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{{short description|British professional wrestler}}
{{short description|British professional wrestler (born 1990)}}
{{About|the English professional wrestler|the New Zealand cricketer|Zak Gibson}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|08|08|df=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Liverpool]], England
| birth_place = [[Liverpool]], England
| ring_names = Zack Diamond<br /> Zack Diamond Gibson<br/>Zack Gibson<br />Rip Fowler<br />
| ring_names = Zack Diamond<br /> Zack Diamond Gibson<br />'''Zack Gibson'''<br />Rip Fowler<br />
| height = 6 ft 3 in (190 cm)<ref name="Cagematch">{{cite web|title=Zack Gibson|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9976|website=Cagematch|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref><ref name="WWEBio">{{cite web|title=Zack Gibson|url=https://www.wwe.com/section/uk-championship-tournament-competitors/article/zack-gibson|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref>
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'''Jack Rea''' (born 8 August 1990) is an English [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] currently performing for [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA), under the [[ring name]] '''Zack Gibson'''. He is Best known for his time in [[WWE]] [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] where he performed under the [[ring name]] '''Rip Fowler'''. He formed the tag team [[Grizzled Young Veterans]] with [[James Drake (wrestler)|James Drake]] in 2017, becoming the inaugural [[NXT UK Tag Team Championship|NXT UK Tag Team Champions]] and three-time [[Progress Tag Team Champions]].
'''Jack Rea''' (born 8 August 1990), better known by the [[ring name]] '''Zack Gibson''', is an English [[professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] and promoter. He is signed to [[All Elite Wrestling]] (AEW) and also competes on the [[independent circuit]]. He has also wrestled in [[WWE]]'s [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]], where he performed under the [[ring name]] '''Rip Fowler''' as a member of The Dyad. He formed the tag team [[Grizzled Young Veterans]] with [[James Drake (wrestler)|James Drake]] in 2017, becoming the inaugural [[NXT UK Tag Team Championship|NXT UK Tag Team Champions]] and three-time [[Progress Tag Team Champions]]. He and Drake run a wrestling promotion called Burning Heart Pro Wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/indies/grizzled-young-veterans-launching-new-wrestling-promotion|title=Grizzled Young Veterans launching new wrestling promotion|first=Joseph|last=Currier|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter|Wrestling Observer Figure Four Online]]|date=April 25, 2024|access-date=April 26, 2024}}</ref>


Rea, born in Liverpool on August 8, 1990, began his wrestling career in 2009 after being trained by Alex Shane. As Zack Gibson, he wrestled in various promotions including FutureShock Wrestling, [[Grand Pro Wrestling]], [[5 Star Wrestling]], and [[WhatCulture|WhatCulture Pro Wrestling/Defiant Wrestling.]] In [[Progress Wrestling]], he formed a tag team called Grizzled Young Veterans with James Drake and won the Progress tag team championship. He also wrestled in [[Insane Championship Wrestling]] and [[Revolution Pro Wrestling]]. In 2018, Gibson joined WWE's [[NXT UK (WWE brand)|NXT UK]] brand, where he and Drake became the inaugural NXT UK Tag Team Champions. They later transitioned to NXT in 2020 and competed in the [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]]. Rea is a fan of [[Liverpool F.C.]] and [[The Beatles]], naming his finishing moves after them.
Rea, born in Liverpool on August 8, 1990, began his wrestling career in 2009 after being trained by Alex Shane. As Zack Gibson, he wrestled in various promotions including FutureShock Wrestling, [[Grand Pro Wrestling]], [[5 Star Wrestling]], and [[WhatCulture|WhatCulture Pro Wrestling/Defiant Wrestling.]] In [[Progress Wrestling]], he formed a tag team called Grizzled Young Veterans with James Drake and won the Progress tag team championship. He also wrestled in [[Insane Championship Wrestling]] and [[Revolution Pro Wrestling]]. In 2018, Gibson joined WWE's [[NXT UK (WWE brand)|NXT UK]] brand, where he and Drake became the inaugural NXT UK Tag Team Champions. They later transitioned to NXT in 2020 and competed in the [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]]. Rea is a fan of [[Liverpool F.C.]] and [[The Beatles]], naming his finishing moves after them.
