Makame Simon

Makame Jesper Simon (born November 4, 1982) is a Danish-Tanzanian professional wrestler and former American/Canadian football player. He is currently signed to the Ultra Wrestling Federation (UWF). He had previously wrestled for the WWE on their NXT brand under the ring name Dante.

Early life and football career
Simon was born in, to a Danish mother and Tanzanian father, and began playing American football in 2002 as a quarterback. He played in NFL Europe for the Hamburg Sea Devils and Amsterdam Admirals. In 2008, he switched to Canadian football and played half a season in the Canadian Football League for the BC Lions.

In 2010, he switched back to American football when was signed by the New York Jets of the National Football League, playing two preseason games before being released due to injuries sustained in a car accident.

Personal life
Simon has been married to UWF ring announcer Daphne Santa Cruz since 2022. The couple live in.