Tony Samuels

## Theme

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## Before Wrestling

Before deciding to become a pro wrestler, Tony Samuels was an average person. He developed his interest in pro wrestling as a teenager. In his teenage years, he played volleyball in high school and didn’t have a strong interest in any of his classes. Ultimately, he decided to get into sports management, where he was lucky enough to work with a wrestling promotion.

After his time in DUW, he received his bachelor’s degree. With his new Degree, Tony Samuels worked a sports management job for his local basketball team. While working however, he began training to become a pro wrestler. It took him about two years to hone his craft and master it.

## DUW (2016-2018)

In DUW, Samuels was able to intern, then work as a member of their advertising and marketing team. During his internship he was able to witness all of the “behind the scenes” moments the wrestling fan inside him was dying to see. Most notably, he was able to work closely with one of the company’s top performers, while producing a documentary about that particular athlete. Tony would often be working on projects involving up and coming wrestlers training in DUW's performance center, and this motivated Tony to get in the ring himself. While he wouldn't be wrestling full time, Tony would take occasional bookings as an enhancement talent for various independent promotions. Unfortunately, DUW closed down due to private internal issues. Fortunately for Samuels, he was nearly finished with his final semester of university, and got his degree in sports management shortly after DUW's closing.

## CWL: Genesis [Season 1] (2021)

While he technically signed with CWL a week prior to Merry Mayhem (2020), he made his first appearance on the 20th episode of Genesis. During his time on Genesis the most notable things that he had done were:

Qualify for the CWL World Cup Qualifiers by beating Sparkbot and Jacob Danielson in an elimination triple threat match.

Be the first to defeat Troy Winters during his 68 day long King of Genesis title reign in a non title match.

Face Jacob Danielson in a steel cage at Genesis: Rivals.

Hold the “Tony Samuels 50th State Tour Across Genesis”, where he fought:

Michael Payne (L), Marco Rodriguez (In a tables match) (L), Karl Stone (L), Will Sheridan (In CWL's First Ever Finisher Match) (W), Blade Coleman (L)

50th State Tour Record: 1-4

Defeated Seth Dallas two weeks prior to his King of Genesis title reign, after the 1st match of the "Tony Samuels 50th State Tour Across Genesis".

After the 4th match of the "Tony Samuels 50th State Tour Across Genesis", Samuels decided to take a break from Genesis to rework himself.

After weeks of being absent, Tony Samuels announced that he was set to return at Genesis: All Due Respect three weeks before the PPV, but said that he would hold an exhibition match at another company before returning to CWL.

9 Days before Genesis: All Due Respect, Tony Samuels returned to address the CWL. He announced that his opponent for the upcoming PPV would be Blade Coleman; he stated that it would be the fifth match on the Tony Samuels 50th State Tour Across Genesis, and it would be under CWL's Extreme Rules.

He lost to Blade Coleman at Genesis: All Due Respect, but vowed to himself that he would change for the better, after doubting his own abilities in the match with Blade Coleman.

## The Wrestling Federation (TWF) (2021)[1]

During his break from Genesis (Genesis 34 - Genesis: All Due Respect [40]) Tony Samuels was in an inter promotional exhibition match against TWF Intercontinental champion, at the time, David Torres. Samuels defeated Torres using his "Nap Time" submission move in an impressive showing from both competitors.

## CWL: Nemesis (2021-2022)

### **Season 5**

#### The Formation of The Show Stealer Syndicate

Tony Samuels debuted on the first episode of Nemesis season 5 where he faced off against FJA. After losing his debut match on Nemesis, George Callop came out and said that him and Samuels are very alike in their ways of thinking. Callop offered Tony a partnership before leaving the stage area.

On Nemesis 5.2, Tony Samuels was accompanied to the ring by George Callop for his match against Dave Graves. Callop was scouting Samuels out that week, but it seemed to have put Tony under a lot of pressure because he lost to, at the time, no.1 contender for the YouTube Championship Dave Graves. Tony would later be seen in a backstage video feed, where he said that he'll be addressing George Callop the following week.

Tony Samuels opened Nemesis 5.3 by addressing George Callop. Tony was expressing frustrations with George, but George told Tony that the two of them could dominate together, and be "show-stealers". After exchanging words, Samuels challenged Callop to a match at the Exiled PPV (5.4).

