Arriving into the business at 35, little was expected of Page Falkinburg. But, against all odds, Diamond Dallas Page became one of the biggest stars of World Championship Wrestling.
As a youngster, DDP spoke – a lot, and as he grew, continued to talk – a lot. It was a trait that would lend him to becoming perfect for the pro wrestling game; he just wouldn’t know it for many, many years.
In his 20s, the flamboyant young man from Point Pleasant, New Jersey, was now a player in Florida’s nightclub business. This line of work would turn out to be his eventual route into wrestling.
He’d continue to garner success as manager of The Fabulous Freebirds in the early ’90s, but he wanted to be more than just a manager on the outside looking in.
DDP was doubted and laughed at by his peers. A deep desire to attain success in the squared circle burned brightly. It seemed a million miles away in 1991, but he would stop at nothing to reach the top of the WCW roster.