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== Professional wrestling career ==
== Professional wrestling career ==
===Independent circuit (2009–2019, 2023–present)===
===Independent circuit (2009–2019, 2023–present)===
After being trained by [[Alex Shane]], Rea made his pro-wrestling debut in 2009 for English promotion, FutureShock Wrestling as ''Zack Diamond''.<ref>{{cite web|title=FutureShock #37 - 5th Year Anniversary|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=35949|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> For FSW, he would become a three-time FSW Heavyweight Champion in a series of matches with [[Noam Dar]], [[Gentleman Jack Gallagher|Jack Gallagher]], Andy Wild, [[Rampage Brown]], [[Giovanni Vinci|Fabian Aichner]], [[Ashton Smith (wrestler)|Ashton Smith]] and others.<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=966&page=5&reign=8</ref><ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=966&page=5&reign=10</ref><ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=966&page=5&reign=14</ref>
After being trained by [[Alex Shane]], Rea made his pro-wrestling debut in 2009 for English promotion, FutureShock Wrestling as ''Zack Diamond''.<ref>{{cite web|title=FutureShock #37 - 5th Year Anniversary|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=35949|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> For FSW, he would become a three-time FSW Heavyweight Champion in a series of matches with [[Noam Dar]], [[Gentleman Jack Gallagher|Jack Gallagher]], Andy Wild, [[Rampage Brown]], [[Giovanni Vinci|Fabian Aichner]], [[Ashton Smith (wrestler)|Ashton Smith]] and others.<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=966&page=5&reign=8 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref><ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=966&page=5&reign=10 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref><ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=966&page=5&reign=14 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


In March 2010, Rea started using the ring name of ''Zack Gibson''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9976&page=4&gimmick=Zack%20Gibson&s=400 |title=Overview « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database |access-date=20 May 2018 |archive-date=12 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012053428/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Gibson entered the FutureShock Trophy Tournament 2011 making it to the finals only to lose to CJ Banks.<ref>{{cite web|title=FutureShock #55|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=70627|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In 2010, Rea made his debut for [[Grand Pro Wrestling]] as Zack Diamond losing to Jack Gallagher.<ref>{{cite web|title=GPW Only The Strong Survive 2010|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=48845|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> Diamond became GPW British Champion after defeating former champion CJ Banks, Gallagher and Martin Kirby in a four-way scramble match.<ref>{{cite web|title=GPW Guts & Glory|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=48846|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> A year later after his GPW debut, Diamond teamed with Xander Cooper, [[Mikey Whiplash]] and [[Danny Hope (wrestler)|Danny Hope]] where they defeated Gallagher, Bruce Sheila, William Gaylord and Noam Dar.<ref>{{cite web|title=GPW Only The Strong Survive 2011|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=62152|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> At GPW Heroes & Villains, Diamond lost the championship to Jack Gallagher.<ref>{{cite web|title=GPW Heroes & Villains|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=64151|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In 2015, Gibson unsuccessfully challenged Kid Fite for the Union of European Wrestling Alliances European Cruiserweight Championship for Infinite Promotions.<ref name="auto20">{{Cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/kid-fite-defend-uewa-european-9045847|title=Kid Fite to defend UEWA European Cruiserweight Championship against Zack Gibson at Infinite Promotions|first=Neil|last=Docking|date=April 14, 2015|website=Liverpool Echo}}</ref>
In March 2010, Rea started using the ring name of ''Zack Gibson''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9976&page=4&gimmick=Zack%20Gibson&s=400 |title=Overview « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - the Internet Wrestling Database |access-date=20 May 2018 |archive-date=12 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191012053428/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Gibson entered the FutureShock Trophy Tournament 2011 making it to the finals only to lose to CJ Banks.<ref>{{cite web|title=FutureShock #55|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=70627|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In 2010, Rea made his debut for [[Grand Pro Wrestling]] as Zack Diamond losing to Jack Gallagher.<ref>{{cite web|title=GPW Only The Strong Survive 2010|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=48845|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> Diamond became GPW British Champion after defeating former champion CJ Banks, Gallagher and Martin Kirby in a four-way scramble match.