At the Exiled PPV (5.4) Tony Samuels and George Callop faced off in an exciting bout. Both competitors were trading blows, but ultimately, Tony Samuels came out as the winner. However, as promised, Tony Samuels did address Callop's initial offer from Nemesis 5.1, and after picking up one of the biggest wins of his young career, Samuels extended his hand, thus accepting George's alliance. Later that week, Samuels went on the "Callop's Corner" podcast to announce the name of his team with George Callop: The Show Stealer Syndicate.

On Nemesis 5.5, The Show Stealer Syndicate defeated The Warboys and Backroom Dealings (Kyro and Eli Evans) in a triple threat tag team elimination match to move onto the second round of the #1 contender tag team tournament. Set to face The Kingsmen in the Nemesis finals on Nemesis 5.7 to determine who will be representing Nemesis in the Warfare triple threat #1 contenders match at the Shadowbanned PPV.

On Nemesis 5.7 The Show Stealer Syndicate defeated The Kingsmen in the Nemesis finals of the #1 contender tag team tournament in a controversial finish. Regardless, the newly formed team has made it to the finals of the tournament despite having the least experience.

At the Vindication PPV, Shadowbanned (5.8), the Show Stealer Syndicate did not win the Warfare triple threat match. Tony Samuels was the last to be eliminated, an impressive feat for the up-and-comer.

After 3 weeks of absence Tony Samuels returned to face off against Eli Evans in a Gold in the Bank match qualifier on Nemesis 5.11. Despite losing to Evans, Samuels put up an impressive performance against him. The two went back and forth at nearly 100 miles per hour, but Eli defeated Samuels with a superkick to secure himself a spot in the ladder match.

The week following the Gold In The Bank ppv (5.12), Tony's tag team partner, George Callop, called out the men's Gold In The Bank contract holder, Jacob Nitro, both publicly and on social media. After exchanging words throughout the week, a match was set on Nemesis 5.13; the Show Stealer Syndicate versus Anarchy Inc. (Jacob Nitro and FJA).

Despite him and his partner taking brutal punishment from Anarchy Inc., the SSS were able to come out of 5.13 with the victory. Shortly after 5.13, Tony Samuels announced that he wanted a one on one match with any member of Anarchy Inc.; he stated that they can decide amongst themselves who will redeem the group of their recent tag team loss, and that he will be awaiting his opponent at 5.14.

Tony Samuels issued the challenge and a former Nemesis Heavyweight Champion answered, Bryan Adams came out to fight on his teammates' behalf; adding another layer to the on going conflict between Anarchy Inc. and the Show Stealer Syndicate.

On Nemesis 5.15 George Callop set the Challenge for Zero Hour, a trios match against Anarchy Inc., promising to reveal the group's "Ace, in the hole", and at the Zero Hour ppv (5.16). SsniperzZ, was revealed to be the 3rd member of the young team. With their partner revealed, the Show Stealer Syndicate were able to get the win. Tony Samuels redeemed himself from two week prior as he was the one to get the pin on Bryan Adams after delivering the "Show Stealer's Symphony" on the former world champion. As the Syndicate picks up their first win as a combined unit, as well as Samuels and Callop boosting their tag team record to 4-1, the future is nothing but bright for these 3 men.

#### Holiday Blues

On Nemesis 5.18 George Callop was seen mysteriously attacked in the backstage area right before SsniperzZ's match with Samuel Black. Following the show, Tony Samuels publicly expressed his frustrations with the mysterious attacker and stated that once Callop is done with the perpetrator, the two will regain their focus on the tag team championships.

Tony Samuels looked to avenge his teammate's loss and fought Samuel Black on Nemesis 5.19. After losing to Black, George Callop appeared and revealed that it was Samuel Black who attacked him the previous week, and made a claim for his own revenge at the year end show, Merry Mayhem (5.20).

Tony Samuels wasn't present at the Merry Mayhem ppv (5.20); however, he was revealed to be a participant in that year's BAMF Tournament (2021), where he was eliminated in a 11 minute first round matchup against the "Murder Grandma" Janice Yamamoto.

