In St. Peters, MO., WLW star Darin Waid grew up idolizing Rey Mysterio, Jr. and Eddie Guerrero. He began training at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy two months after graduating from high school and his debut match was in April 2004 against current WLW World Heavyweight Champion Dangerous Derek.

The high-flying Waid earned a chance to compete for WWE during his rookie year, teaming with "Stunning" Tyler Dunning against T-Money & Superstar Steve in a dark match in November 2004. He had established himself as one of the top young stars in WLW when he was sidelined in April 2006 with a knee injury. Complications from surgery kept Waid on the shelf until March 2007, but since his return to the ring, he has proven himself to be one of the most popular stars in WLW.

Waid also serves as the head trainer at the Harley Race Wrestling Academy. He hopes to rise to the top of WLW by winning the WLW World Heavyweight Title and also hopes to tour Japan and ultimately earn a contract with WWE.