Photos • Biography • Facebook • Twitter

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chris Bey
Bey in February 2024
Born (1996-02-13) February 13, 1996 (age 28)
Alexandria, Virginia, United States [1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
Billed height5 ft 9 in (175 cm) [2]
Billed weight171 lb (78 kg) [2]
Billed from The Bey Area, AVA [2]
Trained byFuture Stars of Wrestling [3]
Debut2017 [4]

Chris Bey (born February 13, 1996) is an American professional wrestler currently signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). He is also known for his work on the independent scene. [5] He has also made appearances for New Japan Pro-Wrestling, where he is a current member of Bullet Club. [6] [7]

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2017–2021)

In late 2017, Bey would start wrestling for PCW Ultra and in his debut match, he defeated Adrian Quest. Then a month later on October 6, he would defeat Hammerstone before going on a three-match losing streak in the promotion. During his brief losing streak, Bey would lose to the likes of Jake Atlas and A. C. H.

Impact Wrestling / Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2018–present)

Early beginnings (2018–2019)

On the November 29, 2018, episode of Impact!, Bey made his first Impact Wrestling appearance when he teamed with Mike Sydal, as both unsuccessfully challenged The Rascalz ( Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) [8] Before officially signing with Impact on February 19, 2020, Bey made couple more appearances during the late 2018 and 2019 where he would face the likes of Luchasaurus, Peter Avalon, Daga and Jake Crist . [4] On the March 17 episode of Impact!, Bey had his first victory on Impact Wrestling, when he defeated Damian Drake. [9]

X Division Champion (2020–2021)

During the second night of Rebellion, which aired on April 28, Bey defeated Rohit Raju, Suicide and Trey in his Impact pay-per-view debut, establishing himself as an X Division performer. [10] Bey received his first Impact X Division Championship match on the May 5 episode of Impact!, where he and Ace Austin unsuccessfully challenged the X Division Champion Willie Mack in a three-way match. [11] After Mack successfully retained his championship against Johnny Swinger on the May 19 episode of Impact!, Bey attacked Mack along with Swinger, solidifying himself as a heel in the process. [12] On June 25, Impact announced that Bey will challenged Mack for the X Division Championship on Slammiversary, after he pinned Mack in a six-man tag team match. [13] At the Slammiversary, Bey defeated Mack to win the X Division Championship. [14] On the August 18 episode of Impact's Emergence - Night 1, Bey lost the championship to Rohit Raju in a three-way match that also involved TJP, thus ending his reign at only 31 days. [15] After losing the X Division title, Bey quietly moved towards the main event scene where he competed for the Impact World Championship. On December 12 at Final Resolution, Bey lost to champion Rich Swann in his first world title opportunity.

Bullet Club (2021–present)

Bey competed in an Ultimate X Match for the X-Division at the Slammiversary 2021, but the match was won by Josh Alexander. [16] Backstage after the match, Bey found a Bullet Club shirt on his chair in the locker room, teasing him joining the group. [17] The following week, the newly debuted Jay White questioned if Bey had accepted his offer to join Bullet Club, though Bey initially declined, White told him to think about the offer. [18] On the July 29th episode of Impact, White and Bey teamed for the first time losing to Impact World Tag Team Champions Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson. [19] The following week, Bey defeated Juice Robinson and officially joined Bullet Club after the match. [7]

On the March 2, 2023 episode of Impact, Bey along with Ace Austin defeated The Motor City Machine Guns to win the Impact World Tag Team Championship for the first time in his career. [20]

On September 14 at Impact 1000, Bey grabbed the Impact World Tag Team Championship briefcase during the Feast or Fired match.

WWE (2019)

Bey made his WWE debut on the October 11, 2019, episode of 205 Live where he lost to Ariya Daivari. [21]

Ring of Honor (2019)

Bey made his Ring of Honor (ROH) debut on the March 16, 2019 tapings of ROH TV where he defeated Damian Drake in a dark match. His next appearance was another dark match on September 28 at Death Before Dishonor XVII, where teamed up with Slice Boogie in a losing effort against Josh Woods and Silas Young.

