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United States The Brooklyn Brawler, also known as Steven Lombardi, is a veteran professional wrestler and road agent with a career spanning over four decades in the WWE and independent circuits.
Currently signed to Major League Wrestling (MLW), where he performs as an on-screen personality and promoter under the ring name Kimchee.
WWE.com announced that, as part of Jakks Pacific's WWE Classic Superstars collection, they would be releasing a Brooklyn Brawler action figure.
The Official merchandise store for Steve Lombardi also known as the Brooklyn Brawler!
Steven Kenneth Lombardi, born on April 18, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, began his professional wrestling career in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in late 1983. Initially wrestling under his real name, Lombardi primarily functioned as an enhancement talent, facing and elevating many prominent figures. His early career saw him consistently putting over new talent, gaining valuable in-ring experience across numerous matches and house shows. His dedication and presence led to his first significant angle in 1989, managed by WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, where he was introduced as “The Brooklyn Brawler” to feud with The Red Rooster. This marked a turning point, establishing his enduring persona.
Throughout his extensive career, Lombardi evolved through various ring names and personas, including Abe “Knuckleball” Schwartz, Doink the Clown, and Kim Chee. Despite often being cast as an underdog, he achieved notable victories and milestones. A significant win occurred in July 2000, when as The Brooklyn Brawler, he pinned Triple H in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match on SmackDown, aided by Chris Jericho. Over a decade later, in December 2012, he secured another unexpected victory at WWE TLC, competing in his hometown of Brooklyn and applying a Boston Crab for a submission win alongside The Miz and Alberto Del Rio. Lombardi’s consistent presence and willingness to adapt allowed him to witness and participate in pivotal moments in professional wrestling history.
Beyond his in-ring performances, Lombardi transitioned into a crucial backstage role as a road agent for WWE, contributing to the development and coordination of matches and storylines. He continued to make sporadic in-ring appearances, cementing his legacy as a respected and beloved figure in the wrestling community. In 2016, after 33 years, Lombardi departed from WWE but continued to wrestle independently and joined Major League Wrestling (MLW) as an on-screen personality and promoter under the name Kimchee, further showcasing his enduring involvement in professional wrestling.
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