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**Jay Jozif Duncan** (born August 26, 1992), better known by his ring name **Dynamite Jay'd**, is a fictional Jamaican professional wrestler. He is signed to Riot and War (RAW), where he is the current RAW North American Champion, RAW Intercontinental Champion and 1/2 of the RAW Tag Team Champions. Additionally, he was signed briefly to Rank 1 Wresting where he captured the World Tag Team Championship with his tag partner, "New Age Hero" Donald, before his departure.

Duncan signed with Riot and War in 2014, and quickly established himself within two months becoming 1/2 of the inaugural RAW Tag Team Champion. Dynamite went on to win the RAW Undisputed Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, RAW Intercontinental Championship, RAW Hardcore Championship and the RAW United States Championship. He is a Triple Crown Champion, the 1st Grand Slam Champion, and a total of 4x Grand Slam Champion in Riot and War history, and also holds the record for most title reigns with the RAW Undisputed Championship and overall championships. In addition, he is the 2023 Royal Rumble winner, the 2017 King of War winner, the 2021 Kings of War Tag Team winner, 4x Superstar of the Year, the 2019 Superstar of the Decade, and was inducted into the RAW Hall of Fame in 2020.

Duncan would eventually depart Riot and War, in May 2020, walking out with RAW Undisputed Championship for two months, where he shortly started working in NJPW and won the IWGP Heavyweight Championship in his debut match, becoming the first and only wrestler to have held the RAW Undisputed and IWGP Heavyweight Championships. Dynamite returned to Riot and War at *Backlash* pay-per-view July 26th, 2020, where he began a feud with the former World Heavyweight Champion, Logan Daniels. However, at *Black Summer* pay-per-view August 30th, 2020, he won the World Heavyweight Championship from Logan Daniels, to hold both the RAW Undisputed Championship and World Heavyweight Championship, before he unified them into the RAW Universal Championship on January 9th, 2021. He became the longest reigning singles Champion and World Champion in Riot and War history, holding the RAW Universal Championship for 337 days and currently the RAW North American Championship for 617+ days. Dynamite also holds the record with his tag partner, being the longest reigning tag team champions holding the RAW Tag Team Championship for 852+ days.

Characterized for the ability to reinvent himself, Dynamite is considered as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in RAW, having won multiple championships and headlining many pay-per-view events, including WrestleMania VI. He also makes occasional appearances on the independent circuit.

## Early life

Duncan was born in St. Andrew, Jamaica. An avid wrestling fan who idolized The Rock, Chris Jericho and Owen Hart used wrestling as an escape from his rough upbringing in Kingston by watching videos and playing wrestling video games in his earlier days. Dynamite trained at a wrestling school owned by John ISAACS in the boroughs of Mona, St. Andrew.

## Professional wrestling career

### **Training and Independent circuit (2012 - 2014)**

Duncan started training in late 2007, and made his debut in 2010, wrestling in the Jamaica independent scene under the ring name Jay'd. Shortly afterwards, on January 25, 2010, Dynamite entered a feud with long time friend and rival, Jerome Simms, where they would battle each other over the span of 2 years of the beginning of their career.

### **Riot and War**

#### **Signing and early matches (2014)**

On April 21, 2014, Dynamite officially signed with RAW; however, he didn't made his television debut until May 1, 2014 on *Main Event* after the second pay-per-view of *Extreme Rules*. Dynamite, would lose his debut match to Terminator on *Main Event*. The following day on *Friday Night Smackdown!* he'd defeat Lance Styles to kick start the show.

#### **Early storylines (2014–2015)**

On May 19, 2014, Dynamite was booked on Monday Night Raw in a triple threat qualifying match for the Money in the Bank Ladder match for the upcoming pay-per-view. However, he was unsuccessful after Terminator picked up the victory and earned his spot. He received another opportunity on the Money in the Bank pay-per-view, May 25, 2014, but still came up short against Nick Diaz, who would later go on to win the Money in the Bank briefcase that night.

