Fun Facts
Here are some facts about Steven Magnus!
Life and Growing Up
- Steven Magnus was born into a Italian and Samoan background and treasures both backgrounds
- Magnus was actually born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. But, he and his family moved to Queensland when he was twelve.
- He was a computer whiz at the tender age of 8, creating his first ever web page at that age. He is now a Game Developer and the founder of Ruben Zardoz Entertainment.
- He got into rugby league at the age of 11, but didn't get into it that well until he was 15
- His favourite rugby league team is the Brisbane Broncos.
- The first music artist he got into was Michael Jackson when he was 5.
- He is a big fan of the Metal Gear Solid franchise and James Bond film series
Victim of Bullying
Magnus was a victim of continuous bullying since the age of 7 and continued until he was 12. Even though he survived this scarring period,
the damage had already been done. His way of thought and action changed drastically, he started trying to be someone he wasn't just for the
sake of being accepted by others and he was slowly going down a rocky road. It wasn't until he had a very good friend whose good example
convinced him to steer himself into the right direction. Speaking on this period of his life, Magnus said:
"There's lot of us who have been bullied, and we all have suffered because of it. Those who've bullied us don't understand the pain we go through, that kind of trauma doesn't go away. The best thing to do is to teach others who have been bullied to be themselves no matter what people say, because that's who they are."
the damage had already been done. His way of thought and action changed drastically, he started trying to be someone he wasn't just for the
sake of being accepted by others and he was slowly going down a rocky road. It wasn't until he had a very good friend whose good example
convinced him to steer himself into the right direction. Speaking on this period of his life, Magnus said:
"There's lot of us who have been bullied, and we all have suffered because of it. Those who've bullied us don't understand the pain we go through, that kind of trauma doesn't go away. The best thing to do is to teach others who have been bullied to be themselves no matter what people say, because that's who they are."
Mixed Martial Arts
Magnus gives a lot of credit to The Ironfist Gym and Brisbane Fitness Empire for changing his life for the better and helping him get back into Professional Wrestling in 2022. Since November 2020, Magnus has trained in Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling (Greco-Roman, Freestyle and Catch), Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. Not only is Magnus a competent Mixed Martial Artist in his own right, he has implemented a lot of his training into his Pro Wrestling move set, making him more technical and mat-based, in addition to improving his brawling in matches.
Magnus has also participated in numerous competitions and events involving Brazilin Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. Just recently, he became a champion in Grappling Industries, winning one gold medal and one bronze medal.
The Owner of Brisbane Fitness Empire Crystal Gibson, and Jess Karim who is a trainer, have appeared in promotional vignettes for Nightfall Wrestling Alliance alongside Magnus. These vignettes have garnered hundreds of views on both Facebook and Instagram. The new logo that Magnus uses for promotional purposes combines the logos of The Ironfist Gym and Brisbane Fitness Empire. Since February 2023, Magnus has worn his Ironfist Jiu-Jitsu Gi and belt as entrance gear coming out to matches, even billing himself from The Ironfist Gym.
Magnus gives a lot of credit to The Ironfist Gym and Brisbane Fitness Empire for changing his life for the better and helping him get back into Professional Wrestling in 2022. Since November 2020, Magnus has trained in Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling (Greco-Roman, Freestyle and Catch), Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA. Not only is Magnus a competent Mixed Martial Artist in his own right, he has implemented a lot of his training into his Pro Wrestling move set, making him more technical and mat-based, in addition to improving his brawling in matches.
Magnus has also participated in numerous competitions and events involving Brazilin Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. Just recently, he became a champion in Grappling Industries, winning one gold medal and one bronze medal.
The Owner of Brisbane Fitness Empire Crystal Gibson, and Jess Karim who is a trainer, have appeared in promotional vignettes for Nightfall Wrestling Alliance alongside Magnus. These vignettes have garnered hundreds of views on both Facebook and Instagram. The new logo that Magnus uses for promotional purposes combines the logos of The Ironfist Gym and Brisbane Fitness Empire. Since February 2023, Magnus has worn his Ironfist Jiu-Jitsu Gi and belt as entrance gear coming out to matches, even billing himself from The Ironfist Gym.
Wrestling Fun Facts
- He previously went by the ring names Stephen O'Connor (his real name), Psycho Steve and Steven Lockyer
- His original finisher starting out was the Chokeslam, before moving to the Magnus Slam (now The Magnus Original)
- The Sharpshooter is his favourite wrestling move in professional wrestling
- His signature move "The Best Damn Leg Drop in Professional Wrestling" maneuver (formerly known as the MJ Leg Drop) was inspired by Michael Jackson. He would drop this version of the move in favour of a video gamer inspired take in Brisbane City Wrestling/Legends Valley Wrestling
- Magnus has had many different characters across his career. Starting out as plain old Stephen O'Connor, he has been a psychopath, The Essence of Cool, a Lady Gaga fan, a Michael Jackson fanboy, a Video Gamer, and currently a Mixed Martial Artist. The Michael Jackson fanboy character holds a special place in Magnus' heart.
- Magnus' best tag team partner is Bubbles, who was a part of National Pro Wrestling Australia. The two were known as Sparkles and Bubbles.
- The wrestlers that Magnus loves and respects most of all are Toni Storm, Shinji and Harper Sky.
- Magnus' most well known rivals throughout his career include 'Slammin' Sam Richards, Rhys Razelle (formerly Leigh Whinstone) and Harper Sky.
- Magnus' favourite match is against Harper Sky (Nightfall: Seek & Destroy)
- He was friends with a young Toni Rossall, who is better known as Toni Storm, former WWE Superstar, who currently wrestles for All Elite Wrestling.
- He isn't really a big fan of using hardcore methods, unless he has to. In which case, his preferred weapon of choice is his trusty White BJJ Belt.
- His original finisher starting out was the Chokeslam, before moving to the Magnus Slam (now The Magnus Original)
- The Sharpshooter is his favourite wrestling move in professional wrestling
- His signature move "The Best Damn Leg Drop in Professional Wrestling" maneuver (formerly known as the MJ Leg Drop) was inspired by Michael Jackson. He would drop this version of the move in favour of a video gamer inspired take in Brisbane City Wrestling/Legends Valley Wrestling
- Magnus has had many different characters across his career. Starting out as plain old Stephen O'Connor, he has been a psychopath, The Essence of Cool, a Lady Gaga fan, a Michael Jackson fanboy, a Video Gamer, and currently a Mixed Martial Artist. The Michael Jackson fanboy character holds a special place in Magnus' heart.
- Magnus' best tag team partner is Bubbles, who was a part of National Pro Wrestling Australia. The two were known as Sparkles and Bubbles.
- The wrestlers that Magnus loves and respects most of all are Toni Storm, Shinji and Harper Sky.
- Magnus' most well known rivals throughout his career include 'Slammin' Sam Richards, Rhys Razelle (formerly Leigh Whinstone) and Harper Sky.
- Magnus' favourite match is against Harper Sky (Nightfall: Seek & Destroy)
- He was friends with a young Toni Rossall, who is better known as Toni Storm, former WWE Superstar, who currently wrestles for All Elite Wrestling.
- He isn't really a big fan of using hardcore methods, unless he has to. In which case, his preferred weapon of choice is his trusty White BJJ Belt.