Real Name: Anthony Joseph Francis
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 330 lbs.
Date of Birth: May 7, 1990
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Pro Debut: October 25, 2018
Trained By: Team 3D Academy
Finishing Move:
Biography
– Francis began his sporting life in football, playing for the University of Maryland
– Despite going undrafted in 2013, Francis signed with the Miami Dolphins in April of that year
– Over the next five years, Francis was, at various times, under contract with the Patriots, the Dolphins (again), the Seahawks, the Buccaneers, the Redskins and the Giants.
– In January 2020, Francis signed a WWE development deal
– Francis made his televised NXT debut on the May 4, 2021 episode, aligning himself with Isaiah ‘Swerve’ Scott
– The following week, Swerve introduced Francis as ‘Top Dolla’, a member of the ‘Hit Row’ stable
– Hit Row were promoted to Smackdown in the 2021 Draft, but all four would be released within a month
– Francis made his first post-WWE appearance on March 19, 2022, wrestling under his real name and teaming with Tehuti Miles to defeat Boom Hayden & Clay Jacobs at a Maryland Championship Wrestling event
– On July 31, 2022, Francis defeated Trini Dan to win the vacant ACW Title
– On August 12, 2022, Francis returned to WWE as Top Dolla, reforming Hit Row with B-Fab and Ashante Adonis
– Top Dolla was released by WWE for a second time in September 2023 and would return to the indies as ‘AJ Francis’
– Francis debuted for TNA at Hard To Kill 2024, attacking Joe Hendry
– Francis debuted for MLW on February 29, 2024, defeating Mr Thomas in short order
– At NWA Hard Times 2024, Francis defeated Austin Idol
– At MLW War Chamber 2024, Francis defeated Alex Kane
– On April 14, 2024, Francis defeated Ezio Orlandi to win the Maxwell Street Heritage Title
– On the Impact 20th Anniversary Special, Francis defeated Laredo Kid to win the TNA Digital Media Title
– On June 21, Francis defeated Alex Misery to retain the TNA Digital Media Title
– On the July 11 Impact, Francis defeated Rhino in a Street Fight to retain the TNA Digital Media Title
– On July 20, Francis defeated Real1 to retain the TNA Digital Media Title
– On July 28, Francis defeated Darius Latrell to retain the Maxwell Street Heritage Title
– On November 17, Francis defeated Kelsey Raegan to retain the WNRN All-Florida Title
– On February 15, 2025, Francis defeated Oddyssey to retain the WNRN All-Florida Title
– On the Sacrifice 2025 pre-show, First Class (Francis & KC Navarro) defeated The Aztec Warriors (Octagon Jr & Laredo Kid)
– On March 30, Francis defeated Chandler Hopkins to win the ROW Television Title
– On April 26, Francis defeated Everest to retain the ROW Television Title
– On June 14, Francis defeated Jake Crist to win the REVOLVER Remix Title
– Francis made an appearance on NXT in June 2025
– On June 28, Francis defeated Adam Green, Gabe Wilder, Josiah Jean, Phil Noir, Sky de Lacrimosa, Demo Diamond & LVJ in a Scramble Match to retain the REVOLVER Remix Title
– On August 9, Francis defeated Chandler Hopkins in a Cage Match to retain the ROW Glory Title
– At Emergence 2025, First Class (Francis & Rich Swann) defeated The System (Brian Myers & Eddie Edwards)