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'''Ryan Stevens''' originally known as ring name '''The Icon''', is an American backyard wrestler working in the backyard wrestling establishment, XBW Wrestling (XBW). He is known for being a multi-time champion including holding the longest reign as XBW Champion, XBW Internet Champion and becoming the inaugural XBW Tag Team Champion with former partner Nemesis. His backyard career began in 1999 in his childhood years among his associates Deathwarrent, The Reaper, Nemesis, Chris Phoenix and War, who are collectively known with the inclusion of Stevens himself as part of the notable XBW Originals.
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==Backyard wrestling career==
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| align="center" colspan="2" |  '''Statistics'''
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| style="text-align: right;" | '''Ring name'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | Ryan "The Icon" Stevens
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| style="text-align: right;" |  '''Billed height'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | 5'9
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| style="text-align: right;" | '''Billed weight'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | 240 lbs.
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| style="text-align: right;" | '''Born'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | Maryland
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| style="text-align: right;" | '''Resides'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | Maryland
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| style="text-align: right;" | '''Billed from'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | San Antonio, Texas
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| style="text-align: right;" | '''Debut'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" | 1999
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'''Ryan Stevens''', originally known as ring name '''The Icon''' before fully known as '''Ryan "The Icon" Stevens''', was an American [[backyard wrestling|backyard wrestler]] competing in the backyard wrestling league, [[XBW Wrestling]] (XBW) before under the invasive faction of [[Jackass Championship Wrestling]] (JCW).
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He is recognized for being the longest reigning and 5 time holder of the [[XBW Championship]]
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including being an established XBW Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion having held the XBW Championship, [[XBW Maryland Championship]], [[XBW Internet Championship]] and initially, the [[XBW Tag Team Championship]] with [[Nemesis]].
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His backyard career began in 1999 with the premiering XBW in his childhood years among his real life allies [[Deathwarrent]], [[The Reaper]], [[Nemesis]], [[Chris Phoenix]], [[Tommy Gunn]] and [[War]], who are collectively known with the inclusion of Stevens himself as part of the notable [[XBW Originals]].
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==Backyard wrestling tenure==
===XBW Wrestling (1999-present)===
===XBW Wrestling (1999-present)===
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=====1999-2001: Season 1=====
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====1999-2001: Season 1====
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In the fall of 1999, a youth in The Icon began performing during the initiation of [[XBW Wrestling]], which then was offline. On episode 1 of the first season on then-flagship show ''[[XBW Inferno]]'', he battled against [[War]] in a contender's match for the [[XBW Maryland Championship]], which he lost. From there, he still inexplicably catapulted to challenge XBW Maryland Champion, [[Deathwarrent]], despite the earned victory by War. However, The Icon came up short in his efforts.
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In the inception of XBW Wrestling in the fall of 1999 which was established by Nemesis and has since operated on seasons, Stevens would perform under the ring name of The Icon, a name he had self-devised like much of the wrestlers in the backyard usually decide themselves instead of their creative, leader or management. The Icon was a plain character that took evolvement down the road.
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The Icon became relentless to gain possession of the [[XBW Championship]] from [[Nemesis]], failing to initially accomplish his intention in a Last Man Standing match on ''[[XBW Revolution]]'', (a show which eventually debuted and alternated with Inferno) and later a 30 Minute Iron Man match. At episode 5 [[XBW Hardcore Haven|Hardcore Haven]], The Icon prevailed in attaining the title to mark his first reign after finally defeating Nemesis. However, the championship was later lost when beaten by Deathwarrent in a Triple Threat I Quit match. His attempts were futile trying to regain it.  
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As episodes had ceased to be hosted online and coherent booking had not been initiated in this young era of XBW seeing the federation was influenced by kids, Stevens made his debut match on Episode 1 of their first weekly (or whenever the show could be done) season show entitled Inferno, against War. There, he competed for the opportunity in a contender's match to face off for the XBW Maryland Championship which he lost, but would however pick up a win on Episode 2 but Episode 1 of the first Revolution weekly show that alternated with Inferno.  
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He halted going after the title and instead formed an alliance with Nemesis known as [[The Lost Boyz]], who succeeded in their dominant path by becoming first-ever [[XBW Tag Team Championship|XBW Tag Team Champions]]. They boded as champions until the retirement of the titles which occured near to Season 1 conclusion as Stevens also won the [[XBW Hardcore Championship]] from [[Chris Phoenix]] before XBW went on hiatus in which during that time, the horrendous bicycle accident and death of Nemesis greatly affected the federation.
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He would one episode later surprisingly receive shortly the chance to battle then-XBW Maryland Champion Deathwarrent in No Disqualification Submission match for his championship, despite factually that War was victorious in the prior contest with Stevens to determine a contender to face Deathwarrent for the title. However, Stevens came up short in his efforts again and would once again consecutively in his next match with Nemesis that followed which he lost for the XBW Championship in a Last Man Standing match.
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====2003-2005: Season 2====
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In 2003, during the season return with ''XBW Revolution'' their new sole flagship program, The Icon remaining Hardcore Champion (on 24/7 ruling) after the long hiatus, defeated [[Psycho]] in his first season match, and thereafter, acted as a belligerent title defender. At episode 2 [[XBW In Memory Of 1 (Season 2)|XBW In Memory Of]], he participated in a tributed memorial supercard to Nemesis losing out last in an [[XBW Nemesis Memorial Cup|Nemesis Memorial Cup]] Fatal Four Way Elimination Battle Royal. He also shortly proceeded to lose his Hardcore Title to [[Shawn Hartless]] the next episode following an ambush after a successful open challenge match against Psycho. The next episode, he also lost for the XBW Title against champion War.
