Andrew William Hankinson, better known by his ring name Luke Gallows, is an American professional wrestler, currently working with World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand. Gallows is currently as part of The O.C. group in the WWE. Hankinson made his WWE main roster debut as imposter Kane and later as Festus in the WWE.
Hankinson began his career in 2003 and joined World Wrestling Entertainment in 2005 and was assigned to the Deep South Wrestling (DSW) developmental territory. Hankinson wrestled in DSW with a ring name Dorian “Deacon” Deville and later changed his ring name to The Freakin’ Deacon. In 2006, Hankinson made his WWE main roster debut on Raw as an imposter Kane and chokeslammed Kane. Hankinson again changed his name to Festus and teamed up with Gordy dubbed as Jesse. They together started a tag team Jesse and Festus from 2007 to 2009.
He also wrestled at several Independent wrestling platforms like New Japan Pro Wrestling, Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) and other platforms. In 2016, he returned to WWE teaming up with Anderson. Gallows and Anderson helped Styles in his feud with Reigns. Styles joined hands with Anderson and Gallows to form a new group named The Club. In 2019, The Club was renamed The O.C., which means “Original Club”
Gallows has held WWE Raw Tag Team Championship twice with Anderson and WWE Tag Team World Cup with Karl Anderson in 2019.
EARLY LIFE
Hankinson was born on December 22, 1983 in Cumberland, Maryland, United States. He made his Debut in 2003. he is Trained by Bill DeMott, Deep South Wrestling. He joined World Star Wrestling Federation, Summit Wrestling Association of Southern Pennsylvania, and Maryland-based promotions National Wrestling League and the Eastern Wrestling Alliance, wrestling as Dorian Deville, and for West Virginia’s Championship Pro Wrestling as the masked wrestler Dargon.
PERSONAL LIFE
Hankinson resides in Monticello, Georgia, United States. He got married to Amber O’Neal in May 2014. His wife Amber O’Neal is an American professional wrestler by profession. He has a child a son (children) from his previous relationship.
PROFESSIONAL LIFE
Hankinson started his professional wrestling career in 2005 when he joined Mason-Dixon Wrestling and later became a part of other wrestling units including the World Star Wrestling Federation, Summit Wrestling Association of Southern Pennsylvania, and Maryland-based promotions National Wrestling League and the Eastern Wrestling Alliance.
He joined World Wrestling Entertainment in 2005 and was assigned to the Deep South Wrestling (DSW) developmental territory. Hankinson wrestled in DSW with a ring name Dorian “Deacon” Deville and later changed his ring name to The Freakin’ Deacon. In 2006, Hankinson made his WWE main roster debut on Raw as an imposter Kane. and chokeslammed Kane. Hankinson again changed his name to Festus and teamed up with Gordy dubbed as Jesse. They together started a tag team Jesse and Festus from 2007 to 2009.
After being removed from the WWE contract in 2010, he started to wrestle for Independent wrestling units that include Inoki Genome Federation (IGF), National Wrestling Superstars (NWS), Apache Pro-Wrestling Army, World Wrestling Fan Xperience (WWFX) Champions Showcase Tour and Global Force Wrestling (GFW). In 2011, he joined Total Non-Stop Action Wrestling and stayed till 2013 before joining New Japan Pro Wrestling in 2013.
In 2016, Hankinson who changed the in-ring name as Gallows returned to WWE by joining hands with Karl Anderson. Gallows and Anderson helped Styles in his feud with Reigns. Styles joined hands with Anderson and Gallows to form a new group named The Club. In 2019, The Club was renamed The O.C., which means “Original Club”
Hankinson made his video debut as a playable character in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 and 2010 as Festus. He appeared as Luke Gallows in WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 and later in WWE 2K17, WWE 2K18 and WWE2K19.
HONORS
Ranked No. 65 of the top 500 wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2016
ACHIEVEMENTS
Gallows is a one-time APWA World Tag Team Champion with KnuxGallows is a one-time NWA Southern Tag Team Champion with IcebergGallows is a one-time NWL Heavyweight Champion
Gallows is a three-time IWGP Tag Team Champion with Karl Anderson
Gallows won World Tag League (2013) with Karl Anderson
Gallows is a one-time RPW Heavyweight Champion
Gallows is a one-time RCW Tag Team Champion with KnuxGallows is a one-time SFCW Heavyweight Champion Gallows is a one-time VCW Heavyweight Champion
Gallows is a two-time WWE Raw Tag Team Champion with Karl Anderson
Gallows won WWE Tag Team World Cup (2019) with Karl Anderson
PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS
HEIGHT: 203 cm
WEIGHT: 132 kg
EYE COLOR: Dark Brown
HAIR COLOR:
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Andrew William Hankinson
Age: 35 years
Date of Birth: December 22, 1983
Hometown: Cumberland, Maryland, United States
Zodiac: Capricorn
Religion: American
EDUCATION/ School: Unknown
FAVORITE CELEBRITIES
Favorite wrestler: Shawn Michaels & Batista
Favorite actor: Brad Pitt
Favorite actress: Angelina Jolie
Hobbies: Wrestling, gymming,
Favorite Food: Steak
Dream Holiday Destination: Unknown
Favorite Color: Black
NET WORTH
$1 Million estimated
CONTROVERSY
Not having a controversial career until now
SOCIAL MEDIA PROFILES
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeGallowsWWE/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeGallowsWWE
Instagram: @luke_gallowswwe
