Paragon Jay Pierce

Jay Pierce (29th November, 1992) is an American CAW currently signed to Ring of Glory, currently wrestling under the ring name **Paragon Jay Pierce.**

## Backstory

Paragon Jay Pierce was born into a family of wrestlers. His father & grandfather both had successful careers in the ring, & young Pierce grew up surrounded by the sights, sounds, and stories of professional wrestling.

From a young age, Pierce knew that he wanted to follow in his family's footsteps and become a wrestler himself. He trained hard, both in the gym and under the tutelage of his father and grandfather, honing his skills & perfecting his craft.

Despite his talent & dedication, Pierce faced significant obstacles early in his career. He struggled to find opportunities to compete, & many promoters dismissed him as just another second-generation wrestler trying to ride his family's coattails.

## Professional Wrestling Career

### Los Angeles Wrestling

Paragon Jay Pierce began his wrestling career in 2011 with the Los Angeles Wrestling (LAW) promotion. He quickly made a name for himself as a promising young talent with his impressive in-ring skills and natural charisma. Over the next four years, he became a top star in the promotion, winning multiple championships and earning the respect of his peers.

He would win his first championship on 12th February 2012, winning the LAW United States Championship from Cole Quinn. He would go onto have a great reign with the title, defending it against some of the independent circuit's best wrestlers.

After a 218 day reign, he would drop the title back to Cole Quinn on September 17th 2012. The title would change hands a couple of times throughout 2013, before finding it's way back to Paragon Jay Pierce on June 3rd, 2013. This second reign would last until January 12th, 2014 when he lost the championship to El Ordinario.

The loss of the US Championship allowed Paragon to concentrate on going after the World Heavyweight Championship. On May 19th 2014, he would win the World Championship after winning a Fatal 4-Way match for the gold. His first reign with the gold lasted 174 days, losing the title on November 9th, 2014 to Hector Flores.

He would become a two-time world champion on February 2nd, 2015 when he beat Hector Flores for the title, This time, his reign lasted for 203 days, losing the title on August 24th, 2015 to Jordan Weston.

After several years of competing in LAW, Pierce felt that he had achieved all that he could in the promotion & was eager to test himself in new environments. He had always been intrigued by the wrestling scene in Japan & felt that he could learn a great deal by competing there, so he decided to leave LAW after his second World Championship reign came to an end to pursue a career in Pro Wrestling Japan (PWJ).

### Pro Wrestling Japan

In 2015, Pierce decided to take his career overseas and signed with Pro Wrestling Japan (PWJ). He quickly adapted to the Japanese style of wrestling and became a fan favorite with his hard-hitting, no-nonsense approach. After many impressive performances, he would go on to win that year's Apex tournament, beating Chosen in the final. This gave Paragon the opportunity to go for the PWJ World Heavyweight Championship, which was held by Tatsuki Usi.

Paragon challenged Usi for the title at the next Japan Dome show on October 23rd 2016, which the champion accepted. Tatsuki Usi dominated most of the first part match, with Paragon getting little to no offence in within the first couple of minutes. After some time, Pierce began getting into the match, getting some big moves in on the company's top man. Soon after the match became more competitive, Chosen interfered in the match & would cost Paragon the title by getting into a physical altercation with him, ending the match in a DQ.

This interference started a feud with the pair, which saw some truly amazing matches between the pair. These matches included a triple threat for the World Championship that saw Tatsuki retain the championship & a no disqualification match between the Chosen & Paragon, which ended up being one of the most violent no DQ matches in the history of PWJ. After months of classic matches, the rivalry ended on April 4th, 2017 after the rivals faced off in Luchas de Apuestas match. The match saw Paragon beat Chosen, with Paragon's hair & Chosen's mask on the line.

When the rivalry came to an end, Pierce once again had his sights set on the PWJ World Championship, & he knew that he would have to go through Usi to get it. He spent months training & preparing for their rematch, determined to leave nothing to chance. After a grueling back-and-forth battle in August 2017, Pierce hit Usi with his finishing move, the Paragon Driver, & covered him for the three-count. The crowd erupted in boos as the company's biggest heel was crowned the new PWJ World Champion.

After winning the PWJ World Championship from Tatsuki Usi, Paragon Jay Pierce went on to have an impressive 320-day reign as the champion. He successfully defended the title against some of the toughest and most skilled wrestlers in PWJ, cementing his status as one of the top competitors in the promotion.

During his reign, Pierce began to affiliate more closely with fellow wrestler Gabriel Slade. The two had worked together in the past, teaming up in six-man tag matches and occasionally facing off against each other in singles competition. However, as Pierce's championship reign continued, he found himself drawn to Slade's intensity and determination.

