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Professional wrestling career

Early career (2023-2024)

At the age of 21, he would begin training at the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy, owned by WWE's Seth Rollins in Davenport, Iowa. After finishing his training in late July 2023, he would begin taking independent bookings and would even help set up the ring at various independent shows. Adopting the name Tony Quinn, he would make his official in-ring debut at a CZW event on September 20, 2023, being defeated by D.J. Hyde.

For the next year, he would travel across the country competing at various independent events, making appearances in various promotions as well, such as CZW, Pro Wrestling Guerilla, and Full Impact Pro, among others.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2024-2026)

He would sign a 2-year contract with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, taking part in the G1 Climax tournament during the summer of 2024, ultimately being eliminated from the tournament by Juice Robinson. On January 5, 2025, he would defeat KENTA at Wrestle Kingdom 19, capturing the IWGP Intercontinental Championship for the first time. He would successfully defend the title against KENTA at Battle in the Valley on February 16. He would hold onto the championship until AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door on June 21, ultimately dropping the title to Claudio Castagnoli, ending his reign at 168 days. He would then take part in the G1 Climax tournament for the second time, ultimately being eliminated from the tournament by Jon Moxley. At Wrestle Kingdom 20 on January 4, 2026, he would unsuccessfully challenge Zack Sabre Jr. for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. He would make his last appearances in New Japan Pro-Wrestling during the summer of 2026, taking part in the G1 Climax tournament for the third year in a row. He would ultimately be eliminated from the tournament by Will Ospreay. On July 31, his contract would expire, marking the end of his run in Japan.

AEW

Early feuds (2026)