Photo Credit: Heidi Durbin
It has been 10 years since James Durbin rocked the
American Idol stage. Finishing fourth in the competition, the Californian inspired audiences by persevering despite Tourette’s and Asperger’s obstacles. Durbin also stood out for his outward pro wrestling fandom. One that was jump started as a teenager when as the star says “WWE got the ‘F’ out.”
“The first match I remember seeing after school was a Monday Night Raw. It was Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam in a ladder match for the intercontinental title. I turned it on and thought, ‘This is for me,’” Durbin said. “I just latched on to it immediately seeing these guys who were taking their individualities and that was their character.