Human Tornado
Human Tornado | |
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Birth name | Craig Williams[1] |
Born | [2] Hollywood, Alabama[3][2] | May 1, 1983
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Human Tornado[1] El Negro[3] El Snowflake[2] |
Billed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)[2] |
Billed weight | 170 lb (77 kg)[2] |
Billed from | [2] Ejersa Goro, Harar, Ethiopia[2] Hollywood, Alabama[4] |
Trained by | American Wild Child[3][2] Revolution Pro Wrestling[1] |
Debut | November 29, 2003[2] |
Retired | 2018[5] |
Craig Williams
He performed primarily on the California independent circuit, most prominently for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), Empire Wrestling Federation, and Alternative Wrestling Show. He also performed for Ring of Honor, Combat Zone Wrestling, Jersey All Pro Wrestling, and the short-lived MTV promotion Wrestling Society X.
Human Tornado is a former
Professional wrestling career
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2004–2010)
Five months after his professional wrestling debut on the Californian independent circuit,
On October 14 Tornado defeated Hero in the first singles match of their feud.
Tornado returned to PWG on February 21, 2009, to cash in on his rematch clause against Hero in a three-way match, which also included
Wrestling Society X (2006–2007)
In early 2006 Tornado took part in the tapings of the first season Wrestling Society X.[1] The shows were taped in late 2006 and aired on MTV in 2007.[1] At the tapings Tornado defeated Luke Hawx and was defeated by 6-Pac.[1] He was also involved in a short feud with Jack Evans, which included a dance-off on WSXtra and a ten-minute time limit draw in the main event of the final episode of WSX.[30]
Combat Zone Wrestling (2006–2007)
On October 14, 2006, Tornado made his debut for
Juggalo Championship Wrestling (2007–2008)
Human Tornado debuted in
In the following season, Gowen formed a new tag team with Conrad Kennedy, leaving Tornado to return to singles competition.[34] In the second episode, Human Tornado saw heel manager Scott D'Amore leaving Kennedy's dressing room and grew suspicious.[35] During the third episode, filmed on April 25, Tornado landed awkwardly while entering the ring and legitimately suffered severe injuries to his knee.[19][36] The following week, Kennedy attacked Gowen after the team lost their match against The Bloody Brothers. Human Tornado ran into the ring to save Gowen, forcing Kennedy to retreat to the stage, where Scott D'Amore met with him.[37] The following week, a match was set for Bloodymania II where Pimp & Gimp Connection were to take on Conrad Kennedy and a mystery partner.[38] As a result of Gowen legitimately no-showing the event, the match was scrapped and Tornado teamed with The Weedman in a loss to JCW Tag Team Champions The Bloody Brothers (Ian and Lane).[39]
Ring of Honor (2007–2008, 2010)
Human Tornado made his
On February 22, 2008, in
Return
On November 10, 2012 Human Tornado returned to CZW in a tag team match against BLK OUT. On April 4, 2013 Human Tornado made his in ring return at Pro Wrestling Syndicate's Super Card Night 1 in Metuchen, New Jersey.
On November 16, 2018, Tornado debuted for Game Changer Wrestling, in a losing effort against Penelope Ford at "Joey Janela's LA Confidential."
On October 21, 2021 Tornado faced off against Wrestler and Michael Jackson impersonator Santana Jackson at Lucha Wrestling Puroresu's Extreme Lucha Show in Santa Ana California. Tornado would go on to win the match by pinfall.
Current as of 2024, Craig Williams is touring with the Micro Mania Midget Wrestling tour.
Other media
Williams appeared briefly in the 2006 sports-comedy film,
Championships and accomplishments
- Alternative Wrestling Show
- Empire Wrestling Federation
- 1 time)[46]
- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
- PWG World Championship (2 times)[47]
- El Generico[48]
- ¡Dia de los Dangerous! (2008)[18]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Revolution Pro Wrestling
- SoCal Uncensored
- Rookie of the Year (2004)[50]
- Underground Empire Wrestling
- UEW Internet Television Championship (1 time, current)[51]
- Wrestling Superstars Unleashed
- WSU Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[45]
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