Buck Brezner

David Aaron Bezner (born August 15, 1969) is an American professional wrestler and motivational speaker from Syracuse, New York. He is best known for his work in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) Florida Wrestling Alliance (FWA), and Mid Florida Wrestling (MFW). Bezner currently wrestles under the ring name "The American Giant" Buck Brezner in various promotions on the independent circuit. He pioneered a new style of professional wrestling known as Powerful Strength Style.
== Professional wrestling career ==
=== World Championship Wrestling (1996) ===
Bezner is best known for his time in World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he competed in an empty-arena match for the WCW World Tag Team Championship in St. Petersburg, Florida where he and Pez Whatley challenged The Outsiders, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall on WCW Saturday Night on November 23, 1996.
=== Ohio Valley Wrestling (2005) ===
On April 9, 2005 Bezner teamed with Cody Crow, and Discord to defeat Frederick, Lowrider and Vaughn Lilas at an Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) Amateur Show at the Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky.
=== Iron Fist Pro Wrestling (2015) ===
At the August 22, 2015 Iron Fist Pro Wrestling (IFPW) event, Bezner faced Michael Patrick of The Dirty Blondes. Leo Brien was at ringside and illegally assisted Patrick, leading to a quick win. Brezner was furious, and brought out his tag team partner, Monster. They then defeated the Dirty Blondes after a chokeslam from Monster.
=== American Combat Wrestling (2016–Present) ===
On the June 9, 2016 edition of ACW Thursday Night Throwdown, The Sexiest Team Ever (Rex Bacchus, Richard Delicious & The American Giant) defeated Aria Blake, Beastly Brody & Troy Hollywood in a six-person tag team match at Kickers South in Hudson, Florida. The following week on June 16, 2016 The Dreamboats (Ace Andrews & Rex Bacchus) & The American Giant defeated Bucky Wells, Snoop Strikes & Troy Hollywood in a six-person tag team match. On July 7, 2019 Bezner faced Bucky Wells in a losing effort on another edition of ACW Thursday Night Throwdown. On October 8, 2016 Bezner entered the 30 Man Southern Stampede, where Rome defeats Ajax, Alex Perry, Beastly Brody, Big Bully Parker, Braydon Knight, Bushwhacker Luke, Chris Calloway, Chris Polk, Danny Vincent, DAX, Deimos, Dwayne Wonder, Earl Cooter, Hunter Law, Jayson Falcone, Johann Ramzes, Josh Hess, Kennedy Kendrick, Mason Price, Ralph Mosca, Ronnie Rios, Snoop Strikes, Steven Frick, Taino, Tatanka, Tony Storm, Urban Terror 1, and Urban Terror 2 at ACW Southern Stampede at Sims Park in New Port Richey, Florida. His final 2016 appearance for ACW was a losing effort against Leo Brien in the first round at ACW King Of Florida 2016 Tournament at Sims Park in New Port Richey, Florida.
=== National Wrestling League (2016) ===
Brezner wrestled for the National Wrestling League (NWL) on August 14, 2016 against Shorty Smalls. Smalls won the match via outside intereference. On October 15, 2016 The American Giant defeated Chuckie Manson by DQ at an NWL event at McConnellsburg High School in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania.
=== Party On Wayne: Wayne Van Dyke Memorial Show (2017) ===
On July 22, 2017 Bezner competed in the Memorial Scramble Match, where he defeated Dwayne Wonder, Jake Jones, Rick Roberts, Sideshow, and Snoop Strikes at the Seminole Rec Center in Seminole, Florida.
=== Epic Pro Wrestling (2017) ===
On February 23, 2018 Bezner faced Tombstone Jesus at an Epic Pro Wrestling (EPW) event in Midvale, Utah. After the match ended, two men attacked Jesus, but Brezner scared them off. He then vowed to team with Jesus and eliminate the threat of these two other men.
=== USA Pro Wrestling (2017) ===
At the USA Pro Wrestling 25th Anniversary event in Deer Park, New York on September 7, 2019 Bezner faced "Raging Bull" Manny Fernandez. Fernandez cheated with the assistance of his manager, and several weapons, allowing him to pick up a win.
