Alexander Hammerstone

Rohde debuted on the Arizona independent circuit in 2013 with Championship Wrestling from Arizona (CWFA) and Arizona Wrestling Federation (AWF) under the ring name Alexander Hammerstone. In 2014, he wrestled in Las Vegas for Paragon Pro Wrestling (PPW) and Future Stars of Wrestling (FSW) and West Coast Wrestling Connection (WCWC) in Oregon. There he won his first championship, the WCWC Legacy Championship, in 2014, which he held for 132 days.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=2072|title=WCWC Legacy Championship|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=August 11, 2017|archive-date=June 18, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618013840/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2072|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/or/wcwc/wcwc-lg.html|title=WCWC Pacific Legacy Title (Oregon)|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com|access-date=August 11, 2017|archive-date=August 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811182713/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/or/wcwc/wcwc-lg.html|url-status=live}} He followed that later in 2014 with the WCWC Tag Team Championship with partner Grappler 3 (as The Wrecking Crew).{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=1798|title=WCWC Tag Team Championship|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=August 10, 2017|archive-date=August 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808123631/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1798|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/or/wcwc/wcwc-t.html|title=WCWC Tag Team Title (Oregon)|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com|access-date=August 10, 2017|archive-date=August 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811143123/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/or/wcwc/wcwc-t.html|url-status=live}} Later in 2014, Hammerstone capped his time at WCWC by winning the WCWC Pacific Northwest Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net//?id=5&nr=1797|title=WCWC Pacific Northwest Championship|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=June 30, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/or/wcwc/wcwc-h.html|title=WCWC Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship|publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com|access-date=June 30, 2017|archive-date=August 8, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808202649/http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/or/wcwc/wcwc-h.html|url-status=live}} In 2015, Hammerstone had a tryout with WWE.{{cite web|url=https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2019/01/22/indie-watch-alexander-hammerstone-the-business-is-booming/|title=Indie Watch: Alexander Hammerstone - The Business is Booming|publisher=Last Word on Pro Wrestling|last=Ronovech|first=Brian|date=2019-01-22|access-date=2019-06-14|archive-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628001427/https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2019/01/22/indie-watch-alexander-hammerstone-the-business-is-booming/|url-status=live}} In April 2015, he won the PPW Tag Team Championship. In February 2016, he would participate in another WWE tryout. Around this time he also did extra work for the company, one time appearing as Tyler Breeze's bodyguard.{{Cite web|url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hotseatwithdannyduggan/2016/07/14/alexander-hammerstone|title="Hotseat with Danny Duggan" - Alexander Hammerstone|date=July 14, 2016|website=Blog Talk Radio|access-date=June 14, 2019|archive-date=November 8, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108043110/https://www.blogtalkradio.com/hotseatwithdannyduggan/2016/07/14/alexander-hammerstone|url-status=live}}

In 2016, Hammerstone started working in California where he appeared for Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and made his debut for PCW Ultra. In 2017, he won the FSW Championship from Eli Drake. During the next two years he would hold the FSW Championship for over 600 combined days. He would receive additional tryouts from WWE in October 2017 and February 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/wwe-tryout-camp-attendees-february-performance-center/|title=WWE Held Another Massive Performance Center Tryout Camp|last=Hanstock|first=Bill|date=February 11, 2018|publisher=Uproxx.com|access-date=June 29, 2019|archive-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628001410/https://uproxx.com/prowrestling/wwe-tryout-camp-attendees-february-performance-center/|url-status=live}}

In 2018, he started being pushed heavily in PCW Ultra, getting wins against veteran wrestlers such as Jeff Cobb, Brian Cage, Daga, Brody King, A. C. H., and Timothy Thatcher. In September of that year, at PCW Ultra Vision Quest, he challenged Penta El Zero M for the PCW Ultra Heavyweight Championship in a losing effort.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=204105|title=PCW Ultra Vision Quest|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=June 29, 2019|archive-date=January 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123150851/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=204105|url-status=live}} That same year, he would wrestle for the nationally broadcast Ring Warriors during their first season.

On January 3, 2019, Hammerstone competed in a one night tournament for West Coast Pro Wrestling at their event, When the Smoke Clears, to crown the first WCPW Heavyweight Champion. He defeated Tyler Bateman in the finals.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=220675|title=WCPW When the Smoke Clears|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|access-date=June 29, 2019|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213120114/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=220675|url-status=live}} In January 2019 , he also competed on Impact Wrestling's Impact Xplosion, making his debut for the promotion.

{{see also|The Dynasty (professional wrestling)|l1=The Dynasty}}

On February 2, 2019, Hammerstone debuted for Major League Wrestling (MLW).{{cite web|author=Brian Ronovech |url=https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2019/06/03/hammerstone-mlw-national/ |title=#AndNEW: Hammerstone Inaugural MLW National Champion |publisher=Lastwordonprowrestling.com |date=2019-06-03 |access-date=2019-06-14}} His first match featured him in a squash match against Ariel Dominguez. On the March 16 episode of Fusion, Hammerstone attacked The Hart Foundation (Teddy Hart, Brian Pillman Jr. and Davey Boy Smith Jr.) and joined the villainous stable The Dynasty, the other members including Richard Holliday and Maxwell Jacob Friedman.{{cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/79231-resultados-mlw-fusion-16-de-marzo-de-2019|title=Resultados MLW: Fusion 16 de marzo de 2019|last=Murillo|first=Alex|language=Spanish|publisher=Solowrestling.com|date=2019-03-17|access-date=2019-06-14|archive-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628001418/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/79231-resultados-mlw-fusion-16-de-marzo-de-2019|url-status=live}} Hammerstone later defeated Pillman on the March 23 episode of Fusion.{{cite web|url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/78866-resultados-intimidation-games-y-grabaciones-mlw-fusion-2-de-marzo-de-2019 |title=Resultados 'Intimidation Games' y grabaciones MLW Fusion 2 de marzo de 2019|last=Martinez|first=Sebastian|date=March 3, 2019|language=Spanish|publisher=Solowrestling.com |access-date=2019-06-14}}

