Juice Robinson
{{short description|American professional wrestler}}
{{redirect|CJ Parker|the Baywatch character|C. J. Parker}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
| name = Juice Robinson
| image = Juice Robinson DYNAMITE 2024 06 12 020 (cropped).jpg
| caption = Robinson in 2024
| birthname = Joseph Ryan Robinson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|04|10|mf=y}}{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/profile/745|title=ジュース・ロビンソン|access-date=March 18, 2017|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja}}
| birth_place = Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
| spouse = {{Marriage|Toni Storm|2022}}
| residence =
| names = CJP
CJ Parker
Juice
Juice Robinson{{cite web|url=http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/botb14_tale_of_the_tape__cjp.html |title=CZWrestling.com - Online Home of Combat Zone Wrestling and Women Superstars Uncensored ~ Wrestling That's Like Nothing Else! |author=Brain |work=czwrestling.com |access-date=October 8, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905184227/http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/botb14_tale_of_the_tape__cjp.html |archive-date=September 5, 2015}}
Red Death Mask
| height = {{height|ft=6|in=3}}{{cite web|title=CJ Parker bio|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/cjparker|publisher=WWE|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320110510/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/cjparker|archive-date=March 20, 2015|access-date=February 3, 2015}}
| weight = {{convert|218|lb|abbr=on}}
| billed = Joliet, Illinois{{cite web|title=CJ Parker bio|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/CJ-Parker.html|publisher=Florida Championship Wrestling|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121027082520/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/CJ-Parker.html|archive-date=October 27, 2012}}
| trainer = Danny Daniels
Hiroshi Tanahashi
Kota Ibushi
NJPW Dojo
Truth Martini{{cite web|url=http://www.hotwrestlingschool.com/House_of_Truth_Pro_Wrestling_School/HOUSE_OF_TRUTH_ALUMNI.html|title=HOUSE OF TRUTH ALUMNI|work=hotwrestlingschool.com|access-date=October 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102054346/http://www.hotwrestlingschool.com/House_of_Truth_Pro_Wrestling_School/HOUSE_OF_TRUTH_ALUMNI.html|archive-date=November 2, 2015|url-status=dead}}
WWE Performance Center
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Joseph Ryan Robinson (born April 10, 1989),{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/cj-parker-on-leaving-nxt-working-with-triple-h-and-ending-the-eco-warrior-20150409|title=CJ Parker on Leaving NXT and Ending the Eco-Warrior - Rolling Stone|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=April 9, 2015 |access-date=October 8, 2015}} better known by his ring name Juice Robinson,{{efn|When wrestling for NJPW, his ring name is written in katakana as {{nihongo2|ジュース・ロビンソン}} (Jūsu Robinson).}} is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is a member of the Bang Bang Gang stable. He also wrestles in New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW).
From 2011 through 2015, he worked for WWE, where he wrestled in their developmental territories Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and later NXT under the ring name CJ Parker. He won the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship twice, with Jason Jordan and Donny Marlow respectively.
After departing WWE, Robinson started his NJPW career as young lion before becoming a full-time roster member. Since then, he has become a record three-time IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion and a one-time IWGP Tag Team Champion (with David Finlay). He was also the winner of the 2019 World Tag League with Finlay.
Professional wrestling career
= Early career (2008–2011) =
Robinson was trained at Truth Martini's House of Truth wrestling school. In 2008, he made his debut for Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (IWA) under the ring name "Juice Robinson", losing to Jason Dukes. He competed in an IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship number one contender seven team Royal Rumble, losing to Devon Moore and Nick Gage. His last match for IWA Mid-South was a loss in a three-way to Shane Hollister. Robinson then wrestled for a variety of promotions, including AAW Wrestling, where he unsuccessfully competed for the AAW Tag Team Championship twice (once with Mike Sydal as his partner and once with Kyle O'Reilly), Border City Wrestling (BCW), and DreamWave Wrestling, where he unsuccessfully challenged for both the DreamWave World and DreamWave Tag Team Championships. His last match for DreamWave was a victory against Colt Cabana. Robinson made his National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) debut with a win against Doctor X. His last match in NWA was a win against Dom Vitalli.
= WWE (2011–2015) =
== Florida Championship Wrestling (2011–2012) ==
In 2011, Robinson signed a developmental contract with WWE and was sent to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW). On July 7, he made his debut under the ring name "CJ Parker" and was defeated by Leo Kruger. He then formed a tag team with Donny Marlow. At the FCW taping on July 21, Parker and Donny Marlow defeated Calvin Raines and Big E Langston to win the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship. At the FCW taping on September 22, Parker and Marlow successfully defended their titles against Calvin Raines and James Bronson. They lost the championships on November 3 to the team of Brad Maddox and Briley Pierce. After losing the titles, Parker and Marlow disbanded as a team and transitioned to singles competition. On January 26, 2012, Parker was defeated by Dean Ambrose. He then competed mostly in tag team matches with a variety of partners for the rest of his tenure in FCW, teaming with the likes of Jason Jordan and Mike Dalton until FCW was closed and replaced by NXT in August 2012. Shortly before the promotion's closure Parker won the Florida Tag Team Championship for a second time, winning the title with Jason Jordan at a live event.
== NXT (2012–2015) ==
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On the July 4 episode of NXT, Parker teamed with Nick Rogers in a losing effort against Corey Graves and Jake Carter. He was then initially used as a jobber on NXT and was defeated by the likes of Roman Reigns and in a tag team match with Mike Dalton against The Ascension,{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_61531.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - WWE News: SPOILERS - Complete results from first NXT/Superstar Showdown TV taping at Full Sail|work=pwtorch.com|access-date=October 8, 2015}} before suffering an injury that kept him out of action for several months.
