Marine Veteran, Stephen Kupryk, known as WWE Superstar Steve Cutler, here for a Q&A at 3pm ET on November 4th. What questions do you have?

Cpl Stephen Kupryk — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:49:07 -0400

Stephen Kupryk went to boot camp at Parris Island SC and was later stationed on Camp Lejeune as an 0331 Machine Gunner with 2nd Battalion 8 Marines Wpns Co. Steve served two combat tours in Afghanistan in 2009 and 2011 and was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal after 4 years of honorable service.

When he came home Steve perused the dream of being a Professional Wrestler / Sports Entertainer. He started training in 2012 at the Monster Factory in Paulsboro, NJ. One year later, Gerald Brisco who was a talent scout at the time for WWE, was brought in for a seminar and that’s when Steve got his foot in the door for a tryout. He made the trip to Orlando Florida in August of 2013 for a tryout at the Performance Center and was signed in October 2013. He later began his career on WWE NXT in January of 2014 and has been with the company ever since.

Response by SPC Joseph Dunhardt made Oct 27 at 2020 4:54 PM

SPC Joseph Dunhardt — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:54:36 -0400

Good read.

Response by PFC Donnie Harold Harris made Oct 27 at 2020 8:26 PM

PFC Donnie Harold Harris — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:26:24 -0400

He looks like a real badass. I think I can take him? Just Kidding big man.

Response by SSgt Tanner Iskra made Oct 27 at 2020 10:35 PM

SSgt Tanner Iskra — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 22:35:38 -0400

Love Steve, great guy. Who is one wrestler or tag-team, past or present, that you would love to have a PPV headline match with...and would there be stipulation? (HIAC, Ladder, TLC, etc).

Response by Sgt James Romeo made Oct 28 at 2020 9:02 PM

Sgt James Romeo — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:02:29 -0400

Where is your appearance? Are you coming to Portland area?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 28 at 2020 11:52 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:52:35 -0400

How was your military service beneficial to your career in sports entertainment? How was it a drawback?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2020 9:42 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:42:16 -0400

Well this is a pretty great opportunity! My two questions for you are, even though you perused your dream as a professional wrestler and sports entertainer do you find yourself missing being in the Marine Corps? Also... can y’all plan an event at Fort Campbell!?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 29 at 2020 4:54 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:54:11 -0400

Do you ever reflect back on your time in service and miss it? At the same time, do you ever feel humble looking at your times in the Marines and comparing it where you are now?

Congrats on the accomplishments!

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2020 4:08 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:08:56 -0400

S/F Marine. All those gun drills paid off. ADDRAC. Get some more.

Response by SFC James Cameron made Oct 30 at 2020 4:13 PM

SFC James Cameron — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:13:02 -0400

Semper Fi, Devil!

Response by PVT Mark Zehner made Oct 31 at 2020 8:45 AM

PVT Mark Zehner — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:45:29 -0400

Great read!

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Nov 1 at 2020 5:26 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 05:26:35 -0500

No questions, just thank you for your service to our great country Cpl Stephen Kupryk

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2020 9:05 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 09:05:49 -0500

All I can say is remember all the little people, and you will do OK. Hope you stay on top for a long time. ESSAYONS!

Response by SGT Tanya Hogen made Nov 1 at 2020 10:56 PM

SGT Tanya Hogen — Sun, 01 Nov 2020 22:56:57 -0500

If you could train with any wrestler who would it be?

Response by Cpl Mark A. Morris made Nov 2 at 2020 11:00 AM

Cpl Mark A. Morris — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:00:14 -0500

Best of fortune to you.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2020 11:27 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 11:27:00 -0500

Thank you for your service and being in the WWE!!! How did you decide to get into the WWE?

Response by SFC Michael McCauley made Nov 3 at 2020 8:51 PM

SFC Michael McCauley — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:51:30 -0500

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Nov 4 at 2020 12:32 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 12:32:17 -0500

Okay first the question that everyone in the world wants to know: I heard a rumor that wrestling is fake. Is that true?

On a serious note... Every service member has to transition at some point and typically that is in the form of some TAP classes and looking for a job or school in the area they want to live. Going from the military to stardom isn't a typical transition story. Did you have any mentors along the way? How did you go from a Marine into the entertainment industry? Most importantly, what would you tell someone who is transitioning out, and has a lofty dream they don't think they can achieve?

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2020 1:22 PM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:22:41 -0500

Response by Capt Brandon Charters made Nov 4 at 2020 2:17 PM

Capt Brandon Charters — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:17:04 -0500

Thanks for joining us Cpl Stephen Kupryk! Please share your favorite experience as a Marine & as a WWE wrestler.

Response by SMSgt Angel Alvarado made Nov 4 at 2020 3:18 PM

SMSgt Angel Alvarado — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:18:56 -0500

Hey Steve! What was your favorite part or match of your wrestling career? Thanks!

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Nov 18 at 2021 6:13 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:13:44 -0500

Cpl Stephen Kupryk GOD Bless you; Marine. Thank you for your selfless service; and, for your brave sacrifice as a Machine Gunner; in Afghanistan.
I Salute you; Sir.