Gentleman Jack Gallagher
{{Short description|English professional wrestler and mixed martial artist}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2024}}
{{Use British English|date=February 2014}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Gentleman Jack Gallagher
|image = Jack Gallagher at Smash.jpg
|caption = Gallagher in 2016
|names = Gentleman Jack Gallagher{{cite web|title=Gentleman Jack Gallagher|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/jack-gallagher|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616002728/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/jack-gallagher|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 June 2020|publisher=WWE|access-date=6 March 2017}}
Jack Anthony
Jack Gallagher
Jack Toxic
Jack Claffey
|height = {{height|ft=5|in=8}}
|weight = {{convert|167|lb|kg|abbr=on}}
|birth_name = Oliver Westfield Claffey
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1990|01|7}}
|birth_place = Manchester, England
|spouse = {{marriage|Clara Sinclare|2017}}{{cite web|url=https://squaredcirclesirens.com/clara-sinclare-jack-gallagher-tie-the-knot/|title=Clara Sinclare & Jack Gallagher Tie The Knot|work=Squared Circle Sirens|first=Casey|last=Michaels|date=8 September 2017|access-date=13 December 2019}}
|resides =
|billed = Manchester, England
|trainer = Alex Shane[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=7727 Jack Gallagher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH]
Billy Robinson
|retired = 19 June 2020
}}
Oliver Westfield Claffey (born 7 January 1990), better known by the ring name Jack Gallagher and most recently Jack Claffey, is an English mixed martial artist and a former professional wrestler. He is best known for his time in WWE, where he performed on the NXT and 205 Live brands, mostly under the ring name Gentleman Jack Gallagher.
Claffey had worked in the British Independent circuit since 2006. In 2016, he competed on the WWE tournament Cruiserweight Classic. After the tournament, he was signed to a WWE contract and worked on the 205 Live brand, exclusively for cruiserweights.
Background
Inspired by Bruce Lee and Dragon Ball Z, Claffey started training taekwondo at a young age and continued it until the age of 16, in favor of previously overlapping professional wrestling practises. Around the age of 20, Claffey picked up catch wrestling and Brazilian jiu-jitsu in order to supplement his pro wrestling skills, which in turn piqued his interest in mixed martial arts.
Professional wrestling career
=Training and early career=
Claffey was trained by Alex Shane and the Futureshock staff. He made his professional wrestling debut at the age of 16 on 4 November 2006 at Futureshock #11, under the ring name Jack Toxic, teaming up with Alex Cyanide, Danny Hope, and Kris Travis. They defeated El Ligero, Charity, Faith, and Jamal Lewis. He also trained in grappling, a catch wrestling style, at The Snake Pit in Wigan Borough. He received further training from Snake Pit alumnus Billy Robinson in the United States.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/cruiserweight-classic-competitors/article/jack-gallagher-bio|title=Jake Gallagher Bio - Cruiserweight Classic|publisher=WWE|quote=Gallagher is a master grappler, having trained at the infamous Snake Pit in Wigan and learned from catch wrestling icon Billy Robinson.}}
=Independent circuit (2007–2016)=
In the beginning of 2007, Toxic and Cyanide teamed up and eventually became Lethal Dose.[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1002 Lotto-Thunder Tournament « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH] They became a regular attraction at Futureshock, appearing on many shows. The team would have their first title shot at Grand Pro Wrestling's That's Entertainment when they took on WKD for the GPW Tag Team Championship. The team traveled to Real Deal Wrestling and, in February and April had two chances to become the RDW Tag Team Champions, but lost both times. They then went to Hull to wrestle for New Generation Wrestling where they won all their matches. With this run of success, they returned to Futureshock at Futureshock #27 and defeated three other teams to become the first FSW Tag Team Champions. However, they lost the titles to The Doogooders at Futureshock #29. They returned to GPW at Livin' On The Edge to take part in a number one contendership four-way elimination match and lost. For the rest of 2009, they continued to team up but found little championship success and split up.
