Lincoln Steen

Lincoln Steen
Born March 18, 1982
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Lincoln Steen
Billed height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Billed weight 228 lb (103 kg)
Debut October 27, 2000

Ryan Mader (born March 18, 1982), better known by his ring name Lincoln Steen, is a Canadian professional wrestler, who has competed in Canadian independent promotions since October 27, 2000. He has featured as a prominent character in The Fight Network's Wrestling Reality, and appeared in Rush HD's The Kardinal Sinners.

Career

Early career

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 had recently became the first ever MainStream Wrestling Champion (July 21, 2001). Steen lost the title to Jeremiah Delinquent (Scott Savage) on November 30, 2001.[1]

2002-2004

Steen travelled 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 the first two time MSW champion after winning the title back from “Red Hot” Ryan Wood. He then lost the title to Flex Falcone in a 3 way match including Jeremiah Delinquent.

Steen showed up in Real Action Wrestling in 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 appeared on various other dates throughout the region, most notably, losing in the first round of the first Maritime Cup to the 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, 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 to finally lose 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]

2005-2008

In late 2004, Brody Steele invited 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. He 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 an appearance with 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. Steen, Brody Steele and Hughes also defeated Wildman Gary Williams, Trash Canyon and James Mason in a 6-man tag-team match in which Hughes and Steele turned on Steen.

2009-2012

Steen once again reemerged in MainStream Wrestling,[5] when, disguised as Firefly, he went on to win a number one contender's battle for the MSW Championship.

He has also appeared on selected shows for New Breed Wrestling in Debert, Nova Scotia, East Coast Pro Wrestling in Cape Breton,[6] Red Rock Wrestling in Prince Edward Island, various dates for Ultimate Championship Wrestling and appeared in Innovative Hybrid Wrestling in New Brunswick.

2013-present

Steen has primarily been featured on Red Rock Wrestling cards in Prince Edward Island.

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ↑ "HISTORY OF THE MSWE CHAMPIONSHIP".
  2. ↑ "Canadian Unified Junior Heavyweight Title".
  3. ↑ "HISTORY OF THE MSWE CHAMPIONSHIP".
  4. ↑ "HISTORY OF THE MSWE CHAMPIONSHIP".
  5. ↑ Richardson, Adam. "Ready to Rumble". The News.
  6. ↑ McDaniel, Grant. "Hughes retains title at Richmond Arena".
  7. ↑ "HISTORY OF THE MSWE CHAMPIONSHIP".
  8. ↑ "Canadian Unified Junior Heavyweight Title".