It was already out there in the biggest way possible, so we turned it into something based on him and his performances. In the wake of his initial firing, Birmingham-born Maverick took to social media in a heart-wrenching video that was the talk of professional wrestling. On 30 January 2018, Curtin debuted under the name Drake Maverick and was appointed the new General Manager of 205 Live. He acted as the General Manager of WWE 205 Live before moving to WWE RAW and managing the tag team AOP (Akam and Rezar). in a heart-wrenching video that was the talk of professional wrestling. During several months, Rockstar Spud and Braxton Sutter have many confrontation, during X Division matches. [3] The pair continued to feud for over 14 months, with Jordan repeatedly attacking Spud in attempts to re-injure his leg. [3], Spud became SAS UK Champion once again by defeating Jack Storm in April 2008 in a steel cage match. On 5 January episode Impact Wrestling, Spud called out Swoggle, seeking revenge for his betrayal but lost an impromptu match. He just wants to be here, it's his dream. Phoenix suffered a deep wound to his head while Spud suffered what appeared to be a separated or dislocated shoulder due to a dropkick at the hands of Storm. wwemaverick. @WWE @WWENXT #WWE #NXT @TripleH @ShawnMichaels #Cruiserweight pic.twitter.com/Afw58V7eo1, Triple H himself, in his capacity as Senior Producer of NXT, was the one who walked through the curtain to award Maverick a new contract. Verified • Follow. Drake Maverick’s age is 37. 95w Reply. He started off performing as Spud in many independent promotions within the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe. [3] He faced him eventually in the final of the first SAS UK Wrestling Championship tournament by pinning his foe after a hard-fought encounter thought by many as UK Match of the Year in 2006.

In TNA/Impact, he was a two-time X Division Champion.

[3], Pro Wrestling Guerrilla made their first tour of the UK in February 2006 where Spud teamed with Topgun Talwar and Aviv Maayan faced Excalibur, Disco Machine and Ronin in a 6-man tag team match where Spud was pinned by Excalibur.

Spud, since losing the XWA Heavyweight Championship, suffered a number of defeats and was then injured in September 2010 in a match with Nathan Cruz. Sending love and positive vibes. [3] While in IPW:UK, Spud became one half of the tag team Dragon Hearts, with fellow wrestler Dragon Phoenix. Drake Maverick was born in 1980s. [3][5] Spud made his debut on 7 February episode of Impact Wrestling, in an interview segment that was interrupted by Robbie E and Robbie T and ended with Spud attacking Robbie E.[6] Spud made his in-ring debut on 21 February episode of Impact Wrestling, defeating Robbie E.[7], Spud returned on 18 July episode of Impact Wrestling, when he took part in the Destination X episode of Impact Wrestling and entered a tournament to determine the new X Division Champion; he was defeated by Greg Marasciulo in his first round three-way match, which also included Rubix. On 1 May episode of Impact Wrestling, Spud lost his X Division Championship against Kenny King in a ladder match, also involving Tigre Uno and Mandrews. [3] He lost in the next round to Jonny Storm. Originally scheduled to take part in the Cruiserweight tournament over the coming weeks, WWE allowed Maverick to see out his remaining dates. Despite his idea getting rejected, Drake Maverick continued his feud with R-Truth and two exchanged the title multiple times. ", "Complete field for Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship Tournament unveiled", "WWE talent cuts: Kurt Angle, Rusev among those released in response to coronavirus impact", "Drake Maverick Goes "Wolf Of Wall Street" After First NXT Tournament Win", https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/90049-drake-maverick-firma-un-nuevo-contrato-con-wwe, "Triple H On Why Drake Maverick Was Kept In Cruiserweight Tournament After Being Released", "Triple H On Why They Re-Signed Drake Maverick After Release", "WWE NXT Results - Io Shirai Attacks, Timothy Thatcher Training Session, Santos Escobar, More", "WWE 2K19 roster: every confirmed wrestler, plus 20+ rumoured new faces", "WWE Stars In Drake Maverick's Wedding This Weekend (Photos), Speculation On A WWE 24/7 Title Change", "DRAKE MAVERICK is a soccer hooligan! [3] The feud ended when Spud defeated Jordan in a Last Man Standing match at FWA Last Fight at the Prom on 30 September 2006. [3] Spud won the competition and earned a spot in the TNA roster. [3], Spud began working for Frontier Wrestling Alliance in 2004, and was brought up into the main roster to be used as a jobber for a short time, competing against many larger opponents. [3] While on the independent circuit, Spud's first major appearances came with the Revolution British Wrestling promotion in 2003. On 22 October episode of Impact Wrestling, Spud teamed up with Eric Young in a losing effort against EC3 and EC3's new ally Tyrus in a Tag Team tournament. However, he would close the cage door on EC3 to help Matt Hardy retain his TNA World Heavyweight Championship, turning heel once again in the process. 96w. I believe we had promoted it already at that time. Drake Maverick Rockstar Spud Spud: Billed height: 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) Billed weight: 140 lb (64 kg) Billed from: Birmingham, England: Trained by: Don Charles Jack Storm: Debut: 2001: James Michael Curtin (born 30 January 1983) is a British professional wrestler. In the end, Spud fought back and immediately punched Carter, and turning face in the process. Maverick was axed as part of a raft of COVID-19 related budget cuts on 15th April, but in The Game's words has "captured people's hearts" with a series of matches in the Interim NXT Cruiserweight Championship tournament. Finally the cruiserweight belt getting some storyline.

