Sean McGregor

Paddy O'Callaghan (13th June, 2001) is an Irish CAW currently wrestling in Pro Wrestling Japan & Ring of Glory under the ring name **Sean McGregor**.

## Backstory

Paddy O'Callaghan grew up in a small town on the outskirts of Bray, Ireland. From a young age, he was always fascinated with wrestling, spending hours upon hours watching matches on television and studying the moves of his favorite wrestlers. Despite his parents' initial disapproval of his interest in wrestling, Paddy never lost his passion for the sport.

Paddy's life changed forever when he crossed paths with Finn Balor, a fellow Bray native and professional wrestler who had already made a name for himself in the industry. Finn recognized Paddy's potential and took him under his wing, offering to train him and help him become a wrestler himself.

After a few years of training him, Balor managed to get O'Callaghan a place on the Club UK roster due to his affiliation with the owner Tavish.

## Professional Wrestling Career

### Club UK (2019 - 2021)

In 2019, he joined Club UK and adopted the ring name Patrick Nolan to start his wrestling career. Although he lost his debut match, he had a successful rookie year, winning against Adrian Buck and Trent Shaw in the promotion's notable British Rules match.

Sean McGregor won his first United Kingdom Championship in August 2019, which he held for four months before dropping the title to Trent Shaw in December of the same year. However, he regained the championship in February 2020, becoming a two-time champion. His second reign lasted a few months longer than the first, but it eventually came to an end in August 2020 when he was defeated by Daniel Holland. Across both reigns, he would successfully defend the title against the likes of Max Powers, Big Bad Blaine & Jack Stone.

After losing the United Kingdom Championship for the second time, McGregor set his sights on the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. He participated in a British Rules tournament for the title and emerged victorious in May 2020, defeating Paragon Jay Pierce in the final. He would go onto hold the title until January 2021, losing his championship to Adrian Buck. During his title reign, he would successfully defend the title against the likes of "The Union Jackhammer" Jack Andrews & "The Manchester Mauler" Tony Wilson.

In his final months in Club UK, he was scouted by a Japanese promotion known as Pro Wrestling Japan. He would be offered a contract to join them, which he would go onto accept.

### Pro Wrestling Japan (2021 - 2023)

On March 21st 2021, he would officially debut for Pro Wrestling Japan (PWJ), adopting the ring name Sean McGregor, which he still uses in other promotions now.

The Emerald Enforcer made an immediate impact upon his debut, attacking PWJ star Hiroki Kato during a backstage interview. This act of aggression signaled McGregor's arrival as a heel, setting the stage for his debut as the leader of a new faction, known as the Order. The Order was comprised of McGregor, Paragon Jay Pierce, and Gabriel Slade, three wrestlers who shared a common goal of dominating PWJ and claiming championship gold. The trio quickly established themselves as a dominant force in the promotion, winning matches both individually and as a team.

In June 2021, McGregor achieved his first major milestone in PWJ by winning the PWJ Intercontinental Championship. He defeated long-time champion Kaito Nakamura in a hard-fought match, showcasing his impressive technical skills and strength.

With the help of his faction, McGregor's reign as Intercontinental Champion would last for over a year. He would have successful title defenses against some of PWJ's top stars, including Tetsuya Yamamoto, Kazuya Nakamura, and Keisuke Tanaka. During this time, McGregor solidified his position as one of the top wrestlers in PWJ, with his intense in-ring style and commanding presence earning him the respect of fans and colleagues alike.

However, McGregor's reign as champion would come to an end in August 2022, when he was defeated by rising star Yuto Hayashi in a highly-anticipated title match. Despite a dominant showing from the Irish wrestler, he would end up falling short against Japan's fastest rising star.

During his reign as champion, Paragon Jay Pierce would leave PWJ to pursue a career in the WWE. This lead the group seeking a new member to fill the void left by Pierce's departure. The new member would be revealed as Chase, who had a brief run in WWE's Performance Center while Paragon was there.

After losing the PWJ Intercontinental Championship to in August 2022, Sean McGregor was determined to recapture the title & prove himself as the top wrestler in the promotion once again. However, his attempts to regain the championship would ultimately prove unsuccessful.

In the months following his loss to Hayashi, McGregor would challenge the new champion to several matches for the title. However, despite the best efforts of himself & his faction, he was unable to defeat Hayashi & reclaim the championship.

McGregor's frustration began to show, as he became increasingly aggressive and ruthless in the ring. He would often resort to underhanded tactics, attacking Hayashi before matches & using illegal maneuvers during their bouts. He would even begin getting the Order more involved in his matches to try & get the upper hand. Despite his tactics, McGregor was still unable to defeat Hayashi, who proved to be a formidable champion. Hayashi was able to counter McGregor's moves and stay one step ahead of him, frustrating the former champion at every turn.

As time went on, it became clear that McGregor's obsession with regaining the Intercontinental Championship was taking a toll on him. He became increasingly erratic and unpredictable, attacking other wrestlers and officials when he didn't get his way.

Eventually, McGregor's behavior became too much for PWJ management to tolerate, and he was suspended from the promotion indefinitely. His dreams of recapturing the Intercontinental Championship were left unfulfilled, and his legacy in PWJ was tarnished by his unprofessional and aggressive behavior.

## Championships & Accomplishments

### Club UK

* 2x United Kingdom Champion
* 1x World Heavyweight Champion

## Signatures & Finishers

### Signatures

* Bloody Sunday (Brainbuster)
* Pele Kick

### Finishers

* Irish Curse (GTS '18)
* Fujiwara Armbar

## Nicknames

* The Maverick
* The Master of Manipulation
* The Instigator
* The Emerald Enforcer