During WrestleMania 35 weekend, he wrestled in the second annual Battle Riot match at the namesake event as the #34 entrant.{{cite web |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/79047-resultados-mlw-fusion-9-de-marzo-de-2019 |title=Resultados MLW: Fusion 9 de marzo de 2019 | Solowrestling |publisher=Solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com |last=Murillo |first=Alex |date=March 10, 2019 |language=Spanish |access-date=2019-06-14 |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911135235/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/79047-resultados-mlw-fusion-9-de-marzo-de-2019 |url-status=live }} He eliminated Brian Pillman Jr., Ariel Dominguez and Davey Boy Smith Jr., lasting until the final four until being eliminated by Mance Warner.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/mlw-battle-riot-2-live-results-40-wrestlers-vie-world-title-shot-280936|title=MLW Battle Riot 2 live results: 40 wrestlers vie for a World title shot|last=Fontaine|first=Paul|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter/Figure Four Online|date=2019-04-05|access-date=2019-06-14|archive-date=April 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408195241/https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/mlw-battle-riot-2-live-results-40-wrestlers-vie-world-title-shot-280936|url-status=live}} On the April 26 episode of Fusion, Dynasty defeated Hart Foundation in a tables match. The match ended with Hammerstone putting Pillman through the table.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/hart-foundation-take-dynasty-tables-match-mlw-rise-renegades|title=Hart Foundation Take On Dynasty In A Tables Match At MLW Rise Of The Renegades|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|publisher=Fightful|date=2019-03-18|access-date=2019-06-14|archive-date=July 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210725002832/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/hart-foundation-take-dynasty-tables-match-mlw-rise-renegades|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/28/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-hart-foundation-vs-the-dynasty-in-a-six-man-tables-match-jordan-oliver-vs-kotto-brazil-rey-horus-vs-ace-austin/ |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: Hart Foundation vs. The Dynasty in a six-man tables match, Jordan Oliver vs. Kotto Brazil, Rey Horus vs. Ace Austin |publisher=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |date=2019-04-28 |access-date=2019-06-14 |archive-date=April 30, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430032705/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/04/28/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-hart-foundation-vs-the-dynasty-in-a-six-man-tables-match-jordan-oliver-vs-kotto-brazil-rey-horus-vs-ace-austin/ |url-status=live }} Hammerstone was announced for the tournament to crown the inaugural National Openweight Champion.{{cite web |title=National Openweight Championship Tournament Set; starts this week on FUSION |url=https://mlw.com/2019/05/06/national-openweight-championship-tournament-set-starts-this-week-on-fusion/ |website=Major League Wrestling |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=May 6, 2019 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073852/https://mlw.com/2019/05/06/national-openweight-championship-tournament-set-starts-this-week-on-fusion/ |url-status=live }} He defeated Gringo Loco in the semi-final on the May 11 episode of Fusion,{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/mlw-fusion-results-national-title-tournament-semifinal-match-283501|title=MLW Fusion results: National title tournament semifinal match|last=Oliver|first=Iain|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter/Figure Four Online|date=2019-05-12|access-date=2019-06-14|archive-date=May 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190513184507/https://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/mlw-fusion-results-national-title-tournament-semifinal-match-283501|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/mlw-fusion-episode-57-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-gringo-loco-jacob-fatu-action|title=MLW Fusion Episode 57 Results Alex Hammerstone vs Gringo Loco, Jacob Fatu in Action|last=Cook|first=Ryan|publisher=Fightful|date=2019-05-26|access-date=2019-06-14|archive-date=May 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527095015/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/mlw-fusion-episode-57-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-gringo-loco-jacob-fatu-action|url-status=live}} and Brian Pillman Jr. in the final at Fury Road on June 1 to become the first National Openweight Champion.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/126847/official-mlw-fury-road-preview-davey-boy-smith-jr-update-and-more-.html?p=1|title=OFFICIAL MLW FURY ROAD PREVIEW, DAVEY BOY SMITH JR. UPDATE AND MORE|last=Johnson|first=Mike|publisher=PWInsider|access-date=June 13, 2019|archive-date=June 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190607220248/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/126847/official-mlw-fury-road-preview-davey-boy-smith-jr-update-and-more-.html%3Fp%3D1|url-status=live}}{{cite web |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/mlw-results/mlw-fury-road-live-results-national-title-tournament-finals-285051 |title=MLW Fury Road live results: National title tournament finals |last=Fontaine |first=Paul |date=June 1, 2019 |access-date=June 6, 2019 |publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter/Figure Four Online |language=English |archive-date=June 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190604103302/https://www.f4wonline.com/mlw-results/mlw-fury-road-live-results-national-title-tournament-finals-285051 |url-status=live }}

Hammerstone successfully defended the title against Kotto Brazil at Kings of Colosseum, Davey Boy Smith Jr. via disqualification on the July 20 episode of Fusion and the Caribbean Heavyweight Champion Savio Vega on the August 10 episode of Fusion.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=MLW Kings of Colosseum live special results: Tom Lawlor vs. Jacob Fatu for the MLW Championship, Alexander Hammerstone's Star Spangled Hammer Challenge for the MLW National Openweight Championship, Rey Horus vs. Myron Reed |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/06/mlw-kings-of-colosseum-live-special-results-tom-lawlor-vs-jacob-fatu-for-the-mlw-championship-alexander-hammerstones-star-spangled-hammer-challenge-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-r/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=July 6, 2019 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073040/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/06/mlw-kings-of-colosseum-live-special-results-tom-lawlor-vs-jacob-fatu-for-the-mlw-championship-alexander-hammerstones-star-spangled-hammer-challenge-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-r/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: LA Park and Hijo de LA Park vs. Dr. Wagner Jr. and Dr. Wagner Jr. and El Hijo de Wagner Jr., Alex Hammerstone vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. for the MLW National Openweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/21/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-la-park-and-hijo-de-la-park-vs-dr-wagner-jr-and-dr-wagner-jr-and-el-hijo-de-wagner-jr-alex-hammerstone-vs-davey-boy-smith-jr-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-ch/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=July 21, 2019 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073041/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/21/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-la-park-and-hijo-de-la-park-vs-dr-wagner-jr-and-dr-wagner-jr-and-el-hijo-de-wagner-jr-alex-hammerstone-vs-davey-boy-smith-jr-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-ch/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: Alex Hammerstone vs. Savio Vega for the MLW National Openweight Championship, Bestia 666 vs. Rey Horus, Contra Unit in action and more details on the newest member |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/11/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-alex-hammerstone-vs-savio-vega-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-bestia-666-vs-rey-horus-contra-unit-in-action-and-more-details-on-the-newest-member/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=August 11, 2019 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073041/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/11/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-alex-hammerstone-vs-savio-vega-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-bestia-666-vs-rey-horus-contra-unit-in-action-and-more-details-on-the-newest-member/ |url-status=live }} On the October 12 episode of Fusion, Hammerstone defended the title against the Crash Heavyweight Champion Rey Horus in a title versus title match. Hammerstone lost via disqualification after interference by the Dynasty.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: MJF and Richard Holliday vs. LA Park Jr. and Hijo de LA Park for the MLW Tag Titles, MLW National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone vs. Crash Heavyweight Champion Rey Horus in a Title vs. Title match, Oraculo vs. Black Danger vs. Ricky Marvin |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/13/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-mjf-and-richard-holliday-vs-la-park-jr-and-hijo-de-la-park-for-the-mlw-tag-titles-mlw-national-openweight-champion-alex-hammerstone-vs-crash-heavyweight-champion-re/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=October 13, 2019 |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911135124/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/10/13/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-mjf-and-richard-holliday-vs-la-park-jr-and-hijo-de-la-park-for-the-mlw-tag-titles-mlw-national-openweight-champion-alex-hammerstone-vs-crash-heavyweight-champion-re/ |url-status=live }} The feud between Dynasty and the Hart Foundation continued as Hammerstone successfully defended the National Openweight Championship against Davey Boy Smith Jr. at MLW's first pay-per-view event Saturday Night SuperFight.{{cite web |author1=Josiah MacDonald |title=MLW Saturday Night SuperFight live results: Jacob Fatu vs. LA Park |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-saturday-night-superfight-live-results-jacob-fatu-vs-la-park-296431 |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=November 2, 2019 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073040/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-saturday-night-superfight-live-results-jacob-fatu-vs-la-park-296431 |url-status=live }} After a successful title defense against Douglas James on the November 23 episode of Fusion, Hammerstone participated in the inaugural Opera Cup tournament,{{cite web|url=https://mlw.com/2019/11/14/mjf-vs-hammerstone-meet-in-opera-cup-opening-round-in-nyc/|title=MJF VS. HAMMERSTONE MEET IN OPERA CUP OPENING ROUND IN NYC|date=November 14, 2019|publisher=Major League Wrestling|access-date=September 7, 2023|archive-date=September 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073040/https://mlw.com/2019/11/14/mjf-vs-hammerstone-meet-in-opera-cup-opening-round-in-nyc/|url-status=live}} where he defeated his teammate MJF in the quarterfinal but lost to the eventual winner Davey Boy Smith Jr. in the semifinal.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: Jimmy Havoc vs. Mance Warner in a Prince of Darkness match, Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Low Ki and MJF vs. Alex Hammerstone in Opera Cup tournament matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/23/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-jimmy-havoc-vs-mance-warner-in-a-prince-of-darkness-match-davey-boy-smith-jr-vs-low-ki-and-mjf-vs-alex-hammerstone-in-opera-cup-tournament-matches/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=December 23, 2019 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073853/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/23/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-jimmy-havoc-vs-mance-warner-in-a-prince-of-darkness-match-davey-boy-smith-jr-vs-low-ki-and-mjf-vs-alex-hammerstone-in-opera-cup-tournament-matches/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: Contra Unit vs. The Strong Hearts, Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Alex Hammerstone in an Opera Cup tournament semifinal match, Tom Lawlor faces "the greatest Von Erich" |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/05/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-contra-unit-vs-the-strong-hearts-davey-boy-smith-jr-vs-alex-hammerstone-in-an-opera-cup-tournament-semifinal-match-tom-lawlor-faces-the-greatest-von-erich/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=January 5, 2020 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073854/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/05/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-contra-unit-vs-the-strong-hearts-davey-boy-smith-jr-vs-alex-hammerstone-in-an-opera-cup-tournament-semifinal-match-tom-lawlor-faces-the-greatest-von-erich/ |url-status=live }}

