Alex Kane (born October 21, 1993) is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to Major League Wrestling where he a former MLW World Champion and a former MLW National Openweight Champion.

Alex Kane
Born (1993-10-21) October 21, 1993 (age 30)
Villa Rica, Georgia
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Alex Kane
Billed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Billed weight238 lb (108 kg)[1]
Billed fromAtlanta, Georgia
Trained byA. R. Fox
Debut2018

Professional wrestling career edit

Independent circuit (2018–present) edit

Major League Wrestling (2021–present) edit

On May 27, 2021, it was announced that Kane signed with MLW.[2][3] He debuted at Battle Riot III, defeating Budd Heavy in the opening match and also entered in the eponymous Battle Riot match.[4][5] At War Chamber, Kane won the vacant MLW National Openweight Championship in a five way ladder match.[6] He successfully defended title against Aero Star on January 13 and January 21, 2022, respectively at AZTECA and Fusion.[7][8] On February 26, Special edition of Fusion: Super Fight he retained title in a three-way match against Calvin Tankman and ACH.[9] On June the 23, 2022 Alex Kane lost the MLW National Openweight title to Davey Richards at Battle Riot IV.[10]

On July 8, 2023 at Never Say Never, Kane defeated Alexander Hammerstone for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.[11] On September 3 at Fury Road, Kane retained the MLW World Heavyweight Championship against Willie Mack.[12] On October 14 at Slaughterhouse, Kane defeated Tom Lawlor retaining the MLW Heavyweight Championship.[13] On November 18 at Fightland, Kane retain his title against Jacob Fatu.[14] On December 7 at One Shot, Kane defeated Matt Cardona retaining the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Kane was attacked by a returning Richard Holliday, who aligned himself with World Titan Federation.[15]

On January 6, 2024 at Kings of Colosseum, Kane defeated Holliday retaining the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.[16] On February 3 at SuperFight, Kane lost the MLW World Heavyweight Championship to Satoshi Kojima.[17] On February 29 at Intimidation Games, Kane defeated Bobby Fish via referee stoppage after Fish passed out to a rear-naked choke.[18]

Personal life edit

Kane became the first openly gay professional wrestling world champion in a major promotion after winning the MLW World Heavyweight Championship on July 8, 2023.[19]

Championships and accomplishments edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Profile of Alex Kane". Cagematch. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Pollock, John (May 27, 2021). "Alex Kane joins MLW roster". Postwrestling. Archived from the original on 2021-05-28. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Alex Kane signs with MLW". Major League Wrestling. May 28, 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  4. ^ Haulotte, Kellie (July 11, 2021). "Spoilers For MLW Battle Riot III". wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Ravens, Andrew (July 10, 2021). "SPOILERS: Full Results For MLW Battle Riot III From Philadelphia, PA 7/10/21". wrestlingheadlines.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Haulotte, Kellie (November 6, 2021). "** SPOILERS ** MLW War Chamber Taping". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 13, 2022). "MLW AZTECA #2 - TV-Show @ Espada Underground Fight Club in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexiko". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  8. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 21, 2022). "MLW Fusion #135 - TV-Show @ Gilley's in Dallas, Texas, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  9. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 26, 2022). "MLW Fusion #136 - SuperFight 2022 - TV-Show @ ca. 800 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  10. ^ Jason, Josh (June 23, 2022). "MLW Battle Riot IV spoilers: Former WWE NXT wrestler debuts Additionally, a former Impact World Champion returned to the company". Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  11. ^ "MLW Never Say Never 2023". Cagematch. July 8, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  12. ^ Powell, Jason (September 3, 2023). "MLW "Fury Road" results: Powell's review of Alex Kane vs. Willie Mack for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, Jacob Fatu vs. Rickey Shane Page in a Weapons of Mass Destruction match for the MLW National Openweight Title". prowrestling.net. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  13. ^ "MLW Slaughterhouse". Cagematch. October 14, 2023. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  14. ^ "MLW Fightland 2023". Cagematch. November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  15. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (December 7, 2023). "MLW/WTF One-Shot 2023". cagematch.net. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  16. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 6, 2024). "MLW Kings Of Colosseum 2024". cagematch.net. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  17. ^ Siino, John (February 4, 2024). "MLW SuperFight Results: Alex Kane vs. Satoshi Kojima, Jacob Fatu vs. Yuji Nagata". Post Wrestling. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  18. ^ Black, Matt (February 29, 2024). "MLW Intimidation Games Results – February 29, 2024: Satoshi Kojima Defends Against Minoru Suzuki". wrestlezone.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  19. ^ Staynings, James (February 9, 2024). "Bomaye! Alex Kane Is For The People". lastwordonsports.com. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  20. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (November 6, 2021). "MLW World Middleweight Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  21. ^ "Complete MLW Battle Riot V Results From Philadelphia (SPOILERS)".
  22. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 18, 2022). "PPW Fighting Spirit Heavyweight Grand Prix 3 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  23. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 18, 2022). "PPW Heavy Hitters Championship". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  24. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 18, 2022). "Fighting Spirit Heavyweight Grand Prix (2022)". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  25. ^ Ruth, Sondra (September 14, 2023). "Complete 2023 PWI 500 List Revealed, Top NJPW Star Absent". tjrwrestling.net. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
  26. ^ https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=243736
  27. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4gSMME7m9I
  28. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (March 20, 2021). "WU - Event @ Heard County Recreation Complex in Franklin, Georgia, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.

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