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{{Short description|German professional wrestler (born 1987)}}
{{for|the wrestler who performed under a similar ring name in [[Lucha Underground]]|Willie Mack (wrestler)}}
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|birth_name = Mac Yeboah
|birth_name = Mac Yeboah
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|05|04|df=y}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|05|04|df=y}}
|birth_place = [[Hamburg]], [[Lower Saxony]], Germany
|birth_place = [[Hamburg]], [[West Germany]]
|spouse =
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|names = '''Da Mack'''
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'''Mac Yeboah'''<ref name="profightdb">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/da-mack-10151.html|title=Da Mack|work=profightdb.com|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> (born 4 May 1987),<ref name="profightdb"/> better known by his [[ring name]] '''Da Mack''', is a German [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is best known for his work in [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]] (wXw).
'''Mac Yeboah'''<ref name="profightdb">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/da-mack-10151.html|title=Da Mack|work=profightdb.com|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> (born 4 May 1987),<ref name="profightdb"/> better known by his [[ring name]] '''Da Mack''', is a German [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is best known for his work in [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]] (wXw).


==Professional wrestling career==
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Da Mack made his debut in 2008, and his first match was against fellow Nordisch Fight Club graduate [[Marcel Barthel|Axel Dieter Jr.]], who would quickly become his tag team partner in the early stages of his career. Under the name Hot & Spicy, they gained traction in German Stampede Wrestling (GSW), before appearing regularly in Westside Xtreme Wrestling from 2012 onwards. In November 2013, their first title shot, they defeated the AUTsiders ([[Walter (wrestler)|Big van Walter]] and Robert Dreissker), during the 13th Anniversary tour in Hamburg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-13th-anniversary-tour-hamburg-november-16-2013/|title=WXW 13TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: HAMBURG (NOVEMBER 16, 2013)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=November 16, 2017|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Aside from dropping the title to the pairing of [[Matt Striker]] and [[Trent Beretta|Trent?]] at 16 Carat Gold (which they regained the following night),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.superluchas.com/wxw-16-carat-gold-resultados-del-segundo-dia-150314-johnny-gargano-quedo-eliminado-del-torneo/|title=wXw - “16 Carat Gold” - Results of the second day 15/03/14 - Johnny Gargano was eliminated from the tournament|work=superluchas.com|author=Janes|date=March 15, 2014|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://en.superluchas.com/wxw-16-carat-gold-resultados-del-tercer-dia-160314-chris-hero-es-el-ganador-del-16-carat-gold/|title=wXw “16 Carat Gold” - Results of the third day 16/03/14 - Chris Hero is the winner of the 16 Carat Gold!|work=superluchas.com|author=Janes|date=March 16, 2014|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> they remained tag champions for the better part of a year. Their reign ended during the 14th Anniversary tour at the SlamMania II event, when they were defeated by French Flavour (Lucas Di Leo and Peter Fischer).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=110900|title=wXw 14th Anniversary Tour: SlamMania II|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> 2015 saw both men involved more in singles matches, but they were still prevalent in the tag division, reaching the semi-finals of that year's World Tag Team Tournament, where they were defeated by [[reDRagon]] ([[Bobby Fish]] and [[Kyle O'Reilly]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-world-tag-team-tournament-2015-night-three-october-4-2015/|title=WXW WORLD TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT 2015 – NIGHT THREE (OCTOBER 4, 2015)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=November 20, 2017|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> On night three of 16 Carat Gold, Mack won the #1 contender's match for the [[wXw Shotgun Championship]] over [[Emil Sitoci]] and Kim Ray,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/wxw-16-carat-gold-2016-day-3-results/76823/|title=wXw Results: 16 Carat Gold 2016 Day 3 – Oberhausen, Germany (3/13)|work=wrestling-news.net|first=Wayne|last=Daly|date=March 14, 2016|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> and defeated Sasa Keel at True Colors to win his first singles title in wXw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=140861|title=wXw True Colors 2016|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> While he successfully defended the title during the More Than Wrestling Tour,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2059&page=5&reign=9|title=Reign: 02.04.2016 - 30.09.2016: Da Mack|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> tensions rose between him and Dieter, particularly when Dieter disagreed with him granting a rematch to Keel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_yQNdxUScI|title=Sasa Keel stellt eine Forderung an Da Mack|date=29 May 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020|via=YouTube|language=German}}</ref> This came to a head when Dieter interfered in Mack's champion vs. champion match against Jurn