Claffey, performing as Jack Toxic, made his singles debut at Grand Pro Wrestling West Park Fun Day and lost to Scarlett Web.[http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=shows&show=15603 Wrestlingdata.com - World's Largest Wrestling Database] Between March and April, Toxic tried to qualify for the Crazy Cruiser 8 2008 but failed multiple times; however, he won the Last Chance Saloon battle royal and therefore qualified for the tournament. On 2 May, he lost to El Ligero in the quarter-finals.[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=826 Crazy Cruiser 8 2008 « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH] At Justice For All, he defeated Bubblegum in a rumble qualifying match but was eliminated from the rumble. At Guts & Glory, he returned under the name Jack Gallagher to compete in a four way scrabble match for the GPW British Championship and lost.[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=48846 GPW Guts & Glory « Events Database « CAGEMATCH] At Battlefield, he lost a thirty-minute iron man match involving Zack Diamond and Mikey Whiplash for the GPW British Championship; however, next month at Heroes & Villains, he defeated Diamond for the title. He held the championship until Do Or Die, in December, where he lost it to Ste Mann. Gallagher introduced his own belt, but lost it to Ste Mann,[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=7727&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=&promotion=127®ion=&location=&arena=&showtype=&worker=&text= Matches « Jack Gallagher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH] and took a 12-month break from Grand Pro.
Gallagher made his Grand Pro return at the 2013 Crazy Cruiser 8 where he defeated Bubblegum in the quarter-finals before being pinned by eventual winner El Ligero in the semi-finals. At the start of 2014, Gallagher was defeated by CJ Banks at "Back With A Bang", the beginning of a rivalry.
The rivalry between Gallagher and Banks continued into 2015 and at Back With A Bang, Banks picked up the win to end the feud. Following a loss to Chris Ridgeway at "Cruel Summer", Gallagher took another hiatus from Grand Pro.
Gallagher returned at Friday Night Thriller 9, participated in some more matches, and had his final appearance at the Dom Travis Memorial show, "A Night To Remember" when he defeated former tag team partner Cyanide.
On 8 June 2008, Claffey as Toxic, took part in the Lotto-Thunder Tournament and reached the semi-final where he was defeated by Jack Domino. On 13 September, he participated in the FSW Trophy Tournament 2009 and was eliminated in the first round by Sparx.[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=1503 FSW Trophy Tournament 2009 « Tournaments Database « CAGEMATCH] In 2010, he began using the ring name Jack Gallagher.[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=7727&view=&page=4&gimmick=&year=&promotion=440®ion=&location=&arena=&showtype=&worker=&text= Matches « Jack Gallagher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH] At Futureshock #48, Gallagher won the FSW Trophy Tournament 2010 when he defeated Dave Breaks in the final.[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=58241&page=3 Card with guide « Futureshock #48 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH] On 6 November 2011, Gallagher defeated Dave Rayne to become the FSW Champion.[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=966 FSW Championship « Titles Database « CAGEMATCH] He would hold the championship for fourteen months before losing it to Davey Richards at Futureshock #61. At Futureshock #62, he defeated Stixx and Zack Gibson to become the number one contender for the FSW Championship. Chris Egan announced that Gallagher would be facing Sonjay Dutt at FutureShock #74, but Gallagher instead faced Jay Lethal at FutureShock #74. At the event, Gallagher defeated Dutt by pinfall.
