Robert (aka Bobby or Bobbo in the ring) grew up in Reno, NV. He was the first born of two children. He has a younger sister named Lydia. His father died when he was 11, which is a major reason why he stepped into the ring. His father was the one who showed him pro wrestling at a very young age. After he graduated from high school, he entered into training at Nic Brantner's Crash and Burn Wrestling Crash Course. After proving himself in one of the faster-paced learning programs in the business, Bobby was ready to make his debut.