Brian Kendrick

**Brian David Kendrick** (born May 29, 1979) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the 205 Live brand under the ring name **The Brian Kendrick**.

Kendrick is also known for his appearances with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) under his real name, as well as his appearances with Pro Wrestling Zero1 (Zero1) as **Leonardo Spanky** and on the independent circuit as **Spanky**. Championships held by Kendrick over the course of his career include the NWA International Lightweight Tag Team Championship, TNA X Division Championship, World Tag Team Championship, WWE Tag Team Championship, WWE Cruiserweight Championship, ICW Tag Team Championship and Zero-One United States Openweight Championship.  Kendrick currently owns and operates his own promotion, called Brian Kendrick's Wrestling Pro Wrestling.

## In wrestling

* **Finishing moves**
	+ *Bully Choke / Captain's Hook* (Bridging reverse chinlock, sometimes transitioned from an inverted headlock takeover)
	+ Cobra clutch with bodyscissors
	+ *Sliced Bread #2* / *The Kendrick* (Backflip inverted facelock drop)

* **Signature moves**
	+ Camel clutch followed by multiple crossface punches
	+ *Dr. Smoothe's Secret Recipe* (Corner backflip kick)
	+ *Electric Mayhem* (Diving facebreaker knee smash)
	+ Hurricanrana
	+ *Left Turn at Albuquerque* (Turning frog splash)
	+ Leg lariat
	+ *Plan Maker* (Headbutt)
	+ Tornado DDT
	+ *Whirling Twirlixer* (Diving somersault corkscrew plancha)
* **Nicknames**
	+ "The Post-Apocalyptic Scavenger"
	+ "The Man With a Plan"
	+ "Spanky"
	+ "The Wizard of Odd"

* **Managers**
	+ Ashley
	+ Ezekiel Jackson
	+ Prince Nana

* **Entrance themes**
	+ **Independent circuit**
		- "Shine" by The Dirty Heads
		- "Danger! High Voltage" by Electric Six
		- "My Heart Will Go On" (Emotional Mix) by Mary O
		- "Sweet Talk" by Kito Feat. Reija Lee
	+ **World Wresting Entertainment**
		- "Attitude" by Deborah DiFonzo (as Diamondback)
		- "Rough & Tumble" by Doug Perkins & Steve Goomas (as The Jet)
		- "Hey You" by Nick Welsh (as Spanky)
		- "Man with a Plan" by Chris Goulstone Feat. Nick Walker
	+ **Ring of Honor**
		- "Quality Control" by Jurassic 5
		- "Danger! High Voltage" by Electric Six
		- "Summer from the Four Season" by Virtuosi di Praga
		- "Make Em' Say" by King Keleze
	+ **Total Nonstop Action Wrestling**
		- "Blue Ska" by Dale Olver (as Spanky)
		- "Brian Kendrick Theme" by Dale Oliver
		- "Disorder" by Dale Oliver
	+ **New Japan Pro-Wrestling**
		- "Sweet Talk" by Kito Feat. Reija Lee

## Championships and accomplishments

* **DDT Pro-Wrestling**
	+ Ironman Heavymetalweight Championship (1 time)
* **Full Impact Pro**
	+ FIP Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Sal Rinauro
	+ Florida Rumble (2004)
* **Insane Championship Wrestling**
	+ ICW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Paul London
* **Los Angeles Wrestling**
	+ LAW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
* **Memphis Championship Wrestling**
	+ MCW Southern Light Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
	+ MCW Southern Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with American Dragon
* ***Pro Wrestling Illustrated***
	+ Ranked **#43** of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the *PWI 500* in 2003
	+ PWI Tag Team of the Year (2007) – with Paul London
* **Pro Wrestling Zero-One / Pro Wrestling Zero1-Max**
	+ NWA International Lightweight Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Low Ki (1) and Kaz Hayashi (1)
	+ NWA / UPW/Zero-One International Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
	+ Zero1-Max United States Openweight Championship (1 time)
* **Santino Bros. Wrestling**
	+ SBW Championship (2 times)
* **Steeltown Pro Wrestling**
	+ SPW Provincial Championship (1 time)
* **Texas Wrestling Alliance**
	+ TWA Television Championship (1 time)
	+ TWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with American Dragon
* **Total Nonstop Action Wrestling**
	+ TNA X Division Championship (1 time)
* **World Wrestling Entertainment**
	+ WWE Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)
	+ WWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Paul London
	+ World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Paul London