   Now drafted to *Friday Night Smackdown!* Dynamite would go on to face Chaos, where he'd picked up the victory on May 30, 2014 episode. Thereafter, he decided to form an alliance teaming with Chaos originally, but Chaos was eventually replaced by Phantom where both Dynamite and Phantom took on the Eternal Enemies, and defeated them on *Main Event*, June 4, 2014 to become one of the #1 contenders for the new vacant Tag Team Championship. With the Xtreme Cartel defeating Bullet Club on June 9, 2014 episode of *Monday Night Raw!* to become the other #1 contenders. Both teams faced off on June 6, 2014 at *Bragging Rights!* in a Tag Team Elimination match, with Dynamite being the last man standing on his team after his partner got eliminated early, and eventually won the Tag Team Championship from a handicap situation. Shortly after winning the title, it was announced that Dynamic Legion was set to defend the championships against Feared Dynasty at No Way Out pay-per-view, where Feared Dynasty defeated Dynamic Legion for the Tag Team Championship.
In August 2014, Dynamic Legion attempt to secure a contendership match at *SummerSlam* to face Feared Dynasty for the Tag Team Championship; however, the team was unsuccessful. As a result, Dynamite would then turn on his tag partner, starting a feud for the next month where he'd challenge his partner, Phantom, to a match for the Intercontinental Championship at *Night of Champions*, which he won securing his first singles championship.

   October 2014, on the *Friday Night Smackdown!* after Dynamite won the Intercontinental Championship, it was announced that his first challenger would be, Prototype. Weeks leading into his championship defense at Halloween Havoc, Dynamite would go on a winning streak proving to his opponent for the upcoming pay-per-view that he won't be stopped. Eventually the two finally clashed at the pay-per-view, where Dynamite successfully defended his title. Following the next day of the pay-per-view, "The G.O.A.T" Dux announced on *Monday Night Raw!* he will be using his rematch clause on *Friday Night Smackdown!* to face Dynamite for his Intercontinental Championship for the main event of the show. Jay held on to the Intercontinental Championship until the *Friday Night Smackdown!* when he lost it to Dux in the main event. Both men afterwards entered an intense feud, going into *Survivor Series* in an attempt to regain his championship. Unfortunately, Dux defeated Dynamite once again to end their feud, November 2014.

December 2014, Dynamite became the #1 Contender for the Television Championship after defeating Murkya in a 30 minute Iron Man Match. Leading into the *TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs* pay-per-view, a returning Owen Blade assaulted Ace Williams then issued an open challenge to the locker room, where Dynamite accepted. However, Blade was successful in defeating Jay, but the night was not over as he had to prepare to face Ezazcil for the Television Championship later that night. With the Television Championship on the line, both men went to war with each other, but Ezazcil came out as the victor retaining his championship.

#### **RAW Hardcore, and Heavyweight Champion (2015 - 2016)**

In the 2015 Royal Rumble on January 18, Dynamite entered at number nine and was the second to be eliminated from the match, being eliminated by Sean Styles. He returned to the ring to provide distraction long enough to get Sean eliminated by Zeta.

After *Royal Rumble*, Jay was left without a feud for weeks to come. He began small spats in late February with Crimson Cade and Kris Kreed after both men losing their debut matches to Dynamite. Afterwards, it was decided Crimson Cade would then face off with him at *Elimination Chamber*, with Dynamite picking up the victory to end his short feud with Cade. The weeks leading up to *WrestleMania*, he and Kris Kreed would continue to have small spats, until Jay was awarded a contendership for the R.A.W Hardcore Championship at the grandest stage when, Seth Evans, the former contender left the company suddenly for unknown reasons. At *WrestleMania*, Dynamite defeated Clarke Bailey to win his first R.A.W Hardcore Championship. Dynamite faced "Suicide Psycho" Jack Mercer in his first title defense at *Extreme Rules*, in which, Jack Mercer, suffered an injury with a portion of his ear being chipped off from a devastation boot to the head against the ring post. On The following week, it was announced that Dynamite would defend his Hardcore Championship on April 24, 2015 episode of *Smackdown* in a *WrestleMania* rematch against Clark Bailey, which Dynamite won.