Parker returned to NXT in July 2013 with a new hippie character, beginning a feud with Tyler Breeze that saw the two trading wins over several months.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/78861/711-wwe-nxt-taping-in-florida-live-spoiler-report.html?p=1|title=7/11 WWE NXT TAPING IN FLORIDA LIVE SPOILER REPORT - PWInsider.com|work=pwinsider.com|access-date=October 8, 2015}} Although intended to be a fan favorite, Parker's hippie gimmick was largely unpopular and he was turned heel as a result on the February 12, 2014, edition of NXT, berating the fans for not getting behind him, calling them "Sheeple", and blaming them for the growing issues with the environment. He would tweak his character to that of an eco-warrior who berated fans for damaging the environment.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/83063/wwe-nxt-what-worked-what-didnt-what-we-learned.html?p=1|title=WWE NXT: WHAT WORKED, WHAT DIDN'T & WHAT WE LEARNED - PWInsider.com|work=pwinsider.com|access-date=October 8, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_77147.shtml|title=PWTorch.com - JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 3/20 - Week 90: Sheamus in main event, hype for "Vengeance Week," Overall Reax|work=pwtorch.com|access-date=October 8, 2015}} Parker beat Tye Dillinger in January 2014 but was then largely unsuccessful, losing to main roster stars like Antonio Cesaro, The Miz and The Great Khali, as well as a defeat by Mojo Rawley at NXT Arrival.
Parker began a feud with Xavier Woods, defeating Woods twice on NXT before resuming his losing streak against Adrian Neville. At NXT TakeOver: Fatal 4-Way, Parker was squashed by Baron Corbin in Corbin's official debut, and he then suffered further losses to Corbin and Breeze in the following weeks before losing to the debuting Kevin Owens at NXT TakeOver: R Evolution.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/50703-nxt-takeover-results-9-11-14-nxt-title-4-way|title=WWE NXT Takeover Results - 9/11/14 (NXT Title 4-Way) - Wrestleview.com|author=Jason Namako|work=wrestleview.com|date=September 12, 2014 |access-date=October 8, 2015}} During the match, Parker legitimately broke Owens' nose with a palm strike, himself suffering a deep gash to the hand.{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestledelphia.com/indy-cjp-f-k-a-cj-parker-talks-kevin-owens-best-of-the-best-14-bill-demott-and-more-part-ii/|title=Indy: CJP ( F.K.A. CJ Parker) Talks Kevin Owens, Best Of The Best '14, Bill DeMott, And More (Part II) - Wrestledelphia|work=Wrestledelphia|access-date=October 8, 2015}} On the February 18 episode of NXT, Parker attempted a protest due to him not appearing at NXT TakeOver: Rival. However, he was attacked by the debuting Solomon Crowe. His final televised appearance was in a losing effort to Hideo Itami on the taped in advance April 22 episode of NXT.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2015-03-11/wwe-nxt-results-2015-03-11-27184466|title=WWE NXT results - March 11, 2015: Alex Riley returns to the ring, Hideo Itami & Tyler Breeze clash in main event|work=WWE|access-date=October 8, 2015}} On March 31, 2015, it was reported that Parker had left WWE after requesting his release from the company.{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/92745/wwe-nxt-star-gone-from-company.html|title=WWE NXT star gone from company|last=Johnson|first=Mike|publisher=PWInsider|date=March 31, 2015|access-date=April 6, 2015}} WWE later announced that he officially confirmed his release on April 3, 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/cj-parker-released|title=CJ Parker released|publisher=WWE|date=April 3, 2015|access-date=April 6, 2015}}
= Independent circuit (2015–2017) =
Image:CJ Parker 2015-03-26 (cropped).jpg
It was announced that Parker would be wrestling at Combat Zone Wrestling's CZW Best of the Best XIV on April 11, 2015, under the ring name "CJP".{{cite web|title=Breaking news: CJP added to Best of the Best 14 |url=http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/breaking_news__cjp_added_to_best_of_the_best_14.html |publisher=Combat Zone Wrestling |access-date=April 3, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150408233132/http://www.czwrestling.com/news.php/breaking_news__cjp_added_to_best_of_the_best_14.html |archive-date=April 8, 2015}} He made it to the semi-finals before being defeated by Mike Bailey. In July 2015, Robinson competed for All Star Wrestling on the holiday camp circuit including shows at Butlins and forming a tag team with Sam Adonis. He also wrestled for other European indy groups including International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom (IPW:UK). Robinson retired the CJP persona at the end of August 2015, returning to the ring name "Juice Robinson".{{cite web|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/96101/matt-sydal-the-former-cj-parker-to-debut-for-new-japan-full-details-on-road-to-destruction-tour-more.html?p=1|title=Matt Sydal & the former CJ Parker to debut for New Japan: full details on Road to Destruction tour & more|last=Macklin|first=Matthew|date=August 24, 2015|access-date=August 27, 2015|work=Pro Wrestling Insider}}
In 2016, Robinson worked in Japan for the first time. On March 27, he appeared on a show promoted by Minoru Suzuki, called We Are Suzuki-gun 2, in a special six man match between wrestlers of Pro Wrestling Noah and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). Representing NJPW, he teamed with Tencozy (Hiroyoshi Tenzan and Satoshi Kojima) in a defeat to Katsuhiko Nakajima, Maybach Taniguchi and Mitsuhiro Kitamiya.{{cite web|url=https://en.superluchas.com/suzuki-army-resultados-we-are-suzuki-gun-ii-27032016-marufuji-y-shiozaki-doblegan-a-suzuki-y-sugiura/?clab=1&domain_gtranslate=en.superluchas.com|title=Suzuki Army: Results «We are Suzuki Gun II» - 27/03/2016 - Marufuji and Shiozaki beat Suzuki and Sugiura|website=superluchas.com|date=March 28, 2016}} On October 22, he appeared on Noah's Autumn Navigation tour, where he teamed with Katsuyori Shibata, defeating Taniguchi and Go Shiozaki.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162639|title=NOAH Autumn Navigation 2016 - Tag 6|website=cagematch.net}}
