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Michael Spillane (Born March 18 1976), better known by his ring name Mike Quackenbush, is an American professional wrestler, trainer, author & the founder of both The Wrestle Factory & CHIKARA. Quackenbush is best known as the patriarch of the CHIKARA family & for his work on the independent circuit, which has spanned for over 15 years. He has written five books: Fantastic Finishers (1998), Headquarters (2001), Secret Identity (2004) & CHIKARA Yearbook (2004 & 2007 Editions). Additionally, he pens a regular column for The Wrestler magazine entitled 'From Bell To Bell' as well as the 'International Report' in Pro Wrestling Illustrated. He is also the host of the weekly video podcast entitled "CHIKARA Podcast–A–Go–Go".

Independent Circuit
Quackenbush has toured Canada, Mexico & several European countries during his career. He has invented dozens of moves & holds. He was nicknamed "The Master Of A Thousand Holds" & "The Ring Wizard" by European fans. In the United States, he is typically referred to by the nickname "Lightning", a moniker that pays tribute to his wrestling hero, Jushin "Thunder" Liger. In 2004, he briefly united six championships from three different countries (USA, Mexico & Germany) into the "I-Crown". Quackenbush had back surgery in early 2006. He returned to the ring on March 18, 2006. In Germany, he captured the WXW World Heavyweight title from Ares. He then returned to his schedule of wrestling & training at The Wrestle Factory. Quackenbush defeated Tiger Mask IV to capture the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship on May 11, 2007. Throughout the match, Quackenbush unlaced & loosened Tiger Mask's mask, a major sign of disrespect amongst masked wrestlers. Seconds before pinning Tiger Mask, Quackenbush completely pulled off his opponent's mask. After grasping his new belt, he reached down & pulled away Tiger Mask's mask & held it up to the crowd, which elicited boos from the fans & several members of the NWA. In a promo after match, Quackenbush explained that he did everything to get the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship & that he was, in no way, proud of it. He said he viewed the belt as his ticket to Japan, as Japanese promotions had not booked him in any events. Quackenbush recently won the 2007 Ted Petty Invitational defeating Billy Roc, Joey Ryan & Josh Abercrombie on his way to the finals where he eliminated both Claudio Castagnoli & Chuck Taylor to win the tournament. Quackenbuch also captured the IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship. Quackenbush made his debut in Japan for Michinoku Pro, defeating Shibaten in the village of Takazawa. He wrestled for the same company, the next night, defeating Rei. In a four way elimination match against Chris Hero, Eddie Kingston & Chuck Taylor, Quackenbush put his IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship & IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship on the line. Quackenbush was pinned by Chuck Taylor, thus capturing the IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship. Eddie Kingston then pinned Quackenbush, capturing the IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship.

Hiatus & Return
During his 2000 hiatus from pro wrestling, Quackenbush wrote his novel Headquarters, produced a direct-to-video project called "Crusaders" & hosted an improv comedy show. He returned to the ring in April of 2000, after just two full months off.

CHIKARA
Quackenbush founded CHIKARA Wrestle Factory in January 2002. He opened the promotion CHIKARA in May of the same year. CHIKARA Wrestle Factory assumed control of the Combat Zone Wrestling school in March of 2005. The schools separated in March 2007. Quackenbush served as head trainer of the joint facility for the two year duration. In March 2006, "CHIKARA Podcast–A–Go–Go" was launched. The weekly video podcast is available through iTunes, YouTube & other online outlets. A new episode debuts every Monday night.

Combat Zone Wrestling
In 2005, he won the Combat Zone Wrestling elimination tournament, Best Of The Best 5, in Philadelphia, defeating Arik Cannon, Claudio Castagnoli, B-Boy, Kevin Steen & Super Dragon. He also held the CZW Junior Heavyweight Championship twice.

Ring Of Honor
In April 2007, Quackenbush made his debut for the mainstream independent wrestling promotion Ring Of Honor, at The Battle Of Saint Paul. Throughout the remainder of the year, he made multiple appearances, several times teaming with Jigsaw. He has competed against the likes of Claudio Castagnoli, Matt Sydal & Bryan Danielson.

In Wrestling

 * Finishing & Signature Moves
 * QD – QuackenDriver (Inverted Crucifix Powerbomb)
 * QD II – QuackenDriver II (Cross-Legged Reverse Piledriver)
 * QD III – QuackenDriver III (Modified Fisherman Driver)
 * CHIKARA Special (Spinning Headscissors Armbar Followed By Hooking The Opponent's Far Leg)
 * QuackenRana (Inverted Headscissors Takedown)
 * Lightning Lock (Crossface/Over The Shoulder Cloverleaf Combination)
 * Lightning Lock β (Inverted Cloverleaf)
 * Lightning Lock δ (Seated Over The Shoulder Single Leg Boston Crab)
 * Lightning Lock Ω (Over-Rotated STS)
 * Alligator Clutch (Inverted Facelock Camel Clutch)
 * La Quackica (Spinning Headscissors Takedown Into A Single Arm DDT Followed Into A Fujiwara Armbar)
 * Black Tornado Slam (Snap Swinging Double Underhook Mat Slam)
 * Chain Lightning (Triple Jump Moonsault)
 * Déjà Vu DDT (Headscissors Takedown Into A DDT)
 * Tail Of The Dragon DDT (Springboard Tornado DDT)
 * Inazuma Suplex Special (Vertical Suplex Followed Into A Brainbuster)
 * Inazuma Suplex Special II (Vertical Suplex Followed Into A Double Underhook DDT)
 * QuackenAround (Tilt-A-Whirl Springboard Arm Drag)
 * QuackenSmash (Double Springboard Corkscrew Senton)
 * Quack Fu (Thrust Palm Strike)


 * Theme Music
 * Break It Down Again By Tears For Fears


 * Wrestlers Trained

Championships & Accomplishments

 * Alianza Universal Lucha Libre
 * AULL Intercontinental Lightweight Championship (2)


 * Allied Powers Wrestling Federation
 * APWF Internet Championship (1)


 * CHIKARA
 * King Of Trios Winner (2007) – With Shane Storm & Jigsaw


 * Combat Zone Wrestling
 * CZW World Junior Heavyweight Championship (2)
 * Best Of The Best 5 Winner


 * Eastern Wrestling Federation
 * EWF Light Heavyweight Championship (1)


 * Far North Wrestling
 * FNW Freeweight Championship (1)


 * Future Wrestling Alliance
 * FWA Championship (3)


 * International Pro Wrestling
 * IPW Hardcore Light Heavyweight Championship (1)
 * IPW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1)


 * Independent Wrestling Association Deep South
 * IWA Deep South Heavyweight Champion (1, Last)


 * Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South
 * IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship (1)
 * IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship (1)
 * Ted Petty Invitational Winner (2007)


 * Independent Wrestling Union
 * IWU Light Heavyweight Championship (1)


 * National Wrestling Alliance
 * NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship (1, Current)


 * New England Wrestling
 * NEW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1)


 * Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling
 * PCW Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1) – With Inferno Kid & Boogie Woogie Brown
 * PCW Tag Team Championship (2) – With Pat Shamrock (1) & Inferno Kid (1)


 * Pro Wrestling Entertainment
 * PWE Heavyweight Championship (3)
 * PWE Tag Team Championship (1)


 * Steel City Wrestling
 * SCW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1)
 * SCW Lord Of The Dance Championship (1)


 * United States Championship Wrestling
 * USCW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1)


 * Westside Xtreme Wrestling
 * WXW World Lightweight Championship (1)
 * WXW World Heavyweight Championship (1)