On May 4, 2015 episode of *RAW*, he would then face "Suicide Psycho" Jack Mercer again in an non title, *Extreme Rules* rematch, that ended with Dynamite being the victor and quietly ended his month long feud with Psycho, while slowly beginning a feud with "The Death Dragon" Jinzo Okada. Both Dynamite and Okada went into war of words before a street fight was schedule on May 15, 2015 episode of *Smackdown* between Dynamite and Okada's herald, Sasori. Dynamite defeated Sasori and continued to remind Jinzo that he's better than him. After weeks of taking shots and mocking each other, Dynamite challenged Okada to face him at *Payback* on June 21, for his Hardcore Championship, and retained after a grueling No Disqualification match to end their feud.

Riot and War's website started a poll, June 26, 2015, to vote for the next contender for the R.A.W Undisputed Championship at *Bad Blood*, to face "The Machine" Zeta. On June 29 episode of *RAW*, it was revealed that Dynamite won the poll, between Jesse "The Nightmare" Haven and "The Daemon King" Ezazcil, to become the new contender for the R.A.W Undisputed Championship. After two(2) weeks of tension between himself and the R.A.W Undisputed Champion, Zeta, the two faced off at the pay-per-view. On July 12, 2015, he defeated Zeta, and Dynamite became the first and only wrestler to hold both the Hardcore and R.A.W Undisputed Championships simultaneously. On the July 17, 2015 episode of SmackDown, Seth Evans would challenge Dynamite for the Hardcore Championship, as the 24/7 rule was still in place and he'd ultimately capture the championship from Dynamite.

Despite losing the Hardcore Championship, Dynamite would focus on his R.A.W Undisputed Championship reign, as he was set to face Zeta once again in a rematch for the R.A.W Undisputed Championship at *SummerSlam*, August 16, 2015. Weeks leading to the pay-per-view, the feud between himself and Zeta, became very personal and heated that the #1 contender challenged the champion to an Iron Man match at the pay-per-view for R.A.W Undisputed Championship. Both men would both draw in points 11-11, thus retaining his championship. However, the Money in the Bank winner, Jinzo Okada, came down to cash in, and made the match into a triple threat, in an effort to destroy both the champion and challenger. Ultimately, Zeta would be pinned after a Dragon Stomp from Jinzo Okada, on the ladder then a Tombstone Piledriver. Dynamite suffered an intracranial hematoma after receiving multiple devastating blows to the head, and a nasty Tombstone Piledriver. The injury required surgery, and was estimated it would take Dynamite out of action for approximately two to three months.

At *Survivor Series* on November 8, 2015, Dynamite returned from injury to face the R.A.W Undisputed Champion, Ezazcil for the R.A.W Undisputed Championship. He defeated Ezazcil, to capture the R.A.W Undisputed Championship a second time in his career. The following night on *Raw*, Tommy Dreamer scheduled a triple threat match between "The Black Rose" Kuro Bara, "The Nightmare" Haven & "The Daemon King" Ezazcil, where Kuro Bara won to become the #1 contender for the R.A.W Undisputed Championship. Two weeks later, on December 6th, at Backlash, Kuro defeated Dynamite for the R.A.W Undisputed Championship in a 3 stages of Hell match. Towards the end of the year, going into 2016, Dynamite continued feuding with Kuro, which led to a title match on January 3rd at the Royal Rumble, where Dynamite defeated Kuro to capture the R.A.W Undisputed Championship for a third time in his career.

#### **Million $ Mafia and departure (2016)**

Shortly after winning the R.A.W Undisputed Championship at *Royal Rumble*, Dynamite cut a post match promo and aligned himself with "The Outlaw" CJ Black. Both men held the R.A.W Undisputed Championship and the R.A.W Intercontinental Championship as an official tag team. On the January 20 edition of *NXT*, Dynamite and Black were dubbed The Million $ Mafia, after which the Empire of Pain defeated Million $ Mafia in a tag team match. The next night on Raw, Dynamite and Black introduced Anthony Davis as the newest member of the Million $ Mafia, a protégé from NXT.

