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'''Alex Kane''' (born October 21, 1993) is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], currenly signed to [[Major League Wrestling]] where he a former [[MLW World Heavyweight Championship|MLW World Champion]] and a former [[MLW National Openweight Championship|MLW National Openweight Champion]].
'''Alex Kane''' (born October 21, 1993) is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]], currently signed to [[Major League Wrestling]] where he a former [[MLW World Heavyweight Championship|MLW World Champion]] and a former [[MLW National Openweight Championship|MLW National Openweight Champion]].


==Professional wrestling career==
==Professional wrestling career==
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On May 27, 2021, it was announced that Kane signed with MLW.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/05/27/alex-kane-joins-mlw-roster/|title=Alex Kane joins MLW roster|first=John|last=Pollock|website=Postwrestling|date=May 27, 2021|access-date=November 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528000836/https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/05/27/alex-kane-joins-mlw-roster/|archive-date=2021-05-28|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Alex Kane signs with MLW |url=https://mlw.com/2021/05/28/alex-kane-signs-with-mlw/ |publisher=[[Major League Wrestling]] |access-date=29 June 2021 |date=May 28, 2021}}</ref> He debuted at [[Battle Riot III]], defeating Budd Heavy in the opening match and also entered in the eponymous Battle Riot match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/07/spoilers-for-mlw-battle-riot-iii/|title=Spoilers For MLW Battle Riot III|work=wrestlinginc.com|first=Kellie|last=Haulotte|date=July 11, 2021|access-date=July 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/spoilers-full-results-for-mlw-battle-riot-iii-from-philadelphia-pa-7-10-21/|title=SPOILERS: Full Results For MLW Battle Riot III From Philadelphia, PA 7/10/21|work=wrestlingheadlines.com|first=Andrew|last=Ravens|date=July 10, 2021|access-date=July 11, 2021}}</ref> At [[War Chamber (2021)|War Chamber]], Kane won the vacant [[MLW National Openweight Championship]] in a five way [[ladder match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/11/spoilers-mlw-war-chamber-taping/|title=** SPOILERS ** MLW War Chamber Taping|first=Kellie|last=Haulotte|work=Wrestling Inc|date=November 6, 2021|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> He successfully defended title against Aero Star on January 13 and January 21, 2022, respectively at ''AZTECA'' and ''Fusion''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=334243|title=MLW AZTECA #2 - TV-Show @ Espada Underground Fight Club in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexiko|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 13, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=337709|title=MLW Fusion #135 - TV-Show @ Gilley's in Dallas, Texas, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 21, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref> On February 26, Special edition of ''Fusion: Super Fight'' he retained title in a [[three-way match]] against Calvin Tankman and ACH.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=338124|title=MLW Fusion #136 - SuperFight 2022 - TV-Show @ ca. 800 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 26, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref> On June the 23, 2022 Alex Kane lost the MLW National Openweight title to [[Davey Richards]] at [[Battle Riot IV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/mlw-battle-riot-iv-spoilers-former-wwe-nxt-wrestler-debuts|title=MLW Battle Riot IV spoilers: Former WWE NXT wrestler debuts Additionally, a former Impact World Champion returned to the company.|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online|first=Josh|last=Jason|date=June 23, 2022|access-date=June 24, 2022}}</ref>
On May 27, 2021, it was announced that Kane signed with MLW.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/05/27/alex-kane-joins-mlw-roster/|title=Alex Kane joins MLW roster|first=John|last=Pollock|website=Postwrestling|date=May 27, 2021|access-date=November 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210528000836/https://www.postwrestling.com/2021/05/27/alex-kane-joins-mlw-roster/|archive-date=2021-05-28|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Alex Kane signs with MLW |url=https://mlw.com/2021/05/28/alex-kane-signs-with-mlw/ |publisher=[[Major League Wrestling]] |access-date=29 June 2021 |date=May 28, 2021}}</ref> He debuted at [[Battle Riot III]], defeating Budd Heavy in the opening match and also entered in the eponymous Battle Riot match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/07/spoilers-for-mlw-battle-riot-iii/|title=Spoilers For MLW Battle Riot III|work=wrestlinginc.com|first=Kellie|last=Haulotte|date=July 11, 2021|access-date=July 11, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wrestlingheadlines.com/spoilers-full-results-for-mlw-battle-riot-iii-from-philadelphia-pa-7-10-21/|title=SPOILERS: Full Results For MLW Battle Riot III From Philadelphia, PA 7/10/21|work=wrestlingheadlines.com|first=Andrew|last=Ravens|date=July 10, 2021|access-date=July 11, 2021}}</ref> At [[War Chamber (2021)|War Chamber]], Kane won the vacant [[MLW National Openweight Championship]] in a five way [[ladder match]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2021/11/spoilers-mlw-war-chamber-taping/|title=** SPOILERS ** MLW War Chamber Taping|first=Kellie|last=Haulotte|work=Wrestling Inc|date=November 6, 2021|access-date=November 7, 2021}}</ref> He successfully defended title against Aero Star on January 13 and January 21, 2022, respectively at ''AZTECA'' and ''Fusion''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=334243|title=MLW AZTECA #2 - TV-Show @ Espada Underground Fight Club in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexiko|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 13, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=337709|title=MLW Fusion #135 - TV-Show @ Gilley's in Dallas, Texas, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=January 21, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref> On February 26, Special edition of ''Fusion: Super Fight'' he retained title in a [[three-way match]] against Calvin Tankman and ACH.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=338124|title=MLW Fusion #136 - SuperFight 2022 - TV-Show @ ca. 800 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=February 26, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref> On June the 23, 2022 Alex Kane lost the MLW National Openweight title to [[Davey Richards]] at [[Battle Riot IV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/mlw/mlw-battle-riot-iv-spoilers-former-wwe-nxt-wrestler-debuts|title=MLW Battle Riot IV spoilers: Former WWE NXT wrestler debuts Additionally, a former Impact World Champion returned to the company.|work=Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online|first=Josh|last=Jason|date=June 23, 2022|access-date=June 24, 2022}}</ref>