Simmons, resulting in a no contest,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=148779|title=wXw Fans Appreciation Night 2016|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> and in Mack's next match, he defeated Dieter to retain the title in his hometown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=148780|title=wXw Shotgun Live Tour: Hamburg|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Following this, Mack and Dieter went their separate ways, and on night one of World Tag Team League, Mack was defeated by [[Pete Dunne]], ending his reign at 181 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/euro-fury-wxw-world-tag-league-2016-night-one/|title=Euro Fury: wXw World Tag League 2016 Night One|work=411Mania.com|first=Arnold|last=Furious|date=October 11, 2016|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Mack rounded out the year by being in the Shotgun title chase, but was unsuccessful in winning back the championship. In February 2017, Mack qualified for 16 Carat Gold, by participating in a mini-tournament and defeating Chris Colen in the final,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162150|title=wXw Road To 16 Carat Gold 2017|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> however at the event, he went out in the first round to [[Cody Rhodes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-16-carat-gold-2017-day-one-march-10-2017/|title=WXW 16 CARAT GOLD 2017 – DAY ONE (MARCH 10, 2017)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=March 14, 2017|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Mack turned heel on night two of World Tag Team League by assisting [[Bad Bones|John Klinger]] in his title match against [[Ilja Dragunov]], and in the process, joined Rise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-world-tag-team-league-night-two-october-7-2017-live-report/|title=WXW WORLD TAG TEAM LEAGUE – NIGHT TWO (OCTOBER 7, 2017) – LIVE REPORT|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=October 7, 2017|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> On night three of 16 Carat Gold, he and Klinger defeated Ringkampf ([[Timothy Thatcher]] and Walter) for the [[wXw World Tag Team Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/wxw-16-carat-gold-night-three-results-ilja-dragunov-vs-matt-riddle-253371|title=WXW 16 CARAT GOLD NIGHT THREE RESULTS: ILJA DRAGUNOV VS. MATT RIDDLE|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Markus|last=Gronemann|date=March 12, 2018|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> but the reign lasted a fortnight, when Klinger was indefinitely suspended by wXw. At True Colors, Mack was kicked out of the stable after the remaining members sided with Pete Bouncer, who had been a constant critic of Klinger.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-true-colors-2018-april-14-2018/|title=WXW TRUE COLORS 2018 (APRIL 14, 2018)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=April 18, 2018|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> In November, Mack returned to the promotion by interfering in a Shotgun title match between Marius Al-Ani and [[Lucky Kid]]. By this time, Rise had split off into two separate factions consisting of faces and heels, so Mack's character did not change.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-shotgun-livetour-hamburg-november-23-2018/|title=wXw Shotgun Livetour: Hamburg (November 23, 2018)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=January 23, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> At the 18th Anniversary show, he and Tarkan Aslan defeated Jay FK (Francis Kaspin and Jay Skillet) in a gauntlet match for the Tag Team Championship. After the match, they were attacked by Bouncer and Ivan Kiev who challenged them and Al-Ani to a ''[[WarGames match|Käfigschlacht]]'' match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-18th-anniversary-december-22-2018/|title=WXW 18TH ANNIVERSARY (DECEMBER 22, 2018)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=December 29, 2018|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> At Back to the Roots, Mack and Aslan were defeated in the aforementioned match, ending their reign at 28 days, as well as their tenure in the stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-back-to-the-roots-xviii-january-19-2019/|title=wXw Back to the Roots XVIII (January 19, 2019)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=January 23, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Afterwards, Mack was used sparingly in 2019, but was able to wrestle in Hamburg again at Lucky's insistence at Dead End,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-dead-end-xviii-february-15-2019/|title=WXW DEAD END XVIII (FEBRUARY 15, 2019)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=February 19, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> and was reunited with Dieter for a singles match against Jay FK on night three of 16 Carat Gold.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/wxw-16-carat-gold-night-three-results-tournament-winner-crowned-278996|title=wXw 16 Carat Gold night three results: Tournament winner crowned|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Markus|last=Gronemann|date=March 11, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
===Early career (2008–2013)===
Da Mack made his debut in 2008, and his first match was against fellow Nordisch Fight Club graduate [[Marcel Barthel|Axel Dieter Jr.]], who would quickly become his tag team partner in the early stages of his career. Under the name Hot & Spicy, they gained traction in German Stampede Wrestling (GSW), before appearing regularly in Westside Xtreme Wrestling from 2012 onwards.


===Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2013–2019)===
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Outside of his native country, Mack appeared in [[WWE]]'s [[Cruiserweight Classic]] in June 2016, where he was defeated in the first round by eventual winner [[T. J. Perkins|TJ Perkins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/20/720-wwe-cruiserweight-series-week-2-akira-tozawa-debuts-main-event/|title=7/20 WWE Cruiserweight Results – CALDWELL’S Week 2 Report on Akira Tozawa, Tajiri, TJP, excellent Dorado vs. Ali match|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=James|last=Caldwell|date=July 31, 2016|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
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In November 2013, their first title shot, they defeated the AUTsiders ([[Walter (wrestler)|Big van Walter]] and Robert Dreissker), during the 13th Anniversary tour in Hamburg.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-13th-anniversary-tour-hamburg-november-16-2013/|title=WXW 13TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: HAMBURG (NOVEMBER 16, 2013)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=November 16, 2017|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Aside from dropping the title to the pairing of [[Matt Striker]] and [[Trent Beretta|Trent?]] at 16 Carat Gold (which they regained the following night),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://en.superluchas.com/wxw-16-carat-gold-resultados-del-segundo-dia-150314-johnny-gargano-quedo-eliminado-del-torneo/|title=wXw - "16 Carat Gold" - Results of the second day 15/03/14 - Johnny Gargano was eliminated from the tournament|work=superluchas.com|author=Janes|date=March 15, 2014|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}<br>{{cite web|url=https://en.superluchas.com/wxw-16-carat-gold-resultados-del-tercer-dia-160314-chris-hero-es-el-ganador-del-16-carat-gold/|title=wXw "16 Carat Gold" - Results of the third day 16/03/14 - Chris Hero is the winner of the 16 Carat Gold!|work=superluchas.com|author=Janes|date=March 16, 2014|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> they remained tag champions for the better part of a year. Their reign ended during the 14th Anniversary tour at the SlamMania II event, when they were defeated by French Flavour (Lucas Di Leo and Peter Fischer).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=110900|title=wXw 14th Anniversary Tour: SlamMania II|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> 2015 saw both men involved more in singles matches, but they were still prevalent in the tag division, reaching the semi-finals of that year's World Tag Team Tournament, where they were defeated by [[reDRagon]] ([[Bobby Fish]] and [[Kyle O'Reilly]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-world-tag-team-tournament-2015-night-three-october-4-2015/|title=WXW WORLD TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT 2015 – NIGHT THREE (OCTOBER 4, 2015)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=November 20, 2017|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> On night three of 16 Carat Gold, Mack won the #1 contender's match for the [[wXw Shotgun Championship|Shotgun Championship]] over [[Emil Sitoci]] and Kim Ray,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/wxw-16-carat-gold-2016-day-3-results/76823/|title=wXw Results: 16 Carat Gold 2016 Day 3 – Oberhausen, Germany (3/13)|work=wrestling-news.net|first=Wayne|last=Daly|date=March 14, 2016|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> and defeated Sasa Keel at True Colors to win his first singles title in wXw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=140861|title=wXw True Colors 2016|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> While he successfully defended the title during the More Than Wrestling Tour,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2059&page=5&reign=9|title=Reign: 02.04.2016 - 30.09.2016: Da Mack|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> tensions rose between him and Dieter, particularly when Dieter disagreed with him granting a rematch to Keel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_yQNdxUScI|title=Sasa Keel stellt eine Forderung an Da Mack|date=29 May 2016|accessdate=31 July 2020|via=YouTube|language=German}}</ref> This came to a head when Dieter interfered in Mack's champion vs. champion match against [[Jurn Simmons]], resulting in a no contest,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=148779|title=wXw Fans Appreciation Night 2016|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> and in Mack's next match, he defeated Dieter to retain the title in his hometown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=148780|title=wXw Shotgun Live Tour: Hamburg|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Following this, Mack and Dieter went their separate ways, and on night one of World Tag Team League, Mack was defeated by [[Pete Dunne]], ending his reign at 181 days.