New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2020–present)

On November 2, 2020, Bey was announced for New Japan Pro-Wrestling's Super J-Cup tournament. [22] On December 12, Bey defeated Clark Connors in the first round of the tournament but ultimately failed to defeat eventual runner up A. C. H. in the semifinals.

On September 25, 2021, Bey, El Phantasmo, Taiji Ishimori, and Hikuleo would team up as the Bullet Club for the first time collectively as they defeated Clark Connors, Lio Rush, TJP, and Juice Robinson. The next day, Bey would take his first NJPW loss since joining Bullet Club when he and El Phantasmo lost to Chris Dickinson and former Bullet Club member Robbie Eagles.

Music career

On September 20, 2021, Chris Bey dropped a single by the name of "Time" on his YouTube channel that also made it on ITunes. [23] On September 20, 2022, Chris Bey released a music video on his YouTube channel by the name of "Best Version". [24] On January 31, 2023, Chris Bey released another music video on his YouTube channel by the name of "Real Life". [25] On July 23, 2023, Chris Bey dropped a music video by the name of "Call Back" and song "Call Back" on his music topic YouTube channel. [26] [27] Chris Bey also has several other different songs, tracks and albums on his music topic YouTube channel as well. [28]

Championships and accomplishments

In Without a Cause, Bey is a former WAC Champion.