On June 21, 2017, Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) announced that Robinson as a participant in the 2017 International Gran Prix.{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/independientes/juice-robinson-estara-en-el-gran-prix-del-cmll|title=Juice Robinson estará en el Gran Prix del CMLL|website=www.mediotiempo.com|date=June 22, 2017 }} On August 18, 2017, Robinson with Marco Corleone and Matt Taven defeated Diamante Azul, Valiente and Volador Jr. in Arena México.{{cite web|url=https://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/cmll/extranjeros-probadita-rumbo-grand-prix-cmll|title=Extranjeros dan 'probadita' rumbo a Grand Prix del CMLL|website=www.mediotiempo.com|date=August 19, 2017 }} On August 26, Robinson defeated Shocker in Arena Coliseo.{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=182708|title=CMLL Sabados De Coliseo « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.cagematch.net}} On September 1, Robinson was eliminated from the International Gran Prix torneo cibernetico by Volador Jr.{{cite web | url = http://www.mediotiempo.com/lucha-libre/2017/09/02/diamante-azul-brillo-en-el-grand-prix-2017 | title = Diamante Azul 'brilló' en el Grand Prix 2017 | last=Valdés | first=Apolo | date=September 2, 2017 | access-date=September 2, 2017 | work=MedioTiempo |language=es}} Robinson's Mexican tour concluded the following day.
= New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2015–presеnt) =
== Young Lion (2015–2016) ==
On August 24, 2015, New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) announced that Robinson would be working the following month's Destruction tour under his Juice Robinson ring name. He made his debut on September 4 in a six-man tag team match, where he, Kota Ibushi and Tetsuya Naito were defeated by Katsuyori Shibata, Tiger Mask and Togi Makabe.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/102-japan/44384-njpw-road-to-destruction-results-9-4-15-eight-man-tag-action-debut-of-juice-robinson|title=NJPW Road to Destruction 9/4 results: Eight man tag action; debut of Juice Robinson|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=September 4, 2015|access-date=September 4, 2015|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On October 11, NJPW announced that Robinson had signed a contract with the promotion, becoming a full-time member of its roster.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/news/detail.php?nid=15022|title=両国決戦を前に、オカダとAJがまさかの大乱闘!! 「権利証が欲しいなんて言ってない」内藤は棚橋と会社に無法要求連発!【10.11公開調印式】|date=October 11, 2015|access-date=October 11, 2015|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja}} Robinson spent the rest of 2015 working as a Young Lion and in multiman tag matches, on December 16 he had his first singles match in New Japan facing fellow Young Lion Jay White, whom he defeated. Robinson participated in Fantastica Mania 2016. On February 25, 2016, Robinson took part in the first of New Japan's Lion's Gate show, where he was defeated by Katsuhiko Nakajima. On March 20, Robinson received his first title shot in NJPW, when he, Hiroshi Tanahashi and Michael Elgin unsuccessfully challenged The Elite (Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) for the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship.{{cite web | url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/match/detail_result.php?e=1100 | title=Road to Invasion Attack 2016 | access-date=March 20, 2016 | work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling | language=ja}} At King of Pro-Wrestling, Robinson wrestled Tiger Mask W as Red Death Mask, a character based in the anime series Tiger Mask W.{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/njpw-news-update-on-tiger-mask-w-ricochet-banged-up/|title=NJPW News: Update on Tiger Mask W, Ricochet Banged Up|website=411MANIA}} In late 2016, Robinson took part in the 2016 World Tag League, teaming with Hiroshi Tanahashi. The two finished the tournament with a record of three wins and four losses.{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/13461?showResult=1 | script-title=ja:戦国炎舞 -Kizna- Presents World Tag League 2016 | access-date=December 7, 2016 | work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling | language=ja}}
==United States Heavyweight Champion (2017–2019)==
On January 5, 2017, Robinson scored a major win over NEVER Openweight Champion Hirooki Goto in a ten-man tag team match and afterwards indicated he wanted a shot at his title.{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/13462?showResult=1 | script-title=ja:戦国炎舞 -Kizna- Presents New Year Dash !! | access-date=January 5, 2017 | work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling | language=ja}} Robinson received his title shot on February 5 at The New Beginning in Sapporo, but was defeated by Goto.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-new-beginning-sapporo-live-results-okada-vs-suzuki-229561 | title = NJPW New Beginning in Sapporo live results: Okada vs. Suzuki | last1=Meltzer | first1=Dave | author-link1=Dave Meltzer | last2=Currier | first2=Joseph | date=February 4, 2017 | access-date=February 5, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On April 9 at Sakura Genesis 2017, Robinson picked up the biggest win of his career, pinning former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito in an eight-man tag team match and afterwards challenging him to a match for the IWGP Intercontinental Championship.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-sakura-genesis-live-results-okada-vs-shibata-233351 | title = NJPW Sakura Genesis live results: Okada vs. Shibata | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=April 8, 2017 | access-date=April 9, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} Robinson received his title shot on April 29 at Wrestling Toyonokuni 2017, but was defeated by Naito.{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-wrestling-toyonokuni-results-naito-vs-robinson-ic-title-234606|title=NJPW Wrestling Toyonokuni results: Naito vs. Robinson for IC title|last=Rose|first=Bryan|date=April 29, 2017|access-date=May 1, 2017|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} In early 2017, Robinson became part of the Taguchi Japan stable,{{cite web | url = http://www.njpw.co.jp/96198 | script-title=ja:5月17日(水)後楽園大会に先駆けて通販先行発売!『タグチジャパンジャージ』『田口星形サングラス』『リコシェTシャツ新作』が完成! | date=May 11, 2017 | access-date=June 16, 2017 | work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling | language=ja}} as part of which he unsuccessfully challenged for the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship, first on June 11 at Dominion 6.11 in Osaka-jo Hall and again on June 20 at Kizuna Road 2017.