Karl Fredericks
Karl Fredericks | |
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Birth name | Karl Fredericks |
Born | NJPW L.A. Dojo | July 15, 1990
Debut | May 17, 2015[2] |
Karl Fredericks (born July 15, 1990) is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on NXT under the ring name Eddy Thorpe. He is also known for his stint in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he was the winner of the 2019 Young Lion Cup.
Professional wrestling career
New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2015–2022)
Fredericks debuted on May 17, 2015.
In August 2020, Fredericks competed in the inaugural
WWE (2023–present)
In January 2023, it was reported he signed a contract with
Soon after, Thorpe would begin feuding with
Personal life
Fredericks is a Native American and his WWE ring name is a reference to athlete and fellow Native American Jim Thorpe. Fredericks also incorporates his Native American heritage into his character by doing the Native American war dance in his entrance and by wearing tassels on his ring gear.[19][20]
Championships and accomplishments
- All Pro Wrestling
- APW Worldwide Internet Championship (1 time)[21]
- APW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Styker[22]
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling
- Pro Championship Wrestling
- PCW Inter-California Championship (1 time)[23]
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
References
- ^ a b "Profile of Karl Fredericks". Cagematch. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ a b ベースボールマガジン社『週刊プロレス』2019年12月15日号増刊No.2045 とじ込み付録7頁
- ^ a b "【新日本】ヤングライオン杯で外国人初V "猛獣"フレドリックスはナイスガイ". 東京スポーツ. September 26, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ "JRA presents Road to Tokyo Dome". New Japan Pro-Wrestling (in Japanese). Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ "後藤洋央紀リーグ初白星「こんなんで満足してねえ」". 日刊スポーツ. November 18, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-wrestle-kingdom-14-night-one-live-results-okada-vs-ibushi-300816
- ^ "2020.08.07 NEW JAPAN CUP 2020 in the USA". New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Bushiroad. August 7, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
- ^ NJPW. "2021.06.25 IGNITION | NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING". NJPW. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
- ^ Lambert, Jeremy (August 1, 2022). "Karl Fredericks Says He's No Longer Under NJPW Contract, Won't Re-Sign With The Company". www.fightful.com. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- ^ "FORMER NEW JAPAN STAR SIGNS WITH WWE". PWI Insider. January 10, 2023.
- ^ Chik, Jon (February 17, 2023). "Feroz and Nile to throw down on NXT Level Up". WWE.com. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
Eddy Thorpe making his debut against Dante Chen... Thorpe is an intriguing newcomer who has competed all over the world and has a chance to turn heads if he can defeat his fellow veteran, Chen.
- ^ "WWE NXT Results: March 21, 2023". WWE.com. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "WWE NXT Results: July 4, 2023". WWE.com. July 4, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "WWE NXT Results: July 18, 2023". WWE.com. July 18, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "WWE NXT Results: September 26, 2023". WWE.com. September 26, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "WWE NXT Results: November 28, 2023". WWE.com. November 28, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Full NXT Deadline 2023 Results". WWE.com. December 9, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "WWE NXT Results: December 26, 2023". WWE.com. December 26, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ Currier, Joseph (February 17, 2023). "Karl Fredericks gets new WWE name, will debut on NXT Level Up". Wrestling Observer.
- ^ Rueter, Sean (February 17, 2023). "Former New Japan wrestler gets a new name ahead of WWE debut". Cageside Seats.
- ^ "Karl Fredericks defeats Will Cuevas". Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Karl Fredericks & Styker defeat Reno SCUM (Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend) (c)". Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "Karl Fredericks defeats JJ King (c) and Styker". Retrieved November 23, 2021.
- ^ "PWI 500 2021 List In Full". Wrestling Travel. September 21, 2021. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
External links
- Karl Fredericks's New Japan Pro-Wrestling profile
- Karl Fredericks' Japanese New Japan Pro-Wrestling profile
- Karl Fredericks's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database