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Stevens soon became relentless to gain possession of the XBW Championship and attempted to prove his worth as he encountered battles with Nemesis to gain another shot at the craved XBW Title, and one notably was in a 30 Minute Kick Ass match on Episode 5 Inferno that was stipulated to have no winner prevail, rendering it a duel. On Episode 6 at their first supercard, Hardcore Haven, Stevens would eventually defeat Nemesis and proceed in his first reign as XBW Champion. He would compete in some random matches before his first championship threat would turn out to be Deathwarrent and defended successfully against him on Episode 10 on Revolution. After wrestling few more matches, the odds stacked up on Stevens when he was scheduled to defend against Deathwarrent and Nemesis in a Triple Threat I Quit match for the XBW Title that Deathwarrent won.
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With the influential stance of [[Jackass Championship Wrestling]] led by [[Reilly Davidson]] arising with the mastermind to raid and destroy XBW, The Icon loyally stood his ground in defense of the federation. XBW ran actively until episode 9 which was the final show until a year later, in turn, phasing out storylines and birthing new characters.  
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The XBW Maryland Championship was attempted to be captured thereafter his championship loss but failed in his attempts. Later, he partnered up with the Nemesis as the Lost Boyz, a team that was flat out bad-ass in a 3-Way Tag Team Ladder match to decide XBW Tag Team Champions and the Lost Boyz made history by becoming first-ever XBW Tag Team Champions. Stevens and Nemesis would exhibit dominance and would stay champions until the retirement of the titles which occured near to Season 1 conclusion. Futhermore, before the season officially closed, Stevens won the XBW Hardcore Title (the title the Maryland Championship was retired for) from Chris Phoenix. The XBW soon went on hiatus during which, a tragic event struck when Nemesis was caught in a bicycle accident that claimed his life.
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At episode 10 [[XBW Labor Day Bash (Season 2)|XBW Labor Day Bash]] in XBW's return in 2004, The Icon redebuted introducing a revelation of change to persona as an arrogant and bold individual who held the newly incorporated XBW Internet Championship despite not winning it. There, he attacked an egotistical Hartless who claimed he was above him and the roster that resulted in a match, where he suffered a loss to Hartless in a non-title match at the event.  
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=====2003-2005: Season 2=====
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On episode 12 ''XBW Revolution'', the belt was won by War, however, War decided to drop the title back to The Icon in favor of the primary championship. At [[XBW Final Revolution (Season 2)|XBW Final Revolution]], after defending with success his Internet Title against [[Chris Phoenix]], The Icon became the first-ever double champion rolling up Deathwarrent and winning the XBW Championship during its one-time 24/7 rule process, but it was only for 23 seconds before Deathwarrent regained it.
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When XBW returned in 2003 utilizing Revolution as their sole program online, Stevens remained the XBW Hardcore Champion and in his first match on Episode 1 defeated Psycho. His involvement in the first ever 2003 Nemesis Memorial Cup on Episode 2 landed him as a finalist in the Battle Royal that he lost, as one episode later, he lost the XBW Hardcore Title to Shawn Hartless.
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At episode 14 [[XBW In Memory Of 2 (Season 2)|XBW In Memory Of]], The Icon competed in 3 matches, the first aligning with [[The Alliance]] to combat [[Championship Wrestling Entertainment|CWF]]'s [[Alliance of Violence]] in a Tag Team Elimination match (with designated intervals for entrances) where Deathwarrent inadvertently nailed him with a chair to cause his elimination, and essentially, further ignite a feud. The Icon would exact a measure of payback and later in the show formed a companion in Big J Galvin (later known as [[Jesse James]]) after an interference by Deathwarrent during their bout. By the end of the event, The Icon won the 2nd annual Nemesis Memorial Cup Battle Royal.
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On episode 16 ''XBW Revolution'', The Icon and Jesse James appeared in a video package claiming themselves the newly formed [[EZ Money Krew]], with James stating to be number one and The Icon, number two of the group, both equally planning to take over. Inevitably, EZ Money Krew feuded with The Alliance and at [[XBW Insomnia (Season 2)|XBW Insomnia]] defeated them in a Handicap Tag match with the addition of [[Adam Webb]] to their pair.
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Soon, The Icon started his feud with Shawn Hartless, who he lost the Internet Title to on episode 20 ''XBW Revolution''. Prompted to adopt a new brash, egocentric attitude, he altered his name to Ryan Stevens (also later referred to as Ryan "The Icon" Stevens). A rematch at episode 23 [[XBW Hardcore Haven (Season 2)|XBW Hardcore Haven]] was equivalent in result.
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====2005-2006: Season 3====
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====2006-2007: Season 4====
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====2007-2008: Season 5====
==In wrestling==
==In wrestling==
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*'''Tag Teams and Stables'''
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**[[The Lost Boyz]]
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**[[EZ Money Krew]]
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**[[Jackass Championship Wrestling]]
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**Cockily poses with both hands upward and out to his side as if saying "just look at me, I'm awesome".
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**Cockily poses with both hands upward and out to his side as if saying "just look at me, I'm awesome"
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**XBW Championship (5 times)
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**[[XBW Championship]] (5 times)
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**XBW Internet Championship (2 times, first ever)
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**[[XBW Internet Championship]] (2 times, first ever)
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**XBW Maryland Championship (1 time)
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**[[XBW Maryland Championship]] (1 time)
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**XBW Hardcore Championship (1 time)
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**[[XBW Hardcore Championship]] (1 time)
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**XBW Tag Team Championship (1 time, first ever with Nemesis)
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**[[XBW Tag Team Championship]] (1 time, first ever with Nemesis)
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**Triple Crown Championship (First)
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**[[Triple Crown Championship]] (First)
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**Grand Slam Championship (First)
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**[[Grand Slam Championship]] (First)
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**Nemesis Memorial Cup Winner (2nd Annual)
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**[[XBW Nemesis Memorial Cup|Nemesis Memorial Cup Winner]] (2nd Annual)
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*'''Fan Voted Awards'''
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*'''XBW Year End/Fan Voted Awards'''
**Season 3 Feud of the Year (2005) - vs. Jesse James
**Season 3 Feud of the Year (2005) - vs. Jesse James
**Season 4 Trademark Finisher of the Year (2006) - Angel's Wings
**Season 4 Trademark Finisher of the Year (2006) - Angel's Wings
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[http://worldofwrestling.us/xbw Profile at XBW site]
[http://worldofwrestling.us/xbw Profile at XBW site]
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[[Category:American backyard wrestlers]]
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Current revision as of 02:26, 1 June 2010

