Marko Stunt
Marko Stunt | |
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Birth name | Noah Nelms [1] |
Born | [1][2] Paragould, Arkansas | July 30, 1996
Relatives | Logan Stunt (brother) |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Marko Stunt |
Billed height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm)[1] |
Billed weight | 117 lb (53 kg) |
Billed from | Olive Branch, Mississippi |
Trained by | Motley Cruz |
Debut | 2015[3] |
Noah Nelms (born July 30, 1996),
Early life
Nelms was born on July 30, 1996,[1] to Lori Nelms and former pastor and missionary Dwyndl Nelms. Growing up Nelms found interest in professional wrestling through his father. In a video interview by Chris Van Vliet, Nelms revealed that due to his father's role as a pastor, Nelms and his family lived in several different states in the lower mid-south as well as Costa Rica and Nicaragua.[5] Nelms graduated from Lewisburg High School in Olive Branch, Mississippi.[6] During his later teen years, Nelms won his school's talent show and also found small success doing guitar covers on YouTube uploaded by his parents.[7]
Professional wrestling career
Independent circuit (2015–2019)
Stunt started training when he was 18. Stunt wrestled mostly locally around Mississippi and for Cape Championship Wrestling in Missouri.[8] In January 2018, Stunt made his debut for IWA Mid-South's 800th show losing a four-way match.[9] At
All Elite Wrestling (2019–2022)
Marko Stunt made his
Personal life
Nelms has a younger brother who is also a professional wrestler under the name Logan Stunt.[18] Nelms helps run a family owned podcast called the "Stunt Family Podcast".[19] Big Show was Nelms's favorite wrestler during his childhood, and his influences include Rey Mysterio, Kane, Chris Jericho, Eddie Guerrero and The Undertaker.[20] He is currently working as a youth pastor after his release from AEW.
Championships and accomplishments
- Cape Championship Wrestling
- DDT Pro-Wrestling
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Revolution Eastern Wrestling
- REW Pakistan 24/7 Championship (1 time)[24]
- Scenic City Invitational
- Futures Showcase Tournament (2018)[25]
- Southern Underground Pro
- SUP Bonestorm Championship (1 time)[26]
References
- ^ a b c d "Marko Stunt". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Marko Stunt: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats | Pro Wrestlers Database".
- ^ Greer, Jamie (August 18, 2018). "Mr. Fun Size: An Exclusive Interview with Marko Stunt". LastwordonProWrestling. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Marko Stunt: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)".
- ^ "Marko Stunt on his size, signing with AEW, Luchasarus, Jungle Boy, Dynamite". YouTube. Chris Van Vliet. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "DeSoto wrestler Noah Nelms climbs the professional ladder". CommercialAppeal.com. The Commercial Appeal. September 13, 2018. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- ^ "King of My Heart - Noah Nelms". YouTube. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Marko Stunt". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "IWA Mid-South 800th Show". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "GCW Joey Janela's Lost In New York". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "ALL IN Zero Hour". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Moore, John (September 1, 2018). "Moore's All In "Zero Hour" live coverage: 15-person battle royal for a shot at the ROH Championship, Jay Briscoe and Mark Briscoe vs. Frankie Kazarian and Scorpio Sky". prowrestling.net. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "PWG Battle Of Los Angeles 2018 - Tag 2". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "AEW Double Or Nothing - The Buy In". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "MARKO STUNT". Chris Jericho Cruise. Chris Jericho Cruise. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "AEW Dynamite #3". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Marko Stunt Reportedly Receives Release Call from AEW Talent Relations, What He Was Told About His Contract Expiring". 30 March 2022.
- ^ Greer, Jamie (February 11, 2019). ""Now There's Two of These Little F**kers?": Logan Stunt Makes His Debut". LastwordonProwrestling. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Kelly, Ross (May 4, 2019). "Marko Stunt Talks People Trying To Get Him To Take Steroids, Sharing A Hospital With David Arquette". wrestling.inc. Wrestling Inc. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Tessier, Colin (January 19, 2020). "Marko Stunt On His Size, Why The Big Show Was His Favorite Wrestler And More". Mandatory. Wrestlezone. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "CCW Heavyweight Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "CCW Tag Team Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "2020 PWI 500 Full List!!". 28 August 2020.
- ^ @ddtpro (November 12, 2020). ベイカーが第1497代アイアンマン&REW新王者となる。 (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Futures Showcase Tournament 2018". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "SUP Bonestorm Championship". Cagematch. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
External links
- Marko Stunt at IMDb