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-dominion-live-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-kenny-omega-237066 | title = NJPW Dominion live results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=June 10, 2017 | access-date=June 16, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}}{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-kizuna-road-results-six-man-tag-titles-line-237666 | title = NJPW Kizuna Road results: Six-man tag titles on the line | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=June 20, 2017 | access-date=June 20, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On July 1 at G1 Special in USA, Robinson took part in a tournament to determine the inaugural IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion, but was eliminated in his first round match by Zack Sabre Jr.{{cite web | url = http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/01/radicans-71-njpw-g1-special-usa-night-1-report-tournament-begins-crown-first-iwgp-u-s-champion-okada-defends-iwgp-hvt-championship-cody-rhodes/ | title = Radican's 7/1 NJPW G1 Special In USA (night 1) report – tournament begins to crown first IWGP U.S. Champion, Okada defends IWGP Hvt. Championship against Cody (Rhodes) | last=Radican | first=Sean | date=July 1, 2017 | access-date=July 2, 2017 | work=Pro Wrestling Torch}} Later that month, Robinson entered his first G1 Climax tournament.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-reveals-2017-g1-climax-field-kota-ibushi-zsj-more-237671 | title = NJPW reveals 2017 G1 Climax field: Kota Ibushi, ZSJ, more | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=June 20, 2017 | access-date=August 5, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} On August 5, Robinson picked up a major win over the winner of the 2016 G1 Climax and reigning IWGP United States Heavyweight Champion Kenny Omega.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-g1-climax-27-night-14-results-kazuchika-okada-vs-evil-240486 | title = NJPW G1 Climax 27 night 14 results: Kazuchika Okada vs. Evil | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=August 5, 2017 | access-date=August 5, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} Robinson went on to finish in the bottom half of his block with a record of four wins and five losses.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/92084?showResult=1|script-title=ja:ローソンチケット Presents G1 Climax 27|access-date=August 12, 2017|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja}} On September 24 at Destruction in Kobe, Robinson unsuccessfully challenged Omega for the United States Heavyweight Championship.{{cite web | url = http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/njpw-destruction-kobe-live-results-kenny-omega-vs-juice-robinson-243361 | title = NJPW Destruction in Kobe live results: Kenny Omega vs. Juice Robinson | last=Rose | first=Bryan | date=September 23, 2017 | access-date=September 24, 2017 | work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter}} At the end of the year, Robinson formed a tag team named "Death Juice" with the debuting Sami Callihan in the 2017 World Tag League.{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2017/11/19/22765895.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171208175119/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2017/11/19/22765895.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 8, 2017|title=NJPW Tag League Day One: Death Juice, Chaos victorious|last=Powell|first=John|date=November 19, 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=Canadian Online Explorer}} The team finished second in their block with a record of four wins and three losses, failing to advance to the finals.{{cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/tornament/111995?showResult=1|title=鉄拳Presents World Tag League 2017|access-date=December 8, 2017|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=ja}}
At the G1 Special in San Francisco, Robinson defeated Jay White to win the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, his first championship in NJPW. He also became the first American to hold the championship. Robinson entered the 2018 G1 Climax as part of the A block,{{Cite web |last=NJPW |title=Cards announced for the league phase of G1 CLIMAX 28!! An opening night 7/14 of Okada vs Jay, and Omega v Ibushi in the legendary Budokan 8/11 among the dream matches!! 【G128】 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/30048 |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=NJPW |language=en}} finishing with 6 points.{{Cite web |last=NJPW |title=2018.08.11 G1 CLIMAX 28 Night18 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/24760 |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=NJPW |language=en}} After an attack by Cody, Robinson was scheduled to face him at Fighting Spirit Unleashed, where he lost his IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. Robinson then teamed with David Finlay, calling themselves FinJuice, in the 2018 World Tag League{{Cite news |last=Elizabeth |first=Claire |date=2018-11-17 |title=NJPW World Tag League night one results: Makabe & Henare vs. GoD |url=https://www.cagesideseats.com/2018/11/17/18099661/njpw-world-tag-league-2018-night-one-results-makabe-henare-tama-tonga-loa-okada-naito |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=Cageside Seats |language=en}} and finished with 16 points, missing the tournament final.{{Cite web |last=NJPW |title=2018.12.09 WORLD TAG LEAGUE 2018 Night17 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/33210 |access-date=2022-06-14 |website=NJPW |language=en |archive-date=December 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181219090852/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/33210 |url-status=dead }} At Wrestle Kingdom 13, he defeated Cody to reclaim the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, becoming the first wrestler to have held the championship more than once. He made his debut in the New Japan Cup in 2019, losing in the first round to Chase Owens. Owens then began challenging Robinson to a title match, while repeatedly assaulting Robinson, leading to a title defense at the New Japan Cup Finale. On March 24, in the semi-main event of the night, Robinson successfully defended the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship against Owens. On May 27, after weeks of New Japan Pro-Wrestling airing videos of a mystery man targeting Robinson, Jon Moxley was revealed as the culprit.