Hammerstone continued to successfully defend the National Openweight Championship against the likes of Aero Star, T-Hawk and Laredo Kid in 2020 before MLW went on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: Dynasty produced show, The Von Erichs vs. MJF and Richard Holliday for the MLW Tag Titles, Alexander Hammerstone vs. Aero Star for the MLW National Openweight Championship, Gino Medina vs. Septimo Dragon |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/16/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-dynasty-produced-show-the-von-erichs-vs-mjf-and-richard-holliday-for-the-mlw-tag-titles-alexander-hammerstone-vs-aero-star-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-champions/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=February 16, 2020 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073852/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/16/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-dynasty-produced-show-the-von-erichs-vs-mjf-and-richard-holliday-for-the-mlw-tag-titles-alexander-hammerstone-vs-aero-star-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-champions/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: King Mo vs. Low Ki, Alexander Hammerstone vs. T-Hawk for the MLW National Openweight Championship, Dominic Garrini's prize fight challenge |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/29/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-king-mo-vs-low-ki-alexander-hammerstone-vs-t-hawk-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-dominic-garrinis-prize-fight-challenge/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=March 29, 2020 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073852/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/29/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-king-mo-vs-low-ki-alexander-hammerstone-vs-t-hawk-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-dominic-garrinis-prize-fight-challenge/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: AAA and MLW Super Series begins with Alexander Hammerstone vs. Laredo Kid for the MLW National Openweight Championship, Mance Warner and Savio Vega vs. Pagano and Mortiz in a Barrio Street Fight, Konnan appearance |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/12/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-aaa-and-mlw-super-series-begins-with-alexander-hammerstone-vs-laredo-kid-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-mance-warner-and-savio-vega-vs-pagano-and/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=April 12, 2020 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907073853/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/04/12/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-aaa-and-mlw-super-series-begins-with-alexander-hammerstone-vs-laredo-kid-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-mance-warner-and-savio-vega-vs-pagano-and/ |url-status=live }} The storyline explanation was that Contra Unit attacked several MLW wrestlers and hijacked MLW's headquarters.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: AAA and MLW Super Series concludes with Los Parks vs. Psycho Clown, Psicosis, and Nino Hamburguesa, Davey Boy Smith Jr. calls out Jacob Fatu, Dynasty searches for the "Meth Gator" |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/10/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-aaa-and-mlw-super-series-concludes-with-los-parks-vs-psycho-clown-psicosis-and-nino-hamburguesa-davey-boy-smith-jr-calls-out-jacob-fatu-dynasty-searches-for-the/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=May 10, 2020 |archive-date=October 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015235446/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/10/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-aaa-and-mlw-super-series-concludes-with-los-parks-vs-psycho-clown-psicosis-and-nino-hamburguesa-davey-boy-smith-jr-calls-out-jacob-fatu-dynasty-searches-for-the/ |url-status=live }} MLW resumed holding events in November. It was explained in storyline that Hammerstone was a primary force in retrieving MLW from Contra Unit's occupation. The first episode of Fusion in several months took place on November 18, where Hammerstone defeated Jason Dugan and demanded a title shot against Jacob Fatu for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship due to being ranked #1 in MLW by Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI). Hammerstone confronted Fatu later that night but was attacked by Contra's newest member, the debuting Mads Krügger, turning Hammerstone into a fan favorite.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=Powell's MLW Fusion TV Review: Jacob Fatu vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. for the MLW World Championship, Myron Reed vs. Brian Pillman Jr. for the MLW Middleweight Championship, MLW National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone in action |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/18/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-jacob-fatu-vs-davey-boy-smith-jr-for-the-mlw-world-championship-myron-reed-vs-brian-pillman-jr-for-the-mlw-middleweight-championship-mlw-national-openweight-champ/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=November 18, 2020 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907072121/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/11/18/powells-mlw-fusion-tv-review-jacob-fatu-vs-davey-boy-smith-jr-for-the-mlw-world-championship-myron-reed-vs-brian-pillman-jr-for-the-mlw-middleweight-championship-mlw-national-openweight-champ/ |url-status=live }} As a result, Hammerstone began feuding with Krügger, leading to a match between the two for Hammerstone's National Openweight Championship at Kings of Colosseum on January 6, 2021.{{cite web |title=Krügger vs. Hammerstone title fight signed for Kings of Colosseum |url=https://mlw.com/2020/12/21/krugger-vs-hammerstone-title-fight-signed-for-kings-of-colosseum/ |website=Major League Wrestling |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=December 21, 2020 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907072120/https://mlw.com/2020/12/21/krugger-vs-hammerstone-title-fight-signed-for-kings-of-colosseum/ |url-status=live }} The match ended in a double count-out resulting in Hammerstone retaining the title.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=1/6 MLW Fusion Results: Kings of Colosseum featuring Myron Reed vs. Lio Rush for the MLW Middleweight Championship, Alex Hammerstone vs. Mads Krugger for the MLW National Openweight Championship, The Von Erichs vs. The Dirty Blondes in a bunkhouse match for the MLW Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/06/1-6-mlw-fusion-results-kings-of-colosseum-featuring-myron-reed-vs-lio-rush-for-the-mlw-middleweight-championship-alex-hammerstone-vs-mads-krugger-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-the/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=January 6, 2021 |archive-date=December 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231205183743/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/01/06/1-6-mlw-fusion-results-kings-of-colosseum-featuring-myron-reed-vs-lio-rush-for-the-mlw-middleweight-championship-alex-hammerstone-vs-mads-krugger-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-the/ |url-status=live }} Hammerstone defeated Krügger in a Baklei Brawl on the March 2 episode of Fusion to end the feud.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=2/3 MLW Fusion Results: MLW National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone vs. Mads Krugger in a Baklei Brawl, Los Parks vs. TJP and Bu Ku Dao for the MLW Tag Titles, Gino Medina vs. Gringo Loco, Jordan Oliver vs. a member of the Sentai Death Squad |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/03/2-3-mlw-fusion-results-mlw-national-openweight-champion-alex-hammerstone-vs-mads-krugger-in-a-baklei-brawl-los-parks-vs-tjp-and-bu-ku-dao-for-the-mlw-tag-titles-gino-medina-vs-gringo-loco-jorda/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=February 3, 2021 |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911135147/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/03/2-3-mlw-fusion-results-mlw-national-openweight-champion-alex-hammerstone-vs-mads-krugger-in-a-baklei-brawl-los-parks-vs-tjp-and-bu-ku-dao-for-the-mlw-tag-titles-gino-medina-vs-gringo-loco-jorda/ |url-status=live }}

