Bobby Lashley is an American-Panamien professional wrestler and former Mixed Martial Artist. He is currently signed to WWE and climbed the ladder of stardom due to his work here. Lashley has won the World Championships in WWE, ECW, and TNA, and has also had commendable MMA careers in Bellator and Strikeforce.
Lashley’s real name is Franklin Roberto Lashley. Lashley was involved in physical sports since a very young age and also joined the US Army after growing up. While in the United States Army, Lashley continued a career in amateur wrestling and eventually shifted to professional wrestling.
Who are Bobby Lashley’s Parents?
Bobby Lashley was born on July 16, 1976, in Junction City, Kansas, United States. He was born to his mother Clara Lashley and his father who worked as a US Army Drill Sergeant.
Who is Bobby Lashley’s mother?
Bobby Lashley’s mother's name is Clara Lashley. Not much is known of Clara Lashley and her relationship with her husband after the birth of Bobby Lashley. However, it is known that Clara Lashley raised Bobby Lashley as a single parent due to the nature of job of her husband. As her husband was a drill army sergeant, the family had to move every now and then, and he mainly stayed on duty. Thus, Clara had to take care of the whole family alone. Clara Lashley has been very supportive of his son throughout his journey.
Who is Bobby Lashley’s father?
Little is known of Bobby Lashley’s father. The name of Lashley’s father is not known. It is known that he was a US Army Drill Sergeant. The family moved from one station to another due to his father’s job, and it was on these times that Lashley desired to move into military. Lashley had followed his father into military upon his graduation.
Bobby Lashley’s Siblings
Bobby Lashley is the youngest of four children. He has three sisters, all of whom are older than he is. While Lashley has always tried to keep his personal life private, he once mentioned his sisters and his connection with them on WWE programming. In 2018, in an interview with Renee Young, he told that he has three sisters.
He told that the eldest sister was Cathy Lashley, who grew attached to the mother’s broom for whatever reason. The second sister was Jessica Lashley who always had a towel that she used as a security blanket. The youngest sister was Frances Lashley who used to carry her father’s army helmet around. This was possibly the only time Lashley has talked of his personal life on television.
Apart from what Lashley disclosed in the interview, not much is known of their whereabouts. However, it is known that at least one of the three sisters was serving in the USA Air Force for a long time.
Bobby Lashley’s Wife
Bobby Lashley is currently not married to anyone. However, he was involved with his long-time girlfriend Kristal Melisa Marshall. The two began dating in around 2007 and spent three years together before parting ways in 2010. Lashley has not been linked with anyone since then.
Kristal Marshall was born on November 11, 1983 and is currently 39 years old. Just like Lashley, she also spent quite a time in professional wrestling spending time on WWE SmackDown and TNA.
Bobby Lashley’s Kids
Bobby Lashley has three kids - two daughters and a son. His first daughter was born in 2005 whom he named Kyra Lashley. The son was born to him and Kristal in 2008 named Myles. His second daughter named Naomi Lashley came to this world in 2011. The name of Kyra Lashley’s biological mother is not known while Kristal Marshall gave birth to the other two children.
FAQs
Bobby Lashley has three children - two daughters and a son.
The name of Bobby Lashley’s mother is Clara Lashley.
No, Bobby Lashley is currently not married while Lana is married to AEW wrestler Miro known as Rusev in WWE.
As per various sources, Bobby Lashley is worth around $5 Million in 2023.
Born on July 16, 1976, Bobby Lashley is currently 47 years old.