Alike his mentor Kurt Angle Charlie Haas has an impressive wrestling background. After wining many college tournaments Haas made his way to the WWE training grounds in Ohio Valley. Charlie wrestled alongside his twin brother Russ as part of the Tag Team R/C Haas. Unfortunately Russ didnt make it to the WWE as he shockingly died during his time in OVW. Until this day Charlie still has the name of his brother wrote on his wrist tape.