son David Daniel Otunga Jr. However, in November 2017, David and Hudson split after being in the process of separation for several months.
David Otunga Education
He graduated from Larkin High School. Later, David received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois. He then moved to New York City, where he became a laboratory manager in Columbia University’s Cognitive Neuroscience Center. Subsequently, David graduated from Harvard Law School in 2006, passing Illinois’ bar exam. After graduation, he joined Sidley Austin, one of America’s largest law firms, and worked from May 2005 to October 2007.
David Otunga WWE
In November 2008, David signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and was assigned to its developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. He started on May 29, 2009, under the ring name Dawson Alexander, in a six-man tag team match. David teamed with Barry Allen and Jon Cutler to defeat Abraham Saddam Washington, Derrick Bateman, and Camacho.
On February 16, 2010, after numerous dark matches on both Raw and SmackDown, it was announced that David would wrestle on the first season of NXT under his real name, with R-Truth as his storyline mentor.
He made his debut on the inaugural episode of NXT on February 23, quickly defeating Darren Young. Young defeated him in a rematch on the following week’s broadcast. He then joined the Nexus from 2010 to 2011. David did not make any WWE appearances again until he returned to live events on January 9, 2015. His last match occurred on July 5, 2015, on a WWE Live SummerSlam Heatwave Tour where he lost to R-Truth.
David Otunga On I Love New York | Movies
In 2007, after his niece submitted his audition tape, David was chosen to be a contestant on I Love New York 2 and given the nickname “Punk”. He became one of the final three contestants in the competition, before his elimination from the series. David has since starred in the 2013 thriller film The Call. He made a guest appearance as himself in the 13,110th episode of General Hospital. Some of his other movie credits include;
– 2018 Family Time
– 2017 Criminal Minds
– 2014 Celebrity Ghost Stories
– 2013 The Haves and the Have Nots
– 2019 A Madea Family Funeral
David Otunga Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. David’s estimated net worth is $10 million.
Is David Otunga Married
No. He became engaged to his baby mama singer and actor Jennifer Hudson from September 12, 2008, to November 16, 2017.
How Old Is David Otunga
David was born on April 7, 1980, thus, he is 42 years old.
Who Is David Otunga
David is an American actor and former professional wrestler. Currently, he signed with WWE as a panelist and color commentator.