Rick Michaels

Raymond Rawls (born September 8, 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia) is an American Professional wrestler, better known as Rick Michaels.

Michaels was a tailor for World Wrestling Entertainment when on September 29, 2005, he was released due to being convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor. After being released he continued his work with wrestling attire doing work for some for superstars including Rhyno, Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Chris Benoit and A.J. Styles. He is the former booker of APW (Alternative Pro Wrestling), an independent promotion based in Bowman & Royston, Georgia. He has also been a pro wrestling trainer. Some of Michaels top trainees include:


 * A.J. Styles (TNA star, former three time NWA World Champion)
 * Jason Blackman
 * Chad Parham (former NWA Anarchy Champion)
 * Azreal (current NWA Anarchy tag champion)
 * Slim J (former NWA Anarchy Champion)