Matt Vandagriff
{{short description|American professional wrestler}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Matt Vandagriff
|birth_name =
|image = Matt Vandagriff.jpg
|caption = Vandagriff in August 2024
| family =
|names = Matt Vandagriff
Ace Of Knaves
Aerial Chemist
|height = 5 ft 11 in
|weight = 205 lb
|birth_date =
|birth_place = Oakdale, California
|billed = Oakdale, California
|trainer = Santino Bros Wrestling Academy
|debut = 2017
|retired =
}}
Matt Vandagriff is an American professional wrestler known for his work with Game Changer Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling, and a brief appearance for All Elite Wrestling.{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Luis |date=2023-05-28 |title=FSW vs. GCW 2 5/27/23 Results |url=https://pwponderings.com/2023/05/28/fsw-vs-gcw-2-5-27-23-results/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=PWPonderings |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Tessier |first=Colin |date=2024-04-12 |title=NJPW Windy City Riot Results (4/12): Naito vs. Moxley, Jack Perry, Matt Riddle, More |url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1463778-njpw-windy-city-riot-results-4-12-naito-vs-moxley-jack-perry-matt-riddle-more |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Wrestlezone |language=en-US}}{{Cite news|title=September Trip To London For OHS Alum Vandagriff|newspaper=Oakdale Leader|location=Oakdale, California|url=https://www.oakdaleleader.com/sports/september-trip-london-ohs-alum-vandagriff/ |access-date=2024-04-15 }}
Career
Vandagriff began his career in 2017, wrestling on the independent circuit in California.{{Cite news|title=Vandagriff Chasing Dream In The Square Circle |url=https://www.oakdaleleader.com/sports/local-sports-2/vandagriff-chasing-dream-in-the-square-circle/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |newspaper=Oakdale Leader|location=Oakdale, California}} On June 11, 2022, he made his All Elite Wrestling debut on AEW Dark, teaming with Knull in a loss to Aaron Solo and Nick Comoroto.{{Cite web |last=Quinlan |first=Olivia |date=2022-06-28 |title=AEW Dark Results (06/28/22) |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/06/aew-dark-results-06-28-roh-pure-championship-match-the-wingmen-vs-dark-order/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}} He began making appearances for Game Changer Wrestling in 2022.{{Cite web |last=Wolstanholme |first=Danny |date=2022-05-29 |title=GCW Downward Spiral 2022 Results (05/28) – John Morrison Debut, Cardona/Blake Christian & More |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/05/gcw-downward-spiral-2022-results/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Wrestling Inc. |language=en-US}}
In 2023, he made his New Japan Pro Wrestling debut, including the pre-show of the Fighting Spirit Unleashed.{{Cite web |last=NJPW |title=Fighting Spirit Unleashed (October 28) Preview {{!}} NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING |url=https://www.njpw1972.com/161301 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=NJPW |language=en}} On January 13, 2024, he defeated Goldy at the pre-show of Battle in the Valley.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-08 |title=Full Card Announced For NJPW Battle In The Valley On January 13th |url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/full-card-announced-for-njpw-battle-in-the-valley-on-january-13th/218318/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=www.wrestling-news.net |language=en-GB}} On April 12, 2024, he defeated Zane Jay at Windy City Riot.{{Cite web |last=Fritts |first=Chick |date=2024-04-12 |title=NJPW Windy City Riot live results: Moxley vs. Naito IWGP title match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/results/njpw-windy-city-riot-live-results-moxley-vs-naito-iwgp-title-match |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=WON/F4W - WWE news, Pro Wrestling News, WWE Results, AEW News, AEW results |language=en}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Future Stars of Wrestling{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2024 |title=Cage Match Championships |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=19976&page=11 }}
- FSW Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Harlequin Of Hate
- FSW No Limits Championship (2 times)
- FSW Nevada State Championship (1 time, current)
- FSW Future Legends Championship (1 time, inaugural, current)
- FSW Future Legends Title Tournament (2023)
- Venue Wrestling Entertainment
- VWE International Championship (1 time)
References
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Category:21st-century American sportsmen
Category:American male professional wrestlers
Category:Professional wrestlers from California
Category:People from Oakdale, California
Category:21st-century male professional wrestlers