After successfully defending the National Openweight Championship against the likes of L.A. Park and Mil Muertes,{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=3/10 MLW Fusion Results: Alex Hammerstone vs. LA Park for the MLW National Openweight Championship, Kevin Ku vs. ACH, Gino Medina vs. Gringo Loco |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/10/3-10-mlw-fusion-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-la-park-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-kevin-ku-vs-ach-gino-medina-vs-gringo-loco/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=March 10, 2021 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907072122/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/10/3-10-mlw-fusion-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-la-park-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-kevin-ku-vs-ach-gino-medina-vs-gringo-loco/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=4/14 MLW Fusion Results: Alex Hammerstone vs. Mil Muertes for the MLW National Openweight Championship, Los Parks vs. The Dirty Blondes for the MLW Tag Titles, Richard Holliday vs. Gino Medina for the Caribbean Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/14/4-14-mlw-fusion-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-mil-muertes-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-los-parks-vs-the-dirty-blondes-for-the-mlw-tag-titles-richard-holliday-vs-gino-medina-fo/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=April 14, 2021 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907072120/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/04/14/4-14-mlw-fusion-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-mil-muertes-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-los-parks-vs-the-dirty-blondes-for-the-mlw-tag-titles-richard-holliday-vs-gino-medina-fo/ |url-status=live }} Hammerstone participated in the Battle Riot match as the #35 entrant at Battle Riot III on July 24, 2021.{{cite web |title=Hammerstone enters Battle Riot |url=https://mlw.com/2021/06/12/hammerstone-enters-battle-riot/ |website=Major League Wrestling |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=June 12, 2021 |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911135135/https://mlw.com/2021/06/12/hammerstone-enters-battle-riot/ |url-status=live }} Hammerstone eliminated the Sentai Death Squad, Josef Samael, Simon Gotch, Daivari and lastly Mads Krügger to win the Battle Riot, thus earning the Golden Ticket which required Hammerstone to cash-in for a World Heavyweight Championship match anytime and anywhere.{{cite web |author1=Iain Oliver |title=MLW Battle Riot III results: A new World title challenger is crowned |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-battle-riot-iii-results-new-world-title-challenger-crowned-347891 |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=July 24, 2021 |archive-date=September 11, 2024 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|url-status=live }} After retaining the National Openweight Championship against Tom Lawlor on the September 29 episode of Fusion: Alpha,{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=MLW Fusion Alpha results: Powell's review of Alex Hammerstone vs. Tom Lawlor for the MLW National Openweight Championship, Aramis vs. Arez, and Alex Kane vs. Budd Heavy |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/29/mlw-fusion-alpha-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-tom-lawlor-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-aramis-vs-arez-and-alex-kane-vs-budd-heavy/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=September 29, 2021 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907065402/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/29/mlw-fusion-alpha-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-tom-lawlor-for-the-mlw-national-openweight-championship-aramis-vs-arez-and-alex-kane-vs-budd-heavy/ |url-status=live }} Hammerstone defeated Jacob Fatu in a title versus title match to win the World Heavyweight Championship and retain his National Openweight Championship at Fightland, which aired on October 7.{{cite web |author1=Tyler Sage |title=10/7/21 MLW Fightland Sage's Recap and Analysis: Jacob Fatu vs. Alexander Hammerstone, Myron Reed vs. Arez vs. Aramis vs. Tajiri |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/10/08/10-7-21-mlw-fightland-sages-recap-and-analysis-jacob-fatu-vs-alexander-hammerstone-myron-reed-vs-arez-vs-aramis-vs-tajiri/ |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=October 8, 2021 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907065401/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2021/10/08/10-7-21-mlw-fightland-sages-recap-and-analysis-jacob-fatu-vs-alexander-hammerstone-myron-reed-vs-arez-vs-aramis-vs-tajiri/ |url-status=live }} As a result of winning the World Heavyweight Championship, Hammerstone relinquished the National Openweight Championship, ending his two-year reign at 865 days.{{cite web |author1=Colin McGuire |title=MLW Fusion Alpha results: McGuire's review of Tom Lawlor vs. Davey Richards in an Opera Cup tournament first-round match, Delmi Exo vs. Brittany Blake, Calvin Tankman vs. Lee Moriarty, the fate of the MLW National Openweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/13/mlw-fusion-alpha-results-mcguires-review-of-tom-lawlor-vs-davey-richards-in-an-opera-cup-tournament-first-round-match-delmi-exo-vs-brittany-blake-calvin-tankman-vs-lee-moriarty-the/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=October 13, 2021 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907065402/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/13/mlw-fusion-alpha-results-mcguires-review-of-tom-lawlor-vs-davey-richards-in-an-opera-cup-tournament-first-round-match-delmi-exo-vs-brittany-blake-calvin-tankman-vs-lee-moriarty-the/ |url-status=live }} The following month, at War Chamber, Hammerstone led The Hammerheads (EJ Nduka, Richard Holliday, Matanza Duran and Savio Vega) to defeat the Contra Unit in the titular match.{{cite web |author1=Iain Oliver |title=MLW Fusion Alpha results: War Chamber match, Jeff Cobb returns |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-fusion-alpha-results-war-chamber-match-jeff-cobb-returns-359906 |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=November 18, 2021 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907065401/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-fusion-alpha-results-war-chamber-match-jeff-cobb-returns-359906 |url-status=live }}