On 3 March 2013, he made his debut for Pro Wrestling Zero1 in Japan, under the ring name Jack Anthony. He joined a tag team match alongside Ikuto Hidaka.{{cite web| url = http://www.cagematch.de/index.php?id=1&nr=92846| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141030154750/http://www.cagematch.de/index.php?id=1&nr=92846| archive-date = 30 October 2014| title = ZERO1_TWELVE - Tag 1 « Event-Datenbank « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}} On 15 April 2013, Anthony came together with Craig Classic, James Raideen, Jason New, Maybach Beta, Sebastian Concrete, Steven Walters and Tama Williams to form a gaijin stable named "New Age Wrestling Future" (NWF) under the guidance of Akebono.{{cite web | url = http://www.z-1.co.jp/zero1/interview?targetId=63 | title = 4.15 後楽園ホール大会一夜明け会見 | date=16 April 2013 | access-date=6 May 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Zero1 | language=ja}}{{cite web | url=http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/133166/ | script-title=ja:曙が外国人新ユニット「NWF」を結成 | date=17 April 2013 | access-date=6 May 2013 | work=Tokyo Sports | language=ja | archive-date=6 August 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806180226/http://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/prores/mens_prores/133166/ | url-status=dead }} The stable was shortly afterwards joined by Jonathan Gresham and Mark Coffey.{{cite web | url = http://www.z-1.co.jp/zero1/interview?targetId=69 | script-title=ja:ライディーン「オレと大地はすでにレベルが違う!」5.4 後楽園ホール大会へ向け記者会見 | date=16 April 2013 | access-date=6 May 2013 | work=Pro Wrestling Zero1 | language=ja}}
During his time in the independent circuit, he has also made appearances in Progress Wrestling, where he got his biggest win by defeating Pete Dunne for a qualifying position in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic. He made a return to Progress at New York City, where he was supposed to face Dunne for the WWE United Kingdom Championship, but was cancelled due to Dunne being injured. On 31 December, he made his return to Progress at Chapter 60: Unboxing Live, unsuccessfully challenging Dunne for the title.
=WWE =
== Cruiserweight Championship pursuits (2016–2017) ==
File:Jack Gallagher jumps off the turnbuckle with an umbrell, WWE 205 Live, April 4, 2017.jpg
On 24 April 2016, Gallagher earned a place in the WWE Cruiserweight Classic by defeating Pete Dunne in a qualifier match at Progress Wrestling's Chapter 29.{{Cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cruiserweightclassic/article/cruiserweight-classic-progress-wrestling-qualifying-match-results|title=Who qualified for Cruiserweight Classic at PROGRESS?|website=www.wwe.com|access-date=8 May 2016}} On 3 August, Gallagher defeated Fabian Aichner in his first round match,{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-cruiserweight-classic-round-one-spoilers-sabre-jr-swann-gargano-ibushi-more-215211|title=WWE Cruiserweight Classic round one spoilers: Sabre Jr, Swann, Gargano, Ibushi, more!|last=Williams|first=JJ|date=23 June 2016|access-date=24 June 2016|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} but was eliminated from the tournament by Akira Tozawa in his second round match.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/17/817-wwe-cruiserweight-results-caldwells-report-stellar-kendrick-vs-nese-gallagher-vs-tozawa-sweet-16-matches/|title=8/17 WWE Cruiserweight Results – Caldwell's Report on stellar Kendrick vs. Nese and Gallagher vs. Tozawa Sweet 16 matches|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=17 August 2016|access-date=18 August 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}
On 29 November, on the inaugural episode of 205 Live, Gallagher made his debut, defeating Ariya Daivari.{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/104521/three-latest-additions-to-the-wwe-cruiserweight-division-are.html?p=1|title=Three latest additions to the WWE cruiserweight division are....|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=5 September 2016|access-date=5 September 2016|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}} On 5 December episode of Raw, Gallagher defeated Daivari.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Jack Gallagher def. Ariya Daivari|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2016-12-05/article/jack-gallagher-def-ariya-daivari|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} On 27 December episode of 205 Live, Gallagher and Daivari participated in a Gentleman's Duel, where both men chose a weapon for their opponent and began the match back to back before moving five paces away from each other, but Daivari attacked Gallagher while his back was turned until Gallagher attacked him with a headbutt, causing Daivari to forfeit the duel.