#### Chasing The Giants

On Nemesis 5.21, George Callop and Tony Samuels were seen catching up after the post Merry Mayhem break. Tony brings up that the two could truly steal the show if they go up against the tag team championship, the Broken Standard.

On Nemesis 5.22 the Show Stealer Syndicate took on the Warboys where if the Syndicate won the match, they could challenge the Broken Standard at the upcoming Nemesis Supershow (5.23). The duo dominated the Warboys earning an opportunity for the tag team championships.

On the Nemesis Supershow (5.23), the Show Stealer Syndicate (Callop and Samuels) challenged the Broken Standard for the tag team champions. The duo took the Giants to the limit at the Supershow. Despite a dominating start from the Broken Standard, once Tony was tagged in, he leveled the playing field and nearly stole the championships from the Broken Standard. Even though the Syndicate lost this title match, they have proven, once again, that they always steal the show.

#### Negotiations With Asphodel?

A few days before Nemesis 5.25, there were rumors floating around that the Show Stealer Syndicate and Asphodel Model have had a meeting discussing a potential partnership. On Nemesis 5.25, Tony Samuels got a huge upset victory of a former 2x Nemesis Heavyweight Champion, BMS, in a captivating back and fourth match.

After a week, more and more rumors spread about the growing relationship between Asphodel Model and the Show Stealer Syndicate, and on Nemesis 5.26, Chris Edwards looked to test George Callop. Similar to their partners, the two put on a back and fourth contest, but it was Chris Edwards who won, putting the 2 teams at 1-1 record between the two singles matches.

A tag team match has been set for the Verdict PPV (5.28) between the Syndicate and Asphodel, with the 3 stipulations that can be voted for being: First Blood, Tables, or Regular Tornado Tag Team.

In Lima Peru, at the Verdict PPV (5.28), the Show Stealer Syndicate and Asphodel Model battled in a Regular Tornado Tag Team match. After putting on a barn burner, the Show Stealer Syndicate lost to Asphodel Model; the CWL awaits what the result of these tests will be.

A few days later, both members of the Show Stealer Syndicate received a partnership contract for Asphodel Model. The following Nemesis (5.29) Tony Samuels publicly announced the Syndicate's decision regarding the Syndicate's contract. Tony Samuels announced that the tag team says no, stating that they only viewed Asphodel as a team they could have fun with. Samuels then stated that it doesn't matter to the Syndicate how they get into a match because the fans get a good show and the Syndicate get their match, saying even the losers would benefit, because they'd "steal the show". Jacob Nitro, surprisingly, would come out and tell Tony that Anarchy Inc. has become a better team after dealing with their internal issues, and that they want in on "stealing the show". The two men would agree on a tag team match for Battle Lines 5 (5.32).

On Nemesis 5.30, FJA and George Callop had a preview match for their Battle Lines match, but Chris Edwards attacked both of them after their match. Later in the week, Asphodel Model announced that they were inserting themselves into the tag match and making it a Warfare match.

On Nemesis 5.31, Tony Samuels defeated Connor Gates, making it the 2nd 2x Nemesis Heavyweight Champion he defeated within the last 2 months. But, BMS was reportedly leaving CWL, and Chris Edwards took over what was once Asphodel Model, renaming it CEdwards Industries and left with a mystery partner for BattleLInes 5 (5.32). At the 5th annual charity show, Chris Edwards had acquired the employ of Buzzsaw Briggs. Ultimately, the winning team was Anarchy Inc. But, despite his partner being the first person being eliminated, Tony Samuels managed to survive to the final 3.

#### Supremacy Cup 2022

After Battle Lines 5, Tony Samuels received the news that his tag team partner George Callop was leaving CWL due to recently discovered royal obligations Callop has to tend. However, Samuels' tag team partner would assure him that the two would be fighting alongside each other in other promotions. At the exact same time, Tony found out that he would be apart of Season 5's Supremacy Cup.

Tony Samuels' Supremacy Cup Matches
 Chris Edwards
 Seth Dallas
 Jay Scott
 Matty Mire

After his final Supremacy Cup match against Matty Mire, Tony Samuels grabbed a microphone and told the audience of how grateful he was to be in the Supremacy Cup, thanking all of his opponents. However, Samuels mentioned that not everyone was able to have as much fun as he was having in the past two months, specifically, the Nemesis Heavyweight champion at the time, Frank Victoria Anderson. Samuels was mathematically out of the Cup in the week prior to Supremacy, therefore he had no plans for the PPV and suggested that FVA could have fun with Tony for the heavyweight championship. At Supremacy 5 (5.40), Tony Samuels got what he wanted, he got Frank Victoria Anderson, and managed to pin him too after making him pass out with the Nap Time submission maneuver, becoming Heavyweight champion within his first year on Nemesis.