{{Cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/51588|title=Jon Moxley to make first NJPW appearance on June 5 in Ryogoku! {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|last=NJPW|website=NJPW|language=en|access-date=2019-05-28|archive-date=May 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190527131528/https://www.njpw1972.com/51588|url-status=dead}} The match was made official for 2019 Best Of The Super Juniors finals at Ryōgoku Sumo Hall on June 5,{{Cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/51628|title=Jon Moxley to challenge Juice Robinson for the IWGP US Heavyweight Championship! {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|last=NJPW|website=NJPW|language=en|access-date=2019-05-28|archive-date=May 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190528090830/https://www.njpw1972.com/51628|url-status=dead}} where Robinson lost the championship to Moxley, ending his reign at 152 days and three successful title defenses.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/44585?showResult=1|title=2019.06.03 BEST OF THE SUPER Jr.26 FINAL Night15 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=2019-06-05|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=July 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715152606/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/44585?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} During this time, Robinson would shed his signature dreadlocks for a shorter hairstyle. Robinson would next compete in the 2019 G1 Climax in the B block, which he failed to win, ending with 8 points.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-results/njpw-g1-climax-29-night-18-results-tetsuya-naito-vs-jay-white-289826|title=NJPW G1 Climax 29 Night 18 Results: Tetsuya Naito vs. Jay White|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Ethan|last=Renner|date=August 11, 2019|access-date=August 11, 2019}} In the B block finals, Robinson defeated Moxley to eliminate him from the competition.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47817?showResult=1|title=2019.08.11 G1 CLIMAX 29 Night 18 {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING|access-date=August 12, 2019|work=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|language=en|archive-date=October 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002163830/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/47817?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} This would lead to Moxley issuing a challenge for Robinson to face him in a No Disqualification match for the IWGP United States Championship at King of Pro-Wrestling. However, Moxley was unable to defend his championship due to travel issues and was subsequently stripped of the title. Instead, Robinson faced Lance Archer at the event for the vacant title, but lost.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/62455|title=Jon Moxley unable to compete at Sumo Hall, US Championship vacated|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|website=njpw1972.com|date=October 14, 2019|access-date=October 14, 2019|archive-date=October 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014064324/https://www.njpw1972.com/62455|url-status=dead}}{{cite web |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/new-japan-news/full-card-announced-njpw-king-pro-wrestling-293111 |title=Full card announced for NJPW King of Pro Wrestling |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=September 23, 2019 |website=Wrestling Observer Newsletter |access-date=October 2, 2019}}{{cite web |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/62458 |title=Card changes made to King of Pro Wrestling |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |access-date=October 14, 2019 |archive-date=October 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191014090827/https://www.njpw1972.com/62458 |url-status=dead }} After a post match attack from Archer, former tag team partner David Finlay made his return from injury to save Robinson.{{cite web |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/55003?showResult=1 |title=King of Pro-Wrestling |publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling |access-date=October 2, 2019 |archive-date=September 20, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920083319/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/55003?showResult=1 |url-status=dead }}
== FinJuice (2019–2022) ==
{{see also|FinJuice}}
Finlay and Robinson went on to reform FinJuice and competed in the 2019 World Tag League. On the last night of the tournament, FinJuice defeated Los Ingobernables de Japón (Evil and Sanada) in the finals to win the World Tag League, entitling them to a match for the IWGP Tag Team Championship at Wrestle Kingdom 14. During the first night of Wrestle Kingdom 14 on January 4, 2020, FinJuice defeated the Guerrillas of Destiny (Tanga Loa and Tama Tonga) to win the IWGP Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49954?showResult=1|title=2020.01.04 WRESTLE KINGDOM in TOKYO DOME|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|date=January 4, 2020|access-date=January 4, 2020|archive-date=May 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220530232522/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49954?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} On night 2 of Wrestle Kingdom, Robinson faced Moxley for the United States Championship, but lost.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49956?showResult=1|title=2020.01.05 WRESTLE KINGDOM in TOKYO DOME night 2|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|date=January 5, 2020|access-date=January 5, 2020|archive-date=January 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127232609/https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/49956?showResult=1|url-status=dead}} FinJuice lost the championship back to the Guerrillas of Destiny at The New Beginning in USA on February 1, ending the team's reign at 28 days.{{cite web|url=https://www.njpw1972.com/tornament/67203?showResult=1|title=2020.02.01 The NEW BEGINNING USA in ATLANTA|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=February 3, 2020}}
== Bullet Club (2022–presеnt) ==
{{see also|Bullet Club}}
