TJ Nicholson

**Travis Jonathan Nicholson** (born April 28, 1992) is an American CAW wrestler, better known by his abbreviated ring name **TJ Nicholson**.

## A.W.A.C. Career

TJ debuted for A.W.A.C. on Liberty #4 on August 8, 2019, defeating the also-debuting Nick Gemini. 2 weeks later on August 24 at the Raven's Dark Ass Summer Vacation special event, TJ competed in an 8-Man Scramble Match for the A.W.A.C. All Out War Championship, but was unsuccessful in winning the title. Afterward, TJ wrestled almost exclusively on untelevised house shows and dark matches before Liberty for the remainder of 2019.

On February 1, 2020, TJ entered the Rebel Eight Tournament. In Round 1, he defeated War Bacon to become the new All Out War Champion. He then went on the defeat Nazareth in the semi-finals and Hush in the finals, all while defending his newly-won title each round. As a result of his tournament victory, he became the #1 contender for Armor King's A.W.A.C. Online Championship. On March 30, on Liberty #8, TJ defeated Hush in a rematch of the Rebel Eight Tournament finals to retain the All Out War Championship. On April 7 at No Guts, No Mercy, TJ defeated Armor King in a Double Title Winner-Take-All All Out War Match to win the Online Title while also successfully retaining his All Out War Title. The victory marked the first time TJ had held two belts in one company at the same time. During this tenure as a double crown champion, holding two belts simultaneously, TJ was affectionately nicknamed as "TJ 2 Belts".

On April 14, on Liberty #11, after an untelevised dark match, TBO confronted TJ backstage, stating that he is taking TJ's Online Title. TBO then beat up TJ in the hallway. As a result of this, Liberty General Manager Hugo Strange sanctioned the title match for Descendance. On the same date, the next episode of Liberty (Episode 12), TJ once again successfully retaining his All Out War Title against TBO's partner William Wallace. On April 21, 2020 at Descendance, TJ defeated TBO to retain his Online Championship. On May 15 on Liberty #14, UCWL's Gordon Ramsay randomly appeared and knocked out TJ backstage, winning his All Out War Title in the process due to the title's 24/7 rule. On May 10, on Liberty #13, TJ defeated Armor King to retain the Online Title and also qualify for the Men's Match Beyond at Above And Beyond.

On September 17 at Above And Beyond, TJ entered the Men's Match Beyond at #15, where he almost exclusive fought with #8 entrant Cell. TJ was later eliminated by #20 entrant John Wick, who made his A.W.A.C. debut during the match. On January 27, 2021, on Liberty #19, TJ interrupted Cell's promo about the Online Championship. TJ called Cell a "walking, living, breathing scam" for wanting to win the title so he can relive his glory days. The two then agreed to meet each other at Anarchy Rulz 3 for TJ's Online Championship. On February 2, 2021, TJ defeated Bane in a Non-Title Match. On July 15, 2021, Night 1 of Anarchy Rulz 3, Cell defeated TJ to win the Online Title.

## Season 3

On August 2, 2021, TJ Nicholson competed in an Ultimate ZERO1 Match for the A.W.A.C. ZERO1 Championship with champion Gregory Andrews and second challenger DS Juego at Undisputed Universe. DS Juego went on to win the title. On November 14, TJ Nicholson defeated Ori Kahn in a Dark Match before Anarchy #66 went live. At the end of the show, TJ attacked Gregory Andrews after he won the A.W.A.C. ZERO1 Title. TJ then challenged Andrews for the title at Collateral Damage. On November 18, on Anarchy #67, TJ pinned Tank Davis (due to the 24/7 Rule) to become the new A.W.A.C. All Out War Champion for the second time. On November 21, at Collateral Damage (in his hometown of Denver, CO), TJ defeated Gregory Andrews to win the ZERO1 Championship.

On November 28, 2021, on Anarchy #68, TJ Nicholson cut a promo backstage. TJ called the state of California "a dump" (ironically, TJ currently resides in Los Angeles, CA despite his birthplace being Colorado) and renamed A.W.A.C. to "Anarchy Wrestling Association Of Colorado". He stated that A.W.A.C. didn't give those from other states a chance and that his new A.W.A.C. deserves a champion it could be proud of. TJ then went on to reveal new designs for the A.W.A.C. ZERO1 and All Out War Championship belts. The ZERO1 Title is now renamed to the Avalanche 29 Division Championship, named after NHL player Nathan MacKinnon, number 29 on the Colorado Avalanche NHL team. The All Out War Title is now renamed to the Kenny McCormick Deathmatch Championship, named after the titular character from the animated TV show *South Park* which is set in Colorado*.* TJ also adds that all matches contested for the Kenny McCormick Deathmatch belt will defended in "Kenny McCormick Deathmatches".

