Gray Maynard was born in Phoenix Arizona on May 9, 1979. Gray attended two years of high school in Las Vegas NV and completed High School at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio. Gray was a varsity letterman in wrestling during all four years of high school. Gray was national champion his senior year, earning All-State and All-American honors while leading his team to an undefeated season and a number one ranking in the nation.
