PJ Matthews
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| + | In 2005, PJ Matthews engaged in backyard wrestling performing in his own federation Kick Ass Wrestling (KAW) and became the first ever KAW Champion whle the federation existed offline. Matthews took on a saint-like Shawn Michaels-inspired gimmick and in 2007, a stable by the name of Revolution was later assembled between himself, Nick Adams and John Crosby. This alliance would encounter some problems after KAW Showdown, however the group stayed allied and enjoyed success at KAW Adrenaline Rush where Matthews teamed with Nick Adams against American Eagles to win the KAW Tag Team Championship with assist from John Crosby and later in the night, Matthews defeated Jack Lethal (J Fatal) in a submission match. The Tag Titles were shortly lost to Jake Hudson and Ace Reed while defended by Crosby and Adams. | ||
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| + | Matthews accomplished winning the KAW Hardcore Championship after a victorious defeat over Jake Hudson, both who had their associates in their corner. In an effort with Crosby, they attempted to regain the titles to no avail as Matthews continued to win and lose a few matches still remaining champion. Later, Matthews surprised Adams with a superkick in the duration of a Triple Threat Elimination match on KAW Blackout 18 which ensued a Hardcore match an episode later between the two officiated by Crosby which Matthews lost. | ||
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| + | Following that event, Matthews amended his actions by helping Adams in his match with Jake Hudson with the use of a superkick, but at KAW Weekend of Champions, the opposite was done in vice versa as Adams turned on Matthews in their tag match before Matthews could execute a superkick on Crosby (who partnered with Reed) leaving him a loner as an advantageous Reed defeated Matthews for the KAW Hardcore Championship. Matthews went on to earn a shot at the KAW Title and prolonged the feud with Adams for the title but came up short. On Blackout 95, two masked individuals attacked Matthews and Adams, and revealed themselves as Break the Walls Down (Ace Reed and John Crosby), making a exclamation that Crosby left the Revolution. | ||
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| + | PJ Matthews aligned himself with Jack Lethal and Alex Martin for a brief time to go against Adams, Crosby and Reed. At KAW Steel City, Matthews achieved his second reign as KAW Champion and entered a title rampage defending his championship in every bout eliminating even Reed from facing him as long as he is champion after a Last Chance match. Soon, Crosby "legitimized" a mysterious championship dubbed the Crosby Championship subsequently claimed a World Championship after beating Reed for it in Bermuda and retaining it against Alex Martin in the U.S in KAW stating he was the top dog over Matthews. This sitatuation led to KAW 69th Spectacular, where Matthews lost his title in a Title Unification match to Crosby that settled their feud. At Fall Retreat, Matthews gained his third run with the KAW Title becoming the survivor in a Battle Royal and ended the year with the title. | ||
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==In wrestling== | ==In wrestling== | ||
Revision as of 02:21, 10 May 2009
| PJ Matthews | |
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| Ring name | PJ Matthews |
| Height | 5'11 |
| Weight | 130 lbs |
| Born | Danbury, Connecticut |
| Resides | Danbury, Connecticut |
| Debut | 2005 |
PJ Matthews is an American backyard wrestler on the northeast coast of the United States. He escalated his name to known levels performing in his own now defunct Kick Ass Wrestling (KAW) which he owned and traveled to compete in many interpromotional supershows including in Round Lake Syndicate Wrestling defeating marquee athlete Joe Randa and a few other prominent talent.
He is a growing performer with a simplistic arsenal of moves. Matthews currently performs for Northeast Championship Wrestling and Jersey Wrestling Allstars (JWA) and is a backyard wrestling renowned icon in the small backyard wrestling community. Matthews has been added to the Icons list of BYWpedia.
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Backyard wrestling tenure
Kick Ass Wrestling
2005-2008
In 2005, PJ Matthews engaged in backyard wrestling performing in his own federation Kick Ass Wrestling (KAW) and became the first ever KAW Champion whle the federation existed offline. Matthews took on a saint-like Shawn Michaels-inspired gimmick and in 2007, a stable by the name of Revolution was later assembled between himself, Nick Adams and John Crosby. This alliance would encounter some problems after KAW Showdown, however the group stayed allied and enjoyed success at KAW Adrenaline Rush where Matthews teamed with Nick Adams against American Eagles to win the KAW Tag Team Championship with assist from John Crosby and later in the night, Matthews defeated Jack Lethal (J Fatal) in a submission match. The Tag Titles were shortly lost to Jake Hudson and Ace Reed while defended by Crosby and Adams.
Matthews accomplished winning the KAW Hardcore Championship after a victorious defeat over Jake Hudson, both who had their associates in their corner. In an effort with Crosby, they attempted to regain the titles to no avail as Matthews continued to win and lose a few matches still remaining champion. Later, Matthews surprised Adams with a superkick in the duration of a Triple Threat Elimination match on KAW Blackout 18 which ensued a Hardcore match an episode later between the two officiated by Crosby which Matthews lost.
Following that event, Matthews amended his actions by helping Adams in his match with Jake Hudson with the use of a superkick, but at KAW Weekend of Champions, the opposite was done in vice versa as Adams turned on Matthews in their tag match before Matthews could execute a superkick on Crosby (who partnered with Reed) leaving him a loner as an advantageous Reed defeated Matthews for the KAW Hardcore Championship. Matthews went on to earn a shot at the KAW Title and prolonged the feud with Adams for the title but came up short. On Blackout 95, two masked individuals attacked Matthews and Adams, and revealed themselves as Break the Walls Down (Ace Reed and John Crosby), making a exclamation that Crosby left the Revolution.
PJ Matthews aligned himself with Jack Lethal and Alex Martin for a brief time to go against Adams, Crosby and Reed. At KAW Steel City, Matthews achieved his second reign as KAW Champion and entered a title rampage defending his championship in every bout eliminating even Reed from facing him as long as he is champion after a Last Chance match. Soon, Crosby "legitimized" a mysterious championship dubbed the Crosby Championship subsequently claimed a World Championship after beating Reed for it in Bermuda and retaining it against Alex Martin in the U.S in KAW stating he was the top dog over Matthews. This sitatuation led to KAW 69th Spectacular, where Matthews lost his title in a Title Unification match to Crosby that settled their feud. At Fall Retreat, Matthews gained his third run with the KAW Title becoming the survivor in a Battle Royal and ended the year with the title.
In wrestling
- Finishing and signature moves
- Lariat
- Superkick
- Dead on Arrival (Running Lariat)
- Backfist from the Past (Backhand slap)
- Fucked Up (Modified vertical suplex)
- Brainbuster
- Snap suplex
- Double wristlock suplex
- Curb Stomp
- Leg Lariat
- Dropkick
- Spinal Tap
- Face Wash (executed on a seated opponent)
- Quotes
- "I am better than you!" - used in 2008
- Entrance Theme
- "The Test" by Fozzy (Remix)
- "Comatose" by Skillet
- "Tattoo" by Big Mother Thruster
Championships and accomplishments
- Kick Ass Wrestling
- KAW Championship (3 times)
- KAW Hardcore Championship (1 time)
- KAW Tag Team Championship (2 times) with Revolution (2), with Nick Adams (1)
- Double Champion
- First Triple Crown Champion