He then feuded with Cesar Duran after he refused the promoter's offer, feuding with Black Taurus and King Muertes. On the premiere episode of Azteca on January 6, 2022, Hammerstone and Pagano defeated Taurus and Muertes in an Apocalypto Hardcore match.{{cite web |author1=Iain Oliver |title=MLW Azteca results: Alex Hammerstone & Pagano vs. King Muertes & Taurus |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-azteca-results-hammerstone-and-pagano-vs-king-muertes-and-taurus |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=January 7, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907064440/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-azteca-results-hammerstone-and-pagano-vs-king-muertes-and-taurus |url-status=live }} However, Pagano turned on Hammerstone, taking him on a warehouse, where Richard Holliday rescued him.{{cite web |author1=Iain Oliver |title=MLW Azteca results: Pagano vs. Savio Vega hardcore match, two title defenses |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-azteca-results-pagano-vs-savio-vega-hardcore-match-two-title-defenses |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=January 14, 2022 |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911135231/https://live.primis.tech/live/liveVideo.php?vpaidManager=sekindo&s=58057&ri=6C69766553746174737C736B317B54307D7B64323032342D30392D31315F31367D7B7331373236333533367D7B4333307D7B53643364334C6D59306432397562476C755A53356A6232303D7D7B626368726F6D657D7B716465736B746F707D7B6F77696E646F77737D7B583634307D7B593434307D7B66317D7B7251554A554943386763485A6B4C5455354F4459674C7941784943386759574E3061585A6C7D7B4C32303834357DFEFE&userIpAddr=207.241.236.169&userUA=Mozilla%2F5.0+%28Windows+NT+10.0%3B+Win64%3B+x64%29+AppleWebKit%2F537.36+%28KHTML%2C+like+Gecko%29+Chrome%2F115.0.0.0+Safari%2F537.36&debugInformation=ABT+%2F+pvd-5986+%2F+1+%2F+active&kv_enc_1=enviro%3Dlive%26author%3DIain+Oliver%26authortype%3D%26channel%3D%26id%3D34368%26pagetype%3Deditorial%26sponsor%3D%26tag%3DMLW+News%2CNews%2CWWE+Results%26team%3D%26newsNowTitle%3DMLW+Azteca+results%3A+Pagano+vs.+Savio+Vega+hardcore+match%2C+two+title+defenses%26pubTime%3D8-9%26pubDate%3D20220114%26viewType%3DThumbnail%26postId%3D34368%26datePublished%3D2022-01-14T08%3A09%3A12Z%26ampTraffic%3Dfalse%26template%3Dcontent-all%26networkCategory%3D%26contentType%3D%26intent%3D%26dateModified%3D2022-01-14T08%3A09%3A12Z&isWePassGdpr=1&schain=1.0%2C1%21snack-media.com%2CSNM_3626%2C1&noViewableMidrollPolicy=vary&isDoublePreroll=1&autoSkipVideoSec=22&c2pWaitTime=10&sdkv=&isSinglePageFloatSupport=0&availCampaigns=&isAmpIframe=0&tagKeywords=&cbuster=1726062750&csuuid=66e1a09e7cbbf&debugInfo=17263536_ABT+%2F+pvd-5986+%2F+1+%2F+active&debugPlayerSession=&pubUrlDEMO=&isAsyncDEMO=0&customPlaylistIdDEMO=&sta=17263536&showLogo=0&clkUrl=&plMult=-1&schedule=eyJwcmVfcm9sbCI6MSwibWlkX3JvbGwiOltdLCJnYXAiOiJhdXRvIn0%3D&content=plembed3f08otzuiwnh&secondaryContent=&x=640&y=440&pubUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f4wonline.com%2Fnews%2Fmlw%2Fmlw-azteca-results-pagano-vs-savio-vega-hardcore-match-two-title-defenses%2F&contentNum=1&flow_closeBtn=1&flowCloseTimeout=0&flow_closeButtonPosition=right&flow_direction=br&flow_horizontalOffset=0&flow_bottomOffset=100&impGap=1&flow_width=400&flow_height=225&videoType=flow&isOriginImg=0&gdpr=0&gdprConsent=&contentFeedId=&geoLati=37.751&geoLong=-97.822&vpTemplate=20845&flowMode=seenboth&isRealPreroll=0&playerApiId=&isApp=0&ccpa=0&ccpaConsent=1---&subId=&appName=&appBundleId=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.f4wonline.com%2Fnews%2Fmlw%2Fmlw-azteca-results-pagano-vs-savio-vega-hardcore-match-two-title-defenses%2F&appStoreUrl=&diaid=&appPrivacyPolicy=&appIsPaid=&appDeveloper=&appId=&appVersion=&sdkv=&enableResizeObserverInapp=0&isAppJs=0 |url-status=live }} On the January 27 episode of Azteca, Hammerstone retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Octagon Jr.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=1/27 MLW Azteca results: Powell's review of Alexander Hammerstone vs. Octagon Jr. for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, El Hijo Del Vikingo vs. Aramis for the AAA Mega Championship, and Arez vs. Extreme Tiger |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/28/1-27-mlw-azteca-results-powells-review-of-alexander-hammerstone-vs-octagon-jr-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-el-hijo-del-vikingo-vs-aramis-for-the-aaa-mega-championship-and-arez-vs-extr/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=January 28, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907064438/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/01/28/1-27-mlw-azteca-results-powells-review-of-alexander-hammerstone-vs-octagon-jr-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-el-hijo-del-vikingo-vs-aramis-for-the-aaa-mega-championship-and-arez-vs-extr/ |url-status=live }} Hammerstone successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Pagano in a falls count anywhere match on the February 10 episode of Fusion. After the match, Holliday turned on Hammerstone by attacking him, thus breaking up the Dynasty.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=MLW Fusion results: Powell's review of A major player enters MLW, Alexander Hammerstone vs. Pagano in a Falls Count Anywhere match for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, King Muertes vs. Richard Holliday, EJ Nduka vs. Ikuro Kwon |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/02/11/mlw-fusion-results-powells-review-of-a-major-player-enters-mlw-alexander-hammerstone-vs-pagano-in-a-falls-count-anywhere-match-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-king-muertes-vs-richard-holli/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=February 11, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907064437/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/02/11/mlw-fusion-results-powells-review-of-a-major-player-enters-mlw-alexander-hammerstone-vs-pagano-in-a-falls-count-anywhere-match-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-king-muertes-vs-richard-holli/ |url-status=live }}

