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Professional wrestling career

WWE

The Shield (2016-2018)

After finishing his training, he would be signed by WWE, reporting to the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. At SummerSlam on August 21st, 2016, he would make his debut under the name of Tony Quinn, being joined by Aaron Cooper and Max Turner, interrupting the Universal Championship match between Seth Rollins and Finn Balor, causing a no contest. They would identify themselves as The Shield, vowing to rid the WWE of "injustice," establishing themselves as a villainous faction. At Clash of Champions on September 25, The Shield would make their in-ring debut, defeating the team of Sami Zayn, Big Cass, and Neville in a No Holds Barred Match.

On March 5th, 2017 at Fast Lane, The Shield would defeat Sami Zayn, Roman Reigns, and Cesaro due to interference by The Undertaker, costing Roman Reigns the match. The Shield would make their WrestleMania debut on April 2nd, defeating Braun Strowman, Sami Zayn, and Big Cass. Following WrestleMania, all three members of The Shield would capture championship gold, as Aaron Cooper and Max Turner would defeat The Hardy Boyz at Payback on April 30th to capture the Raw Tag Team Championships, and Tony Quinn would defeat Dean Ambrose to capture the Intercontinental Championship. He would successfully defend the championship against various opponents over the proceeding months, such as Seth Rollins, Big Cass, Enzo Amore, and the former champion Dean Ambrose.