| Lincoln Steen | |
|---|---|
| Ring name(s) | Lincoln Steen |
| Billed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Billed weight | 213 lb (97 kg) |
| Born | March 18, 1982 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Debut | October 27, 2000 |
Ryan Mader (born March 18, 1982) is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Lincoln Steen, who has competed in Canadian independent promotions since October 27, 2000. He has been prominently featured in The Fight Network's Wrestling Reality, and appeared in Rush HD's The Kardinal Sinners.
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Growing up in Enfield, Nova Scotia as a wrestling fan and eventually meeting Devin Chittick and Scott Savage through various local wrestling events, Steen began his training with the pair in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia in June 2000. The following October at the inaugural event for MainStream Wrestling, he squared off for the first time against Scott Savage.
In 2001, Vance Nevada (Vern May) arrived in Nova Scotia, and assisted in securing new booking opportunities for Lincoln Steen, who recently became the first ever MainStream Wrestling Champion (July 21, 2001). Steen would lose the title to Jeremiah Delinquent (Scott Savage) on November 30, 2001.[1]
Steen travels to Winnipeg, Manitoba with Top Rope Championship Wrestling as well as to take part in Tony Condello's now infamous Northern Hell Tour during early 2002. Returning to MainStream Wrestling in the Spring, Steen was now the first 2 time MSW champion after winning the title back from from “Red Hot” Ryan Wood. He would then lose the title to Flex Falcone in a 3 way match including Jeremiah Delinquent.
Steen showed up in Real Action Wrestling June 2002 thanks to "Evil" Eddie Watts, where he was featured as part of the new RAW Cruiser weight division, winning the championship on EastLink Television. (A decision that was immediately reversed by RAW Officials).
After the demise of Real Action Wrestling, Steen continued competing with MainStream Wrestling and various other dates throughout the region. Most notably, losing in the first round of the first Maritime Cup to eventual winner Bobby Rude (TNA's Robert Roode). Steen was also featured on shows with Chi Chi Cruz, the Honky Tonk Man and Gangrel.
On August 24, 2002, Lincoln Steen defeated Scott Savage and Sarah Stock (TNA's Sarita) in Halifax for the Canadian Unified Junior Heavyweight Championship. He lost it to Scott Savage on May 15, only regain it May 22 and finally lost it again on May 29, once again to Scott Savage.[2] Steen won his 3rd MSW Championship from Tony Armstrong (November 27, 2003).[3]
On April 31, 2004, Steen vacated the MSW Championship.[4]
In late 2004, Brody Steele invited Lincoln Steen to take part in Wrestling Reality. Steen returned for the second annual Maritime Cup featuring many of the top independent wrestlers in Canada including Wildman Gary Williams, Duke MacIsaac, Scott Savage and Tony Armstrong. Steen lost to Scott Savage in the opening round. It was during this time that Steen found work with East Coast Pro Wrestling as well as Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling.
Starting in September 2007, he appeared in the documentary television series "Wrestling Reality" which features many Canadian independent wrestlers including Kowboy Mike Hughes, Titus and Krysta Lynn Scott. On May 2, 2008, Steen and Kowboy Mike Hughes defeated Wildman Gary Williams and Trash Canyon in a tag team match. Lincoln Steen, Brody Steele and Mike Hughes also defeated Wildman Gary Williams, Trash Canyon and James Mason in a 6-man tag-team match that saw Hughes and Steele turn on Lincoln Steen.
Steen once again reemerged in MainStream Wrestling,[5] when disguised as Firefly, he went on to win a number one contender's battle royal for the MSW Championship.
He has also appeared on select shows for New Breed Wrestling in Debert, NS, East Coast Pro Wrestling in Cape Breton,[6] Red Rock Wrestling in PEI, various dates for Ultimate Championship Wrestling and most recently, appeared in Innovative Hybrid Wrestling in New Brunswick.