On July 8, 2023 at [[Never Say Never (2023)|Never Say Never]], Kane defeated [[Alexander Hammerstone]] for the [[MLW World Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MLW Never Say Never 2023|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=365022|website=Cagematch|date=July 8, 2023|access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> On September 3 at [[Fury Road (2023)|Fury Road]], Kane retained the MLW World Heavyweight Championship against [[Willie Mack]].<ref name="times">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/03/mlw-fury-road-results-powells-review-of-alex-kane-vs-willie-mack-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-jacob-fatu-vs-rickey-shane-page-in-a-weapons-of-mass-destruction-match-for-the-mlw-natio/|title=MLW "Fury Road" results: Powell's review of Alex Kane vs. Willie Mack for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, Jacob Fatu vs. Rickey Shane Page in a Weapons of Mass Destruction match for the MLW National Openweight Title|work=prowrestling.net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=September 3, 2023|access-date=September 4, 2023}}</ref> On October 14 at [[MLW Slaughterhouse|Slaughterhouse]], Kane defeated [[Tom Lawlor]] retaining the MLW Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=MLW Slaughterhouse|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=370387|website=Cagematch|date=October 14, 2023|access-date=October 14, 2023}}</ref> On November 18 at [[Fightland (2023)|Fightland]], Kane retain his title against [[Jacob Fatu]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MLW Fightland 2023|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=370388|website=Cagematch|date=November 18, 2023|access-date=November 18, 2023}}</ref> On December 7 at [[One Shot (2023)|One Shot]], Kane defeated [[Matt Cardona]] retaining the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Kane was attacked by a returning [[Richard Holliday]], who aligned himself with World Titan Federation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=370389|title=MLW/WTF One-Shot 2023|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|date=December 7, 2023|access-date=December 8, 2023}}</ref>
On July 8, 2023 at [[Never Say Never (2023)|Never Say Never]], Kane defeated [[Alexander Hammerstone]] for the [[MLW World Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MLW Never Say Never 2023|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=365022|website=Cagematch|date=July 8, 2023|access-date=July 8, 2023}}</ref> On September 3 at [[Fury Road (2023)|Fury Road]], Kane retained the MLW World Heavyweight Championship against [[Willie Mack]].<ref name="times">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/03/mlw-fury-road-results-powells-review-of-alex-kane-vs-willie-mack-for-the-mlw-heavyweight-championship-jacob-fatu-vs-rickey-shane-page-in-a-weapons-of-mass-destruction-match-for-the-mlw-natio/|title=MLW "Fury Road" results: Powell's review of Alex Kane vs. Willie Mack for the MLW Heavyweight Championship, Jacob Fatu vs. Rickey Shane Page in a Weapons of Mass Destruction match for the MLW National Openweight Title|work=prowrestling.net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=September 3, 2023|access-date=September 4, 2023}}</ref> On October 14 at [[MLW Slaughterhouse|Slaughterhouse]], Kane defeated [[Tom Lawlor]] retaining the MLW Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=MLW Slaughterhouse|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=370387|website=Cagematch|date=October 14, 2023|access-date=October 14, 2023}}</ref> On November 18 at [[Fightland (2023)|Fightland]], Kane retained his title against [[Jacob Fatu]].<ref>{{cite web|title=MLW Fightland 2023|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=370388|website=Cagematch|date=November 18, 2023|access-date=November 18, 2023}}</ref> On December 7 at [[One Shot (2023)|One Shot]], Kane defeated [[Matt Cardona]] retaining the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Kane was attacked by a returning [[Richard Holliday]], who aligned himself with World Titan Federation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=370389|title=MLW/WTF One-Shot 2023|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|date=December 7, 2023|access-date=December 8, 2023}}</ref>