At Elimination Chamber on February 14, 2016, Dynamite lost the R.A.W Undisputed Championship in the Elimination Chamber match to "The Black Rose" Kuro Bara. The following week, Dynamite walked out on the company on after having heated disagreements with the executive decisions notably for other superstars.

### **The Colliding Forces/TCF (2016)**

After he left Riot and War, Dynamite continued working under his ring name on the independent circuit. On March 3, 2016, Dynamite was announced to have signed a contract with The Colliding Forces, and competed in a tournament for the TCF World Heavyweight Championship. He made it to the finals and faced off against Alex at *Money in the Bank* pay-per-view on March 13, 2016, where he lost. After suffering a minor knee injury, Dynamite took on an executive position, instead of being active in the ring.

On May 15, 2016, he was cleared to compete in a joint three(3) day supershow pay-per-view *R.A.W x TCF: When Nations Collide* that took place on May 27, 2016 - May 29, 2016, against former team member and protégé, Anthony Davis, in a Hell in a Cell match. This was hinted after weeks of teasing the match, invasion on SmackDown in Riot and War, and an interference costing Davis a match against Crimson Cade. Both Davis and Dynamite ended in a no contest after both men joined forces and attacked Cade, after he interfered in an effort to cost Davis the match. On night 3, Dynamite faced his former rival from Riot and War, and lost. Later in the night, he teamed up with Dux to double cross his employed promoter, T.C.F. After which he asked for his release from his contract, that was granted immediately.

### **Return to Riot and War (RAW)**

#### **Free agent and part-time appearances (2016–2018)**

On May 30, 2016, Dynamite along with his tag partner, "The Outlaw" CJ Black returned to Riot and War signing a new contract as free agents following Night 3 of *R.A.W x TCF: When Nations Collide*, pay-per-view. Despite returning to Riot and War, Dynamite remained on hiatus for the remainder of the year.

In December 2016, Dynamite would return from months of hiatus still a free agent, dubbed by R.A.W. This indicated, he could work for both the Raw and SmackDown brands then later Monday Night Anarchy and Thursday Night Alliance brands. Following his return, Dynamite defeated Dux in a ladders match at *TLC:* *Tables, Ladders and Chairs* for an opportunity to be apart of the Royal Rumble in January 2017, where he would be eliminated by Azrael Black. Afterwards, from January until February 2017, Dynamite was away from Television.

Dynamite returned to R.A.W television on the March 27 episode of Anarchy for his first appearance on the flagship show. He kept his appearance for the next following 2 weeks, where he competed in a singles match against Josh Carter and won, and a Tag Team match with Dux against the Bloodline, where both himself and Dux lost.

Now making a few minor TV appearances, Dynamite eventually entered a feud with both Jester Bryant and Devon the Destroyer for the United States Championship, which was won by Dynamite at *Bloody Sunday* in a triple threat match. Afterwards, this ultimately set up a rematch for the title between Devon the Destroyer and Dynamite at *Payback* to face off each other, which Devon reclaimed the title.

After losing the United States Championship, Dynamite competed in a qualifying match on June 1 episode of *Thursday Night's Alliance* for the Men's Money in the Bank Fatal 4 Way ladder match at Money in the Bank, which he won and secured his spot. However, at *Money in the Bank* on June 25, 2017, he would eventually lose. Dynamite returned on the September 25 episode of Anarchy to assist Dux in a two on one handicap match against Halestorm, which they won. Afterwards, he'd go on another hiatus once again.

On the December 7, 2017, episode of *Alliance*, Dynamite returned to compete in the King of War tournament, where he defeated Dark Prince Aries in the first round. The following weeks, he defeated Clarke Bailey in the second round and RIOT in the semi-finals. At *King of War* pay-per-view on December 31, 2017, Dynamite defeated B.C.D and Big Beau Buffalo in the finals to win the tournament and become the first King of War, in RAW and an opportunity to face Adam Cage for the RAW Undisputed Heavyweight Champion at *Royal Rumble*.

