Wardlow (wrestler)


Michael Wardlow is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling under the mononymous ring name Wardlow.

Early life

Michael Wardlow was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He has a background in boxing and jujutsu.

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (2014–2019)

Wardlow made his debut on March 15, 2014 for American Revolution Wrestling, where he was defeated by Nickie Valentino. In the following years, Wardlow began to wrestle in other promotions, including the International Wrestling Cartel. In December 2016, Wardlow won his first championship in professional wrestling, by way of defeating RJ City to capture the vacant IWC Heavyweight Championship. He later won that title twice more. He won the IWC Super Indy Championship in March 2019, but lost it to Josh Alexander in August of that year. Also in 2019, Wardlow won the Revenge Pro Wrestling World Title.

All Elite Wrestling (2019–present)

At All Elite Wrestling 's All Out pay-per-view on August 31, 2019, a video package was aired, promoting Wardlow's impending debut. Wardlow made his debut for AEW on the November 13 episode of AEW Dynamite, attacking Cody. He would then align himself with Cody's rival MJF and became his bodyguard. Wardlow wrestled his AEW debut match on the February 19, 2020 episode of Dynamite, where he lost to Cody in a steel cage match.

Championships and accomplishments