On January 6, 2024 at [[Kings of Colosseum (2024)|Kings of Colosseum]], Kane defeated Holliday retaining the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.<ref name="Results">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=371100|title=MLW Kings Of Colosseum 2024|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|date=January 6, 2024|access-date=January 6, 2024}}</ref> On February 3 at [[SuperFight (2024)|SuperFight]], Kane lost the MLW World Heavyweight Championship to [[Satoshi Kojima]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2024/02/04/mlw-superfight-results-alex-kane-vs-satoshi-kojima-jacob-fatu-vs-yuji-nagata/|title=MLW SuperFight Results: Alex Kane vs. Satoshi Kojima, Jacob Fatu vs. Yuji Nagata|work=Post Wrestling|first=John|last=Siino|date=February 4, 2024|access-date=February 9, 2024}}</ref> On February 29 at [[Intimidation Games (2024)|Intimidation Games]], Kane defeated [[Bobby Fish]] via referee stoppage after Fish passed out to a rear-naked choke.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1449695-mlw-intimidation-games-results-february-29-2024-satoshi-kojima-defends-against-minoru-suzuki|title=MLW Intimidation Games Results – February 29, 2024: Satoshi Kojima Defends Against Minoru Suzuki|work=wrestlezone.com|first=Matt|last=Black|date=February 29, 2024|access-date=March 1, 2024}}</ref>
On January 6, 2024 at [[Kings of Colosseum (2024)|Kings of Colosseum]], Kane defeated Holliday retaining the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.<ref name="Results">{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=371100|title=MLW Kings Of Colosseum 2024|work=cagematch.net|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|date=January 6, 2024|access-date=January 6, 2024}}</ref> On February 3 at [[SuperFight (2024)|SuperFight]], Kane lost the MLW World Heavyweight Championship to [[Satoshi Kojima]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2024/02/04/mlw-superfight-results-alex-kane-vs-satoshi-kojima-jacob-fatu-vs-yuji-nagata/|title=MLW SuperFight Results: Alex Kane vs. Satoshi Kojima, Jacob Fatu vs. Yuji Nagata|work=Post Wrestling|first=John|last=Siino|date=February 4, 2024|access-date=February 9, 2024}}</ref> On February 29 at [[Intimidation Games (2024)|Intimidation Games]], Kane defeated [[Bobby Fish]] via referee stoppage after Fish passed out to a rear-naked choke.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestlezone.com/news/1449695-mlw-intimidation-games-results-february-29-2024-satoshi-kojima-defends-against-minoru-suzuki|title=MLW Intimidation Games Results – February 29, 2024: Satoshi Kojima Defends Against Minoru Suzuki|work=wrestlezone.com|first=Matt|last=Black|date=February 29, 2024|access-date=March 1, 2024}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Kane became the first [[openly gay]] professional wrestling world champion in a major promotion after winning the [[MLW World Heavyweight Championship]] on July 8, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lastwordonsports.com/prowrestling/2024/02/09/bomaye-alex-kane-is-for-the-people/|title=Bomaye! Alex Kane Is For The People|work=lastwordonsports.com|first=James|last=Staynings|date=February 9, 2024|access-date=April 1, 2024}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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**[[MLW National Openweight Championship]] ([[MLW National Openweight Championship#Reigns|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4227|title=MLW World Middleweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 6, 2021|access-date=November 8, 2021}}</ref>