The two men formed a bond over their shared love of competition and their desire to be the best. They began teaming up more frequently, using their complementary skill sets to dominate opponents and win matches. Pierce also found himself relying on Slade for advice and support, as the pressure of being the PWJ World Champion began to mount.

As Pierce's reign continued, he faced some of his toughest challenges yet. He went up against seasoned veterans and rising stars alike, each one determined to take his title and prove themselves as the best wrestler in PWJ. But Pierce refused to give up his championship, relying on his years of experience and his natural talent to overcome every obstacle.

Throughout it all, Pierce and Slade remained a formidable team, both in and out of the ring. They pushed each other to be better, constantly seeking new ways to improve their skills and tactics. As Pierce's reign as PWJ World Champion came to an end, he knew that he owed a great deal of his success to his partnership with Gabriel Slade. Together, they had proven that they were unstoppable, and their future in PWJ looked brighter than ever.

Once Pierce's PWJ World Championship reign came to an end on June 20th 2018, he decided to go after the Tag Team Championships with his tag partner Gabriel Slade. Pierce and Slade began working together to develop new tag team moves & strategies, practicing tirelessly in the ring to perfect their chemistry. They also scouted the tag team champions, a team known as the Iron Warriors, analyzing their past matches & looking for weaknesses they could exploit when they eventually faced them.

The two teams finally met in the ring for a highly anticipated match. The Iron Warriors came out strong, using their power to dominate Pierce and Slade early on, but Pierce and Slade refused to back down, countering the Iron Warriors' attacks with a series of quick strikes & fast-paced grapples.

As the match wore on, it became clear that Pierce and Slade's strategy was working. They were wearing down the Iron Warriors with their speed and agility, slowly chipping away at their opponents' strength.

Finally, after a hard-fought battle, Pierce & Slade hit the Iron Warriors with their signature tag team move, the Paragon's Edge, & pinned them for the three count, declaring themselves the new PWJ Tag Team Champions. After winning the PWJ Tag Team Championships, Paragon Jay Pierce and Gabriel Slade went on to hold the titles for an impressive 286 days, cementing their status as one of the most dominant tag teams in PWJ history. During their reign, Pierce and Slade defended the titles against some of the toughest tag teams in PWJ, facing off against a wide range of opponents with different styles and tactics.

Their first successful title defense came against the former champions, the Iron Warriors, who were determined to regain their belts. Pierce and Slade once again used their speed and technical skill to outmaneuver their opponents, ultimately pinning them for the victory. They also defended the titles against the likes of Imperial Impact, Samurai Sentinels & the Bushido Brothers, among others. These matches would solidify them as one of the best tag teams in the world.

One of their most memorable title defenses came against a team known as The Rising Suns, a pair of young and talented wrestlers who had recently joined PWJ. Pierce & Slade saw a lot of potential in their opponents and were impressed by their skill and determination, but they refused to let sentimentality get in the way of their own success.

In a hard-fought battle, Pierce & Slade emerged victorious once again, proving that their experience and chemistry were simply too much for the up-and-coming team to handle.

As their reign continued, Pierce and Slade's bond grew even stronger. They began to develop a reputation as not only fierce competitors but also loyal friends, always there to support each other through the ups and downs of their wrestling careers.

Finally, after nearly 10 months as champions, Pierce and Slade lost the titles in a grueling match against a team known as the Kamikaze Kings. It was a disappointing loss for the duo, but they knew that they had accomplished a great deal during their time as tag team champions, & that they would continue to strive for greatness in the future.

Pierce suffered an injury during their title loss match, forcing him to take some time off from wrestling to recover. During his absence, Slade continued to compete in PWJ, but struggled to find success without his tag team partner by his side. When Pierce returned to action, he found himself struggling to regain the momentum he had before his injury. He faced a number of tough opponents, but was unable to string together any significant victories.

They wouldn't find consistency until Sean McGregor debuted as the leader of the Order in March 2021. Under his leadership, they would become two-time PWJ Tag Team Champions. They would win the titles back in July 2021 against the Kamikaze Kings, & would hold the titles until December of that year, losing them to Imperial Impact.

Not long after their second title loss, Paragon left the company to join WWE's Performance Center, leaving the Order to find a replacement for the Prince of Precision.

## Luchas de Apuestas Record

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## Championships & Accomplishments

### Los Angeles Wrestling

* 2x LAW United States Champion
* 2x LAW World Champion

### Pro Wrestling Japan

* 1x PWJ Apex Tournament Winner
* 1x PWJ World Champion
* 2x PWJ Tag Team Champion - 2x with Gabriel Slade