Moose

**Quinn Ojinnaka** (born April 23, 1984) is an American professional wrestler and former American football player. He is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he performs under the ring name **Moose**, and is the current GFW Global Heavyweight Champion in his first reign.

Player stats at **NFL.com** · **PFR**

He has also worked for Ring of Honor (ROH), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Pro Wrestling Noah, Evolve Wrestling, and Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW). In 2016, Moose signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) which would later be known as Impact Wrestling. Moose would go on to become a two-time Impact Grand Champion, one-time TNA World Heavyweight Champion, and one-time Impact World Champion, becoming the fourth African-American world champion in the history of Impact (after Ron Killings, Bobby Lashley, and Rich Swann).

As an offensive lineman, he played college football at Syracuse and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He went on to play for the New England Patriots, St. Louis Rams, and Indianapolis Colts.

## Professional wrestling career

### Early career (2012–2014)

Ojinnaka started his professional wrestling training in 2012 under Mr. Hughes at WWA4, and has attended WWE training camps. On February 22, 2014, he made his debut for Dragon Gate USA, working alongside The Bravado Brothers in a bodyguard role. On May 6, 2015, Global Force Wrestling (GFW) announced Ojinnaka as part of their roster.Owing to signing a new Ring of Honor (ROH) contract, Ojinnaka was only scheduled to work GFW's house shows and not television tapings.

### Ring of Honor (2014–2016)

After Willbourne appeared at ROH's Best in the World 2014 event on June 22, 2014, and the promotion announced two days later that it had signed him to a contract. Ojinnaka then adopted the ring name Moose and formed a partnership with R.D. Evans and Veda Scott.On December 7, 2014, at Final Battle 2014, Moose, accompanied by Prince Nana and Stokely Hathaway, defeated R.D. Evans. On March 1, 2015, at the ROH 13th Anniversary Show, Moose defeated Mark Briscoe in a singles match, marking his first major win within Ring of Honor. Moose beforehand "squashed" wrestlers, such as Colby Corino. Moose's undefeated streak ended on May 16 at Global Wars '15, when he was defeated by Cedric Alexander. On June 19 at Best in the World '15, Moose's manager Veda Scott turned on him and formed a new partnership with Alexander. At the PPV, Moose lost a three-way match against Roderick Strong. At Final Battle, he lost against Michael Elgin. At Best in the World '16, Moose teamed with War Machine but lost against Bullet Club. Ojinnaka left ROH on July 8, 2016, with reports linking him to both WWE and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

### New Japan Pro-Wrestling (2015–2016, 2021)

From 2015 to 2016, through ROH's relationship with New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Moose sporadically wrestled for NJPW.On August 3, 2021, Moose was announced for Resurgence, as part of a partnership between Impact and NJPW. At Resurgence on August 14, Moose lost to Tomohiro Ishii.On November 13, at Battle in the Valley, he defeated Juice Robinson.

### Total Nonstop Action Wrestling/Impact Wrestling

#### Impact Grand Champion (2016–2017)

Moose made his TNA debut on the July 12, 2016, Destination X edition of *Impact Wrestling*, interrupting the main event match between TNA World Heavyweight ChampionBobby Lashley and TNA X Division ChampionEddie Edwards, aligning himself with Mike Bennett and Maria, establishing himself as a heel. Ojinnaka reportedly had signed a two-year exclusive deal with the promotion. On the July 28 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose made his in-ring debut, defeating indy wrestler David Starr. On the August 11 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose and Mike Bennett defeated Eddie Edwards and Ethan Carter III. On the August 19 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose defeated Eddie Edwards.

