Ton was born June 9, 1983, and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. The designer of Combodia descent goes by various monikers such as Mikaze and Mr. Castle, as well as Kid Mikaze and Rutherford Hayes in his wrestling days.
He started his wrestling training in earnest during his junior year of high school. After taking a sewing class as a senior, he emulated the WWF's Hardy Boys, who designed their costumes. He began to create gear for himself and a few friends from low-cost materials like old clothes.
Kid Mikaze made his wrestling debut on the independent circuit in 2001 and was a two-time CW Heavyweight Champion. His unique style blending martial arts with wrestling and awe-inspiring aerial stunts made him a crowd favorite.