<ref>{{cite web|title=GPW Guts & Glory|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=48846|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> A year later after his GPW debut, Diamond teamed with Xander Cooper, [[Mikey Whiplash]] and [[Danny Hope (wrestler)|Danny Hope]] where they defeated Gallagher, Bruce Sheila, William Gaylord and Noam Dar.<ref>{{cite web|title=GPW Only The Strong Survive 2011|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=62152|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> At GPW Heroes & Villains, Diamond lost the championship to Jack Gallagher.<ref>{{cite web|title=GPW Heroes & Villains|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=64151|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In 2015, Gibson unsuccessfully challenged Kid Fite for the Union of European Wrestling Alliances European Cruiserweight Championship for Infinite Promotions.<ref name="auto20">{{Cite web|url=http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/kid-fite-defend-uewa-european-9045847|title=Kid Fite to defend UEWA European Cruiserweight Championship against Zack Gibson at Infinite Promotions|first=Neil|last=Docking|date=April 14, 2015|website=Liverpool Echo}}</ref>
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In March 2017 Gibson made his debut for [[WhatCulture]] Pro Wrestling (later Defiant Wrestling) as part of the Pro Wrestling World Cup English qualifiers, losing to [[Jimmy Havoc]] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|title=WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup - English Qualifying Round|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=171312|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref> He began wrestling on Defiant's weekly program ''Loaded'' in late 2017 into 2018. He defeated [[Rampage Brown]] at the February 18, 2018 event Chain Reaction. His final match for the promotion before leaving for WWE, would be in March 2018, with Gibson losing a Magnificent 7 qualifying match.<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=193622] {{dead link|date=November 2021}}</ref>
In March 2017 Gibson made his debut for [[WhatCulture]] Pro Wrestling (later Defiant Wrestling) as part of the Pro Wrestling World Cup English qualifiers, losing to [[Jimmy Havoc]] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|title=WCPW Pro Wrestling World Cup - English Qualifying Round|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=171312|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref> He began wrestling on Defiant's weekly program ''Loaded'' in late 2017 into 2018. He defeated [[Rampage Brown]] at the February 18, 2018 event Chain Reaction. His final match for the promotion before leaving for WWE, would be in March 2018, with Gibson losing a Magnificent 7 qualifying match.<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=193622] {{dead link|date=November 2021}}</ref>


On October 14, 2023, both Gibson and Drake announced that they would take independent bookings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=2023-10-14 |title=Grizzled Young Veterans Are Officially Free Agents {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/grizzled-young-veterans-are-officially-free-agents |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref> The following day, they made their first independent appearance since being released at [[Deadlock Pro-Wrestling|Deadlock Pro-Wrestling's]] Live 3 event where they answered an open challenge set by DPW's tag team champions, The Workhorsemen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=2023-10-16 |title=Grizzled Young Veterans appear at DEADLOCK Pro Wrestling’s 10/15 event |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/10/16/grizzled-young-veterans-appear-at-deadlock-pro-wrestlings-10-15-event/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=POST Wrestling |language=en}}</ref>
On October 14, 2023, both Gibson and Drake announced that they would take independent bookings.<ref name="Lambert">{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=2023-10-14 |title=Grizzled Young Veterans Are Officially Free Agents {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/grizzled-young-veterans-are-officially-free-agents |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref> The following day, they made their first independent appearance since being released at [[Deadlock Pro-Wrestling|Deadlock Pro-Wrestling's]] Live 3 event where they answered an open challenge set by DPW's tag team champions, The Workhorsemen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Andrew |date=2023-10-16 |title=Grizzled Young Veterans appear at DEADLOCK Pro Wrestling's 10/15 event |url=https://www.postwrestling.com/2023/10/16/grizzled-young-veterans-appear-at-deadlock-pro-wrestlings-10-15-event/ |access-date=2023-10-17 |website=POST Wrestling |language=en}}</ref>


On April 25, 2024, Gibson and Drake announced the launch of their professional wrestling promotion, Burning Heart Wrestling. The promotion's first event will take place on June 21.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowson|first=Thomas|date=2024-04-25|title=Burning Heart Pro Wrestling: Promotion Launched By Grizzled Young Veterans to Host First Show in June|url=https://www.sescoops.com/news/burning-heart-wrestling-promotion-launched-grizzled-young-veterans|access-date=2024-04-25|website=sescoops|language=en}}</ref>
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===Progress Wrestling (2012, 2014–2019)===

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===Progress Wrestling (2012, 2014–2019, 2024)===