=== Mid Florida Wrestling (2017–2018) ===
Brezner debuted for Mid Florida Wrestling (MFW) in a match against Psycho Stan, who he defeated on May 20, 2016. Brezner later teamed with OldDust in a losing effort against The Taylor Brothers at the event "Brotherly Love" on February 18, 2017. He returned at "Battle At Palmetto" to face off against Rufus. Rufus was managed by Bill Crude, and the two cheated to earn a win via disqualification. Brezner then was given a chance at revenge at their next show against Bill Crude in a Bull Bell Match. The referee assisted Crude to win the match. Brezner returned on April 17, 2017 in a Triple Threat Match against Psycho Stan and Nick Foley for the MFW Heavyweight Championship, which he won. After the match, Nick Foley attacked Brezner for several minutes, prompting a rematch between himself and Foley that would occur at a later date. Before that, Brezner would face Bill Crude again, this time in a Hair v.s. Hair match, where the loser would have their head shaved bald. Brezner defeated Crude on May 13, 2017, and retained his hair. The MFW Commissioner scheduled a match between Crude and Brezner, but it would be a tag team contest with mystery partners. Psycho Stan was revealed to be Crude's partner, while Brezner's partner was Deadman. Brezner chased Bill Crude to the back while Psycho Stan pinned Deadman. During his rematch with Nick Foley at the August show, Foley's manager Bill Crude interfered, causing Brezner to lose the MFW Heavyweight Championship. At the October MFW "Food Truck Fiesta" event, Brezner teamed with Moco Loco against Bill Crude and DV Branter in a victorious effort. Brezner faced Bill Crude again, but Nick Foley assisted Crude, allowing him to win via disqualification. On November 11, 2017 Bezner faced Bill Crude. Crude distracted the referee, and cheated. He struck Brezner with a foreign object, and put the object in his hand, causing the referee to disqualify him upon seeing it. The comissioner then decided to sanction a match between Brezner and Crude, where the loser has to wear a dress. Brezner won the match, and Crude was forced to wear the dress. At the January MFW event, Brezner faced off against Deadman. Brezner landed a chokeslam on Deadman, but Bill Crude and Nick Foley interfered and attacked Brezner behind the referee's back. They then dragged Deadman on top of him and retreated as Deadman was declared the winner. 
=== Florida Pro Wrestling (2017–2018) ===
On August 26, 2017 Bezner took part in the ACS Memorial Cup Ten Man Battle Royal, where Samuel C defeated Bob Cook, Charlie Albenasi, Jeff Stone, Joey Bydafoodcourt, Killian Sweet, Nick DeMichael, Rey De Santos, Richie Paradise, and himself at the event " FPW Fighting For A Cure IV" at the Venice Community Center in Venice, Florida. On July 29, 2018 Bezner took part in the Eleven Man Battle Royal, where The American Superstar defeated Axx Clover, Charles Albenasi, Chris Clow, Chuck Davis, Dann Lydon, Dravin Frost, Jacob Ryan, Nick DeMichael, Richie Paradise and himself. He then teamed with The American Superstar to defeat Chris Clow & Richie Paradise later that night at the event "FPW Fighting For A Cure V" at White Buffalo Saloon in Sarasota, Florida.
=== IWA Deep South (2020) ===
Brezner made his IWA Deep South debut on February 29, 2020 at IWA Deep South Lethal Leap Year at the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton, Georgia. He joined The Green World Order (Boriss Dukkee, Jeremy Snaker, Mikey, Nosferatu) to defeat The Canadian Outlaws (Cody McCulley, Jeff Hart, Juicey Bruce, Little Donnie & Mr. Krystal).
==In wrestling==
*Finishing moves
*Signature moves
*Teams and stables
*Entrance Music
*Nicknames
==Championships and accomplishments==
== External links ==
* Profile
Category:Male wrestlers
Category:American wrestlers