Brock Anderson

{{Infobox professional wrestler

|name = Brock Anderson

|image = Brock Anderson in April 2025.jpg

|image_size =

|alt =

|caption = Anderson in April 2025

|birth_name = Brock Alexander Lunde

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|2|28}}

|birth_place = Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.

|spouse =

|children =

|parents = Arn Anderson (father)
Erin Lunde (mother)

|relatives =

|family = Anderson

|names = Brock Anderson

|height = 6 ft 0 in

|weight = 209 lb

|billed = Charlotte, North Carolina

|trainer = {{unbulleted list|Arn Anderson|Q. T. Marshall|Glacier|Lodi}}

|debut = June 6, 2021

|alma_mater = East Carolina University

}}

Brock Alexander Lunde (born February 28, 1997), better known by the ring name Brock Anderson, is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to Major League Wrestling (MLW). He is best known for his tenure in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2021 to 2023. He is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson.{{Cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/arn-anderson-was-nervous-brock-anderson-s-debut-compares-his-son-s-debut-his-own|title=Arn Anderson Was Nervous For Brock Anderson's Debut, Compares His Son's Debut To His Own|website=Fightful News}}{{cite web |last1=Jelinek |first1=Richard |title=Brock Anderson Living up to the Anderson Family Name In AEW |date=May 2, 2023 |url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2023/05/02/brock-anderson-living-up-to-anderson-family-name/ |publisher=Last Word on Sports |access-date=21 August 2023}}

Professional wrestling career

=Education and training (2019–2021)=

Lunde has stated that he had wanted to become a professional wrestler since the age of twelve. He wanted to begin his wrestling career immediately after high school, during which he was also a highly-ranked football player, but his parents encouraged him to go to college first. He graduated from East Carolina University in 2019 and began training as a professional wrestler in 2021.{{cite web |last1=Lambert |first1=Jeremy |title=Brock Lunde, Son Of Arn Anderson, Training To Become A Pro Wrestler |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/brock-lunde-son-arn-anderson-training-become-pro-wrestler |publisher=Fightful |access-date=21 August 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Boone |first1=Matt |title=Brock Anderson Says He Always Wanted To Be A Wrestler, Reflects On AEW Tryout Match |date=February 4, 2023 |url=https://www.pwmania.com/brock-anderson-says-he-always-wanted-to-be-a-wrestler-reflects-on-aew-tryout-match |publisher=pwmania.com |access-date=21 August 2023}}

=All Elite Wrestling (2021–2023)=

Prior to Lunde's first appearance, he had been spotted at All Elite Wrestling (AEW) events.{{Cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/06/14/brock-anderson-aew-what-to-know/|title = Brock Anderson: What to Know About Newest Nightmare Family Member|date = June 14, 2021}} On the March 29, 2021, episode of the podcast The Arn Show on the Ad Free Shows network, it was revealed by Lunde's father Arn Anderson that Lunde had signed a contract with AEW and had been training by Q. T. Marshall and Glacier at the Nightmare Factory, AEW's training facility. Lunde was also trained by professional wrestler Lodi.{{Cite web|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/arn-anderson-reveals-his-son-is-under-a-developmental-deal-with-aew-talks-wwe-banning-leg-slaps/|title=Arn Anderson Reveals His Son is Under a Developmental Deal with AEW, Talks WWE Banning Leg Slaps|date=April 9, 2021}}

Lunde first appeared on the June 11, 2021 (taped June 5) episode of AEW Dynamite. In an interview with Tony Schiavone, Lunde alongside his father and performer/executive vice-president of AEW Cody Rhodes, announced that he would be wrestling with the company as Brock Anderson as a new member of the Nightmare Family.{{Cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2021/06/14/brock-anderson-aew-what-to-know/|title = Brock Anderson: What to Know About Newest Nightmare Family Member|date = June 14, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://wrestletalk.com/news/live-results-aew-dynamite-june-11-2021/|title = AEW Dynamite Live Results – June 11, 2021|date = June 12, 2021}} Anderson made his professional wrestling debut on June 18, 2021 (taped June 6). He teamed with fellow Rhodes defeating Q. T. Marshall and Aaron Solow in a match on Dynamite.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2021/06/18/aew-friday-night-dynamite-results-for-june-18-2021/|title = AEW Friday Night Dynamite Results for June 18, 2021|date = June 19, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/brock-anderson-18542.html|title = Brock Anderson: Profile & Match Listing – Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)}} About his debut, Anderson stated that he was nervous but credited Cody Rhodes as a calming force.{{cite web |last1=Cohen |first1=Dakota |title=Brock Anderson Credits Former AEW Star For Calming Him Before Debut |date=November 7, 2022 |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1088260/brock-anderson-credits-former-aew-star-for-calming-him-before-debut/ |publisher=Wrestling, Inc. |access-date=21 August 2023}} In response to the debut, Jim Cornette said that, despite many positives, Brock’s lack of experience showed and he needed more matches in front of smaller crowds before he should return to national television. He also thought Brock getting the pin on his debut was “a little gratuitous” and “too obvious”.{{cite web |last1=Kilbane |first1=Lyle |title=Jim Cornette Reacts To AEW Debut Of Brock Anderson |date=June 22, 2021 |url=https://itrwrestling.com/news/jim-cornette-reacts-to-aew-debut-of-brock-anderson/ |publisher=Inside The Ropes |access-date=21 August 2023}}