On January 28, 2018, at *Royal Rumble*, Dynamite faced off with Cage, but was defeated. Both men started a feud with Dynamite entering the *Elimination Chamber*, facing Joey Martinez, Alex Mercer, Zeta, Raz, and Adam Cage for the R.A.W Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, which Cage won to retain his title. Dynamite would form an alliance/tag team with Dux called the Saiyans; however, the team was disbanded shortly after. The following week after the team had been disbanded, RIOT challenged Dynamite to a match At WrestleMania IV, due to the loss he suffered in the King of War tournament. on the March 26 episode of Anarchy, Dynamite accepted his challenge. At the event, Dynamite would be defeated by RIOT. Dynamite continued to work a few matches, winning against until his contract expired on May 10, 2018, on Alliance, which he defeated Anthony Davis.

### **Second return to Riot and War (RAW)**

#### **Million $ Mafia, Hall of Fame and various championships (2019–present)**

After a 10-month hiatus, Dynamite returned with his tag partner, CJ Black in a Tag Team Elimination Chamber for the RAW Tag Team Championship at the *Elimination Chamber* on March 24, 2019, but was unsuccessful in winning the championship. Shortly after, they entered a feud with Primal, consisting of Jester "The Beast" Bryant and "The Gladiator" Crimson Cade, over the Tag Team championship. This resulted in a WrestleMania match between Dynamite and Bryant, where he defeated the beast.

## Professional wrestling style and persona

#### **In-ring style**

During his early years as a wrestler, Duncan was billed as a cruiserweight. However, over the years Duncan slowly transitioned his style from high-flyer to a more technical style and is now billed as a light heavyweight. His most famous finishing move is the Detonator, previously named, Nuke Stomp.

The nickname "Dynamite" comes from his explosive personality and his dynamic promos and in-ring work, that is usually unpredictable. Duncan has portrayed a heroic character throughout most his Riot and War career, except for a brief anti-hero run in 2016, and his most recent repackaging from 2019–2023. His signature ring gear includes short tights, Jordan 11's, formerly Jordan XX8, wristbands, headband and arm sleeves. He also wears a variety of T-shirts, which are heavily endorsed by Nike. He has a history of returning from both real and scripted injuries much sooner than expected, to everyone's surprise. One of Duncan's favorite taunts is to show the middle finger in various ways.

#### **Fashion**

During his Riot and War career, Duncan has used his attire in an attempt to reflect the most current fashions and styling within the hip hop culture that his character represents. He preferably wrestles in Jordan, with the exception of two pay-per-views he wrestled in regular boots and kick pads, with him recalling both events as bad experiences. Whenever he's not performing, he still remains wearing various style of Jordan, such as Retro's 6 and 7. Very few instances, he has sported All Stars converses, most notably in a street fight match back in 2015.

He briefly switched his style in 2022, wearing traditionally tights and wrestling boots. However, his tights designed are heavily sponsored by Nike with addition to his gloves and merchandises. Has of October 2022, Dynamite went back to his tradition style that includes Jordans XX8, Ray Allen editions. At Fastlane 2023, he began wearing Jordan 11's instead of his tradition Jordans XX8.

#### **Legacy**

Duncan has been called one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time by his peers Alex Mercer, CJ Black, Jester Bryant and Crimson Cade, as well as by other fellow Riot and War's Hall of Fame inductees.

On the February 21, 2020, it was announced that Duncan would be an inductee into the Riot and War's Hall of Fame class of 2020. On March 28, 2020, Duncan was inducted by "The Outlaw" CJ Black. In a controversial speech, he said, "I didn't write a speech to tell you people about how much I love you or grateful for this Hall of Fame status, nah I didn't". He further continued, "In fact, I dislike you, I don't care. Dynamite, dislikes you all".

## Personal life

Duncan regards himself as a modern-day nerd, and has an interest in comic books, anime, and video games. He is a deist, and like his wrestling persona, he's an avid fan of Jordans.

Throughout 2014 to 2015, Duncan was notably toning his skin, as he was shown on screen a bit lighter each week than his original pigment. However, he explained that he was treating his skin complications, that it changed his complexion. In 2017, Duncan was diagnosed with the chronic skin condition vitiligo, characterized by depigmentation of portions of the skin. However, the white spots that were developing slowly on his face were treated by December 2018.

