TJ Wilson
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| TJ Wilson | |
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| Statistics | |
| Ring name(s) | TJ Wilson / T.J. Wilson[1] Stampede Kid[2] |
| Billed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] |
| Billed weight | 195 lb (88 kg)[1] |
| Born | July 11, 1980 [1] Calgary, Alberta, Canada[1] |
| Resides | Tampa, Florida |
| Billed from | Calgary, Alberta |
| Trained by | Davey Boy Smith[1] Deep South Wrestling, LLC |
| Debut | July 23, 1995[1][2] |
Theodore James "TJ" Wilson (sometimes spelled T.J. Wilson) (born July 11, 1980),[1] is a Canadian professional wrestler. He is currently under a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) developmental contract and training at their developmental facility Florida Championship Wrestling.
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[edit] Career
T.J. Wilson trained at Stu Hart's dungeon in Calgary.[3] He wrestled his first match in Stampede Wrestling in Calgary at the age of fifteen.[3] At age sixteen, he wrestled in the opening match of a World Wrestling Federation house show in Calgary.[3]
In April 2002, Wilson was given a chance to wrestle in Japan.[3] He completed five tours in Japan,[4] including for the Best of the Super Junior Tournament in New Japan Pro Wrestling.[3]
As part of Stampede Wrestling, Wilson was even nicknamed the "Stampede Kid".[3] He left Stampede on January 26, 2007.[2] He was also heavily involved with training the younger stars of the promotion at a camp called B.J.'s Gym.[3]
Wilson signed with World Wrestling Entertainment in November 2006,[4] after receiving impressive reviews from former WWE trainer Bill DeMott. He moved to WWE developmental territory Deep South Wrestling, LLC (DSW) in February 2007 with fellow signee and girlfriend Nattie Neidhart.[2][4] When DSW and WWE parted ways, Wilson relocated to Tampa, Florida to train in the WWE developmental facility Florida Championship Wrestling. He has been working with Harry Smith, Nattie Neidhart, Teddy Hart, and Ted Dibiase Jr. as the Next Generation Hart Foundation.
He most recently won the Florida Championship Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship by defeating Afa, Jr. in a ladder match.
[edit] In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
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- Code Blue (Second rope rolling fireman's carry slam)
- Rolling Stampede (Springboard front flip neckbreaker)
- Diving somersault leg drop
- Sharpshooter
- Swinging leg hook suplex
- Tornado DDT
- Ankle lock
- Inverted cloverleaf
- Running high knee strike to an opponent in the corner
[edit] Championships and accomplishments
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- AWA Pinnacle Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Great Canadian Wrestling
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- GCW Canadian National Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
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- Stampede British Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Stampede International Tag Team Championship (2 times) - with Bruce Hart (1) and Juggernaut (1)
- Stampede North American Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- Prairie Wrestling Alliance
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- PWA Tag Team Champion (1 time) - with Harry Smith
- PWA Heavyweight Champion (2 times)
[edit] Personal life
At the age of ten, Wilson was adopted into the Hart family after befriending Ted Hart.[3] He also lived with Harry Smith for several years.[3]
He has dated Nattie Neidhart since November 2001.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h TJ Wilson Profile. Online World Of Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-05-02.
- ^ a b c d Jason Clevett (January 18, 2007). Bittersweet Stampede farewell for Neidhart & Wilson. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Jason Clevett (April 29, 2003). T.J. Wilson boosted by Harts, Japan. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
- ^ a b c d Jason Clevett (February 14, 2007). TJ & Nattie: A perfect team. SLAM! Wrestling. Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Profile at Online World of Wrestling
- FCW Profile