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/euro-fury-wxw-world-tag-league-2016-night-one/|title=Euro Fury: wXw World Tag League 2016 Night One|work=411Mania.com|first=Arnold|last=Furious|date=October 11, 2016|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Mack rounded out the year by being in the Shotgun title chase, but was unsuccessful in winning back the championship. In February 2017, Mack qualified for 16 Carat Gold, by participating in a mini-tournament and defeating Chris Colen in the final,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162150|title=wXw Road To 16 Carat Gold 2017|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> however at the event, he went out in the first round to [[Cody Rhodes]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-16-carat-gold-2017-day-one-march-10-2017/|title=WXW 16 CARAT GOLD 2017 – DAY ONE (MARCH 10, 2017)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=March 14, 2017|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Mack turned heel on night two of World Tag Team League by assisting [[Bad Bones|John Klinger]] in his title match against [[Ilja Dragunov]], and in the process, joined Rise.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-world-tag-team-league-night-two-october-7-2017-live-report/|title=WXW WORLD TAG TEAM LEAGUE – NIGHT TWO (OCTOBER 7, 2017) – LIVE REPORT|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=October 7, 2017|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> On night three of 16 Carat Gold, he and Klinger defeated Ringkampf ([[Timothy Thatcher]] and Walter) for the [[wXw World Tag Team Championship|World Tag Team Championship]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/wxw-16-carat-gold-night-three-results-ilja-dragunov-vs-matt-riddle-253371|title=WXW 16 CARAT GOLD NIGHT THREE RESULTS: ILJA DRAGUNOV VS. MATT RIDDLE|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Markus|last=Gronemann|date=March 12, 2018|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> but the reign lasted a fortnight, when Klinger was indefinitely suspended by wXw. At True Colors, Mack was kicked out of the stable after the remaining members sided with Pete Bouncer, who had been a constant critic of Klinger.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-true-colors-2018-april-14-2018/|title=WXW TRUE COLORS 2018 (APRIL 14, 2018)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=April 18, 2018|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> In November, Mack returned to the promotion by interfering in a Shotgun title match between [[Marius Al-Ani]] and [[Lucky Kid]]. By this time, Rise had split off into two separate factions consisting of faces and heels, so Mack's character did not change.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-shotgun-livetour-hamburg-november-23-2018/|title=wXw Shotgun Livetour: Hamburg (November 23, 2018)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=January 23, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> At the 18th Anniversary show, he and Tarkan Aslan defeated Jay FK ([[Jay Skillet]] and Francis Kaspin) in a gauntlet match for the Tag Team Championship. After the match, they were attacked by Bouncer and Ivan Kiev who challenged them and Al-Ani to a ''[[WarGames match|Käfigschlacht]]'' match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-18th-anniversary-december-22-2018/|title=WXW 18TH ANNIVERSARY (DECEMBER 22, 2018)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=December 29, 2018|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> At Back to the Roots, Mack and Aslan were defeated in the aforementioned match, ending their reign at 28 days, as well as their tenure in the stable.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-back-to-the-roots-xviii-january-19-2019/|title=wXw Back to the Roots XVIII (January 19, 2019)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=January 23, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> Afterwards, Mack was used sparingly in 2019, but was able to wrestle in Hamburg again at Lucky's insistence at Dead End,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://backbodydrop.com/blog/reviews/wxw-dead-end-xviii-february-15-2019/|title=WXW DEAD END XVIII (FEBRUARY 15, 2019)|work=backbodydrop.com|first=Ian|last=Hamilton|date=February 19, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> and was reunited with Dieter for a singles match against Jay FK on night three of 16 Carat Gold.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/indies/wxw-16-carat-gold-night-three-results-tournament-winner-crowned-278996|title=wXw 16 Carat Gold night three results: Tournament winner crowned|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Markus|last=Gronemann|date=March 11, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>

