Ryan Stevens

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Ryan Stevens
Statistics
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.

Backyard wrestling tenure

XBW Wrestling (1999-present)

1999-2001: Season 1

In the fall of 1999, a young The Icon (Ryan Stevens) 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 defender. At In Memory Of, he participated in a tributed memorial supercard to Nemesis losing out last in an Nemesis Memorial Cup Fatal Four Way Elimination. He also shortly proceeded to lose his Hardcore Title to Shawn Hartless on episode 3 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 Labor Day Bash on episode 10 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 Revolution episode 12, the belt was won by War, however, War decided to drop the title back to The Icon in favor of the primary championship. At Final Revolution, The Icon became the first-ever double champion by winning the XBW Championship from Deathwarrent during its one-time 24/7 rule process, but it was only for 24 seconds before Deathwarrent regained it.

2006-present

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

• Manager(s)
  • Rabbit

• Tag Teams and Stables
  • The Lost Boyz
  • EZ Money Krew
  • Jackass Championship Wrestling

• 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 Wrestling
  • XBW Championship (5 times)
  • XBW Internet Championship (2 times, first ever)
  • XBW Maryland Championship (1 time)
  • XBW Hardcore Championship (1 time)
  • XBW Tag Team Championship (1 time, first ever with Nemesis)
  • Triple Crown Championship (First)
  • Grand Slam Championship (First)
  • Nemesis Memorial Cup Winner (2nd Annual)

• 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