References

  1. ^ a b "Chris Bey". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database.
  2. ^ a b c d "Chris Bey". Impact Wrestling.
  3. ^ Paltrowitz, Darren (June 4, 2020). "Exclusive: IMPACT Wrestling's Chris Bey on why he signed with the promotion, his musical career & which stars trained him". Sportskeeda. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Bryant, Steve (February 18, 2020). "Chris Bey signs with Impact Wrestling". socaluncensored.com.
  5. ^ Ronovech he is also a current member of bullet club, Brian (January 14, 2019). "Indie Watch: FSW Champ Chris Bey Talks Titles". Last Word on Pro Wrestling.
  6. ^ NJPW. "SUPER J-CUP 2020 coming on December 12! 【NJoA】 | NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING". NJPW. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
  7. ^ a b "New Japan's Jay White Officially Invites IMPACT Wrestling's Chris Bey to Join Bullet Club". 6 August 2021.
  8. ^ Decker, Kyle (November 30, 2018). "Impact Wrestling results, review, & video (Nov. 29, 2018): After the bell". Cageside Seats.
  9. ^ Moore, John (March 17, 2020). "3/17 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's review of Ken Shamrock's career announcement, The North vs. Fallah Bahh and TJP for the Impact Tag Titles, Jake Crist vs. Daga, Chris Bey's first appearance since signing with Impact". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  10. ^ Powell, Jason (April 28, 2020). "4/28 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's live review of Rebellion Night Two featuring the Impact World Championship update, Rosemary vs. Havok in a Full Metal Mayhem match, X Division four-way, Cousin Jake vs. Joseph P Ryan". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  11. ^ Coder, Brie (May 5, 2020). "Impact Wrestling Results: The North And Willie Mack Defend Their Titles, New Tournament Announced". Wrestling Inc.
  12. ^ Coder, Brie (May 19, 2020). "Impact Wrestling Results: #1 Contenders Tournament Continues, Johnny Swinger Faces Willie Mack". Wrestling Inc.
  13. ^ "Chris Bey Earns X-Division Title Opportunity at Slammiversary". Impact Wrestling. June 25, 2020. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  14. ^ Moore, John (July 18, 2020). "7/18 Impact Wrestling Slammiversary results: Moore's live review of Ace Austin vs. Eddie Edwards vs. Trey Miguel vs. a mystery person for the vacant Impact World Championship, Jordynne Grace vs. Deonna Purrazzo for the Knockouts Championship, The North vs. Ken Shamrock and Sami Callihan for the Impact Tag Titles, Willie Mack vs. Chris Bey for the X Division Title". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  15. ^ Garza, Antonio (August 18, 2020). "IMPACT WRESTLING RESULTS: EMERGENCE NIGHT ONE". Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  16. ^ "IMPACT Slammiversary 2021: X-Division Champion - Six-Way Ultimate X Match Result | Fightful News".
  17. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Chris Bey in BULLET CLUB?! Thunder Rosa SPEAKS! Mickie James IS BACK! | Slammiversary 2021 Exclusive". YouTube.
  18. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Jay White RECRUITS Chris Bey! Kenny Omega INTERRUPTS Josh Alexander | IMPACT Wrestling Backstage". YouTube.
  19. ^ "Impact Wrestling live results: White & Bey vs. Good Brothers". 29 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Ace Austin & Chris Bey win Impact Tag Team titles".
  21. ^ Coder, Brie (October 11, 2019). "WWE 205 Live Recap (10/11): Akira Tozawa Vs. Brian Kendrick In A No DQ Match, Tag Team Rematch". Wrestling Inc.
  22. ^ NJPW. "SUPER J-CUP 2020 coming on December 12! 【NJoA】 | NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING". NJPW. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
  23. ^ Bey, Chris. "Time - Chris Bey". YouTube.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  24. ^ Bey, Chris. "Chris Bey - Best Version [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]". YouTube.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  25. ^ Bey, Chris. "Chris Bey - Real Life [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] Prod. IVN". YouTube.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  26. ^ Bey, Chris. ""Call Back" Official Music Video on YouTube #fyp #ChrisBey #independentartist". TikTok.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  27. ^ Bey – Topic, Chris. "Call Back". YouTube.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  28. ^ Bey - Topic, Chris. "Chris Bey - Topic". YouTube.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  29. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 18, 2017). "Young Lions Cup (2017)". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  30. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 24, 2019). "CWFH TV Taping - Event @ Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme, California, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  31. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 24, 2019). "UWN Tag Team Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  32. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (December 14, 2018). "FSW Against All Odds 2018 - Event @ Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  33. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (December 14, 2018). "FSW Heavyweight Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  34. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 15, 2019). "FSW Against All Odds 2019 - Event @ Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  35. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 27, 2018). "FSW No Escape 2018 - Event @ Silverton Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  36. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 27, 2021). "FSW No Escape: Chaos In The Cage - Pay Per View @ Diversion Amusements in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  37. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 27, 2018). "FSW No Limits Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  38. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (October 7, 2017). "FSW Tag Team Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  39. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (July 18, 2020). "Impact X Division Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  40. ^ @IMPACTWRESTLING (December 23, 2020). "The One to Watch in 2021 as voted by..." ( Tweet) – via Twitter.
  41. ^ "IMPACT! on AXS TV Results: December 21, 2023". TNA Wrestling.com. TNA Staff. Retrieved December 21, 2023.
  42. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (April 14, 2018). "Maverick Pro Hollywood Dreams - Event @ Burbank Moose Lodge in Burbank, California, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  43. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (April 14, 2018). "Maverick Pro Heavyweight Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  44. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (October 19, 2018). "Maverick Pro Hell Comes To Frogtown - Event @ X-Pole in Los Angeles, California, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  45. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 11, 2019). "Maverick Revolution - Event @ Phylm Studio in Los Angeles, California, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  46. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 11, 2019). "Maverick Revolution Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  47. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 27, 2022). "FSW Vs. REVOLVER Deuces Wild - Pay Per View @ Silver Nugget Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  48. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 27, 2022). "REVOLVER Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  49. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (May 28, 2022). "REVOLVER Vegas Vacation - Pay Per View @ Silver Nugget Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  50. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 18, 2019). "WAC Volume 10: It's Getting Hot In Here - Event @ VFW Post 2100 in Everett, Washington, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  51. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 18, 2019). "WAC Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  52. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (October 31, 2021). "WAC Year Three: WACstreet's Back! - Event @ VFW Post #2100 in Everett, Washington, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  53. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 25, 2018). "BOTW Sea Of Attrition - TV-Show @ Veterans Memorial Building in Santa Cruz, California, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
  54. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (August 25, 2018). "BOTW Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved June 1, 2022.

External links

Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Chris_Bey&oldid=1219550234"