===WWE (2016)===
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Outside of his native country, Mack appeared in [[WWE]]'s [[Cruiserweight Classic]] in June 2016, where he was defeated in the first round by eventual winner [[T. J. Perkins|TJ Perkins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/20/720-wwe-cruiserweight-series-week-2-akira-tozawa-debuts-main-event/|title=7/20 WWE Cruiserweight Results – CALDWELL'S Week 2 Report on Akira Tozawa, Tajiri, TJP, excellent Dorado vs. Ali match|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|first=James|last=Caldwell|date=July 31, 2016|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
* '''Baltic Championship Wrestling'''
* '''Baltic Championship Wrestling'''
** BCW National Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4312|title=BCW National Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
** BCW National Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4312|title=BCW National Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
** Tag Team Tournament (2009) - with [[Marcel Barthel|Axel Dieter Jr.]]<ref>cite web|url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=38888</ref>
* '''European Wrestling Promotion'''
* '''European Wrestling Promotion'''
** EWP Tag Team Championship (2 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=302|title=EWP Tag Team Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> – with [[Marcel Barthel|Axel Dieter Jr.]] (1), Marius Al-Ani (1)
** EWP Tag Team Championship (2 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=302|title=EWP Tag Team Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> – with Axel Dieter Jr. (1), [[Marius Al-Ani]] (1)
* '''German Stampede Wrestling'''
* '''German Stampede Wrestling'''
** GSW Tag Team Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=114|title=GSW Tag Team Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> – with Axel Dieter Jr.
** GSW Tag Team Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=114|title=GSW Tag Team Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> – with Axel Dieter Jr.
* '''Nordisch Fight Club'''
* '''Nordisch Fight Club'''
** International NCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1042|title=International NCW Cruiserweight Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
** International NCW Cruiserweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=1042|title=International NCW Cruiserweight Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
* '''Pro Wrestling Fighters'''
** PWF Wrestling Cup (2012)<ref>cite web|url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=82519</ref>
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 277 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2018<ref>http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2018.html</ref>
** Ranked No. 277 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2018<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2018.html | title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2018 - the Internet Wrestling Database }}</ref>
* '''[[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]]'''
* '''[[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]]'''
** [[wXw Shotgun Championship]] (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2059|title=wXw Shotgun Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
** [[wXw Shotgun Championship]] (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=2059|title=wXw Shotgun Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
** [[wXw World Tag Team Championship]] (4 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=66|title=wXw World Tag Team Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> – with Axel Dieter Jr. (2), [[Bad Bones|John Klinger]] (1), Tarkan Aslan (1)
** [[wXw World Tag Team Championship]] (4 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=66|title=wXw World Tag Team Championship|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref> – with Axel Dieter Jr. (2), [[Bad Bones|John Klinger]] (1), Tarkan Aslan (1)
** Swiss Open (2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=148798|title=wXw Shotgun Live Tour: Basel|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>
** [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling#Tournaments and accomplishments|Road to 16 Carat Gold League (2017)]]<ref>cite web|url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4257</ref>
** [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling#Tournaments and accomplishments|Swiss Open (2016)]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=148798|title=wXw Shotgun Live Tour: Basel|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|accessdate=July 31, 2020}}</ref>