{{cite web | url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2016-12-27 | title=WWE 205 Live results: All hail King Neville | date=27 December 2016 | publisher=WWE | access-date=22 March 2018 }} Their rivalry concluded in an "I forfeit" match on 17 January 2017 episode of 205 Live, which Gallagher won.{{cite web | url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/wwe-205-live-jan-17-2017 | title=WWE 205 Live results: Did Jack Gallagher forfeit like a true gentleman? | date=17 January 2017 | publisher=WWE | access-date=22 March 2018 }} On 29 January at the Royal Rumble event, Gallagher participated in the annual Royal Rumble match and was eliminated by Mark Henry.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/29 Powell's WWE Royal Rumble 2017 live review: AJ Styles vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship, Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns in a No DQ match for the WWE Universal Championship with Chris Jericho in a shark cage|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/01/29/129-powells-wwe-royal-rumble-2017-live-review-aj-styles-vs-john-cena-wwe-championship-kevin-owens-vs-roman-reigns-no-dq-match-wwe-universal-championship-chris-jeri/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=29 January 2017|access-date=29 January 2017}} On 7 February episode of 205 Live, Gallagher defeated Cedric Alexander, Mustafa Ali, Noam Dar, and T. J. Perkins in a fatal five-way elimination match to become the number one contender for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=2/7 Powell's WWE 205 Live TV Review: Noam Dar vs. Cedric Alexander vs. TJ Perkins vs. Jack Gallagher vs. ?? in a Fatal 5-Way elimination match for a WWE Cruiserweight Title shot|url=http://prowrestling.net/site/2017/02/07/27-powells-wwe-205-live-tv-review-noam-dar-vs-cedric-alexander-vs-tj-perkins-vs-jack-gallagher-vs-tony-nese-fatal-5-way-elimination-match-wwe-cruiserweight-title-shot/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=7 February 2017}} At Fastlane, Gallagher faced Neville for the title in a losing effort.{{cite web|last1=Powers|first1=Kevin|title=Cruiserweight Champion Neville vs. Gentleman Jack Gallagher|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/cruiserweight-champion-neville-gentleman-jack-gallagher|work=WWE|access-date=7 February 2017}} Gallagher made a guest appearance on 26 April episode of NXT, unsuccessfully challenging Tyler Bate for the WWE United Kingdom Championship in the main event.{{cite web|title=4/26 NXT TV REVIEW: Drew McIntyre vs. Almas, Gallagher vs. Bate for UK Title, Aleister Black vs. Kona Reeves|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/04/26/426-nxt-tv-review-drew-mcintyre-vs-almas-gallagher-vs-bate-uk-title-aleister-black-vs-kona-reeves/|work=PW Torch|date=27 April 2017|access-date=30 April 2017}}
== Various storylines (2017–2020) ==
In June, Gallagher entered a feud with The Brian Kendrick, with Kendrick impersonating and mocking Gallagher after the latter's matches.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Gentleman Jack Gallagher def. The Brian Kendrick via Disqualification|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2017-06-27/article/gentleman-jack-gallagher-the-brian-kendrick|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}}{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=The Brian Kendrick gets under Gentleman Jack Gallagher's skin|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2017-07-25/article/the-brian-kendrick-gets-under-gentleman-jack-gallaghers-skin|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} Their feud ended on 29 August episode of 205 Live, in which Gallagher was defeated by Kendrick in a no disqualification match.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=The Brian Kendrick def. Gentleman Jack Gallagher – No Disqualification Match|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2017-08-29/article/the-brian-kendrick-def-gentleman-jack-gallagher-%E2%80%93-no|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} On 12 September episode of 205 Live, Gallagher attacked Cedric Alexander during his match with The Brian Kendrick, turning heel in the process.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Cedric Alexander def. The Brian Kendrick via disqualification|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2017-09-12/article/cedric-alexander-def-the-brian-kendrick-via-disqualification|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} To reflect his turn, Gallagher stopped wearing his fluorescent trunks and began wrestling in a full suit instead.