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Professional wrestling career

WWE

Early feuds, championship pursuits (2016-2017)

After finishing his training, he would make his debut under the name of Tony Quinn on the July 25, 2016, episode of Raw, defeating Curtis Axel. He would defeat various superstars over the proceeding weeks, such as Bo Dallas, Titus O'Neil, and Jinder Mahal, among others. He would even team up with his real-life mentor and trainer Seth Rollins, earning a few victories in tag team action as well. In January 2017, he would enter the Royal Rumble Match for the first time as the 4th entrant, lasting about 15 minutes before being eliminated by Braun Strowman. After WrestleMania 33, he would be pursuing the Intercontinental Championship held by Dean Ambrose, ultimately being unsuccessful on two occasions. He would then take part in a Fatal 5-Way Match to determine the #1 Contender for the Universal Championship, ultimately being unsuccessful on Raw.

Intercontinental Champion (2017-2018)

After SummerSlam, he would begin pursuing the Intercontinental Championship once again, viciously assaulting the champion Jason Jordan, turning heel in the process.