On May 1, Robinson returned to NJPW during Wrestling Dontaku 2022 wearing a Bullet Club vest, attacked Hiroshi Tanahashi, and stated his intentions to win back Tanahashi's newly won IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship, turning heel in the process. At NJPW's Capital Collision event, he pinned Will Ospreay in a Four-way match to win the title for a record-tying third time. Robinson was scheduled to defend the title in a Triple threat match against Sanada and Ospreay at Dominion 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall but was stripped of the title and pulled from the match due to suffering from appendicitis, ending his reign at 28 days; however, he refused to return the physical belt, despite Ospreay beating Sanada for the vacant title, and claimed he was never beaten for it and therefore would refuse to relinquish it.{{cite web | url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/juice-robinson-stripped-iwgp-us-title-new-champion-be-crowned-njpw-dominion | title=Juice Robinson Stripped of IWGP US Title, New Champion to be Crowned at NJPW Dominion | Fightful News }} On June 12 during Dominion 6.12 in Osaka-jo Hall, Robinson was announced as a participant in the G1 Climax 32 tournament starting in July, as a part of the D block.{{cite web | url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2022/06/12/field-announced-for-njpw-g1-climax-32/ | title=Field announced for NJPW G1 Climax 32 | date=June 12, 2022}} Before the start of the tournament, Robinson appeared at AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door, taunting Ospreay with the IWGP United States Championship belt from a luxury box, after Ospreay's successful defense against Orange Cassidy.AEW x NJPW: Forbidden Door In the G1 tournament, Robinson scored 4 points in his block, finishing last in his block and failing to advance to the semi-finals, while also losing the physical IWGP U.S. belt to Ospreay.{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/njpw-g1-climax-32-block-winners-determined-semifinals-set | title=NJPW G1 Climax 32 block winners determined, semifinals set | date=August 16, 2022}}
=Ring of Honor (2018–2019)=
Robinson and Finlay appeared at the Ring of Honor (ROH) television tapings at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia, and they had Tenille Dashwood, Mark Haskins, Tracy "Hot Sauce" Williams and Bandido by their side. Robinson announced that the group would be named Lifeblood, and their goal was to restore honor back to ROH. ROH World Champion Jay Lethal would come out to confront the new group and Robinson challenged Lethal to get four teammates and compete with Lifeblood in a 10-man tag team match.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/02/12/powells-roh-tv-review-lifeblood-faction-forms-nick-aldis-vs-pj-black-for-the-nwa-championship-marty-scurll-pco-and-brody-king-vs-john-skyler-corey-hollis-and-josey-quinn/|title=Powell's ROH TV Review: Lifeblood faction forms, Nick Aldis vs. PJ Black for the NWA Championship, Marty Scurll, PCO, and Brody King vs. John Skyler, Corey Hollis, and Josey Quinn|date=February 12, 2019}} However, in June, he left the promotion to prioritise his career in New Japan.
=Impact Wrestling (2021)=
On February 13, 2021, at No Surrender, a video package aired FinJuice arriving to Impact Wrestling as part of a partnership between Impact and New Japan Pro-Wrestling.{{cite tweet|number=1360800432474456068|user=IMPACTWRESTLING|title=The door has been kicked open. #NoSurrender @THEdavidfinlay @njpw1972 @njpwglobal |date=February 13, 2021}}{{cite tweet|number=1360802949149130752|user=IMPACTWRESTLING|title=@THEdavidfinlay @njpw1972 @njpwglobal BREAKING: @njpwglobal's Juice Robinson and @THEdavidfinlay will be in the IMP… |date=February 13, 2021}} Three days later, on the following week's Impact!, they made their debut and defeated Reno Scum.{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/16/2-16-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-tjp-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-x-division-championship-trey-miguel-vs-willie-mack-vs-daivari-vs-suicide-in-a-four-way-njpws-juice-robin/|title=2/16 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's review of TJP vs. Josh Alexander for the X Division Championship, Trey Miguel vs. Willie Mack vs. Daivari vs. Suicide in a four-way, NJPW's Juice Robinson and David Finlay appear, fallout from No Surrender|last=Moore|first=John|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 16, 2021|access-date=March 10, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222015249/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/02/16/2-16-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-tjp-vs-josh-alexander-for-the-x-division-championship-trey-miguel-vs-willie-mack-vs-daivari-vs-suicide-in-a-four-way-njpws-juice-robin/|archive-date=February 22, 2021|url-status=live}} Afterwards, they would have a feud with The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson), defeating them at Sacrifice to win the Impact World Tag Team Championship.{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=3/13 Impact Wrestling Sacrifice results: Powell's review of Rich Swann vs. Moose in a Impact World Championship and TNA Title unification match, The Good Brothers vs. Juice Robinson and David Finlay for the Impact Tag Titles, Deonna Purrazzo vs. ODB for the Knockouts Title, TJP vs. Ace Austin for the X Division Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/13/3-13-impact-wrestling-sacrifice-results-powells-review-of-rich-swann-vs-moose-in-a-impact-world-championship-and-tna-title-unification-match-the-good-brothers-vs-juice-robinson-and-david-finlay/|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=March 13, 2021|access-date=April 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410180937/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/03/13/3-13-impact-wrestling-sacrifice-results-powells-review-of-rich-swann-vs-moose-in-a-impact-world-championship-and-tna-title-unification-match-the-good-brothers-vs-juice-robinson-and-david-finlay/|archive-date=April 10, 2021|url-status=live}} FinJuice would lose the titles two months later on the May 17, 2021, episode of Impact! to Violent By Design.{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/05/20/5-20-impact-wrestling-tv-results-moores-review-of-the-under-siege-fallout-edition-with-juice-robinson-and-david-finlay-vs-ace-austin-and-madman-fulton-for-the-impact-tag-titles-kiera-hogan-v/ | title=5/20 Impact Wrestling TV Results: Moore's review of the Under Siege fallout edition with Juice Robinson and David Finlay vs. Ace Austin and Madman Fulton for the Impact Tag Titles, Kiera Hogan vs. Tenille Dashwood, Rohit Raju vs. Jake Something | date=May 21, 2021}}
=All Elite Wrestling / Return to ROH (2022–present)=
{{See also|Bang Bang Gang}}
