Damon Michael Hoffman, also known as Damon Divine was born on June 5 in Hollywood, California. While growing up, Damon was enamored with professional wrestling. Spending countless hours watching wrestling on television, living vicariously through the performers that he looked up to as father figures as Damon was raised by a single mother. Upon discovering his love for professional wrestling, Damon decided at the age of 8 years old that he would one day become a pro wrestler. During his high school years, Damon became involved with theater and also became a local wrestling promoter as he put on numerous professional wrestling events and provided entertainment continuously throughout his teenage years.