Jimmy Olsen (wrestler)

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Jimmy Olsen
San Francisco, California (as Jimmy Olsen)[2]
DebutFebruary 3, 2002[1]
RetiredDecember 23, 2011[1]

Jimmy Olsen (born October 16, 1986) is an American former professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in Chikara, under his real name and the ring name Equinox.

Professional wrestling career

Chikara (2006–2010)

Jimmy Olsen made his

Cheech and Cloudy.[2] This performance would however earn them a regular spot on the Chikara roster.[2]

The Olsens returned in February 2007 during the

Brodie Lee in trios matches, often tackling The Colony, and their adventures in tag team wrestling saw even more enthralling contests with Cheech and Cloudy, including a widely praised match at the "Cibernetico and Robin" event in September 2007.[2]

Colin's signing with

Stupefied in the Young Lions Cup and Vin Gerard revealing where Colin had really gone caused Jimmy to turn against the fans who had grown to love him as he began to unmask several wrestlers, seemingly hunting for Colin.[2] However, when Colin returned in September, Jimmy declared his hunt for Colin to be over, and thus ending his grudge against any masked wrestlers.[2] This did not end well though as Colin determined that Jimmy had become weak, and as a result Colin turned on his brother and joined Vin Gerard and STIGMA to form the UnStable. Now firmly back in the tecnico camp, Jimmy looked to gain adequate revenge on the rudos, who tricked him and betrayed him.[2] He formed a successful tag team with former foe Lince Dorado, and in late 2008 began donning the old Equinox attire, worn originally by Vin Gerard, in an effective attempt to get into his head.[2]

Equinox (left) with Helios in April 2010

The year began with the formal announcement of Olsen, Dorado and

Claudio Castagnoli, Ares, Tursas and a mystery partner). However, during the match Dorado turned on Equinox and revealed himself as the mystery member of BDK, who wound up winning the match, when Castagnoli pinned Dorado's replacement in Quackenbush's team, Eddie Kingston.[3] On March 20 at Wit, Verve, and a Bit o' Nerve Olsen was defeated by Dorado in a singles match.[4] In May 2010, during the Aniversario weekend, Equinox and Helios first defeated Dorado and his BDK teammate Tim Donst in a tag team match and then won a four-team elimination match to earn the three points needed in order to challenge for the Campeonatos de Parejas.[5][6] Equinox and Helios received their title shot on June 27 at Faded Scars and Lines, but were defeated by the defending champions BDK (Ares and Claudio Castagnoli) in two straight falls after a pre–match assault.[7]

Jimmy (left) and Colin Olsen in 2011

On September 19, 2010, at Through Savage Progress Cuts the Jungle Line Equinox, Helios and Jigsaw faced the UnStable in a six-man tag team match. During the match Colin Delaney turned on Vin Gerard and STIGMA, after which Gerard got his team disqualified by low blowing the former Olsen Twins.[8] After the match Olsen and Delaney re–formed their tag team, with Olsen dropping the Equinox gimmick during a post–match hug with Delaney.[8] On October 24, in the first match between the Olsen Twins and the UnStable, Vin Gerard picked up the victory for his team by forcing Delaney Olsen to submit.[9] The two teams had a rematch on November 21, this time with the Olsen Twins coming out victorious.[10]

Retirement (2011–2012)

After losing to Colin on December 23, 2011, in a singles match for Absolute Intense Wrestling, Olsen retired from professional wrestling.

The Briscoe Brothers in a match for Squared Circle Wrestling.[11] The following day, Olsen lost to Colin and subsequently returned to retirement.[11]

Championships and accomplishments

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Cagematch profile".
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p "Jimmy Olsen Profile". Retrieved 2009-09-22.
  3. ^ Ford, Kevin (2010-02-07). "The CHIKARA Special 2.07.10: The Cat's Out Of The Bag". 411Mania. Retrieved 2010-02-09.
  4. ^ "CHIKARA Wit, Verve And A Bit O' Nerve". Cagematch. Retrieved 2010-03-21.
  5. ^ Radican, Sean (2010-08-15). "Radican's Chikara DVD review series: "Anniversario Zehn" - Pink Ant-Fire Ant, 8 Man Tag main event". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
  6. ^ Ford, Kevin (2010-06-20). "100 Percent Fordified: CHIKARA Aniversario Elf". 411Mania. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
  7. ^ Greer, Paul (2010-06-28). "6/27 CHIKARA results in Cleveland: Bryan Danielson's second return match, Danielson mentions TNA". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
  8. ^ a b Cambo, Rick (2010-10-09). "Latest Chikara DVD review including Manami Toyota appearing". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved 2010-10-10.
  9. ^ Boutwell, Josh (2010-10-29). "Viva La Raza! Lucha Weekly". WrestleView. Archived from the original on 2010-10-30. Retrieved 2010-10-29.
  10. ^ Higham, Joshua (2010-11-21). "CHIKARA Report 11.21.10 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania". 411Mania. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
  11. ^ a b c "Cagematch match listings".
  12. ^ a b "Tournaments".
  13. ^ "Awards".
  14. ^ Vincent, Patrick (2010-08-23). "8/22 2CW results in New York: Bryan Danielson main-events, Jake Roberts announces retirement, American Wolves, Delaney (w/PICS)". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2010-08-23.

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