In 2012, Gibson made his [[Progress Wrestling]] debut at the debut show for Progress.<ref>{{cite web|title=PROGRESS Chapter One: In The Beginning|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=77081|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref>
In 2012, Gibson made his [[Progress Wrestling]] debut at the debut show for Progress.<ref>{{cite web|title=PROGRESS Chapter One: In The Beginning|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=77081|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref>
In 2014, Gibson returned to Progress at Chapter Twelve, defeating [[Will Ospreay]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PROGRESS Chapter Twelve: We're Gonna Need A Bigger Room|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=104244|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In 2017, Gibson and [[James Drake (wrestler)|James Drake]] formed [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villainous]] a tag team called [[Grizzled Young Veterans]]. Grizzled Young Veterans defeated [[Chris Brookes]] and [[Kid Lykos]] of CCK to become the [[PROGRESS Tag Team Championship|Progress tag team champions]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PROGRESS Chapter 58: Live Your Best Life|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162696|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> They successfully defended the titles against [[Aussie Open (professional wrestling)|Aussie Open]] at Progress Chapter 59.<ref>{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 59: Whatever People Say We Are, That's What We're Not |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162693 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=18 June 2018}}</ref> At Chapter 61, Grizzled Young Veterans defeated [[Moustache Mountain]] ([[Trent Seven]] and [[Tyler Bate]])to retain their championships.<ref>{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 61: Don't Touch Me ... Don't ... Don't Touch Me |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=181278 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=18 June 2018}}</ref> In 2018, Gibson took part of the [[Super Strong Style 16]] Tournament, defeating [[Joey Janela]] in the first round and [[Pete Dunne (wrestler)|Pete Dunne]] by disqualification in the quarter finals before he was eliminated by [[Chris Hero|Kassius Ohno]] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=PROGRESS Chapter 68: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2018 - Tag 3|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=184001|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Super Strong Style 16 Tournament 2018|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4939&page=2|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref>
In 2014, Gibson returned to Progress at Chapter Twelve, defeating [[Will Ospreay]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PROGRESS Chapter Twelve: We're Gonna Need A Bigger Room|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=104244|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In 2017, Gibson and [[James Drake (wrestler)|James Drake]] formed [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villainous]] a tag team called [[Grizzled Young Veterans]]. Grizzled Young Veterans defeated [[Chris Brookes]] and [[Kid Lykos]] of CCK to become the [[PROGRESS Tag Team Championship|Progress tag team champions]].<ref>{{cite web|title=PROGRESS Chapter 58: Live Your Best Life|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162696|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> They successfully defended the titles against [[Aussie Open (professional wrestling)|Aussie Open]] at Progress Chapter 59.<ref>{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 59: Whatever People Say We Are, That's What We're Not |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162693 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=18 June 2018}}</ref> At Chapter 61, Grizzled Young Veterans defeated [[Moustache Mountain]] ([[Trent Seven]] and [[Tyler Bate]])to retain their championships.<ref>{{cite web |title=PROGRESS Chapter 61: Don't Touch Me ... Don't ... Don't Touch Me |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=181278 |publisher=Cagematch |access-date=18 June 2018}}</ref> In 2018, Gibson took part of the [[Super Strong Style 16]] Tournament, defeating [[Joey Janela]] in the first round and [[Pete Dunne (wrestler)|Pete Dunne]] by disqualification in the quarter finals before he was eliminated by [[Chris Hero|Kassius Ohno]] in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|title=PROGRESS Chapter 68: Super Strong Style 16 Tournament Edition 2018 - Tag 3|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=184001|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Super Strong Style 16 Tournament 2018|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=4939&page=2|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref>


===Insane Championship Wrestling (2015–2017)===
===Insane Championship Wrestling (2015–2017)===
Gibson debuted for [[Insane Championship Wrestling]] in 2015 during the Road to Fear and Loathing tour losing an eight-man tag team match to the New Age Kliq.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICW Road To Fear & Loathing Tour - Where The Buffalo Roam|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=132431|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In 2015, he challenged [[Grado (wrestler)|Grado]] for the [[ICW World Heavyweight Championship (Scotland)|ICW World Heavyweight Championship]] in a three way match with Dave Mastiff where Grado retained.<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=145019</ref>
