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Joseph Ryan Meehan (born the November 7, 1979 In Los Angeles, California) is an American professional wrestler. He is also one of the co -founders of the Pro Wrestling Guerilla.

Independent circuit (2000-2012) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

He is known for his career on the independent circuit, working for recognized federations such as the pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), which he founded with five other wrestlers.
He wounded between 2003 and 2012 at the Pro Wrestling Guerilla, where he won a world title and three team titles with Scott Lost.
He also made a few appearances to WWE as a local wrestler and the NWA, where Joey Ryan and Karl Anderson defeated the teams of Billy Kidman and Sean Waltman and that of Sicodelico, Jr. and Incognito to become the first NWA World TAG Team Post-Sère de la TNA (this title is exclusive to the NWA) ^{[ first ]} .
He also worked at La Roh between 2009-2010.

Ring of Honor (2009-2010) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

Ryan appeared on April 8, 2009 On Roh Video Wire, with a video indicating that he was going to come soon. He was then reappeared the April 21th On Roh Video Wire, saying that he would bring “Sleazy” to the Ring of Honor.
Ryan made his official debut the 9th of May By integrating The Embassy, ​​teaming up with Jimmy Rave and Claudio Castagnoli to defeat Brent Albright, Colt Cabana and Erick Stevens. He made his first appearance on the television of the Ring of Honor Wrestling the September 18 , losing to Colt Cabana ^{[ 2 ]} . Ryan defeated Roderick Strong in his second match, with the help of Prince Nana. He began a rivalry with Colt Cabana, then helps The Embassy and Claudio Castagnoli in his rivalry with Brent Albright.

Then, Joey Ryan begins a rivalry against Necro Butcher the November 6, 2009 . He joined forces with Erick Stevens and faced teams such as Briscoe Brothers and Player Uno and Player Dos but their most captivating matches are against the team of The Necro Butcher and Eddie Kingston, especially in a street fight THE January 8, 2010 During 8th Anniversary Show, match won by the latter ^{[ 3 ]} .

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2012-2013) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

Gut Check, rivalry with Al Snow and alliance with Matt Morgan (2012-2013) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

The May 24, 2012 , he appears for the first time in the ring of the TNA and confronted Austin Aries during a Gut Check Challenge ^{[ 4 ]} . It was not integrated into the TNA roster. He returns the June 28, 2012 By interrupting the assessment of Taeler Hendrix. THE July 26 , he attacks Al Snow during another Gut Check Challenge. THE August 30 , during an impact Wrestling, he faces Al Snow and throws him a drink in the face before being chased from the building. The following week, Al Snow the slaps. THE October 4 , Al Snow apologizes for slap with Joey Ryan, who obtains a contract at the TNA, if he manages to beat Al Snow during Bound for Glory. THE October 14 , during Bound for Glory, he defeated Al Snow thanks to an intervention by Matt Morgan and therefore obtained the contract ^{[ 5 ]} . The October 25 , he intervenes with Matt Morgan after Rob Van Dam defended his TNA X Championship division against Zema Ion. The following week, he beat Rob Van Dam, thanks to an intervention by Matt Morgan. THE November 13th , during TNA XPlosion, he lost against James Storm. During turning point, he loses against Rob Van Dam and fails to obtain the TNA X Division belt ^{[ 6 ]} .

Following this defeat, with Matt Morgan, he then turned to team belts. THE December 6, 2012 , he intervenes after the victory of the champions by team Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez against Robbie E and Robbie T. During the final resolution, he lost with Matt Morgan against the Champions by teams Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez for the Tna World Tag Team Championship by Dq After Morgan prevented a fall and the referee therefore rang the bell to give victory to the champions who keep their titles ^{[ 7 ]} . The December 20 , they win against Rob Van Dam and Kenny King, the latter having left before the end of the match. THE January 3 , he lost by Dq against Hernandez after an intervention by Matt Morgan. During Genesis, they again lose against Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez and do not win the belts by team ^{[ 8 ]} .

Back solo and series of defeats (2013) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

After several weeks of inactivity, he returned the 10 mars in Lockdown and lost his match against Joseph Park ^{[ 9 ]} . The April 11 , he lost to Rob Terry. THE May 2 , he loses with Robbie E and Jessie against Rob Terry in a 3VS.1 Match Handicap. THE May 7 , at TNA XPLOSION, he loses against James Storm. THE May 23 , he lost to Petey Williams and Suicide in a triple Threat Match to face Chris Sabin and the champion Kenny King in Slammiversary XI for the TNA X Division Championship, this match being won by suicide who made his return ^{[ ten ]} .

He is dismissed the July 3, 2013 .

Back to the independent circuit (2013 -…) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

The June 15 In Mwe, he lost to James Morgan and they don’t win the Mwe Heavyweight Championship. THE June 16 In QPW, he lost against Adam Thornstowe in the first round of the tournament to become the first QPW Champion ^{[ first ]} . The July 21 , he won the CWFH International Television Championship and renames him Mav Television Championship. THE August 11 , he retains his title against Big Duke and Mikey O’Shea ^{[ first ]} . The April 23 , he retains his title by beating Tyler Bateman. He loses his title the May 11, 2014 Against Ryan Taylor ^{[ 11 ]} but reconquer the June 15 To Red Carpet Rumble . He returned to the pro Wrestling Guerrilla and teams up with Candice Larae. THE July 27 , he wins with Candice Larae the PWG team titles in PWG Eleven ^{[ twelfth ]} .