**[[MLW National Openweight Championship]] ([[MLW National Openweight Championship#Reigns|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4227|title=MLW World Middleweight Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=November 6, 2021|access-date=November 8, 2021}}</ref>
**[[Battle Riot]] ([[Battle Riot V|2023]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/ongoing-mlw-battle-riot-v-results-from-philadelphia-spoilers/|title=Complete MLW Battle Riot V Results From Philadelphia (SPOILERS)}}</ref>
**[[Battle Riot]] ([[Battle Riot V|2023]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/ongoing-mlw-battle-riot-v-results-from-philadelphia-spoilers/|title=Complete MLW Battle Riot V Results From Philadelphia (SPOILERS)}}</ref>
*'''ACTION Wrestling'''
**ACTION Championship (1 time)
*'''Paradigm Pro Wrestling'''
*'''Paradigm Pro Wrestling'''
**PPW Heavy Hitters Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=338735|title=PPW Fighting Spirit Heavyweight Grand Prix 3 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4737|title=PPW Heavy Hitters Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref>
**PPW Heavy Hitters Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=338735|title=PPW Fighting Spirit Heavyweight Grand Prix 3 - Event @ The ArenA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=4737|title=PPW Heavy Hitters Championship|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref>
**Fighting Spirit Heavyweight Grand Prix (2022)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=7421&page=2|title=Fighting Spirit Heavyweight Grand Prix (2022)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref>
**Fighting Spirit Heavyweight Grand Prix (2022)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=7421&page=2|title=Fighting Spirit Heavyweight Grand Prix (2022)|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref>
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
**Ranked No. 34 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2023<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tjrwrestling.net/news/complete-2023-pwi-500-list-revealed-top-njpw-star-absent/|title=Complete 2023 PWI 500 List Revealed, Top NJPW Star Absent|work=tjrwrestling.net|first=Sondra|last=Ruth|date=September 14, 2023|access-date=September 17, 2023}}</ref>
**Ranked No. 25 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI 500]]'' in 2024<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aiptcomics.com/2024/09/10/full-2024-pwi-500-list-revealed/|title=Full 2024 PWI 500 list revealed|work=aiptcomics.com|first=Patrick|last=Ross|date=September 10, 2024|access-date=September 13, 2024}}</ref>
*'''World Wrestling Alliance 4'''
*'''World Wrestling Alliance 4'''
**WWA4 Internet Championship (1 time)<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=243736</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4gSMME7m9I</ref>
**WWA4 Internet Championship (1 time)<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=243736 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4gSMME7m9I | title=Alex Kane(C) vs Blake waits for the WWA4 internet championship at wwa4 the Last Straw | website=[[YouTube]] | date=16 October 2019 }}</ref>
*'''Wrestling United'''
*'''Wrestling United'''
**Wrestling United Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=306811|title=WU - Event @ Heard County Recreation Complex in Franklin, Georgia, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 20, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref>
**Wrestling United Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=306811|title=WU - Event @ Heard County Recreation Complex in Franklin, Georgia, USA|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database|date=March 20, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2022}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 19:15, 6 November 2024

