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Joel Redman

b. 1987

British professional wrestler

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About Joel Redman

Born 1987. Joel Redman is a British professional wrestler.

Irish Whip Wrestling (2008–2009)

Redman made his debut for Irish Whip Wrestling on 5 July 2008 in a four corners match for the IWW International Heavyweight Championship, which Mandrake won; the match also involved Doug Basham and Vic Viper. After competing in only a few matches in 2008, the following year, he became a regular at the promotion. He took on LA Warren for the IWW Zero Gravity Championship and Mandrake for the IWW International Heavyweight Championship on multiple occasions, but would also come up short. In mid-2009, Redman had formed a partnership with Captain Rooney, which for their short time together worked, winning all their matches; however, Rooney turned on Redman and joined up with Bingo Ballance. The Redman and Ballance feud culminated with Ballance coming out on top. Redman's last match for IWW was against Mandrake for the IWW International Heavyweight Championship, once again losing.

WWE

Florida Championship Wrestling (2012) In a March 2012 interview, Pettyfer stated that he had signed a contract with WWE following two try-out matches and was waiting for his visa to be approved before traveling to Florida to join WWE's developmental territory. Pettyfer debuted under the Joel Redman name at a Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) live event on 20 June 2012, teaming with Conor O'Brian, against Garrett Dylan and Rick Victor in a losing effort. On the 28 June 2012 FCW live event, Pettyfer competed under his real name, teaming with CJ Parker in a losing effort against Big E Langston and Lincoln Broderick. Pettyfer would make his singles debut at the 29 June 2012 FCW live event against Mason Ryan in a losing effort.

In early 2013, Grey began teaming with Adrian Neville, and the two entered the tournament to determine the inaugural NXT Tag Team Champions. They defeated 3MB (Heath Slater and Drew McIntyre) and Kassius Ohno and Leo Kruger en route to the final, where they defeated The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) on the 13 February episode of NXT, originally taped on 31 January. Grey then suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and was written off television in March 2013 after an attack by the Wyatt Family. Whilst Grey was injured, he was replaced as tag champion by Bo Dallas, with whom Neville lost the title to the Wyatt Family on 2 May.

After over a year off television, Grey returned on the 10 April 2014 episode of NXT, and promptly lost his first match back against Camacho on the 17 April episode. On 30 April 2014, it was reported that WWE had released Grey. His final TV appearance on the 8 May 2014 episode of NXT (taped before his release) was participating in a 20-man battle royal to determine the number one contender for the NXT Championship, only to be the first one eliminated by Brodus Clay.

All Star Wrestling (2017–present) On 22 October 2017 in Ipswich, Redman as Oliver Grey defeated Harlem Bravado for the All Star Wrestling "Superslam" British Heavyweight Championship. In February 2020. In Gravesend, he lost the title to Niwa, a Māori person from New Zealand. Due to his country's COVID-19 restrictions, Niwa was unavailable to defend his championship until 2022, when he returned to the UK, and Grey regained the title in Telford, defending it in numerous rematches with Niwa for the remainder of the year. One such rematch on 16 October 2022 in New Brighton was attended by legendary masked wrestler Kendo Nagasaki as a ringside judge. During the match, Nagasaki used his "powers" to prevent Niwa from seizing the championship belt to use as a weapon. Niwa and Grey/Redman have taken their feud to other UK promotions, including Rumble Wrestling.

All Japan Pro Wrestling (2019) On 4 April 2019, Redman debuted for the Japanese promotion All Japan Pro Wrestling, teaming with Dylan James, Gianni Valletta and Sam Adonis to defeat Ryouji Sai, Yoshitatsu, Yuma Aoyagi and Zeus. He took part in the 2019 edition of the Champion Carnival tournament, finishing second to last in the B-block with 6 points. Redman challenged for his first title in All Japan on 24 October 2019 when he and fellow WWE alumni Yoshitatsu challenged Zeus and Ryoji Sai for the AJPW World Tag Team Championships. Redman and Tatsu, now working under the tag team name of One World, would also enter the 2019 edition of the Real World Tag League in November that year.

Personal life From an early age, Pettyfer played rugby and participated in judo. He attended East Devon College. While wrestling in England, Pettyfer simultaneously worked as a forester.

Championship and accomplishments All Star Wrestling ASW Superslam Championship (2 times, current) Combat Championship Wrestling CCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current) Devon Wrestling Association DWA Trophy Championship (2 times) DWA Trophy Championship Tournament (2009) Evolution Wrestling Evolution Heavyweight Championship (3 times) Full Force Wrestling FFW Championship (2 times) FWA Academy FWA Academy Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with LT Summers FWA Tag wars Tournament – with LT Summers (2006) Grand Slam Wrestling GSW British Championship (1 time) GrandSlam Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) - with Eddie Ryan International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom IPW:UK Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Doug Basham, Mark Haskins and Ricky Hype Premier Promotions PWF International Championship (1 time) Ian Dowland Trophy (2008) Ken Joyce Trophy (2010) Pro Evolution Wrestling Pro-EVW Heavyweight Championship (2 times) Pro Wrestling Pride PWP Catch Division Championship (1 time) PWP Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Joshua Knott Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI ranked him #205 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2013 REACH Wrestling REACH Championship (1 time) REACH Journey for Gold Tournament (2019) Real Quality Wrestling RQW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Mark Haskins Revolution Pro Wrestling RPW Undisputed British Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Doug Basham, Iestyn Rees, Mark Haskins and Ricky Hype (1), Martin Stone (1), Mark Haskins (1) and Charlie Garrett (1) South West Wrestling SWW Tag Team championship (2 times) – with Eddie Ryan United X Conquer Wrestling UXC Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Wrestling in Europa Southern Countries Trophy (2010) Tournament Of Conquest (2018) WWE NXT Tag Team Championship (1 time, inaugural) – with Adrian Neville NXT Tag Team Championship Tournament (2013) – with Adrian Neville

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
East Devon College
Also known as
Oliver Grey, Joel Pettyfer

People in Joel Redman's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Joel Redman?

British professional wrestler

When was Joel Redman born?

Joel Redman was born on 21 February 1987 in Exeter.

What is Joel Redman's occupation?

Joel Redman is a professional wrestler.

What nationality is Joel Redman?

Joel Redman is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joel Redman

· Wikidata: Q3808747

· DBpedia: Joel Redman

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