Ace Matthews (christened Ali Matthews) is the son of Amanda (deceased) and Jack Matthews, born in Penbrook, Pennsylvania. After Amanda died during child birth to Ali, Jack Matthews simply lost hope in the world. The successful businessman plunged into alcohol and gambling. Jack Matthews was near broke on the night of July 7, 1987 yet something spectacular happened. At the Grand Neon Casino in Las Vegas on a business trip, Jack Matthews had a lucky night. Having won over $500 on slot machines alone, Matthews laid his eyes on a ring in the middle of the building. This was no ordinary ring however, this was a wrestling ring. A huge crowd surrounded it (including Jack) as one of the Casino's bouncers (Mick Hall) easily pinned a weedy man 1-2-3. Jack noticed the sign "$500- Beat the bouncer and