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Christopher John Nowinski is an American author, co-founder and executive director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation; as well as a former professional wrestler with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Nowinski was WWE's first Harvard alumnus, as he graduated with a BA in sociology. Nowinski also played college football at Harvard, where he was an All-Ivy defensive tackle. He is also recognized as the youngest Hardcore Champion in WWE history. Following his wrestling career, he wrote Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis, which examined the long-term effects of head trauma among athletes, and also became a documentary.
Birth Name
Christopher John Nowinski
Born
Sunday, 24 September 1978
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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WWE Ruthless Aggression | Self | 2020 |
Dark Side of the Ring | Self - Former Professional Wrestler | 2019 |
The Dr. Nandi Show | Self - Former Football Player and Wrestling Pro | 2018 |
The Business of Amateurs | Self | 2016 |
Straight Outta Dudleyville: The Legacy of the Dudley Boyz | Christopher Nowinski | 2016 |
Best of Raw After the Show | Christopher Nowinski | 2014 |
Head Games | Himself / Self | 2012 |
Moyers & Company | Self | 2012 |
Superhumans | Self - Brain Trauma Expert, Sports Legacy Institute | 2010 |
Nature Boy Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection | Christopher Nowinski | 2008 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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WWE Ruthless Aggression | Self | 2020 |
Dark Side of the Ring | Self - Former Professional Wrestler | 2019 |
The Dr. Nandi Show | Self - Former Football Player and Wrestling Pro | 2018 |
The Business of Amateurs | Self | 2016 |
Straight Outta Dudleyville: The Legacy of the Dudley Boyz | Christopher Nowinski | 2016 |
Best of Raw After the Show | Christopher Nowinski | 2014 |
Head Games | Himself / Self | 2012 |
Moyers & Company | Self | 2012 |
Superhumans | Self - Brain Trauma Expert, Sports Legacy Institute | 2010 |
Nature Boy Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection | Christopher Nowinski | 2008 |
The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection | Christopher Nowinski | 2003 |
Before They Were WWE Superstars 2 | Self | 2003 |
WWE Divas: Undressed | Christopher Nowinski | 2002 |
WWE Tough Enough | Self | 2001 |
WWE Sunday Night Heat | Christopher Nowinski | 1998 |
WWE Byte This! | Self | 1997 |
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel | Self - Concussion Specialist (segment "After the Hits") | 1995 |
WWE Raw | Christopher Nowinski | 1993 |
Frontline | Self - Co-Director, BU CTE Center / Himself - Boston Univ. School of Medicine | 1983 |