On the August 26 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose participated in a Battle Royal to determine the number one contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship but was eliminated by Mike Bennett. On the September 1 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose refused to help Mike Bennett during his World Heavyweight Championship match against Lashley and attacked him after the match, dissolving their partnership and turning face in the process. Moose defeated Bennett at Bound for Glory on October 2, 2016. On the October 13 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, he defeated Ethan Carter III for having a match against Lashley to determine the number one contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. However, on the October 20 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose was defeated by Lashley. On the November 10 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose was defeated by Mike Bennett by count-out, thus not qualified him for the four-way match the following week to determine another new contender number one for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

On December 1 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose answered the Open Challenge of Aron Rex and defeated him for the Impact Grand Championship. Moose successfully retained his title against Aron Rex in a rematch the following week. After the match, he had a confrontation against the returning Drew Galloway. On the January 5, 2017 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, he successfully retained his title against Mike Bennett by decision. After the match, Moose was challenged by Bennett for a No Disqualification match at One Night Only: Live!, which he won once again. On January 19 Moose lost the Impact Grand Championship to Drew Galloway. At Genesis, Moose was defeated by Drew Galloway in a rematch and failed to regain the title. On the February 9 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose saved Cody's wife Brandi Rhodes from an attack of Rosemary and Decay. The following week, Moose and Brandi defeated Abyss and Crazzy Steve. On the February 16 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Cody thanked Moose for helping Brandi Rhodes while he was away. However, after learning Brandi had Moose's phone number, Cody attacked Moose. On the February 23 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose was attacked by Cody and brawled with him, which resulted by Cody run away from Moose. The same night, Moose defeated Drew Galloway and regain the Impact Grand Championship. On the March 9, 2017 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, the first night of in the TNA In The Anthem Era. Moose issued an open challenging for his Impact Grand Championship. And in the Main Event The Returning Michael Bennett defeated Moose for the Impact Grand Championship. After his wife Maria District The Referee! And Bennett Hit Moose Over The Head With A Chair! And Gives Moose The Miracle Drive to steal victory! After The Match Was Over Bennett Hit Moose Over The Head With The Impact Grand Championship! And Bennett Kiss Maria Over Moose Boby! This ending Moose second reign as Impact Grand Championship at two weeks. On the March 16, 2017 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, During Michael Bennett Impact Grand Championship Celebrations. Moose revealed that he would get his rematch for the Impact Grand Championship Next Week on *Impact Wrestling*. On the March 23, 2017 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, got his rematch for the Impact Grand Championship in the Main Event again.
Moose had the match won. Moose go for the pin. Maria jumped onto the apron! Michael Bennett low blow Moose. The Referee calls bell for the disqualification. Moose Wins The Match. But Michael Bennett keeps the Impact Grand Championship. After the match Bennett grabs a chair and jumps onto Moose's leg! And once again Michael and Maira Bennett Kiss Over Moose Layout Boby! On the March 30, 2017 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Dixie Carter Schedule Moose
To Face Cody for the GFW NEX\*GEN Championship.
Jeremy Borash revealed that Moose is out with a broken leg! Moose Is Out Of Action For The Next Two Weeks. **Moose** Return Form Injury At TNA Special episode of *Impact Wrestling* called TNA Lockdown 2017, On April 13, 2017. As fifth and final team member of Team Patrón Lethal Lockdown Team In The Lethal Lockdown Match.

