Thanatos

Cody Calaway (November 22nd, 2000) is an American CAW currently signed to Ring of Glory, where he currently wrestles under the ring name **Thanatos**.

## Backstory

Cody Calaway is the son of legendary wrestler Mark Calaway, better known as his ring name The Undertaker. Growing up, he was exposed to the world of professional wrestling at a very young age, & would often accompany his father to his matches, watching him perform in awe. Thanatos knew from a very young age that he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become a wrestler himself.

He would be taught the basic by his father & uncle, Glenn Jacobs, who is also a legendary wrestler better known for his work as Kane. Using his affiliation with his father & uncle, he managed to get a spot in the Performance Center, alongside his cousin Thomas Jacobs.

## Professional Wrestling Career

### World Wrestling Entertainment (2018 - Present)

In March 2018, Cody would sign for WWE, alongside his cousin Dagon. They would both begin training in the Performance Center, improving on what they had already been taught by their legendary fathers in the past. In May 2018, they stepped into the spotlight at NXT live events, showcasing their talents as individual competitors.

They would both go under their real names when performing in live events, Cody Calaway & Thomas Jacobs. Their performances in these live events varied. Thanatos achieved unexpected triumphs over formidable opponents like EC3 & Ricochet, while Dagon faced tough defeats against the likes of Kyle O'Reilly & Matt Riddle.

Calaway would be promoted to televised matches after approximately half a year of engaging in live events, adopting a gimmick that replicated his father's. He would now go under the name Thanatos whilst using this gimmick. Unfortunately, his cousin remained confined to participating exclusively in live events for the foreseeable future.

In his debut match, Thanatos would encounter Adrian Jaoude. His entrance would be reminiscent of his father's iconic deadman persona. The Dark Prince completely dominated his opponent, with the match ending almost as quickly as it started. Following a series of devastating punches, grapples & a Final Destination powerbomb, Thanatos would eventually conclude the match with the legendary Tombstone Piledriver, made famous by his father.

Thanatos immediately caught the attention of NXT General Manager, William Regal, who recognizes his potential & grants him a golden opportunity. In his first match following his debut, Thanatos faces off against the formidable Kassius Ohno. Despite a hard-fought battle, Thanatos emerges victorious, leaving a lasting impact on both the NXT roster & the fans. He proceeded to have remarkable matches against notable opponents such as Bobby Fish & Trent Seven.

Thanatos would turn his attention to the North American Championship, entering a heated rivalry with Ricochet for the title. After many attempts to try & gain his first wrestling Championship, he would ultimately come up short against the high flying talent.

## Signatures & Finishers

### Signatures

* The Final Destination (Last Ride)
* Hell's Gate (Triangle Choke)

### Finishers

* Tombstone Piledriver
* The Hand of Death (Chokeslam)

## Nicknames

* The Dark Destroyer
* The Dark Prince
* The Deadman
* The Grim Reaper