Gibson debuted for [[Insane Championship Wrestling]] in 2015 during the Road to Fear and Loathing tour losing an eight-man tag team match to the New Age Kliq.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICW Road To Fear & Loathing Tour - Where The Buffalo Roam|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=132431|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In 2015, he challenged [[Grado (wrestler)|Grado]] for the [[ICW World Heavyweight Championship (Scotland)|ICW World Heavyweight Championship]] in a three way match with Dave Mastiff where Grado retained.<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=145019 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


On 20 November 2016 at ''[[ICW Fear & Loathing IX|ICW: Fear & Loathing IX]]'', Gibson entered the Seven Man Stairway to Heaven match for the [[ICW Zero-G Championship]], he faced Aaron Echo, [[Lionheart (UK wrestler)|Lionheart]], Liam Thomson, Iestyn Rees and [[Kenny Williams (wrestler)|Kenny Williams]] but was first eliminated.<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=140693</ref><ref>https://www.wrestling-news.net/icw-fear-and-loathing-ix-results/85990/</ref>
On 20 November 2016 at ''[[ICW Fear & Loathing IX|ICW: Fear & Loathing IX]]'', Gibson entered the Seven Man Stairway to Heaven match for the [[ICW Zero-G Championship]], he faced Aaron Echo, [[Lionheart (UK wrestler)|Lionheart]], Liam Thomson, Iestyn Rees and [[Kenny Williams (wrestler)|Kenny Williams]] but was first eliminated.<ref>https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=140693 {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/icw-fear-and-loathing-ix-results/85990/ | title=ICW Results: Fear & Loathing IX – Glasgow, Scotland (11/20) | date=21 November 2016 }}</ref>


In 2017 at ''ICW:Fear & Loathing X'', Gibson and [[Rob Van Dam]] were defeated by Lionheart in a three-way elimination match.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICW Fear & Loathing X|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=164905|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> On 16 June 2017 Gibson defeated Kenny Williams in a falls count anywhere match to win the ICW Zero-G Championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICW Friday Night Fight Club Tapings|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=170833|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref> Gibson lost the championship back to Williams the following month in a ladder match.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICW Shug's Hoose Party 4 - Tag 1|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=174629|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref>
In 2017 at ''ICW:Fear & Loathing X'', Gibson and [[Rob Van Dam]] were defeated by Lionheart in a three-way elimination match.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICW Fear & Loathing X|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=164905|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> On 16 June 2017 Gibson defeated Kenny Williams in a falls count anywhere match to win the ICW Zero-G Championship.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICW Friday Night Fight Club Tapings|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=170833|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref> Gibson lost the championship back to Williams the following month in a ladder match.<ref>{{cite web|title=ICW Shug's Hoose Party 4 - Tag 1|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=174629|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref>


===Revolution Pro Wrestling (2017–2018, 2023-present)===
===Revolution Pro Wrestling (2017–2018, 2023-2024)===
Gibson was defeated by Trent Seven in his [[Revolution Pro Wrestling]] (RevPro) debut match.<ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Live At The Cockpit 12|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162386|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> At RevPro Epic Encounter 2017, Gibson was defeated by [[Hirooki Goto]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Epic Encounter 2017|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=172541|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In June, Gibson defeated [[Angélico]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Live At The Cockpit 17|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162392|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> At Summer Sizzler, Gibson defeated [[Dalton Castle (wrestler)|Dalton Castle]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Summer Sizzler 2017|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=174703|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> Gibson took part of RevPro and [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'s joint show, [[Global Wars UK#2017|Global Wars UK]] losing to [[Yuji Nagata]] on night one and [[Toru Yano]] on night two.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pantoja|first1=Kevin|title=Kevin's RevPro/NJPW Global Wars UK Night One Review|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/kevins-revpronjpw-global-wars-uk-night-one-review/|website=411Mania|access-date=20 May 2018|date=November 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro/NJPW Global Wars 2017 - Tag 2|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183668|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro/NJPW Global Wars 2017 - Tag 1|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183667|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> Gibson and Josh Bodom defeated Aussie Open to become number one contenders for the [[RPW Undisputed British Tag Team Championship|RevPro Undisputed British Tag Team Championships]]. Gibson and Bodom lost to RevPro tag team champions, Moustache Mountain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162398|title=RevPro Live At The Cockpit 23|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Uprising 2017|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183372|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref>