{{cite web|title=WWE 205 Live Results – 10/3/17 (Cedric Alexander vs. Jack Gallagher)|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-205-live-results/91698-wwe-205-live-results-october-3-2017/|work=WrestleView.com|date=4 October 2017|access-date=11 September 2019}} He also switched to a more technical, ground-based style and began using the umbrella as a weapon. In June 2018, Gallagher and Kendrick formed an alliance with Drew Gulak.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Kalisto, Gran Metalik & Lince Dorado def. Drew Gulak, The Brian Kendrick & Gentleman Jack Gallagher|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2018-06-12/article/kalisto-gran-metalik-lince-dorado-def-drew-gulak-the-brian|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} On 3 October episode of 205 Live, Gallagher and Gulak attacked Kendrick, calling him the "weakest link" in the faction.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Akira Tozawa def. Gentleman Jack Gallagher|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2018-10-03/article/akira-tozawa-def-gentleman-jack-gallagher|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} On 31 October episode of 205 Live, Gallagher was defeated by Kendrick after Akira Tozawa prevented the interference from Gulak.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=The Brian Kendrick def. Gentleman Jack Gallagher|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2018-10-31/article/the-brian-kendrick-def-gentleman-jack-gallagher|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} The two sides went on to trade victories over the next few weeks. On 19 December episode of 205 Live, Gallagher and Gulak were defeated by Kendrick and Tozawa in a Street Fight to end the feud.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Akira Tozawa & The Brian Kendrick def. Drew Gulak & Gentleman Jack Gallagher in a Street Fight|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2018-12-19/article/akira-tozawa-the-brian-kendrick-def-drew-gulak-gentleman-jack|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} Starting in February 2019, Gallagher and Gulak attempted to recruit the debuting Humberto Carrillo to their faction while also trying to prevent him from using high flying moves and instead using a more ground based offence.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Should Humberto Carrillo risk crossing Drew Gulak and Gentleman Jack Gallagher?|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2019-02-05/article/should-humberto-carrillo-risk-crossing-drew-gulak-and|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}} On 9 April episode of 205 Live, after Gulak attacked Carrillo during his match with Gallagher, Gallagher came to the aid of Carrillo and headbutted Gulak out of the ring, turning face in the process.{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Humberto Carrillo def. Gentleman Jack Gallagher via disqualification|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-205-live/2019-04-09/article/humberto-carrillo-def-gentleman-jack-gallagher-via|work=WWE|access-date=11 September 2019}}
In the following months, Gallagher would find himself in a losing streak, and after losing to Angel Garza on 29 November episode of 205 Live, he would headbutt General Manager Drake Maverick, thus turning heel again in the process.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/11/30/11-29-wwe-205-live-results-anish-vs-review-of-angel-garza-vs-jack-gallagher-raul-mendoza-vs-ariya-daivari-danny-burch-vs-greg-williams/|title=11/29 WWE 205 Live results: Anish V's review of Angel Garza vs. Jack Gallagher, Raul Mendoza vs. Ariya Daivari, Danny Burch vs. Greg Williams|date=30 November 2019|last=Vishwakoti|first=Anish|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=29 February 2020}} Gallagher returned on 28 February 2020 episode of 205 Live, attacking Lio Rush, while sporting a beard, shorter hairstyle and new tattoos covering his body.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/02/29/2-28-wwe-205-live-results-anish-vs-review-of-lio-rush-vs-tony-nese-joaquin-wilde-vs-raul-mendoza-ten-man-elimination-match-participants-announced/|title=2/28 WWE 205 Live results: Anish V's review of Lio Rush vs. Tony Nese, Joaquin Wilde vs. Raul Mendoza, ten-man elimination match participants announced|date=29 February 2020|last=Vishwakoti|first=Anish|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=29 February 2020}} With his new attitude, Gallagher would develop a winning streak on 205 Live defeating the likes of Tyler Breeze and Oney Lorcan. On 10 April 2020 Gallagher was announced for the Interim Cruiserweight Championship Tournament representing Group B in the tournament. Gallagher lost to El Hijo del Fantasma and Akira Tozawa but was able to defeat Isaiah "Swerve" Scott to secure one win in the tournament.
