Zach Gowen, (born: March 30, 1983) is an American professional wrestler. Gowen has competed for both of the top US promotions: World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on their "SmackDown!" brand, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). Gowen was diagnosed with cancer as a child. Because of that, he lost his leg at the age of 8. It was a necessary move: according to his doctors and parents, had the amputation not been done, Zach would have died.