The February 20, 2016 , he beats his partner Laura James ^{[ 13 ]} .

The April 5, 2018 During Wrestlecon Mark Hitchcock Memorial Supershow, he beat Jerry Lawler by disqualification ^{[ 14 ]} .

Lucha Underground (2015-2019) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

The June 13, 2018 During Lucha Underground Season 4 Episode 1, he lost during a Modern Warfare Match against Pentagón Jr. and did not win the Lucha Underground Title, this match also involved Chavo Guerrero, Daga, Dragon Azteca Jr., Fénix, Hernandez, Jeremiah Crane, Tommy Dreamer, Johnny Mundo, Killshot, King Cuerno, Mariposa, Marty Martinez, Mil Muertes, Mr. Pectacular, Ricky Mundo, Son of Havoc, The Mack and Vinny Massaro ^{[ 15 ]} . During Lucha Undergroung S4E05, he lost against the wrestling Ivelisse ^{[ 16 ]} . The August 8 , Joey Ryan & Jack Evans beat Xo Lishus & Ivelisse by submission ^{[ 17 ]} .

The August 29 , he makes a Face Turn By helping Xo Lishus to win his no mas match against Jack Evans ^{[ 18 ]} . The September 26 , he loses with Xo Lishus and Ivelisse against The Reptile Tribe and does not win the Championship trios ^{[ 19 ]} . The October 3 , they lose against the reptile tribe ^{[ 20 ]} .

Back to Impact Wrestling (2019-2020) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

Back, Cancel Culture and Departure (2019-2020) [ modifier | Modifier and code ]

The October 21, 2019 , he signs Wrestling impact after participating in the Bound for Glory Gauntled Match during Bound for Glory ^{[ 21 ]} .

The November 5th , he loses against Ken Shamrock.

The June 22, 2020 , he is sent back by the company following accusations of sexual assaults held against him.

In December 2015 , he became ambassador of the Youporn site and adopted the nickname “King of Dong Style” ^{[ 22 ]} . In February 2016 , he asked Laura James in the ring after a match between him and his partner ^{[ 23 ] , [ 13 ]} .

• Finish
  • Mustache Ride (Second Rope Swiging Neckbreacker) ^{[ first ]}
  • End Scene (Kimura with a bodyscissors)

• Prises favorites
  • Lotus ^{[ 24 ]}
  • The Duff Drop (Rolling Choke) ^{[ first ]}
  • Youporn Plex (Hip toss)
  • Boob-plex (German suplex hand on women’s boob’s)

• Nickname
  • The Technical Wizard ^{[ 24 ]}
  • Hollywood Submission Machine
  • The Big Organ
  • Magnum ^{[ 24 ]}
  • King of Dong Style

Entrance music	Composer	Period	Federation (s)
Unbelievable	EMF	?	Ner
Any Way You Want It	Rise Against	?	Ner
A great pi	Mike Post	?	Ner
Come On	Dale Oliver	2012-2013	TNA
Street Wise	Phillmore Oakes	2016-2018	The
Soulful Strut	Stephan Sechi	2017	ROH
Alright	JC Brooks et The Uptown Sound	2019-2020	IMPACT

• Alternative Wrestling Show
  • 2 times AWS Tag Team Champion with Scott Lost ^{[ first ]}

• California Wrestling Alliance
  • 1 time CWA TAG Team Champion with Scott LOST ^{[ first ]}

• Championship Wrestling from Hollywood
  • 2 times CWFH International Television Champion ^{[ 25 ]}
  • 1 time CWFH Heritage Tag Team Championship – With Ryan Taylor ^{[ 25 ]}

• Dreamwave Wrestling
  • 1 time Dreamwave Tag Team Champion with Candice Larae

• Empire Wrestling Federation
  • 1 fois EWF Heavyweight Champion ^{[ first ]}
  • Great Goliath Battle Royal (2012)

• Fighting Spirit Pro Wrestling
  • 1 time FSP Tag Team Champion – with Candice Larae

• Insane Wrestling League
  • 1 time iwl anarchy champion ^{[ 25 ]}

• Paragon Pro Wrestling
  • 1 fois PPW Heavyweight Champion

• World Class Wrestling Alliance
  • 1 time WC California Champion ^{[ first ]}
  • 1 time wcwa tag team champion with Scott Lost ^{[ first ]}

• World Power Wrestling
  • 1 fois WPW Cruiserweight Champion ^{[ first ]}
  • 1 time wpw hardcore champion ^{[ first ]}
  • 1 time wpw tag team champion with Scott Lost ^{[ first ]}

• WrestleCircus
  • 4 fois WC Sideshow Champion ^{[ 33 ]}

• Socialuncensored.com
  • Southern California Tag Team of the year (2002) With Scott Lost
  • Southern California match of the year (2004) vs. Super Dragon, October 23, 2004
  • Southern California Wrestler of the year (2006)

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