#### "GFW Global Heavyweight Champion (2021–present)

On the April 20 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose defeated both Chris Adonis and Matt Morgan in a Triple Threat Match For The Number One Contender ship To The GFW Global Championship At TNA Battle Of The Belts. Their pize for winning the Lethal Lockdown Match. Since Alberto El Patrón will face Lashley for TNA World Heavyweight Champion at TNA Battle Of The Belts. for getting the pin in the lethal lockdown match. On the May 11 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, In The Main Event A Tag Team Match, Alberto El Patrón and Moose Taking On Lashley and Magnus. One week before TNA Battle Of The Belts. Saw Alberto El Patrón and Moose beat TNA World Heavyweight Champion Lashley and GFW Global Champion Magnus. After Magnus walked out on Lashley. At TNA Battle Of The Belts. Moose defeated The First Ever GFW Global Champion Magnus to become the second ever GFW Global Champion the belts was renamed the GFW Global Heavyweight Championship. And the third black man in TNA/GFW History to win a world championship.
On the May 18 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Jeff Jarrett has the founder of GFW he control who faces Moose for the GFW Global Heavyweight Championship. So even know Mosse work for TNA! I control who he face for the GFW Gobal Heavyweight Championship! Jeff Jarrett revealed that Moose will face Magnus in the Main Event Of The First Ever GFW Special called GFW Amped! In Magnus rematch for the GFW Gobal Heavyweight Championship! Moose Had Promo On This Episode As Well, **Moose: I Am The GFW Global Heavyweight Champion! Which makes me the champion of the Gobal! And Magnus I will beat you! And keep my GFW Global Heavyweight Champion! For The Moose Nation!** On the May 25 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose Had Another Promo, **Moose: I Am The GFW Global Heavyweight Champion! Which makes me the champion of the Gobal! And Magnus I will beat you! And keep my GFW Global Heavyweight Champion! For The Moose Nation!** On this same episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose Opponent Magnus Re Introduce Himself To The World. As The British National Treasure Nick Aldis. At GFW Amped Live, On May 30, 2017. In The Main Event Of The Show, Moose Beat Nick Aldis For The GFW Global Heavyweight Championship. By Counter Nick Aldis. Finisher The Aldis Driver Into A Powerbomb! For Moose to remain The GFW Global Heavyweight Champion. On the same night Jeff Jarrett Announced That TNA & GFW Will Merged This Making Moose not only the world champion in Global Force Wrestling. But also the secondary world champion in **Total Nonstop Action Wrestling**. On the June 1 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose didn’t Apper as it was siad he was not in India 🇮🇳 at this point. On this same episode of *Impact Wrestling*, It was made official that TNA World Heavyweight Champion Lashley will face GFW Global Heavyweight Champion Moose in a winner take all match at TNA Slammiversary 15 for both the TNA World Heavyweight Championship and the GFW Global Heavyweight Championship. With the winning of the match becoming a double world champion in the process. On the June 8, episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose Made To India. And Moose huge pop form the TNA fans in the India Zone! Interrupting TNA World Heavyweight Champion Lashley. Moose say his GFW Global Heavyweight Champion was his Golden Ticket 🎫 To Main Event Of TNA Slammiversary 15, And to become a double champion! But I will defend GFW Global Heavyweight Championship against anyone in
TNA Wrestling. LAX Come Out.
Konnon: Anyone! Moose! Well in case you don’t know! My Super Mex Monster Is 4-0 In Singles Match! Give Him A Shot Tonight! Bitch!
Moose: Jeff Jarrett Coem Out Here Make The Match!
Jeff Jarrett: That Soind Great It Officla!

GFW Global Heavyweight Championship

Moose (c) vs Shawn Hernandez

to retain the title

Good Match!

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Moose Use His Comied Power & Speed!

LAX Try To Get Invloed!

But Eddie Edwards & His Wife Stop Them! e o

Moose Big Boot Shawn Hernandez!

Moose Pins Shawn Hernandez & Wins!

Mike Tenay: Moose Keep His Golden Ticket 🎫 To Main Event Of Slammiversary 15!

Don West: Yes! He is one half of that main event of Slammiversary 15! What is Lashley Doing Now?  l Miam

Lashley Music Plays!

Winner: Still GFW Global Heavyweight Champion Moose

TNA No Surrender 2017

Impact #674

Date: June 15, 2017

After successfully defending his title against Randy Reign at Border City Wrestling, Moose was attacked by Chris Adonis. At Turning Point, Moose challenged Lashley for the Impact World Heavyweight Championship, but was defeated. On the April 27 episode of *Impact Wrestling*, Moose defended his title against Davey Richards

## Championships and accomplishments

* **German Wrestling Federation**
	+ GWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
* **I Believe in Wrestling**
	+ SCW Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
* **International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom**
	+ IPW:UK World Championship (1 time)
* **Pro Wrestling 2.0**
	+ PW2.0 Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
* ***Pro Wrestling Illustrated***
	+ Rookie of the Year (2015)
	+ Ranked No. 40 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2021
* **Premiere Wrestling Xperience**
	+ PWX Innovative Television Championship (1 time)
* **Southern Wrestling Association**
	+ Rhymer Cup (2015) – with AR Fox
* **Total Nonstop Action Wrestling**
	+ Impact Grand Championship (2 times)
	+ TNA Joker's Wild (2017)
* **Global Force Wrestling**
	+ GFW Global Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)