Gibson was defeated by Trent Seven in his [[Revolution Pro Wrestling]] (RevPro) debut match.<ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Live At The Cockpit 12|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162386|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> At RevPro Epic Encounter 2017, Gibson was defeated by [[Hirooki Goto]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Epic Encounter 2017|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=172541|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> In June, Gibson defeated [[Angélico]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Live At The Cockpit 17|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162392|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> At Summer Sizzler, Gibson defeated [[Dalton Castle (wrestler)|Dalton Castle]].<ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Summer Sizzler 2017|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=174703|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> Gibson took part of RevPro and [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]]'s joint show, [[Global Wars UK#2017|Global Wars UK]] losing to [[Yuji Nagata]] on night one and [[Toru Yano]] on night two.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Pantoja|first1=Kevin|title=Kevin's RevPro/NJPW Global Wars UK Night One Review|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/kevins-revpronjpw-global-wars-uk-night-one-review/|website=411Mania|access-date=20 May 2018|date=November 21, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro/NJPW Global Wars 2017 - Tag 2|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183668|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro/NJPW Global Wars 2017 - Tag 1|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183667|website=Cagematch|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> Gibson and Josh Bodom defeated Aussie Open to become number one contenders for the [[RPW Undisputed British Tag Team Championship|RevPro Undisputed British Tag Team Championships]]. Gibson and Bodom lost to RevPro tag team champions, Moustache Mountain.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=162398|title=RevPro Live At The Cockpit 23|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=RevPro Uprising 2017|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=183372|website=Cagematch|access-date=21 May 2018}}</ref>


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On 16 May 2018, it was announced that Gibson would be one of the 16 participants in the upcoming [[WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament (2018)|WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament]] with the winner of the tournament facing Pete Dunne for the United Kingdom Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-uk-championship-tournament-roster-reveal-part-1|title=WWE U.K. Championship Tournament Roster Reveal - Part 1|work=WWE|date=May 16, 2018|access-date=May 19, 2018}}</ref> Gibson defeated Amir Jordan in the opening round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sandhu |first1=Chamatkar |title=WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament Night 1 recap |url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/23836877/wwe-united-kingdom-championship-tournament-night-1-winner-crowned-nxt-uk-brand-officially-launched |website=espn.com |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=19 June 2018 |date=June 18, 2018}}</ref> He would go on to defeat Gentleman Jack Gallagher and [[Flash Morgan Webster]] in the second round and semi-finals, respectively. He would then defeat [[Travis Banks]] in the finals and would go on to challenge WWE United Kingdom Champion, Pete Dunne, the next night in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web |title=WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne def. Zack Gibson |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-united-kingdom-championship-tournament/nxt-uk-championship/article/pete-dunne-def-zack |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=27 June 2018 |date=June 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NXT U.K. Championship results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-united-kingdom-championship-tournament/nxt-uk-championship/article/results |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>
