Real name: Ezekwesiri “EJ” Nduka Jr.
Height: 6’8″
Weight: 285 lbs.
Date of birth: August 28, 1988
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Pro debut: February 29, 2018
Trained by: WWE Performance Center
Finishing move: The Pedigree
Biography
– Nduka starred in basketball at school level, before turning to football at college level
– Nduka entered the 2012 NFL Draft, but went undrafted, and was later signed by the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League
– In February 2013, Nduka signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL, but was released mere months later
– In 2015, Nduka began competing in bodybuilding contests, placing first in several NPC events, then third in several IFBB events
– Nduka signed with WWE in August 2019 and reported to the Performance Center later that year
– Nduka was released by WWE in May 2021
– In June 2021, it was revealed that Nduka had signed with MLW
– At War Chamber 2021, Nduka, Alexander Hammerstone, Richard Holliday, Savio Vega & Matanza Duran defeated Contra Unit (The Sentai Death Squad Soldiers, Jacob Fatu, Mads Krugger & Ikuro Kwon) in the titular match
– At the 2021 MLW Super Series, Nduka defeated Adrian Quest
– On February 26, 2022, Nduka & Calvin Tankman defeated 5150 (Slice Boogie & Rivera) to win the MLW Tag Team Titles
– On March 31, Nduka & Tankman defeated Bomaye Fight Club (Mr Thomas & Alex Kane) to retain the MLW Tag Team Titles
– On May 13, Nduka & Tankman defeated 5150 (Rivera & Hernandez) and The Von Erichs (Ross & Marshall) to retain the MLW Tag Team Titles
– At the 2022 MLW Super Series, Nduka defeated Sultan del Aire
– Nduka left MLW following the expiration of his contract at the end of 2022
– In 2023, Nduka began working dark matches and pre-shows for AEW
– In 2024, Nduka became a regular competitor for ROH