#### Championship Doubts

The week following Supremacy (Nemesis 5.41), Tony Samuels stated that he did not want to be Heavyweight Champion, he just wanted to have fun by wrestling FVA. He was happy that he was defending his championship in the Jailbreak (5.44) Chamber though; stating that 5 worthy individuals get a shot at being heavyweight champion. Tony also stated that on episode 5.42 of Nemesis, he would have a match against a hand-picked opponent that will act as a "qualifier" for the champion; Samuels believed that winning the match at 5.42 would make him be a heavyweight champion worthy enough to defend the Men's Nemesis Championship in the Jailbreak Chamber. On 5.42, Tony Samuels defeated his hand-picked opponent, Rodrigo Del Gaiso, in an exciting contest; this victory would boost the confidence of the champion and motivate him for his first title defense. However, during this same time, Seth Dallas was running a "tour" on Nemesis, fighting the likes of Michael Young and Matty Mire. On 5.43, Seth Dallas addressed the live audience regarding his loss to Matty Mire the previous week; Dallas said Mire caught him off guard. Seth even contested that no one can compete with him on his worst days but Tony Samuels abruptly interrupted him. Tony recapped what he had done the prior week was during his "worst of days", but he kept hearing about Seth Dallas's tour, which made him feel insulted because Dallas mocked Tony's own tour on Genesis the previous year. In his response, Dallas revealed to everyone that he would be entering the Jailbreak Chamber, much to the delight of the champion. Tony Samuels would make it to the final four of the Jailbreak Chamber before being eliminated by Connor Gates, thus losing the Nemesis Heavyweight Championship.

#### Reminder: Steal The Show

On Nemesis 5.45, Tony Samuels came out to share a heartfelt message. He thanked everyone, from CWL management to everyone in attendance. Following his thank you, he shouted-out the two men fighting for the Nemesis World Title at Endgame 5, Chris Edwards and Rodrigo Del Gaiso. During his praise of the two however, Seth Dallas came out and attacked Samuels. Hitting him with two Bullet Kicks and an Oxyacetylene on the outside of the ring. Dallas would then grab a bottle of spray paint from under the ring, and paint the words "Steal The Show" on Samuels' chest. The following week (5.46), Seth Dallas would come out wearing a shirt that read "I Stole Tony's Show". He then explained how he has always been above Tony Samuels and that at Endgame 5 he will expose Tony for the fraud that he is and "move on to bigger and better things". On the go-home show to Endgame however, Seth Dallas would defeat Buzzsaw Briggs, but would be met with a lariat from a returning Tony Samuels after the match. After throwing Dallas out of the ring, Tony grabbed a microphone and thanked Dallas for reminding him that he's a "Show Stealer", but remarked that Seth has not been above Tony on Nemesis. Samuels explained that Dallas was always trying to one-up him on Nemesis, which led him to believe that the "Chopper" is jealous of him. He told Seth not to go into Endgame believing he can embarrass Tony, he stated that regardless of the outcome of their match, he will "Steal The Show".

At Endgame 5 (5.48), Tony Samuels and Seth Dallas had a brutally close contest, with each man mocking the other as they were kicking out of each other's signature offense; most notably, Tony Samuels kicking out of a Go Ahead, Per-Forearm at 2, then defiantly kicking out at 1 after a standing shooting star from Seth Dallas. And while Tony Samuels didn't win at Endgame, he did prove that he was one of the best wrestlers in CWL.

## World Warriors Association (WWA) (2022)

Tony Samuels made pretty frequent appearances in the WWA. He competed in the company's singles tournaments monthly, and occasionally wrestled in their opening battle royals and doubles tournaments, until the Company was shut down to a naming rights controversy involving the Worldzy Wrestling Association.