You can also find out who is Drake Maverick dating now and celebrity dating histories at CelebsCouples. Track, analyse & audit your Instagram Account with future projections of real followers growth in professionally audited report by Rajat Jain using Free Social Media Auditor. [3] In 2010, Spud became locked in a war of words with Storm and would take part in multiple FWA Flyweight Championship tournaments. All eyes will remain on NXT on Sunday 7th June as they present NXT Takeover: In Your House on the WWE Network. [3] Spud later returned to 1PW at The 3rd Year Anniversary, as Hubba Bubba Lucah's mystery tag team partner to finally cause the disbanding of the Damned Nation. [30] Maverick's release was put into his storyline for the tournament, as he continuously stated that he was not going to leave WWE without the Cruiserweight Championship. Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. Drake Maverick and Renee Michelle’s wedding featured live on the WWE when the NXT superstar was feuding with R-Truth for the WWE 24/7 Title. [3] On 24 September 2006, Dragon Hearts defeated The Untouchables in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match to become IPW:UK Tag Team Champions. He was given the option of continuing in the tournament, wanted to and wanted to prove that he could still be here. On 1 September edition of Impact Wrestling, Rockstar Spud viciously attacked Sutter with a chair during an Ultimate X match, and attacked him once again on 8 September edition of Impact Wrestling after his match against Drew Galloway, breaking one of his teeth. [3] Spud defended the championship for most of 2009 against Derise Coffie and Bubblegum before finally losing the championship to Bubblegum in a Steel cage match in June 2010. [21] On 29 May edition of SmackDown, R-Truth and Maverick interrupted the Shane McMahon Appreciation Night in an impromptu match for the title, which Maverick lost. Verified. [37], On 8 September 2019 Curtin married fellow professional wrestler, Renee Michelle. Difficult decisions were made. the outer planets, Neptune and Pluto, were not yet discovered, since the telescope had not yet been invented. The 37-year-old wrestler was born in Birmingham. He defeated him on 5 August episode of Impact Wrestling in a name vs. career match, ending Aries's career at TNA. After AOP went on a break, Drake Maverick started a storyline with WWE 24/7 champion R-Truth and their feud went on for months. I'm personally thrilled for him that he can continue doing what he loves doing and what he dreamed about doing. He was given the option of continuing in the tournament, wanted to and wanted to prove that he could still be here. [11][12] On 4 September episode of Impact Wrestling, Spud came out to the ring with Ethan Carter III and cut a promo about Carter's anger at those who he held responsible for TNA President and his aunt Dixie Carter getting put through a table. That same day, Spud faced Kurt Angle for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship but failed to win the title. Verified. Luck is on their side. Curtin left Impact in October 2017 and signed a contract with WWE that same month. Majority of Drake’s money comes from being a wrestler. 4,296 likes. In August 2006, Curtin appeared on Channel 4's Big Brother's What They Did After the House, where he was defeated by Big Brother contestant Billi Bhatti at an IPW:UK show in Orpington. People born on a Thursday are naturally well-meaning and open. I'm personally thrilled for him that he can continue doing what he loves doing and what he dreamed about doing. On 23 January 2015 episode of Impact Wrestling, Spud won the Feast or Fired match with an opportunity for the TNA X Division Championship. … [3] Spud and partner Luke Dragon Phoenix resurfaced in 1PW to win the Tag Team Titles in their debut as a team, but Spud left the promotion in the Winter of 2007 after losing the 1PW Tag Team Titles to The Damned Nation along with partner Luke Dragon Phoenix. [3] The Dragon Hearts also got involved with IPW:UK's inter-federation feud with Frontier Wrestling Alliance, and even though Spud is a regular for that promotion he wrestled on the side of IPW:UK in a match against Team FWA. 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