Xavier

Professional wrestling career

Independent circuit (1997–2011) Bedoya trained under Tony DeVito before debuting in 1995. He wrestled for various independent promotions in New York City, adopting the ring name "Xavier". Xavier competed for numerous independent promotions throughout his career, including USA Pro Wrestling, UXW, Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling (3PW), East Coast Wrestling Association (ECWA), MXW, Jersey All Pro Wrestling (JAPW), New York Wrestling Connection (NYWC), Northeast Wrestling (NEW), and Chaotic Wrestling.

Ring of Honor (2002–2004)

Xavier appeared on the first ever Ring of Honor (ROH) show, The Era of Honor Begins, on February 23, 2002, defeating Scoot Andrews. Throughout the following months, Xavier feuded with Andrews and James Maritato. He took part in the Road to the Title tournament, attempting to become the number one contender to the ROH Championship, but was eliminated in the first round by Amazing Red. After decisively defeating Andrews on several occasions, Xavier requested, and was granted, a shot at the ROH Championship. He faced the incumbent champion, Low Ki, on September 21, 2002, and defeated Low-Ki in a match which saw extensive cheating on the part of Xavier and interference from Christopher Daniels.

Return to ROH (2006–2007)

Xavier returned to ROH on February 11, 2006, challenging Bryan Danielson for the ROH World Championship after Embassy member Alex Shelley missed the event due to weather conditions. He lost to Danielson by disqualification following interference from Jimmy Rave, another member of The Embassy.

On February 16, 2007, Xavier returned to ROH to replace an injured Davey Richards in a "four-way fray" match involving SHINGO, Jack Evans and Jimmy Jacobs. He was eliminated first.

Xavier was set to return in March 2020 for ROH's "Past vs. Present" event against Jay Lethal but the plans were halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2010) On July 26, 2010, Bedoya wrestled in a tryout dark match for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), losing to Douglas Williams.

Mixed martial arts career Xavier began competing in mixed martial arts in 2009, fighting under the name John Xavier. He won his first fight via 14-second knockout. In his second and final fight he lost via decision. Both bouts were under amateur rules; he never competed in a professional MMA bout.

Death Bedoya died on August 16, 2020, aged 42, in Rhode Island. No cause of death was released.

Championships and accomplishments Defiant Championship Wrestling DCW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) East Coast Wrestling Association ECWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time) ECWA Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Low Ki Impact Championship Wrestling ICW Heavyweight Championship (3 times) ICW North Eastern Championship (1 time) ICW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Christopher Daniels Impact Cup (2010) - with Christopher Daniels Jersey All Pro Wrestling JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time) New Age Wrestling Federation NAWF Connecticut Cup Championship (1 time) Connecticut Cup (2002) New York Wrestling Connection NYWC Interstate Championship (1 time) Northeast Wrestling NEW Championship (1 time) NWA Northeast Television Championship (1 time) Ring of Honor ROH World Championship (1 time) Ultimate Championship Wrestling UCW North Eastern Championship (1 time) USA Xtreme Wrestling UXW Heavyweight Championship (1 time) UXW United States Championship (1 time) UXW X-treme Championship (2 times) UXW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Low Ki Wrestling Superstars Unleashed WSU Heavyweight Championship (1 time) Battle For The Belt (2006)