WWA Major Tournaments Tony Samuels has qualified for are:

Live from the Garden (2022)

Fuck You Pay Me (2022)

Emerald Cup (2022)

## Mid West Wrestling Alliance (MWWA) (2022)

Tony Samuels makes frequent appearances in the Mid West Wrestling Alliance. Being from the Mid West himself, Tony Samuels has decided to fight in honor of his home state, Wisconsin.

Some of the most notable things Tony Samuels has done in MWWA are:

Earn a World Heavyweight Championship match by eliminating 3 men in a fatal 4 way match after losing his first 3 matches in the promotion.

Defeat Wade Urena for the MWWA World Heavyweight Championship.

Qualify for the Kazuya Mitsushi Invitational.

## One Warrior Wrestling (1WW) (2022-Present)

After the collapse of MWWA, and following Morgan and Associates' buy out of Tuesday Night Titans, Tony Samuels decided to sign with 1WW, specifically to work in 1WW USA. Tony Samuels fought in 5-way elimination match to determine the inaugural Cazador Champion, a title that pays homage to professional wrestling legend, Cazador Dragon. While Tony Samuels lost that match, he made it to the final two after eliminating three other opponents.

## Covenant Pro Wrestling (CPW) (2023-Present)

#### Standing Their Ground

Tony Samuels debuted at CPW's Bloody Valentine PPV (1.16) as a surprise guest. He greeted the crowd with excitement, stating that if anyone from anywhere around the world wanted to fight him, they can find him in CPW. Immediately, Troy Winters, who was announced to have signed with CPW earlier that week, answered Tony's call and made his way to the ring. The two stared off before Tony went for the first blow, but it was knocked away by Winters and followed up by a devasting Spinebuster.

On Uproar 1.17 Tony Samuels was scheduled to have a match with Morgan Sharpe, however, before his match Troy Winters attacked him backstage and then would take his place in his match with Sharpe.

On Uproar 1.18 Troy Winters would wrestle Dan Darnester, and win. Following the match, Tony Samuels would sneak up behind Troy and attack him. Tony got him grounded and was setting up for the Walking On Ice, but Troy evaded and escaped the ring. However, Tony immediately got a microphone and told Troy that they will settle their differences at the Golden Opportunity PPV.

On Uproar 1.19 Tony Samuels, in his debut, wrestled a great match against Aiden Flynn and beat him too, giving him great momentum towards Troy Winters at Golden Opportunity (1.20)

At Golden Opportunity (1.20), Tony Samuels and Troy Winters opened the PPV. And after a very physical match, Tony Samuels picked up the victory.

#### On To The King's Road

On Uproar 1.21 Tony Samuels wrestled Dan Darnester; and while Tony lost the match on the night, he gained a friend if Dan Darnester. It was later reported that following their match, Tony Samuels personally asked Darnester to train with him, due to Dan's part-time coaching status in CPW, to which Darnester obliged. The two began working with each other, with Darnester taking the lead in their sessions. Soon after their formation Benjamin Balder took notice of the new pairing's match from episode 1.21 and challenged the winner, Dan Darnester to singles match the following week. After that match, Balder's new partner in the Blazing Renegades stable, Morgan Sharpe, caught back up with Tony and laid out the friendly challenge of a tag team match to Tony Samuels and Dan Darnester on Uproar 1.25, to which Tony happily agreed. In the lead up to the Ultimatum Pay-Per-View (1.24), Dan Darnester officially assigned Tony Samuels as an honorary member of The King's Road (Darnester's team with professional wrestling legend, Emerald Tiger). At Ultimatum (1.24) The King's Road was selected as the challengers for the tag team championships, but couldn't get on the same page as a tag team in order to get the job done, ultimately, losing the championship match.

On Uproar 1.25, The King's Road defeated the Blazing Renegades, looking like a much more cohesive unit this time around.

After their victory, Tony Samuels wanted to push Dan Darnester towards being comfortable in more extreme match types, and scheduled him a ladder match at the upcoming Final Countdown PPV. On Uproar 1.27, Tony Samuels wrestled the Dour Ranger in a ladder match with a five minute time limit, to give his tag team partner a "demo" of what a ladder match looks like. Following the match, Tony Samuels announced that the prize for Dan Darnester's ladder match would be a "crisp high five" with anyone of the winner's choosing, and that his opponent would be the other half of GPU, Ebak. Ebak would then add the stipulation where the ladder match winner gets a title shot if the loser were to become champion.