On 16 May 2018, it was announced that Gibson would be one of the 16 participants in the upcoming [[WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament (2018)|WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament]] with the winner of the tournament facing Pete Dunne for the United Kingdom Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/videos/wwe-uk-championship-tournament-roster-reveal-part-1|title=WWE U.K. Championship Tournament Roster Reveal - Part 1|work=WWE|date=May 16, 2018|access-date=May 19, 2018}}</ref> Gibson defeated Amir Jordan in the opening round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sandhu |first1=Chamatkar |title=WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament Night 1 recap |url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/23836877/wwe-united-kingdom-championship-tournament-night-1-winner-crowned-nxt-uk-brand-officially-launched |website=espn.com |publisher=[[ESPN]] |access-date=19 June 2018 |date=June 18, 2018}}</ref> He would go on to defeat Gentleman Jack Gallagher and [[Flash Morgan Webster]] in the second round and semi-finals, respectively. He would then defeat [[Travis Banks]] in the finals and would go on to challenge WWE United Kingdom Champion, Pete Dunne, the next night in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web |title=WWE United Kingdom Champion Pete Dunne def. Zack Gibson |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-united-kingdom-championship-tournament/nxt-uk-championship/article/pete-dunne-def-zack |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=27 June 2018 |date=June 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=NXT U.K. Championship results |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-united-kingdom-championship-tournament/nxt-uk-championship/article/results |publisher=[[WWE]] |access-date=27 June 2018}}</ref>


In 2019, they defeated Moustache Mountain at [[NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool]] in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural [[NXT UK Tag Team Championship|NXT UK Tag Team Champions]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2815067-grizzled-young-veterans-beat-moustache-mountain-to-win-nxt-uk-tag-titles|title=Grizzled Young Veterans Beat Moustache Mountain to Win NXT UK Tag Titles|last=Chiari|first=Mike|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> After some defences, they would lose the titles to Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster at [[NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff|NXT Takeover: Cardiff]] in a triple-threat tag team also involving [[Gallus (professional wrestling)|Gallus]]. On 11 September Drake and Gibson unsuccessfully challenged Andrews and Webster in a rematch. They would have another title match at [[NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II|NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool II]] against the new champions Gallus, Andrews & Webster and Imperium ([[Giovanni Vinci|Fabian Aichner]] and [[Ludwig Kaiser|Marcel Barthel]]) in a ladder match where the champions retained.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/nxt-uk-takeover-blackpool-ii-start-time-card-matches-live-stream-watch-online-wwe-network/|title=NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II start time, card, matches, live stream, watch online, WWE Network|website=CBSSports.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref>
In 2019, they defeated Moustache Mountain at [[NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool]] in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural [[NXT UK Tag Team Championship|NXT UK Tag Team Champions]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2815067-grizzled-young-veterans-beat-moustache-mountain-to-win-nxt-uk-tag-titles|title=Grizzled Young Veterans Beat Moustache Mountain to Win NXT UK Tag Titles|last=Chiari|first=Mike|website=Bleacher Report|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref> After some defences, they would lose the titles to Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster at [[NXT UK TakeOver: Cardiff|NXT Takeover: Cardiff]] in a triple-threat tag team also involving [[Gallus (professional wrestling)|Gallus]]. On 11 September Drake and Gibson unsuccessfully challenged Andrews and Webster in a rematch. They would have another title match at [[NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II|NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool II]] against the new champions Gallus, Andrews & Webster and Imperium ([[Giovanni Vinci|Fabian Aichner]] and [[Ludwig Kaiser|Marcel Barthel]]) in a ladder match where the champions retained.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/nxt-uk-takeover-blackpool-ii-start-time-card-matches-live-stream-watch-online-wwe-network/|title=NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II start time, card, matches, live stream, watch online, WWE Network|website=CBSSports.com|date=12 January 2020 |language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref>


