Ric Byrne

Aric Byrne Connely (born April 13, 1973) is an American professional wrestler and author best known under the ring name/pseudonym Ric Byrne.

As a child, Ric was hospitalized for several months with third degree burns over his chest, arms, and face due to being intentionally set on fire by a family member. These scars are still visible today, and have been incorporated into his wrestling persona. Afterwards, Ric was adopted by a family with the last name Allen, although he has recently changed his last name back to the family name of Connely.