Hammerstone retained the World Heavyweight Championship against Davey Richards at SuperFight and Jacob Fatu and Mads Krügger in a three-way match at Intimidation Games.{{cite web |author1=Ian Oliver |title=MLW SuperFight results: Alex Hammerstone vs. Davey Richards World title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-superfight-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-davey-richards-world-title-match |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=March 11, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907064438/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-superfight-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-davey-richards-world-title-match |url-status=live }}{{cite web |author1=Iain Oliver |title=MLW Intimidation Games results: Alex Hammerstone vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Mads Krugger |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-intimidation-games-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-jacob-fatu-vs-mads-krugger |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=April 29, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907065402/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-intimidation-games-results-alex-hammerstone-vs-jacob-fatu-vs-mads-krugger |url-status=live }} Hammerstone continued his feud with Holliday. At Rise of the Renegades, Hammerstone teamed with The Von Erichs (Marshall and Ross) as The Von Hammers against King Muertes, Mads Krügger and Richard Holliday in a losing effort in a six-man tag team match.{{cite web |author1=Ian Oliver |title=MLW Fusion results: Hammerstone & Von Erichs vs. Holliday, Muertes & Krugger |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-fusion-results-hammerstone-von-erichs-vs-holliday-muertes-krugger |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=June 10, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907064436/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-fusion-results-hammerstone-von-erichs-vs-holliday-muertes-krugger |url-status=live }} Hammerstone successfully defended the World Heavyweight Championship against Holliday at Kings of Colosseum.{{cite web |author1=Ian Oliver |title=MLW Kings of Colosseum results: Hammerstone vs. Holliday World title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-kings-of-colosseum-results-hammerstone-vs-holliday-world-title-match |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=July 15, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907064436/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-kings-of-colosseum-results-hammerstone-vs-holliday-world-title-match |url-status=live }} On the November 24 episode of Fusion, Hammerstone defeated Holliday in a falls count anywhere match to retain the title and end the feud.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=11/24 MLW Fusion results: Powell's review of Alex Hammerstone vs. Richard Holliday in a Falls Count Anywhere match for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, and Taya Valkyrie vs. Brittany Blake for the MLW Featherweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/24/11-24-mlw-fusion-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-richard-holliday-in-a-falls-count-anywhere-match-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-and-taya-valkyrie-vs-brittany-blake-for-the-m/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=November 24, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907064436/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/24/11-24-mlw-fusion-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-richard-holliday-in-a-falls-count-anywhere-match-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-and-taya-valkyrie-vs-brittany-blake-for-the-m/ |url-status=live }} Hammerstone would then retain the title against various contenders, such as Bandido,{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=12/1 MLW Fusion results: Powell's review of Alex Hammerstone vs. Bandido for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, Lady Shani vs. Lady Flammer vs. La Hiedra vs. Reina Dorado in a four-way eliminator for a shot at the MLW Featherweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/01/12-1-mlw-fusion-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-bandido-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-lady-shani-vs-lady-flammer-vs-la-hiedra-vs-reina-dorado-in-a-four-way-eliminator-for/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=December 1, 2022 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907071142/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/01/12-1-mlw-fusion-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-bandido-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-lady-shani-vs-lady-flammer-vs-la-hiedra-vs-reina-dorado-in-a-four-way-eliminator-for/ |url-status=live }} EJ Nduka in a last man standing match,{{cite web |author1=Iain Oliver |title=MLW Underground results: Hammerstone vs. Nduka Last Man Standing title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-underground-results-hammerstone-vs-nduka-last-man-standing-title-match |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=February 8, 2023 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907071142/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/results/mlw-underground-results-hammerstone-vs-nduka-last-man-standing-title-match |url-status=live }} Yamato,{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=2/21 MLW Underground results: Powell's review of Alex Hammerstone vs. Yamato for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, The Billington Bulldogs vs. The FBI, and Sam Adonis vs. Calvin Tankman |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/22/2-21-mlw-underground-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-yamato-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-the-billington-bulldogs-vs-the-fbi-and-sam-adonis-vs-calvin-tankman/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=February 22, 2023 |archive-date=September 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907071143/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/02/22/2-21-mlw-underground-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-yamato-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-the-billington-bulldogs-vs-the-fbi-and-sam-adonis-vs-calvin-tankman/ |url-status=live }} and Jacob Fatu at SuperFight.{{cite web |author1=Jason Powell |title=3/21 MLW Underground results: Powell's review of Alex Hammerstone vs. Jacob Fatu for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, Taya Valkyrie vs. Billie Starkz for the MLW Featherweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/21/3-21-mlw-underground-results-powells-review-of-alex-hammerstone-vs-jacob-fatu-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-taya-valkyrie-vs-billie-starkz-for-the-mlw-featherweight-championship/ |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=March 21, 2023}} On July 8, 2023 at Never Say Never, Hammerstone lost the title to Alex Kane, ending his reign at 644 days.{{cite web |author1=Ian Carey |title=New champions crowned at MLW Never Say Never, Don King appears |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/new-champions-crowned-at-mlw-never-say-never |website=WON / F4W |access-date=7 September 2023 |date=July 9, 2023 |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911135144/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/new-champions-crowned-at-mlw-never-say-never/ |url-status=live }}

As part of a worked shoot angle, Hammerstone stated on October 28, 2023 that he had requested his release from MLW.{{Cite web|date=29 October 2023|last=Carey|first=Ian|work=Figure Four Online|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/alex-hammerstone-confirms-requesting-release-from-mlw|title=Alex Hammerstone confirms requesting release from MLW|accessdate=19 November 2023|archive-date=November 19, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231119215837/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/alex-hammerstone-confirms-requesting-release-from-mlw|url-status=live}} At Fightland, after Alex Kane had successfully defended the MLW World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu, Matt Cardona, Tom Lawlor and other members of World Titan Federation attacked Alex Kane. The lights went down in the arena, which led to Hammerstone making his return to MLW, attacking Fatu, and aligning with World Titan Federation, thus turning heel for the first time since 2020. At MLW Holiday Rush, Hammerstone wrestled Jacob Fatu in a losing effort. After the match, Hammerstone thanked MLW and Court Bauer for giving him an opportunity to wrestle in MLW. Hammerstone then said that his contract with MLW was up on January 1, 2024, and he might have wrestled his last MLW match.{{cite news |last1=Oliver |first1=Iain |title=MLW Holiday Rush results: Matt Riddle appears, Hammerstone vs. Fatu |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/mlw-holiday-rush-results-matt-riddle-appears-hammerstone-vs-fatu |access-date=24 December 2023 |work=WON/F4W |date=24 December 2023 |language=en |archive-date=December 24, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231224195927/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/other-wrestling/mlw-holiday-rush-results-matt-riddle-appears-hammerstone-vs-fatu |url-status=live }} with reports linking him to both WWE and All Elite Wrestling (AEW).

At Battle Riot VII Hammerstone made his return to Major League Wrestling (MLW) entering the Battle Riot Match to earn a shot at the MLW World Heavyweight Championship which was won by Matt Riddle

On July 26, 2019, MLW announced a working agreement with Japanese based promotion Pro Wrestling Noah, which would include a talent-exchange agreement and content collaboration between the two promotions{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/mlw-news/mlw-forms-working-relationship-pro-wrestling-noah-288746|title=MLW forms working relationship with Pro Wrestling NOAH|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=2019-07-25|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter/Figure Four Online|language=en|access-date=2019-08-03|archive-date=July 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730133732/https://www.f4wonline.com/mlw-news/mlw-forms-working-relationship-pro-wrestling-noah-288746|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/07/25/mlw-pro-wrestling-noah-partnership|title=MLW partners with Pro Wrestling NOAH|last=Barrasso|first=Justin|publisher=Sports Illustrated|language=en|access-date=2019-08-03|archive-date=July 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190726154902/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2019/07/25/mlw-pro-wrestling-noah-partnership|url-status=live}} On July 29, it was announced that Hammerstone would represent MLW by participating in the 2019 N1-Victory, where he wrestled in Block A from August 18 to September 16.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/mlw-news/mlws-hammerstone-set-pro-wrestling-noah-tournament-288951|title=MLW's Hammerstone set for Pro Wrestling NOAH tournament|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=2019-07-29|publisher=Wrestling Observer Newsletter/Figure Four Online|language=en|access-date=2019-08-03|archive-date=July 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730034028/https://www.f4wonline.com/mlw-news/mlws-hammerstone-set-pro-wrestling-noah-tournament-288951|url-status=live}}

