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Professional wrestling career

Early career (2019-2022)

Upon turning 18, he would begin training to become a professional wrestler while still a senior in high school. He would get his start in AIW, located in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where he would have his debut match on March 25, 2020, scoring a victory over one of his trainers Derek Dillinger.

After months and months of competing, he would defeat Wes Barkley on September 4, 2020, capturing the AIW Intense Championship in the process. He would hold onto the championship until January 14, 2021, dropping the title to Eric Taylor as well as ending his title reign at 133 days. On March 19, 2021, he would capture the championship for the second time after defeating Eric Taylor and Duke Davis in a 3-way match. He would hold onto the championship until June 4, 2021, dropping the title to Brian Myers as well as ending his second reign at 78 days. On January 7, 2022, he would defeat Matt Cardona, capturing the AIW Absolute Championship in the process. He would hold onto the championship until September 2, 2022, dropping it to Derek Dillinger in a 4-way match also involving Matt Cardona and Brian Myers, ending his title reign at 239 days. He would have his farewell match in AIW on December 9, 2022, one day before his 21st birthday. He would defeat Derek Dillinger in a non-title match before giving an emotional goodbye to the live audience.

Ring of Honor

Championship reigns (2023-2024)

He would then sign a multi-year contract with Ring of Honor, making his debut on the January 19, 2023, episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling with a victory over Daniel Garcia. He would then embark on a winning streak, winning his next 17 matches in a row. His winning streak would come to an end at Supercard of Honor on March 31st, being defeated by Wheeler Yuta in a match for the ROH Pure Championship.

He would then enter a feud with Brian Cage, being on the receiving end of an ambush on the May 11th episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling. After weeks and weeks of brawling and interfering in each other's matches, their rivalry would culminate in a falls count anywhere match at Death Before Dishonor on July 21st, emerging victorious over Brian Cage. On December 15th at Final Battle, he would be victorious in a 4-way match against Daniel Garcia, Brian Cage, and Flip Gordon, capturing the ROH World Television Championship in the process. He would then begin holding open challenges every week for his championship, successfully defending the title against opponents such as Dalton Castle, John Silver, and Eddie Kingston. He would hold onto the championship until Death Before Dishonor on July 19, 2024, dropping it to Wheeler Yuta as well as ending his title reign at 218 days. He would regain the championship on the August 30th episode of Ring of Honor Wrestling, resuming the open challenges the following week. He would successfully defend the title in his next four defenses before resuming his feud with Wheeler Yuta. Their rivalry would culminate in a last-man-standing match on December 6th at Final Battle, ultimately losing the match as well as ending his second reign at 99 days.

Various feuds, departure (2024-2025)

He would then begin pursuing the ROH World Championship, entering himself into the Survival of the Fittest tournament. He would go on to win the tournament after defeating Flip Gordon, Samoa Joe, and Chris Jericho, earning himself a future championship opportunity. He would then enter a rivalry with the champion Claudio Castagnoli, being on the receiving end of an ambush after his tournament victory. At the Final Battle on December 19, 2025, he would be unsuccessful in capturing the ROH World Championship after being defeated by Claudio Castagnoli. This would turn out to be his last match in Ring of Honor, as his contract would expire after the new year, marking his departure from the company.