## In Wrestling

**Finishing Move**

* Detonator (Curb Stomp) 2014 - Present
* T N T (Rock Bottom) 2018 - Present
* Hell's Curtain (Running High Knee) 2016 - Present

**Signatures**

* A Twist of M∆E$TRO, ATM (Twist of Fate)
* Jet Burn (Lie Detector)
* M∆E$TRO Deathlock (Sharpshooter)
* Black Powder V1 (Kinshasa)
* Black Powder V2 (Kinshasa)
* Ether (Bankrupt)
* Flashfire (Tiger Feint Kick Combo)
* Exploder (Blue Thunder Bomb)
* Black Out (Jumping Clothesline)
* Blackout Stunner (Stone Cold Stunner)

**Nicknames**

* **"The Creator"**
* **"The Artist"**
* "M∆E$TRO"
* "King of War"
* "Bringer of Mayhem"
* "Universal Emperor of War"

**Entrance Theme**

* "Party Up" by DMX (2010 - 2014)
* "Remember The Name" by Fort Minor (2014 - 2015)
* "Fire Flame (Remix)" by Birdman (feat. Lil Wayne) (2015 - 2016)
* "New Level" by A$AP Ferg (feat. Future) (2016 - 2017)
* "Purple Lamborghini" by Rick Ross (2017 - 2018)
* "Icon" by Jaden Smith (2019)
* "Hate Me Now" by Nas (2020 - 2021)
* "Fight Back" by Konata x Generdyn (2021 - 2022)
* "Only One King" by Tommee Profitt (feat. Jung Youth) (2022 - 2023)
* "Remember The Name" by Fort Minor (2023 - Present)

**Million $ Mafia Entrance Theme**

* "We Outchea" by Ace Hood (feat. Lil Wayne) (2016)
* "All The Way Up" by Fat Joe, Remy Ma (feat. French Montana, Infared) (2019)
* "Upper Echelon" by Travi$ Scott (feat. T.I.,2 Chainz) (2019 - Present)

## Championships and Accomplishments

* **Riot and War (RAW)**
	+ RAW Universal Championship (4 time)
	+ World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
	+ RAW Intercontinental Championship (3 time)
	+ RAW United States Championship (1 time)
	+ RAW North American Championship (2 time)
	+ RAW Hardcore Championship (1 time)
	+ RAW Tag Team Championship (4 time)
	+ Money in the Bank (2021)
	+ King of War tournament winner (2017)
	+ Kings of War Tag Team tournament winner (2021)
	+ Royal Rumble winner (2023)
	+ Elimination Chamber (2023)
	+ Triple Crown Champion
	+ Superstar of the Decade (2019)
	+ Superstar of the Month (2 time)
		- Month of July (2015)
		- Month of November (2015)
	+ 4x Grand Slam Champion (under current format)
	+ Slammy Award (23 times)
		- Superstar of the Year (2015)
		- Breakout Star of the Year (2015)
		- Match of the Year (2015)
		- OMG Moment of the Year (2015)
		- Surprise Return of the Year (2016)
		- Tag Team of the Year (2019)
		- Rivalry of the Year (2019)
		- Surprise Return of the Year (2019)
		- Superstar of the Year (2020)
		- Tag Team of the Year (2020)
		- Rivalry of the Year (2020)
		- Match of the Year (2020)
		- OMG Moment of the Year (2020)
		- Tag Team of the Year (2021)
		- Superstar of the Year (2022)
		- Tag Team of the Year (2022)
		- Rivalry of the Year (2022)
		- Match of the Year (2022)
		- OMG Moment of the Year (2022)
		- Superstar of the Year (2023)
		- Tag Team of the Year (2023)
		- Rivalry of the Year (2023)
		- OMG Moment of the Year (2023)
	+ RAW Hall of Fame (Class of 2020)

* **Axis of War (AOW)**
	+ Intercontinental Championship (1 time)
* **New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)**
	+ International Wrestling Grand Prix (IWGP) Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
* **Rank 1 Wrestling**
	+ World Tag Team Championship (1 time)

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