High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Rodney Begnaud (born October 12, 1970) is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is best known for his stint in World Wrestling Entertainment and for his work on its Raw brand under the ring name Rodney Mack. He currently performs on the independent circuit. Rodney Begnaud first came into contact with wrestling on the varsity team at Northside High School in Lafayette, LA. After training with his uncle, the Junkyard Dog, Begnaud made his wrestling debut in 1998 as Redd Dogg, and began competing for Southwestern independent promotions. He made his debut in NWA Southwest, losing to Scott Putski in 29 seconds.