On 19 June 2020, Claffey was released by WWE due to a historical sexual assault.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-releases-jack-gallagher-following-sexual-assault-claim-313701|title=WWE releases Jack Gallagher following sexual assault claim|last=Nason|first=Josh|date=19 June 2020|website=Wrestling Observer|access-date=20 March 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/wwe-jack-gallagher-sexual-assault-statement/|title=Ex-WWE Wrestler Jack Gallagher Issues Statement on Sexual Assault Allegations|last=Russell|first=Steve|date=5 October 2020|website=Comic Book Resources|access-date=6 October 2020}}
Mixed martial arts career
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Claffey garnered a 2–0 record as an amateur mixed martial artist under the name Jack Claffey.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytrUYnexAA|title= Jack Claffey, formerly Jack Gallagher of WWE, on Hexagone MMA 8 fight, and transitioning back to MMA|date=15 May 2023|via=YouTube|author=Cageside Press}} However, he forwent his aspirations in the sport as he was signed to the WWE in 2016. A May 2019 report by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter alleged that there was interest from Bellator MMA about possibly recruiting Claffey for the promotion.{{cite web|last=Wilkinson|first=Matthew|title=Bellator MMA Reportedly Interested In Jack Gallagher|url=https://www.prowrestling.com/bellator-mma-reportedly-interested-in-jack-gallagher/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=16 April 2020}}
After being released from the WWE, Claffey started training in the sport again, and eventually made his professional debut against Marlon Jones at Full Contact Contender 32 on 17 December 2022. He lost the debut via first-round technical knockout.{{cite web|url=https://www.givemesport.com/88096386-mma-ex-wwe-superstar-jack-gallagher-brutally-knocked-out-on-pro-debut/|title=MMA: Ex-WWE Superstar Jack Gallagher brutally knocked out on pro debut|date=20 December 2022|author=James Bairstow|website=givemesport.com}}
He was then scheduled to move up to featherweight and face Yassin Chtatou at Hexagone 8 on 3 June 2023.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/ex-wwe-wrestler-set-for-second-mma-fight-in-european-promotion|title=Ex-WWE Star Jack Claffey Set For Second MMA Fight In European Promotion|date=25 April 2023|website=mmanews.com|author=John Cunningham}} However, the whole event was cancelled due to bad weather conditions.
Mixed martial arts record
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| Kallum Parker
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| align=center| 1:15
| Manchester, England
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| Marko Sarasjärvi
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{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jack-Claffey-385377|title=Jack Claffey MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography|work=Sherdog}}
Amateur mixed martial arts record
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Bare-knuckle boxing record
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|Orlando, Florida, US
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Other media
2014 sexual misconduct allegations
On 19 June 2020, a 2014 sexual misconduct allegation made against Claffey was made public as part of the Speaking Out movement; the victim alleged that several other women had been affected by Claffey. He was released from WWE the same day, having accepted responsibility for the incident during a dialogue with management. Claffey has not wrestled a match since.{{cite web| url = https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=7727&page=4| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160528202907/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=7727&page=4| archive-date = 28 May 2016| title = Matches « Jack Gallagher « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database}}
On 5 October 2020, Claffey issued a statement regarding the incident and the events which led to his release from WWE.
Championships and accomplishments
- Futureshock Wrestling
- FSW Championship (2 times){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=966|title=FSW Championship|work=cagematch.net|access-date=8 February 2019}}
- FSW Trophy Tournament (2010)
- FSW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Alex Cyanide{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=967|title=FSW Tag Team Championship|work=cagematch.net|access-date=8 February 2019}}
- Great Bear Promotions
- URSA Major One Night Tournament (2015)
- Tetsujin Shoot Style
- Tetsujin Shoot Style Tournament (2015)
- Grand Pro Wrestling
- Gallagher's Gold Championship (1 time)
- GPW British Championship (1 time)
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- PWI ranked him No. 145 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2017{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2017.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2017|access-date=1 September 2017|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}
- Scottish Wrestling Alliance
- Battlezone Rumble (2014){{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=112809 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521145400/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=112809 |archive-date=21 May 2022 |title=SWA/Zero-1 Battlezone 2014 |work=CAGEMATCH – The Internet Wrestling Database |last=Kreikenbohm |first=Philip |date=18 October 2014 |access-date=25 February 2023}}
=Bare-knuckle boxing=
- Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Rick Caruso{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CdRtr1NJy70|title=BKFC 25 Bonuses|date=8 May 2022|author=BKFC|publisher=instagram.com}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
{{Commons category|Jack Gallagher}}
- {{BoxRec|1085201}}
- {{IMDb name|id=8305703|name=Oliver Claffey}}
- {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616002728/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/jack-gallagher|title=WWE profile|date=16 June 2020}}
- [http://www.wwe.com/section/cruiserweight-classic-competitors/article/jack-gallagher-bio WWE Cruiserweight Classic profile]
- {{Professional wrestling profiles}}
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