David Otunga Net Worth (2024): Lifestyle

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David Otunga Net Worth, Biography & Lifestyle:

David Otunga is a former professional wrestler who won the WWE Tag Team Championship. He earned an estimated whopping net worth of $10 million.

If you’re a fan of him,

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You would know that this man graduated from the most prestigious Harvard University.

After completing his education,

He pursued his lifelong dream to become a wrestler. David became a part of The New Nexus and The New Nexus.

In 2008, Otunga signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

Then,

David fought in the promo, Florida Championship Wrestling, followed by NXT.

Some commended him for his performances inside the ring. Others would say that he doesn’t have an impact and could easily be forgotten.

What do you think?

After hours of research, we’re really stoked to bring you the details of David Otunga Net Worth.

Today, we’re going to be diving deep into David’s career, and we’ll be looking at:

His personal life before and during wrestling;
His great milestone deals;
His relationship with Jeniffer Hudson, and;
Lots more…

Have you ever asked yourself – why do some people pursue a career in wrestling?

You’re not alone.

Maybe David Otunga’s life story could give us some answers.

(Once you’ve checked out David Otunga’s net worth and bio – whatever you do – scroll to the end and check out a couple of surprises for you in there!)

Let’s get started…

Who Is David Otunga ?

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Full Name: David Daniel Otunga

Net Worth: $10 Million

Source of Wealth: Lawyer, Professional, wrestling career, Acting career

Spouse/ Relationship: Jennifer Hudson (gf. 2007-2017)/engaged

Nickname: David Otunga, Dawson Alexander

Date of Birth: April 7th 1980

Place of Birth/Nationality: Elgin, Illinois/American

Children: David Daniel Otunga Jr

Born David Daniel Otunga to his European American mother and Kenyan father –

Billie Otunga and Moses Otunga. He’s a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion

Early life: David Otunga went to Larkin High school. Then, he graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

From then, Otunga worked at Columbia University as a lab manager for a neuroscience center located in New York City.

Not only that,

Otunga graduated from Harvard Law School. Then, joined Sidley Austin – an international law firm based in Chicago, Illinois.

After having outstanding education records…

David pursued his childhood dream as an actor and as a wrestler, which he succeeded in doing.

Wrestling career: Otunga’s first match was a six-man tag team with Barry Allen and Jon Cutler. He had won two WWE Tag Team Championships alongside Michael McGillicutty and with John Cena.

Then,

Otunga became a member of The Nexus and The New Nexus with Heath Slater. But, Slater chose not to abide by the Nexus and CM Punk as their leader.

On the other hand,

David Otunga chose to take the beating from the Big Show as a test to show his loyalty to the team.

The other members of The Nexus faced Orton for Punk to know who would accompany him in the ring of Wrestlemania.

Otunga faced Orton, but he got defeated by Randy Orton, preventing him from earning a WWE championship match.

And, David Otunga lost to Brodus Clay via count out at No Way Out.

David also appeared on the Steve Harvey Show and Late Night Show with Jay Leno.

Personal life: Actress Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga met in early 2008. Eventually, the couple hit it off, and Otunga proposed marriage.

Hudson gave birth to David Jr. The couple never married and announced their break up several years later.

Before that, David became Jennifer’s fortress after William Balfour murdered several family members of the actress.

How Old Is David Otunga

Otunga is <Get Age>1980-04-07<Get Age> years old, born in Elgin, Illinois.

David Otunga Height & Weight

David is 6 ft 3 in or 1.83 meters (183cm) tall and weighs 110 kg or 1242.5 lbs. Other wrestlers that are also 1.83 m include Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Kurt Angle, Rick Martel, and Kevin Owens.

David Otunga Body Measurements

David Otunga flaunts body statistics of 34-30-34 inches or 86.3-76.2-86.3. Include chest-waist-biceps of 42-34-16 inches.

Other Quick Facts:

Eye Color: Dark brown
Hair Color: Black/Dark brown
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Favorite Color: Goldenrod, medium champagne
Smoking/ Drinking: No/Yes
Tattoos: Yes
IMDb Profile Link of David Otunga Jr.

How Much Is David Otunga Worth?

The WWE professional wrestler reportedly hit an estimated net worth of $10 million.

David Otunga Net Worth Year By Year

Year	Earnings $
2011	$956,000
2012	$1.45 Million
2013	$2.79 Million
2014	$3.37 Million
2015	$4.54 Million
2016	$5.67 Million
2017	$6.42 Million
2018	$7.85 Million
2019	$8.90 Million
2020	$9.68 Million