For the Scottish footballer, see Alex Kane (footballer).

Alex Kane
Born (1993-10-21) October 21, 1993 (age 31)
Villa Rica, Georgia
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Alex Kane
Billed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[1]
Billed weight238 lb (108 kg)[1]
Billed fromAtlanta, Georgia
Trained byA. R. Fox
Debut2018

Alex Kane (born October 21, 1993) is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to Major League Wrestling where he a former MLW World Champion and a former MLW National Openweight Champion.

Professional wrestling career

[edit]

Independent circuit (2018–present)

[edit]

Major League Wrestling (2021–present)

[edit]

On May 27, 2021, it was announced that Kane signed with MLW.[2][3] He debuted at Battle Riot III, defeating Budd Heavy in the opening match and also entered in the eponymous Battle Riot match.[4][5] At War Chamber, Kane won the vacant MLW National Openweight Championship in a five way ladder match.[6] He successfully defended title against Aero Star on January 13 and January 21, 2022, respectively at AZTECA and Fusion.[7][8] On February 26, Special edition of Fusion: Super Fight he retained title in a three-way match against Calvin Tankman and ACH.[9] On June the 23, 2022 Alex Kane lost the MLW National Openweight title to Davey Richards at Battle Riot IV.[10]

On July 8, 2023 at Never Say Never, Kane defeated Alexander Hammerstone for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.[11] On September 3 at Fury Road, Kane retained the MLW World Heavyweight Championship against Willie Mack.[12] On October 14 at Slaughterhouse, Kane defeated Tom Lawlor retaining the MLW Heavyweight Championship.[13] On November 18 at Fightland, Kane retained his title against Jacob Fatu.[14] On December 7 at One Shot, Kane defeated Matt Cardona retaining the MLW World Heavyweight Championship. After the match, Kane was attacked by a returning Richard Holliday, who aligned himself with World Titan Federation.[15]

On January 6, 2024 at Kings of Colosseum, Kane defeated Holliday retaining the MLW World Heavyweight Championship.[16] On February 3 at SuperFight, Kane lost the MLW World Heavyweight Championship to Satoshi Kojima.[17] On February 29 at Intimidation Games, Kane defeated Bobby Fish via referee stoppage after Fish passed out to a rear-naked choke.[18]

Personal life

[edit]

Kane became the first openly gay professional wrestling world champion in a major promotion after winning the MLW World Heavyweight Championship on July 8, 2023.[19]

Championships and accomplishments

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Profile of Alex Kane". Cagematch. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Pollock, John (May 27, 2021). "Alex Kane joins MLW roster". Postwrestling. Archived from the original on May 28, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  3. ^ "Alex Kane signs with MLW". Major League Wrestling. May 28, 2021. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
  4. ^ Haulotte, Kellie (July 11, 2021). "Spoilers For MLW Battle Riot III". wrestlinginc.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  5. ^ Ravens, Andrew (July 10, 2021). "SPOILERS: Full Results For MLW Battle Riot III From Philadelphia, PA 7/10/21". wrestlingheadlines.com. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Haulotte, Kellie (November 6, 2021). "** SPOILERS ** MLW War Chamber Taping". Wrestling Inc. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 13, 2022). "MLW AZTECA #2 - TV-Show @ Espada Underground Fight Club in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexiko". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  8. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (January 21, 2022). "MLW Fusion #135 - TV-Show @ Gilley's in Dallas, Texas, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
  9. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip (February 26, 2022). "MLW Fusion #136 - SuperFight 2022 - TV-Show @ ca. 800 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA". Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database. Retrieved March 24, 2022.
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