Louis Long (born March 20, 1976) is an American professional wrestler who competed in Japanese and international promotions, independent circuit under the ring name, The Silent Warrio

Long was born in Buffalo, New York and has been deaf since birth. He is one of eight siblings. As an athlete at St. Mary's School for the Deaf. Long was a co-captain of the varsity soccer, basketball, and Track and field teams.

In a sport where cutting an intense interview or trying a cool catch phrase is paramount, Louis Long won’t do it. He might even seem like he is ignoring the fans. The focus he displays in the ring is laser-like, blocking out all noise. Why does Louis Long act this way? It is because he is deaf.

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