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Professional wrestling career

WWE

Early feuds, championship pursuits (2016-2017)

After finishing his training, he would make his WWE debut under the name of Tony Quinn on the July 25, 2016, episode of Raw, defeating Curtis Axel as well as establishing himself as a face. He would defeat various opponents 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. At Hell in a Cell on October 30, he would make his WWE PPV debut with a loss to Chris Jericho.

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. Following WrestleMania 33, he would begin pursuing the Intercontinental Championship held by The Miz, ultimately being unsuccessful on two occasions.