On December 4, on Anarchy #69, TJ Nicholson defeated Yoshimitsu in a non-title match. After the match, TJ was going to attack Yoshimitsu with a steel chair but Ryu Hayabusa ran out and made the save. Ryu then cut a promo on TJ saying that TJ "brought shame to the ZERO1 Championship" by calling it something else in his (TJ's) own image. Ryu then challenged TJ for the title at Resonance which TJ accepted. On December 20, at Resonance, TJ defeated Ryu to retain his title. On April 2, 2022, at Superfight, TJ defeated Ryu Hayabusa and Yoshimitsu in a Triple Threat Match to retain his Avalanche 29 Division Title. Later in the event, TJ walked up to the new A.W.A.C. Intercontinental Champion Anakin backstage. TJ said that he will win the Intercontinental Championship from Anakin soon before leaving.

On August 23, on Anarchy #74, after Anakin defeated Holly Rood to retain the A.W.A.C. Intercontinental Championship, TJ Nicholson ran out and attacked Anakin, before challenging him for the Intercontinental Championship on the next episode of Anarchy. On August 29, on Anarchy #75, TJ defeated Anakin to win the title. After the match, in according to the 2 other belts he currently has, TJ renamed the A.W.A.C. Intercontinental Championship to the "A.W.A.C. Centennial Championship". On September 10, at In Your House: All Night Long, TJ defeated Ori Kahn to retain his Avalanche 29 Division Title. After the match, he was powerbombed through a flaming table by Anakin. On September 18, on Anarchy #77, TJ defeated Anakin in a Falls Count Anywhere Match to retain his Centennial Title.

On September 19, on Anarchy #78, TJ defeated Ori Kahn to retain his Kenny McCormick Deathmatch Title. On October 16, on Anarchy #80, TJ helped the War Horsemen win the A.W.A.C. World Tag Team Titles from Los Tranquilos. De facto leader TBO also announced that all members of the Horsemen were champions and would defend the belts under the Freebird Rule. On December 22, in a dark match before Anarchy #81 went on the air, TJ defeated Rick Grimes. On the episode itself, TJ was seen helping Colt Draven after Draven lost his Intercommonwealth Title to Ishmael because of Fernando Striker who broke 2 of his ribs. TJ offered to take Draven's place to the title rematch which Draven accepted due to his injuries.

On February 15, 2023, on Anarchy #82, TJ defeated Ishmael to become the new champion. After the match, he renamed and rebranded the Intercommonwealth Title to the Rocky Mountain National Title. A.W.A.C. COO Revy then came out and punished TJ for renaming yet another belt. She announced that since TJ holds four belts, he will defend all four belts as long as he is champion from now on. Revy then booked TJ against Ishmael, Tank Davis and Zack Bateley in a Four Belt Massacre Match for all four titles at Saturday Night's Maine Event. On February 18, 2023, at A.W.A.C. presents Saturday Night's Maine Event, TJ defeated all 4 men to retain all 4 belts.

## Personal Life, Trivia

* TJ is of Finnish descent.
* TJ is a second-generation wrestler as his father Tommy Nicholson is also a professional wrestler. TJ's younger brother Eddie and cousin Andrew are also professional wrestlers.
* TJ's father Tommy currently runs his own promotions called TGA (Thunder Grappling Association) and FORCE Wrestling.
* TJ previously served in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Airman.
* TJ was originally made by himself.

## In Wrestling

### Finisher(s)

* Smoking Gun (Stormbreaker)
* High Noon (Inverted Phoenix Splash)
* Bonnie & Clyde (Last Shot)

### Signatures

* Frog Splash (Adopted from his father Tommy Thunder)
* Bicycle Knee Strike
* Suicide Dive
* Sling Blade
* Spider Suplex
* Diving Elbow Drop
* Crossface

### Nicknames

* Iron Beard
* John Wayne Kinda Mayne
* TJ 2 Belts (while holding both the All Out War and Online Championships simultaneously)
* The Denver Desperado
* The Outlaw
* The Belt Collector
* The Quad King/Quad Crown Champion

### Career Highlights

* A.W.A.C. Intercontinental Champion (1x, current)
	+ During his reign, the title was redesigned and renamed to the A.W.A.C. Centennial Championship.
* A.W.A.C. Intercommonwealth Champion (1x, current)
	+ During his reign, the title was redesigned and renamed to the A.W.A.C. Rocky Mountain National Championship.
* A.W.A.C. Online Champion (1x)
* A.W.A.C. All Out War Champion (2x, current)
	+ During his second reign, the title was redesigned and renamed to the A.W.A.C. Kenny McCormick Deathmatch Championship.
* A.W.A.C. ZERO1 Champion (1x, current)
	+ During his reign, the title was redesigned and renamed to the A.W.A.C. Avalanche 29 Division Championship.
* A.W.A.C. World Tag Team Championship (1x, current) - with TBO, William Wallace, Kjetill Björnsson, Colt Draven and Ori Kahn
	+ The titles are defended under the Freebird Rule.
* A.W.A.C. Rebel Eight Tournament (2019)

### Entrance Themes

1. Ennio Morricone - "Ecstacy Of Gold"
2. Jay-Z - "Blueprint 2 (Instrumental)"