Ryan Stevens
slmmpd.jpg
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Ring name Ryan "The Icon" Stevens
Billed height 5'9
Billed weight 240 lbs.
Born Maryland
Resides Maryland
Billed from San Antonio, Texas
Debut 1999

Ryan Stevens, originally known as ring name The Icon before fully known as Ryan "The Icon" Stevens, was an American backyard wrestler competing in the backyard wrestling league, XBW Wrestling (XBW) before under the invasive faction of Jackass Championship Wrestling (JCW).

He is recognized for being the longest reigning and 5 time holder of the XBW Championship including being an established XBW Triple Crown and Grand Slam Champion having held the XBW Championship, XBW Maryland Championship, XBW Internet Championship and initially, the XBW Tag Team Championship with Nemesis.

His backyard career began in 1999 with the premiering XBW in his childhood years among his real life allies Deathwarrent, The Reaper, Nemesis, Chris Phoenix, Tommy Gunn and War, who are collectively known with the inclusion of Stevens himself as part of the notable XBW Originals.

Contents

Backyard wrestling tenure

XBW Wrestling (1999-present)

1999-2001: Season 1

In the fall of 1999, a youth in The Icon began performing during the initiation of XBW Wrestling, which then was offline. On episode 1 of the first season on then-flagship show XBW Inferno, he battled against War in a contender's match for the XBW Maryland Championship, which he lost. From there, he still inexplicably catapulted to challenge XBW Maryland Champion, Deathwarrent, despite the earned victory by War. However, The Icon came up short in his efforts.

The Icon became relentless to gain possession of the XBW Championship from Nemesis, failing to initially accomplish his intention in a Last Man Standing match on XBW Revolution, (a show which eventually debuted and alternated with Inferno) and later a 30 Minute Iron Man match. At episode 5 Hardcore Haven, The Icon prevailed in attaining the title to mark his first reign after finally defeating Nemesis. However, the championship was later lost when beaten by Deathwarrent in a Triple Threat I Quit match. His attempts were futile trying to regain it.

