Vin Gerard

Feud with Eddie Kingston and retirement (2011–2012) After going solo, Gerard entered the 12 Large: Summit to determine the first ever Chikara Grand Champion. After one win and two losses, Gerard was eliminated from contention in the tournament as Eddie Kingston won four straight matches, winning the block. This led to Gerard forfeiting his match with UltraMantis Black so he could concentrate on Kingston, and on October 30, Gerard defeated the previously undefeated Kingston via submission in the final round-robin match of the tournament. After the match Gerard hit Kingston in the knee with a steel chair, putting his spot in the finals into question. Gerard returned to Chikara on January 28, 2012, having a confrontation with Grand Champion Eddie Kingston, who then ordered Chikara's Director of Fun, Wink Vavasseur, to reinstate Gerard so he could get his hands on him. Following the event, Gerard's profile was put back on Chikara's website. On February 26, Gerard challenged Kingston for the Grand Championship in a title vs. career match, but was unsuccessful in his attempt to win the title and was forced to retire as a result.

Personal life Since 2016, Durling has owned and operated the streaming website Independentwrestling.TV, one of the leading streaming services for professional wrestling.

Championships and accomplishments Chikara Young Lions Cup (1 time)

Lucha de Apuesta record

Winner (wager)Loser (wager)LocationEventDateNotesChris Hero (hair) Equinox (mask) Hellertown, Pennsylvania The Sordid Perils of Everyday Existence