Hammerstone returned to TNA (formerly Impact) on January 13, 2024 at Hard To Kill, losing to Josh Alexander.{{cite web | url=https://tnawrestling.com/hard-to-kill-2024/ | title=Hard to Kill 2024 – TNA Wrestling | access-date=January 7, 2024 | archive-date=January 5, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240105235121/https://tnawrestling.com/hard-to-kill-2024/ | url-status=live }} On the February 29 episode of TNA Impact!, it was announced that Hammerstone had signed with the promotion and would face Alexander in a rematch at Sacrifice on March 8.{{Cite web |last=Applegate |first=Colby |date=February 29, 2024 |title=Alex Hammerstone Officially Signs With TNA Wrestling |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1449737-alex-hammerstone-officially-signs-with-tna-wrestling |access-date=March 9, 2024 |website=Wrestlezone |archive-date=March 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310081741/https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1449737-alex-hammerstone-officially-signs-with-tna-wrestling |url-status=live }} During the bout, as the referee was on the mat recovering after being accidentally struck, Hammerstone would turn heel, hitting Alexander with a low blow, then the Nightmare Pendulum (his version of a swinging side slam), allowing him to score the victory.{{Cite web |last=Vetter |first=Chris |date=March 9, 2024 |title=TNA Sacrifice results (3/8): Vetter's review of Moose vs. Eric Young for the TNA World Championship, Nic Nemeth vs. Steve Maclin, Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/09/tna-sacrifice-results-3-8-vetters-review-of-moose-vs-eric-young-for-the-tna-world-championship-nic-nemeth-vs-steve-maclin-josh-alexander-vs-hammerstone/ |access-date=March 10, 2024 |website=Prowrestling.net}} Hammerstone took Alexander's headgear as a trophy after the match.{{Cite web |last=DeAngelo |first=Dominic |date=March 9, 2024 |title=Hammerstone Labels Josh Alexander "A Walking Liability" After TNA Sacrifice Win: "You were looking past me like I was insignificant." |url=https://www.sescoops.com/tna/hammerstone-labels-josh-alexander-a-walking-liability-after-massive-tna-sacrifice-win |access-date=March 10, 2024 |website=sescoops.com |archive-date=March 10, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310083847/https://www.sescoops.com/tna/hammerstone-labels-josh-alexander-a-walking-liability-after-massive-tna-sacrifice-win |url-status=live }} On April 20 at Rebellion, Hammerstone was defeated by Alexander in the third match, which was a Last Man Standing match.{{cite web|title=TNA Rebellion results (4/20): Powell's review of Moose vs. Nic Nemeth for the TNA World Championship, Jordynne Grace vs. Steph De Lander for the Knockouts Title, Josh Alexander vs. Hammerstone|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/20/tna-rebellion-results-4-20-powells-review-of-moose-vs-nic-nemeth-for-the-tna-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-steph-de-lander-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-hammerstone/|last=Powell|first=Jason|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=April 20, 2024|access-date=April 20, 2024|archive-date=April 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240420230435/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/04/20/tna-rebellion-results-4-20-powells-review-of-moose-vs-nic-nemeth-for-the-tna-world-championship-jordynne-grace-vs-steph-de-lander-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-hammerstone/|url-status=live}} On August 22, 2024 episode of Impact!, Hammerstone defeated Kushida to qualify for the Ultimate X match for the TNA X Division Championship at Emergence, which was won by Zachary Wentz.{{cite web|title=TNA iMPACT! on AXS TV Results: August 22, 2024|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/08/22/tna-impact-on-axs-tv-results-august-22-2024/|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=August 22, 2024|access-date=August 23, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240823205328/https://tnawrestling.com/2024/08/22/tna-impact-on-axs-tv-results-august-22-2024/|archive-date=August 23, 2024|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/tna-emergence-8-30-results-vetters-review-of-nic-nemeth-vs-josh-alexander-in-a-60-minute-iron-man-match-for-the-tna-world-championship-ultimate-x-match-for-the-x-division-title/|title=TNA Emergence (8/30) results: Vetter's review of Nic Nemeth vs. Josh Alexander in a 60-minute Iron Man match for the TNA World Championship, Ultimate X match for the X Division Title|first=Chris|last=Vetter|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 31, 2024|access-date=August 31, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240831225259/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/31/tna-emergence-8-30-results-vetters-review-of-nic-nemeth-vs-josh-alexander-in-a-60-minute-iron-man-match-for-the-tna-world-championship-ultimate-x-match-for-the-x-division-title/|archive-date=August 31, 2024|url-status=live}}

On the September 12 episode of Impact!, Hammerstone lost to Steve Maclin. At Victory Road, Hammerstone and Jake Something defeated Eric Young and Steve Maclin. At Bound for Glory, Hammerstone competed in the 20-person Intergender Call Your Shot Gauntlet which was won by Frankie Kazarian. At Turning Point, Hammerstone competed in the Six-way Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl match which was won by Joe Hendry. His final match in TNA took place on the March 13, 2025, episode of Impact! where Hammerstone competed for the TNA World Championship where he lost to Joe Hendry.

Hammerstone departed from TNA on March 7, 2025, when his contract expired.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/impact-wrestling/alex-hammerstone-no-longer-with-tna-wrestling/|title=Alex Hammerstone no longer with TNA Wrestling|first=joseph|last=Currier|date=March 7, 2025|website=Wrestling Observer|access-date=March 12, 2025}}

On September 10, 2024, amidst a talent exchange between TNA and WWE's NXT brand, Hammerstone made a surprise appearance on the September 10, 2024 episode of NXT, being revealed as Tony D'Angelo handpicked opponent to face NXT North American Champion Oba Femi in a non-title match, where he was defeated.{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/tna-alex-hammerstone-oba-femis-surprise-wwe-nxt-opponent/|title=TNA's Alex Hammerstone is Oba Femi's Surprise WWE NXT Opponent|date=September 10, 2024|access-date=September 11, 2024|website=ComicBook.com|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911135226/https://comicbook.com/wwe/news/tna-alex-hammerstone-oba-femis-surprise-wwe-nxt-opponent/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=September 10, 2024 |title=NXT TV results (9/10): Moore's review of Trick Williams vs. Pete Dunne in a Last Man Standing match for a shot at the NXT Title, Nathan Frazer and Axiom vs. The Street Profits for the NXT Tag Titles, Giulia vs. Chelsea Green |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/10/nxt-tv-results-9-10-moores-review-of-trick-williams-vs-pete-dunne-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-a-shot-at-the-nxt-title-nathan-frazer-and-axiom-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-nxt-tag-ti/ |access-date=September 11, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language= |archive-date=September 11, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911000521/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/10/nxt-tv-results-9-10-moores-review-of-trick-williams-vs-pete-dunne-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-a-shot-at-the-nxt-title-nathan-frazer-and-axiom-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-nxt-tag-ti/ |url-status=live }} On the September 17 episode, he defeated D'Angelo via countout.{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=John |date=September 17, 2024 |title=NXT TV results (9/17): Moore's review of CM Punk's announcement, Ethan Page and Trick Williams contract signing, Lyra Valkyria and Tatum Paxley vs. Wendy Choo and Rosemary|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/17/nxt-tv-results-9-17-moores-review-of-cm-punks-announcement-ethan-page-and-trick-williams-contract-signing-lyra-valkyria-and-tatum-paxley-vs-wendy-choo-and-rosemary/|access-date=September 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=}}