He halted going after the title and instead formed an alliance with Nemesis known as The Lost Boyz, who succeeded in their dominant path by becoming first-ever XBW Tag Team Champions. They boded as champions until the retirement of the titles which occured near to Season 1 conclusion as Stevens also won the XBW Hardcore Championship from Chris Phoenix before XBW went on hiatus in which during that time, the horrendous bicycle accident and death of Nemesis greatly affected the federation.

2003-2005: Season 2

In 2003, during the season return with XBW Revolution their new sole flagship program, The Icon remaining Hardcore Champion (on 24/7 ruling) after the long hiatus, defeated Psycho in his first season match, and thereafter, acted as a belligerent title defender. At episode 2 XBW In Memory Of, he participated in a tributed memorial supercard to Nemesis losing out last in an Nemesis Memorial Cup Fatal Four Way Elimination Battle Royal. He also shortly proceeded to lose his Hardcore Title to Shawn Hartless the next episode following an ambush after a successful open challenge match against Psycho. The next episode, he also lost for the XBW Title against champion War.

With the influential stance of Jackass Championship Wrestling led by Reilly Davidson arising with the mastermind to raid and destroy XBW, The Icon loyally stood his ground in defense of the federation. XBW ran actively until episode 9 which was the final show until a year later, in turn, phasing out storylines and birthing new characters.

At episode 10 XBW Labor Day Bash in XBW's return in 2004, The Icon redebuted introducing a revelation of change to persona as an arrogant and bold individual who held the newly incorporated XBW Internet Championship despite not winning it. There, he attacked an egotistical Hartless who claimed he was above him and the roster that resulted in a match, where he suffered a loss to Hartless in a non-title match at the event.

On episode 12 XBW Revolution, the belt was won by War, however, War decided to drop the title back to The Icon in favor of the primary championship. At XBW Final Revolution, after defending with success his Internet Title against Chris Phoenix, The Icon became the first-ever double champion rolling up Deathwarrent and winning the XBW Championship during its one-time 24/7 rule process, but it was only for 23 seconds before Deathwarrent regained it.

At episode 14 XBW In Memory Of, The Icon competed in 3 matches, the first aligning with The Alliance to combat CWF's Alliance of Violence in a Tag Team Elimination match (with designated intervals for entrances) where Deathwarrent inadvertently nailed him with a chair to cause his elimination, and essentially, further ignite a feud. The Icon would exact a measure of payback and later in the show formed a companion in Big J Galvin (later known as Jesse James) after an interference by Deathwarrent during their bout. By the end of the event, The Icon won the 2nd annual Nemesis Memorial Cup Battle Royal.

On episode 16 XBW Revolution, The Icon and Jesse James appeared in a video package claiming themselves the newly formed EZ Money Krew, with James stating to be number one and The Icon, number two of the group, both equally planning to take over. Inevitably, EZ Money Krew feuded with The Alliance and at XBW Insomnia defeated them in a Handicap Tag match with the addition of Adam Webb to their pair.

Soon, The Icon started his feud with Shawn Hartless, who he lost the Internet Title to on episode 20 XBW Revolution. Prompted to adopt a new brash, egocentric attitude, he altered his name to Ryan Stevens (also later referred to as Ryan "The Icon" Stevens). A rematch at episode 23 XBW Hardcore Haven was equivalent in result.

2005-2006: Season 3

2006-2007: Season 4

2007-2008: Season 5

In wrestling

  • Finishing moves
    • Angel's Wings
    • Mission City Stretch
  • Signature moves
    • Last Rites
    • Last Call
    • Million Dollar Dream
    • Blue Thunder Bomb
    • Overhead Belly to belly suplex
    • T-Bone suplex
    • Northern lights suplex
    • Cradle suplex
    • Fisherman suplex
  • Signature foreign object
    • Steel chair
  • Signature taunts
    • Cockily poses with both hands upward and out to his side as if saying "just look at me, I'm awesome"
  • Signature quotes
    • "I'm awesome, bitch"
  • Nicknames
    • The Icon
  • Entrance Theme
    • "Before I Forget" by Slipknot
    • "What You Deserve" by The Exies

Championships and accomplishments

  • XBW Year End/Fan Voted Awards
    • Season 3 Feud of the Year (2005) - vs. Jesse James
    • Season 4 Trademark Finisher of the Year (2006) - Angel's Wings

Personal life

See also

  • The Lost Boyz
  • EZ Money Krew
  • JCW

External links

Profile at XBW site

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