At Final Countdown (1.28) Ebak won the crisp high five and future title shot, and then the final countdown later in the night. However, earlier in the show, Colin Prince would issue a challenge on Seth Dallas' behalf for the TV Championship on Uproar 1.29, Tony Samuels came out answering the challenge, claiming that he's changed a lot since Seth Dallas beat him a year prior. However, Colin declined his request, stating that Seth would "literally wrestle anyone but Tony". To which Samuels responded with by saying that "Well I guess Dan Darnester has a title match next Uproar" and without thinking, Colin Prince agreed to it.

Dan Darnester would lose his match to Seth Dallas. Prior to their contest, Tony Samuels was assaulted backstage by the rest of the American Nightmares. Weeks of brawls and attacks would occur, as the American Nightmares made enemies with both the King's Road and the Kingsmen. In the final weeks of these brawls, the Kingsmen became CPW Tag Team champions, Tony Samuels settled his score with Seth Dallas and defeated him for the TV Championship, and Heritage Champion James Matthews joined the American Nightmares. In the final moments of Uproar 1.31, following the TV championship title change, a big brawl broke out. Tony Samuels was laid out by Seth Dallas after offering a handshake in respect; Dan Darnester would walk down the ramp, flanked by Johnny Gemini and Doctor Wrestling Jr. A huge fight would take place, as the two tag teams teamed up to take out the Nightmares to the tune of "Holding Out For A Hero" by Bonnie Tyler. In the closing minute of Uproar, Colin Prince, surrounded by the temporarily dubbed "Kingsmen's Road" would issue a challenge to the group for Last Survivor. Four on four, all titles on the line, submission or surrender, in WarGames!

At Last Survivor, the Kingsmen's Road one via submission. Tony Samuels managed to apply his nap time submission maneuver on Johnny D three times; Johnny D tapped all three times, but all eight men had finally entered the ring when he Samuels applied the third choke hold. As a result of winning WarGames, Dan Darnester became the new CPW Heritage Champion. Earlier in the show, in the battle before war, Brad Winters won a 6-man battle royal to become the no.1 contender for the TV Championship; being allowed to select the time for his shot at Tony Samuels.

#### Best Wrestler on Televison

Two weeks following Final Countdown, Tony Samuels made a public statement regarding his brief absence. He covered what he had done since the last time he spoke to the fans publicly, and reminded Winters to announce the time of his title shot sooner rather than later. On Uproar 1.34, Tony Samuels defeated Brad Winters in a very competitive match. After the match, Tony stretched his hand out and told Brad that he would love to wrestle him again. Brad declined the handshake and struck Tony down with a mean overhand punch. As Samuels was downed, Winters grabbed a chair from under the ring with the intention of striking the champion down with it. But before he was able to swing, Diego Ryan grabbed the chair and ran Winters out of the ring before tending to Tony.

It was revealed that Samuels met with Ryan after the show and expressed his gratitude towards him, promising him that he "owed him one." Tony himself confirmed in a promo later in the week that Diego had been promised a title shot, and like Winters before him, he was able to select the time and place for the match.

## Championships/Accomplishments

###### CWL

* Nemesis Heavyweight Championship
* CWL Match Of The Week:
	+ Nemesis 5.5: Warboys vs Show Stealer Syndicate vs Backroom Dealings
	+ Nemesis 5.25: Tony Samuels vs BMS
* Ranked #35 in Season 5's Power Rankings

## Featured Wrestling Moves

#### Finishing Moves

* Nap Time (Bulldog Choke [Sleeper Hold 4 in game])
* Walking on Ice (Corner Discus Big Boot)

#### Tag Team Finishing Moves

* Show Stealer's Symphony (Powerbomb into a Cutter [Beast Bomb RKO in game]) (Show Stealer Syndicate)

#### Signature Moves

* Samuels Slam/The Slamuels (Cross-Legged Samoan Driver)
* The MKE [Stands for "My Killer Elbow"] (Insane Elbow/Kairi's Elbow Drop)
* Tony Cutter (Twist of Fate)

**Retired Signatures:**

* Raining Elbows (10 consecutive elbow drops [Heart-Stopper in game])