Robinson made his debut for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) on the September 28 edition of Dynamite where he faced Jon Moxley in an AEW World Championship Eliminator match in a losing effort.{{cite web | url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-two-title-matches-saraya-speaks | title=AEW Dynamite live results: Two title matches, Saraya speaks | date=September 28, 2022}} On December 2, it was reported Robinson officially signed with AEW.{{cite web | url=https://tjrwrestling.net/news/juice-robinson-aew-roh-final-battle/ | title=Juice Robinson Signs with AEW, Getting Title Match at ROH Final Battle – TJR Wrestling | date=December 3, 2022}} Robinson returned to Ring of Honor, now AEW's sister promotion through AEW Owner Tony Khan's purchase, at Final Battle on December 10, facing champion Samoa Joe for his ROH Television Championship, which he failed to win.{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/12/10/roh-final-battle-results-powells-live-review-of-ftr-vs-the-briscoes-in-a-double-dog-collar-match-for-the-roh-tag-team-titles-chris-jericho-vs-claudio-castagnoli-for-the-roh-championship-mercede/ | title=ROH Final Battle results: Powell's live review of FTR vs. The Briscoes in a Double Dog Collar match for the ROH Tag Team Titles, Chris Jericho vs. Claudio Castagnoli for the ROH Championship, Mercedes Martinez vs. Athena for the ROH Women's Title, Daniel Garcia vs. Wheeler Yuta for the ROH Pure Rules Title | date=December 10, 2022}}
On the March 8, 2023, episode of Dynamite, Robinson made a surprise appearance attacking Ricky Starks by distracting him with the Bullet Club entrance theme music.{{cite web | url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2023/03/08/juice-robinson-still-part-of-bullet-club-after-move-to-aew/| title=JUICE ROBINSON STILL PART OF BULLET CLUB AFTER MOVE TO AEW| date=March 9, 2023}} The two men were set to face off on the April 5 edition of Dynamite, though before the match former Bullet Club leader Jay White made his debut after signing with AEW, attacking Starks alongside Robinson, causing a no-contest and reuniting the former stablemates.{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1250004/switchblade-jay-white-appears-on-aew-dynamite-attacks-ricky-starks/ | title='Switchblade' Jay White Appears on AEW Dynamite, Attacks Ricky Starks | date=April 5, 2023 }} One week later on the April 12 edition of Dynamite, White referred to himself and Juice Robinson as Bullet Club Gold.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jay-white-introduces-bullet-club-gold-orange-cassidy-retains-chris-jericho-wins-aew-fight-size|title=Jay White Introduces Bullet Club Gold, Orange Cassidy Retains, Chris Jericho Wins|language=EN|date=April 12, 2023|access-date=April 16, 2023}} On the April 28 edition of Rampage, White and Robinson successfully defeated Starks and Shawn Spears.{{cite web | url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/aew-rampage-4-22-23-results-2/ | title=AEW Rampage 4/28/23 Results | date=April 29, 2023}} On May 28 at Double or Nothing, both White and Robinson competed in the Blackjack Battle Royale for the AEW International Championship, but both men were eliminated by Starks. After eliminating Starks from the match, the three men brawled backstage, until Starks was saved by the AEW World Tag Team Champions FTR.{{cite web | url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/28/aew-double-or-nothing-results-powells-live-review-of-mjf-vs-darby-allin-vs-jack-perry-vs-sammy-guevara-in-a-four-way-for-the-aew-world-championship-the-elite-vs-bcc-in-anarchy-in-the-arena-ja/ | title=AEW Double or Nothing results: Powell's live review of MJF vs. Darby Allin vs. Jack Perry vs. Sammy Guevara in a four-way for the AEW World Championship, the Elite vs. BCC in Anarchy in the Arena, Jamie Hayter vs. Toni Storm for the AEW Women's Title, Jade Cargill vs. Taya Valkyrie for the TBS Title, Adam Cole vs. Chris Jericho in an unsanctioned match | date=May 29, 2023 }} On the July 1 episode of Collision, Robinson competed in the Owen Hart Foundation Men's Tournament, losing to Starks in the quarterfinals of the tournament.{{cite web |url=https://nodq.com/news/aew-collision-match-results-spoilers-for-the-july-1st-2023-edition/|title=AEW Collision match results (spoilers) for the July 1st 2023 edition|website=NODQ.com|first=Aaron|last=Rift|date=June 30, 2023|accessdate=July 1, 2023}} On the October 18 edition of Dynamite, Robinson competed in the Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale, last eliminating Max Caster to add the Dynamite Diamond Ring as a second prize to his AEW World Championship match.{{cite web |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10093959-aew-dynamite-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights-from-oct-18|title=AEW Dynamite Results: Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights from Oct. 18|website=Bleacher Report|first="Doc" Chris|last=Mueller|date=October 18, 2023|accessdate=October 18, 2023}} On the October 25 edition of Dynamite, Robinson unsuccessfully challenged for the Dynamite Diamond Ring against MJF.{{Cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/results/aew-dynamite-live-results-mjf-vs-juice-robinson|title=AEW Dynamite live results: MJF vs. Juice Robinson|date=October 25, 2023|last=Howard|first=Ryan|work=F4W Online}} On November 20, it was reported that Robinson would be taking some time off due to a back injury that would require surgery.{{Cite web |last=IV |first=Ross W. Berman |date=2023-11-20 |title=Backstage Update On AEW Star Juice Robinson's Recent Injury |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1451489/backstage-update-aew-star-juice-robinson-recent-injury/ |access-date=2024-01-04 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}} During his hiatus, Bullet Club Gold was renamed to Bang Bang Gang.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-23 |title=Bang Bang Gang vs. Death Triangle Set For AEW Double Or Nothing |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/unified-trios-title-match-set-004559805.html |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Yahoo Entertainment |language=en-US}}
