Matthew Lustgraaf
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| Matt Taven | |
 Taven in 2009 | |
| Ring name(s) | Matt Taven |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Billed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Born | March 20, 1985 (age 28) Derry, New Hampshire |
| Billed from | Los Angeles, California |
| Trained by | Bob Evans Spike Dudley |
| Debut | March 7, 2008 |
Matthew Lustgraaf (born March 20, 1985), or better known by his ring name Matt Taven, is an American professional wrestler.
Taven primarily competes across the Northeastern United States independent circuit. Matt began working semi-regularly for Ring of Honor in 2012. Taven was the winner of ROH's 2013 Top Prospects Tournament and is the reigning World Television Champion. Taven has also worked for the National Wrestling Alliance, Dragon Gate USA, Chaotic Wrestling, New England Championship Wrestling, Top Rope Promotions, Northeast Wrestling, World Wrestling Alliance, Squared Circle Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Experience, Ohio Valley Wrestling, and Family Wrestling Entertainment.
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Professional Wrestling Career
Ring of Honor and Heel Turn (2010–present)
In wrestling
- Finishing moves
- Managers
- Kasey Ray
- Truth Martini
- Nicknames
- "The Chaotic Idol"
- Entrance Themes
- "Pretty Handsome Awkward" by The Used (Independent Circuit)
- "So Unkind" by Voodoo Vegas (1st ROH Theme)
- "The Hoopla" by The Jack of all Tracks (2013–Present)
Championships and accomplishments
- National Wrestling Alliance
- NWA On Fire Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Julian Starr
- Northeast Wrestling
- NEW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Experience
- Robbie Ellis Tournament of Super Juniors Winner (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him #231 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2011
- Ring of Honor
- Top Prospect Tournament (2013)
- ROH World Television Championship (1 time, current)