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For the wrestler who performed under a similar ring name in Lucha Underground, see Willie Mack.
Da Mack
Birth nameMac Yeboah
Born (1987-05-04) 4 May 1987 (age 37)
Hamburg, West Germany
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Da Mack
Billed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Billed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Trained byKarsten Kretschmer
Debut1 March 2008

Mac Yeboah[1] (born 4 May 1987),[1] better known by his ring name Da Mack, is a German professional wrestler. He is best known for his work in Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw).

Professional wrestling career

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Early career (2008–2013)

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Da Mack made his debut in 2008, and his first match was against fellow Nordisch Fight Club graduate Axel Dieter Jr., who would quickly become his tag team partner in the early stages of his career. Under the name Hot & Spicy, they gained traction in German Stampede Wrestling (GSW), before appearing regularly in Westside Xtreme Wrestling from 2012 onwards.

Westside Xtreme Wrestling (2013–2019)

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In November 2013, their first title shot, they defeated the AUTsiders (Big van Walter and Robert Dreissker), during the 13th Anniversary tour in Hamburg.[2] Aside from dropping the title to the pairing of Matt Striker and Trent? at 16 Carat Gold (which they regained the following night),[3] they remained tag champions for the better part of a year. Their reign ended during the 14th Anniversary tour at the SlamMania II event, when they were defeated by French Flavour (Lucas Di Leo and Peter Fischer).[4] 2015 saw both men involved more in singles matches, but they were still prevalent in the tag division, reaching the semi-finals of that year's World Tag Team Tournament, where they were defeated by reDRagon (Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly).[5] On night three of 16 Carat Gold, Mack won the #1 contender's match for the Shotgun Championship over Emil Sitoci and Kim Ray,[6] and defeated Sasa Keel at True Colors to win his first singles title in wXw.[7] While he successfully defended the title during the More Than Wrestling Tour,[8] tensions rose between him and Dieter, particularly when Dieter disagreed with him granting a rematch to Keel.[9] This came to a head when Dieter interfered in Mack's champion vs. champion match against Jurn Simmons, resulting in a no contest,[10] and in Mack's next match, he defeated Dieter to retain the title in his hometown.[11] Following this, Mack and Dieter went their separate ways, and on night one of World Tag Team League, Mack was defeated by Pete Dunne, ending his reign at 181 days.[12] Mack rounded out the year by being in the Shotgun title chase, but was unsuccessful in winning back the championship. In February 2017, Mack qualified for 16 Carat Gold, by participating in a mini-tournament and defeating Chris Colen in the final,[13] however at the event, he went out in the first round to Cody Rhodes.[14] Mack turned heel on night two of World Tag Team League by assisting John Klinger in his title match against Ilja Dragunov, and in the process, joined Rise.[15] On night three of 16 Carat Gold, he and Klinger defeated Ringkampf (Timothy Thatcher and Walter) for the World Tag Team Championship,[16] but the reign lasted a fortnight, when Klinger was indefinitely suspended by wXw. At True Colors, Mack was kicked out of the stable after the remaining members sided with Pete Bouncer, who had been a constant critic of Klinger.[17] In November, Mack returned to the promotion by interfering in a Shotgun title match between Marius Al-Ani and Lucky Kid. By this time, Rise had split off into two separate factions consisting of faces and heels, so Mack's character did not change.[18] At the 18th Anniversary show, he and Tarkan Aslan defeated Jay FK (Jay Skillet and Francis Kaspin) in a gauntlet match for the Tag Team Championship. After the match, they were attacked by Bouncer and Ivan Kiev who challenged them and Al-Ani to a Käfigschlacht match.[19] At Back to the Roots, Mack and Aslan were defeated in the aforementioned match, ending their reign at 28 days, as well as their tenure in the stable.[20] Afterwards, Mack was used sparingly in 2019, but was able to wrestle in Hamburg again at Lucky's insistence at Dead End,[21] and was reunited with Dieter for a singles match against Jay FK on night three of 16 Carat Gold.[22]