On May 26, 2024 at Double or Nothing, Robinson returned from injury by assisting his fellow Bang Bang Gang stablemates to defeat Death Triangle (Pac, Rey Fénix, and Penta El Zero Miedo) to retain their Unified World Trios Championship (AEW World Trios Championship and ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Championship).{{Cite web |last=Kahrs |first=Alex |date=2024-05-26 |title=AEW Double or Nothing Results - 5/26/24 (Five Year Anniversary,Title Matches, More!) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/top-story/316599-aew-double-or-nothing-results-5-26-24-title-matches-anarchy-in-the-arena-more/ |access-date=2024-05-27 |website=WWE News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW Results |language=en-US}} On the June 5 Rampage tapings, Robinson wrestled his first match since his return, teaming with the Gunns to win a trios match. After the match, White announced that he was giving Robinson a share of the Unified Trios Championship held by White and the Gunns, thus invoking the Freebird Rule.{{cite web |title=AEW Rampage Results for June 7, 2024 |url=http://allelitewrestling.com/post/aew-rampage-results-for-june-7-2024 |website=All Elite Wrestling.com |publisher=AEW Staff |access-date=June 7, 2024}} However, on the July 13 episode of Collision, interim AEW Executive Vice President Christopher Daniels overruled Bang Bang Gang's attempt to invoke the Freebird Rule and stripped them of the Unified World Trios Championship.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 13, 2024 |title=AEW Collision results (7/13): Powell's live review of Matt Taven and Mike Bennett vs. Orange Cassidy and Kyle O'Reilly, Konosuke Takeshita vs. Tommy Billington, Skye Blue vs. Harley Cameron |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/13/aew-collision-results-7-13-powells-live-review-of-matt-taven-and-mike-bennett-vs-orange-cassidy-and-kyle-oreilly-konosuke-takeshita-vs-tommy-billington-skye-blue-vs-harley-cameron/ |access-date=July 14, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=}} On the following week, Robinson and The Gunns failed to win the vacant AEW World Trios Championship, which was won by The Patriarchy (Christian Cage, Killswitch and Nick Wayne).{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Don |date=July 20, 2024 |title=AEW Collision results (7/20): Murphy's review of Austin Gunn, Colten Gunn, and Juice Robinson vs. The Patriarchy for the vacant Unified Trios Titles, Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo in a lumberjack match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/20/aew-collision-results-7-20-murphys-review-of-austin-gunn-colten-gunn-and-juice-robinson-vs-the-patriarchy-for-the-vacant-unified-trios-titles-thunder-rosa-vs-deonna-purrazzo-in-a-lumberjack/ |access-date=July 21, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net |language=}} On November 24, Robinson was announced as a participant in the 2024 Continental Classic,{{Cite web |last=Upton |first=Felix |date=2024-11-25 |title=AEW Continental Classic 2024: Full Tournament Lineup Revealed |url=https://www.ringsidenews.com/2024/11/24/aew-continental-classic-2024-full-tournament-lineup-revealed/ |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Ringside News |language=en-US}} but on December 3, Robinson was pulled from the tournament due to injury and was subsequently replaced by Komander.{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Tony |date=December 3, 2024 |title=Due to injury, Juice Robinson cannot complete the #AEWContinentalClassic. Aiming to prove that he can hang with the world's very best, high flying rising star @KomandercrMX will join the field as Gold League first alternate, + the upcoming schedule will be adjusted accordingly. |url=https://x.com/TonyKhan/status/1864079713913741685 |website=X}}
Personal life
Robinson is good friends with David Finlay and acted as groomsman at his wedding in May 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.theknot.com/us/ana-scott-and-david-finlay-may-2018|title=Ana Scott and David Finlay's Wedding Website|publisher=The Knot|access-date=20 February 2019}} He has been married to fellow professional wrestler Toni Storm since 2022.{{Cite web |last=Kilbane |first=Lyle |date=June 17, 2022 |title=Toni Storm Confirms Marriage To NJPW Star |url=https://itrwrestling.com/news/toni-storm-marriage-njpw-star/ |access-date=June 18, 2022 |website=Inside The Ropes |language=en-GB}}
Championships and accomplishments
- All Elite Wrestling
- Dynamite Dozen Battle Royale (2023){{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1414354-juice-robinson-to-challenge-mjf-dynamite-diamond-ring-10-25-aew-dynamite| title=Juice Robinson To Challenge MJF For Dynamite Diamond Ring On 10/25 AEW Dynamite| publisher=Wrestle Zone| access-date=October 18, 2023}}
- Florida Championship Wrestling
- FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Jason Jordan (1) and Donny Marlow (1){{cite web | url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-fl-t.html | title=FCW Florida Tag Team Title history | publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com | access-date=September 11, 2012}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=752|title=FCW Florida Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 21, 2011|access-date=February 16, 2021}}
- Impact Wrestling
- Impact World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with David Finlay{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=558|title=Impact World Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 13, 2021|access-date=May 6, 2021}}
- New Japan Pro-Wrestling
- IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship (3 times){{Cite web|url=http://www.njpw.co.jp/champions/iwgpus|title=IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship History|date=June 5, 2019|publisher=New Japan Pro-Wrestling|access-date=June 5, 2019|language=ja}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=3400|title=IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=July 7, 2018|access-date=February 16, 2021}}
- IWGP Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with David Finlay{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=148|title=IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 4, 2020|access-date=February 16, 2021}}
- World Tag League (2019) – with David Finlay{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=6447&page=2|title=World Tag League (2019)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=December 8, 2019|access-date=February 16, 2021}}
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Ranked No. 32 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2019{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2019.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2019 - The Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.profightdb.com}}
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