Since debuting, Anderson has also performed in matches on AEW Dark and AEW Dark: Elevation, including matches with and against Billy Gunn and his son Colten Gunn.{{Cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2021/07/28/aew-dark-and-elevation-the-long-and-the-short/|title=AEW Dark and Elevation: The Long and the Short|date=July 28, 2021}} In July 2022, he teamed with Brian Pillman Jr. to challenge the Rock 'n' Roll Express as part of Ric Flair's Last Match. The team of Anderson and Pillman went on to win the match by pinfall.{{cite web |last1=Konuwa |first1=Alfred |title=Ric Flair's Last Match Results: Winners, News And Notes On July 31, 2022 |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2022/07/31/ric-flairs-last-match-results-winners-news-and-notes-on-july-31-2022/?sh=1551faee7f16 |work=Forbes |access-date=21 August 2023}} Anderson's initial contract with the promotion was set to expire in May 2023.{{cite web |last1=Gibbons |first1=Aidan |title=Brock Anderson's AEW Contract Set To Expire In May |date=February 6, 2023 |url=https://cultaholic.com/posts/brock-anderson-s-aew-contract-set-to-expire-in-may#google_vignette |publisher=Cultaholic |access-date=21 August 2023}} Later that year he took some time away from wrestling to improve his physique. He returned to action in June in noticeably better shape.{{cite web |last1=Schrute |first1=Michael |title=AEW Star Brock Anderson Has Bulked Up in Recent Months (With VIDEO) |date=June 17, 2023 |url=https://wrestlingnews.co/aew-news/aew-star-brock-anderson-has-bulked-up-in-recent-months-with-video |publisher=wrestlingnews.co |access-date=21 August 2023}} On October 10, 2023, Anderson's profile was removed from the AEW active roster page.{{Cite news |title=Brock Anderson removed from AEW roster page |language=en |work=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/brock-anderson-removed-from-aew-roster-page |access-date=2023-10-21}}

=Major League Wrestling (2024–present)=

At MLW Never Say Never on August 10, 2024, it was revealed that Anderson, alongside C.W. Anderson, will be making his MLW debut at MLW Summer of the Beasts on August 29, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/11/mlw-never-say-never-results-8-10-vetters-review-of-satoshi-kojima-matt-riddle-akira-vs-mads-krugger-ikuro-kwon-and-minoru-suzuki-paul-walter-hauser-vs-tom-lawlor-in-an-mma-cage-match/|title=MLW “Never Say Never” results (8/10): Vetter’s review of Satoshi Kojima, Matt Riddle, Akira vs. Mads Krugger, Ikuro Kwon, and Minoru Suzuki, Paul Walter Hauser vs. Tom Lawlor in an MMA Cage match|first=Chris|last=Vetter|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 11, 2024|access-date=August 11, 2024}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ewrestlingnews.com/news/indie/brock-cw-anderson-are-headed-to-mlw/amp|title=Brock & CW Anderson Are Headed To MLW|work=EWrestlingNews.com|first=Saptarshi|last=Sinha|date=August 11, 2024|access-date=August 11, 2024}} At the event, Brett Ryan Gosselin and Bobby Fish were attacking Paul London, until The Andersons (C.W. Anderson and Brock Anderson) appeared and assisted Gosselin and Fish in attacking London. The Andersons then won their debut match against Jay Lyon and Love, Doug at the event and post-match, they aligned themselves with Fish and Gosselin.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/29/mlw-summer-of-the-beasts-results-8-29-vetters-review-of-mistico-vs-atlantis-jr-kenta-vs-akira-tom-lawlor-vs-tjp-and-alex-kane-vs-tito-escondido-in-opera-cup-tournament-quarterfinal-ma/|title=MLW “Summer of the Beasts” results (8/29): Vetter’s review of Místico vs. Atlantis Jr., Kenta vs. Akira, Tom Lawlor vs. TJP, and Alex Kane vs. Tito Escondido in Opera Cup tournament quarterfinal matches|first=Chris|last=Vetter|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 29, 2024|access-date=August 30, 2024}}

Personal life

Lunde is the son of retired professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Marty Lunde, who is best known as Arn Anderson. He had a brother named Barrett, who died on March 10, 2023 at age 37; his death was announced the next day.{{Cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/02/arn-andersons-son-files-to-trademark-his-name/|title = Arn Anderson's Son Files to Trademark "Brock Anderson"| date=February 14, 2021 }}

In 2015, Lunde graduated from Providence High School. In high school Lunde played football, being ranked 94th among graduating linebackers in North Carolina and 904th in the United States. After high school Lunde went to college at East Carolina University and graduated in 2019.