WWE (2016)

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Outside of his native country, Mack appeared in WWE's Cruiserweight Classic in June 2016, where he was defeated in the first round by eventual winner TJ Perkins.[23]

Championships and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Da Mack". profightdb.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  2. ^ Hamilton, Ian (November 16, 2017). "WXW 13TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: HAMBURG (NOVEMBER 16, 2013)". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  3. ^ Janes (March 15, 2014). "wXw - "16 Carat Gold" - Results of the second day 15/03/14 - Johnny Gargano was eliminated from the tournament". superluchas.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
    Janes (March 16, 2014). "wXw "16 Carat Gold" - Results of the third day 16/03/14 - Chris Hero is the winner of the 16 Carat Gold!". superluchas.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  4. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw 14th Anniversary Tour: SlamMania II". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  5. ^ Hamilton, Ian (November 20, 2017). "WXW WORLD TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT 2015 – NIGHT THREE (OCTOBER 4, 2015)". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  6. ^ Daly, Wayne (March 14, 2016). "wXw Results: 16 Carat Gold 2016 Day 3 – Oberhausen, Germany (3/13)". wrestling-news.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  7. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw True Colors 2016". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  8. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Reign: 02.04.2016 - 30.09.2016: Da Mack". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  9. ^ "Sasa Keel stellt eine Forderung an Da Mack" (in German). 29 May 2016. Retrieved 31 July 2020 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw Fans Appreciation Night 2016". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  11. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw Shotgun Live Tour: Hamburg". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  12. ^ Furious, Arnold (October 11, 2016). "Euro Fury: wXw World Tag League 2016 Night One". 411Mania.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  13. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw Road To 16 Carat Gold 2017". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  14. ^ Hamilton, Ian (March 14, 2017). "WXW 16 CARAT GOLD 2017 – DAY ONE (MARCH 10, 2017)". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  15. ^ Hamilton, Ian (October 7, 2017). "WXW WORLD TAG TEAM LEAGUE – NIGHT TWO (OCTOBER 7, 2017) – LIVE REPORT". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  16. ^ Gronemann, Markus (March 12, 2018). "WXW 16 CARAT GOLD NIGHT THREE RESULTS: ILJA DRAGUNOV VS. MATT RIDDLE". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  17. ^ Hamilton, Ian (April 18, 2018). "WXW TRUE COLORS 2018 (APRIL 14, 2018)". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  18. ^ Hamilton, Ian (January 23, 2019). "wXw Shotgun Livetour: Hamburg (November 23, 2018)". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  19. ^ Hamilton, Ian (December 29, 2018). "WXW 18TH ANNIVERSARY (DECEMBER 22, 2018)". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  20. ^ Hamilton, Ian (January 23, 2019). "wXw Back to the Roots XVIII (January 19, 2019)". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  21. ^ Hamilton, Ian (February 19, 2019). "WXW DEAD END XVIII (FEBRUARY 15, 2019)". backbodydrop.com. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  22. ^ Gronemann, Markus (March 11, 2019). "wXw 16 Carat Gold night three results: Tournament winner crowned". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  23. ^ Caldwell, James (July 31, 2016). "7/20 WWE Cruiserweight Results – CALDWELL'S Week 2 Report on Akira Tozawa, Tajiri, TJP, excellent Dorado vs. Ali match". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  24. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "BCW National Championship". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  25. ^ cite web|url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=38888
  26. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "EWP Tag Team Championship". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  27. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "GSW Tag Team Championship". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  28. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "International NCW Cruiserweight Championship". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  29. ^ cite web|url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=82519
  30. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2018 - the Internet Wrestling Database".
  31. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw Shotgun Championship". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  32. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw World Tag Team Championship". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  33. ^ cite web|url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4257
  34. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "wXw Shotgun Live Tour: Basel". cagematch.net. Retrieved July 31, 2020.
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