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• AAW Wrestling
• AAW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Ace Perry{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=327127|title=AAW Windy City Classic XVI - Pay Per View @ 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, Illinois, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 26, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214234732/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=327127|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=567|title=AAW Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 26, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=January 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220102154959/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=567|url-status=live}}
• All-Star Wrestling At Gray-Bell
• ASW Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=336816|title=ASW - Event @ Gray-Bell in Royston, Georgia, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 4, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2022|archive-date=March 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324094353/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=336816|url-status=live}}
• Arizona Wrestling Federation
• AWF State Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=168338|title=AWF Overdrive 2016 - Event @ AWF Arena in Glendale, Arizona, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 27, 2016|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213121614/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=168338|url-status=live}}
• AWF Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Joe Graves{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=215750|title=AWF New Dawn 2017 - Event @ AWF Arena in Glendale, Arizona, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 28, 2017|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213121831/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=215750|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4405|title=AWF Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 28, 2017|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009051431/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4405|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=171619|title=AWF Gold Rush 2017 - Event @ AWF Arena in Glendale, Arizona, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 25, 2017|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213121829/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=171619|url-status=live}}
• DREAMWAVE Wrestling
• Good as Gold Rumble (2016){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=147924|title=DREAMWAVE Good As Gold 2016 - Event @ Knights Of Columbus in LaSalle, Illinois, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 3, 2016|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213122118/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=147924|url-status=live}}
• Future Stars of Wrestling
• FSW Heavyweight Championship (3 times){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=194248|title=FSW No Escape 2018 - Event @ Silverton Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 27, 2018|access-date=February 13, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=307337|title=FSW Day Of Reckoning 2021 - Pay Per View @ FSW Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 27, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2541|title=FSW Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 31, 2017|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=January 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220125213427/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2541|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=218280|title=FSW Against All Odds 2018 - Event @ Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 14, 2018|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213123259/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=218280|url-status=live}}
• FSW Nevada State Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=232927|title=FSW Ten Year Anniversary Show - Event @ Sam's Town Live in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 23, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213122337/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=232927|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4271|title=FSW Nevada State Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 23, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=April 11, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230411215857/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4271|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=249077|title=FSW High Octane: Fallout - TV-Show @ FSW Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 29, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213122348/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=249077|url-status=live}}
• FSW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Joe Graves{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2543|title=FSW Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 24, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213122441/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2543|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=253616|title=FSW No Escape - Pay Per View @ Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 25, 2020|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213122553/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=253616|url-status=live}}
• Global Syndicate Wrestling
• GSW World Championship (1 time, inaugural, final){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=302748|title=GSW Inception - Pay Per View @ Monster Factory in Paulsboro, New Jersey, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 20, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213123041/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=302748|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4839|title=GSW World Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 20, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009052017/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4839|url-status=live}}
• Lions Pride Sports
• Lions Pride Sports 360 Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=208011|title=Lions Pride High Voltage - Event @ Brazos County Expo Complex in Bryan, Texas, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 17, 2018|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213123551/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=208011|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3817|title=Lions Pride Sports 360 Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 17, 2018|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009052057/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3817|url-status=live}}
• Major League Wrestling
• MLW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=325722|title=MLW Fightland 2021 - TV-Show @ 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 2, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=January 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123113256/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=325722|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=224|title=MLW World Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 2, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=May 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510100902/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=224|url-status=live}}
• MLW National Openweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=225010|title=MLW Fusion #60 - Fury Road - TV-Show @ Waukesha County Expo Center in Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 1, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213124038/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=225010|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4227|title=MLW National Openweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 1, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=January 27, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127012934/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4227|url-status=live}}
• Battle Riot (2021){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=318897|title=Battle Riot (2021)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 10, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213124258/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=318897|url-status=live}}
• MLW National Openweight Championship Tournament (2019){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=5612&page=2|title=MLW National Openweight Championship Tournament (2019)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 1, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213124142/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=5612&page=2|url-status=live}}
• New Tradition Lucha Libre
• NTLL Heavyweight Championship (3 times, current){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=6693|title=NTLL Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 20, 2022|access-date=August 18, 2024|archive-date=August 18, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240818122514/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=6693|url-status=live}}
• Paragon Pro Wrestling
• PPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Alex Chamberlain{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=128163|title=PPW TV Tapings - TV-Show @ Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 7, 2015|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213124647/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=128163|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2507|title=PPW Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=April 7, 2015|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911140217/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2507|url-status=live}}
• Lucha Libre VOZ
• VOZ Ultra Championship (1 time, current)
• Power Precision Pro Wrestling
• 3PW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Joe Graves{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=234582|title=3PWA Unstoppable - Event @ Proving Ground Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=June 12, 2015|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220214235028/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=234582|url-status=live}}
• PCW Ultra
• PCW Ultra Heavyweight Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=249164|title=PCW ULTRA Anniversary 2K20 - Event @ ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 10, 2020|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=November 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121115754/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=249164|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3101|title=PCW Ultra Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 10, 2020|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=May 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210514144249/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3101|url-status=live}}
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
• Ranked No. 24 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2022{{Cite web|url=https://thesportsgrail.com/2021-pwi-top-500-full-list-names-of-all-the-500-wrestlers-ranked-this-year//|title=2021 PWI Top 500 Full List: Names of All the 500 Wrestlers Ranked This Year|last=Arora|first=Kushi|date=September 14, 2021|publisher=The Sports Grail|access-date=October 7, 2021|archive-date=October 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007173517/https://thesportsgrail.com/2021-pwi-top-500-full-list-names-of-all-the-500-wrestlers-ranked-this-year/|url-status=live}}
• West Coast Pro Wrestling
• WCPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time, inaugural){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=220675|title=West Coast Pro When The Smoke Clears - Event @ The State Room in San Francisco, California, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 1, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213120114/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=220675|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4111|title=WCPW Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 1, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=October 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009064017/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4111|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=321695|title=West Coast Pro I Hate You With A Passion - TV-Show @ The State Room in San Francisco, California, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=September 10, 2021|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213115955/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=321695|url-status=live}}
• WCPW Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2019){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=5468&page=2|title=WCPW Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2019)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 1, 2019|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213120042/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=5468&page=2|url-status=live}}
• West Coast Wrestling Connection
• WCWC Legacy Championship (1 time){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=114970|title=WCWC - Event @ Houck Middle School in Salem, Oregon, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 3, 2014|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213114010/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=114970|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2072|title=WCWC Legacy Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=August 3, 2014|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213114228/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2072|url-status=live}}
• WCWC Pacific Northwest Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=139733|title=WCWC on PDX-TV #063 - TV-Show @ Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 4, 2015|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213114906/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=139733|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1797|title=WCWC Pacific Northwest Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 13, 2014|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213114044/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1797|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=139677|title=WCWC on PDX-TV #060 - TV-Show @ Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 4, 2015|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213114917/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=139677|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=171581|title=WCWC on PDX-TV #126 - The Best Of Gangrel - TV-Show @ Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=October 3, 2015|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213115200/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=171581|url-status=live}}
• WCWC Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with The Grappler 3{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1798|title=WCWC Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 16, 2014|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911140218/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1798|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=130323|title=WCWC on PDX-TV #045 - TV-Show @ Kliever National Guard Armory in Portland, Oregon, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 28, 2015|access-date=February 13, 2022|archive-date=February 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213115426/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=130323|url-status=live}}
• WrestlingKult
• King of Kult (2024){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/de/?id=1&nr=379014|title=WrestlingKULT #31: King Of Kult - Tag 2|date=May 25, 2024|access-date=September 11, 2024|archive-date=September 11, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240911140219/https://www.cagematch.net/de/?id=1&nr=379014|url-status=live}}

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