In parallel to their NXT UK Tag Team Championship pursuit at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, Drake and Gibson competed in the [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic#2020 tournament|2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]]. They defeated [[Time Splitters (professional wrestling)|Kushida and Alex Shelley]] in the quarterfinals and [[NXT Tag Team Championship|NXT Tag Team Champions]] [[Bobby Fish]] and [[Kyle O'Reilly]] of [[The Undisputed Era]] in the semifinals, before losing to The BroserWeights ([[Matt Riddle]] and Pete Dunne) in the finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/2020-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic-bracket|title=Get the latest results for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic|website=WWE|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref name="NXT01292020">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=1/29 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne vs. Zack Gibson and James Drake in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament final, Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai, Adam Cole's challenger for the NXT Title at Takeover|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/29/1-29-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-matt-riddle-and-pete-dunne-vs-zack-gibson-and-james-drake-in-the-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic-tournament-final-tegan-nox-vs-dakota-kai-adam-coles-challen/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 29, 2020|access-date=January 30, 2020}}</ref>
In parallel to their NXT UK Tag Team Championship pursuit at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, Drake and Gibson competed in the [[Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic#2020 tournament|2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic]]. They defeated [[Time Splitters (professional wrestling)|Kushida and Alex Shelley]] in the quarterfinals and [[NXT Tag Team Championship|NXT Tag Team Champions]] [[Bobby Fish]] and [[Kyle O'Reilly]] of [[The Undisputed Era]] in the semifinals, before losing to The BroserWeights ([[Matt Riddle]] and Pete Dunne) in the finals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/2020-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic-bracket|title=Get the latest results for the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic|website=WWE|language=en|access-date=2020-01-30}}</ref><ref name="NXT01292020">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=1/29 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne vs. Zack Gibson and James Drake in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament final, Tegan Nox vs. Dakota Kai, Adam Cole's challenger for the NXT Title at Takeover|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/29/1-29-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-matt-riddle-and-pete-dunne-vs-zack-gibson-and-james-drake-in-the-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic-tournament-final-tegan-nox-vs-dakota-kai-adam-coles-challen/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 29, 2020|access-date=January 30, 2020}}</ref>


==== NXT (2020–2023) ====
==== NXT (2020–2023) ====
On the 19 February 2020 episode of ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'', the Grizzled Young Veterans joined the [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] brand, defeating [[Raul Mendoza]] and [[Joaquin Wilde]] before announcing their intent to take over NXT's tag team division, establishing themselves as [[Tweener (professional wrestling)|tweeners]].<ref name="NXT02212020">{{cite web|last=Garretson |first=Jordan |title=The Grizzled Young Veterans def. Raul Mendoza & Joaquin Wilde |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-02-19/article/the-grizzled-young-veterans-def-raul-mendoza-joaquin-wilde |work=[[WWE]]|date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 21, 2020}}</ref> At the Dusty Rhodes tag team classic The Grizzled Young Veterans got all the way to the finals before losing to [[MSK (professional wrestling)|MSK]]. At [[NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver]] The Grizzled Young Veterans were defeated by MSK for the vacant NXT Tag Team Championship also involving [[Legado Del Fantasma]]. On the 21 July episode of NXT The Grizzled Young Veterans defeated [[LA Knight]] and [[Cameron Grimes]]. On the 19 July 2022 edition of NXT, Drake and Gibson were revealed as [[Joe Gacy]]'s Dyad, being renamed to Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler, respectively.
On the 19 February 2020 episode of ''[[WWE NXT|NXT]]'', the Grizzled Young Veterans joined the [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] brand, defeating [[Raul Mendoza]] and [[Joaquin Wilde]] before announcing their intent to take over NXT's tag team division, establishing themselves as [[Tweener (professional wrestling)|tweeners]].<ref name="NXT02212020">{{cite web|last=Garretson |first=Jordan |title=The Grizzled Young Veterans def. Raul Mendoza & Joaquin Wilde |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2020-02-19/article/the-grizzled-young-veterans-def-raul-mendoza-joaquin-wilde |work=[[WWE]]|date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 21, 2020}}</ref> At the Dusty Rhodes tag team classic The Grizzled Young Veterans got to the finals before losing to [[MSK (professional wrestling)|MSK]]. At [[NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver]] The Grizzled Young Veterans were defeated by MSK for the vacant NXT Tag Team Championship also involving [[Legado Del Fantasma]]. On the 21 July episode of NXT The Grizzled Young Veterans defeated [[LA Knight]] and [[Cameron Grimes]]. On the 19 July 2022 edition of NXT, Drake and Gibson were revealed as [[Joe Gacy]]'s Dyad, being renamed to Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler, respectively.
On 14 October 2023, both Drake and Gibson announced that their WWE contracts have expired and they would take independent bookings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=2023-10-14 |title=Grizzled Young Veterans Are Officially Free Agents {{!}} Fightful News |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/grizzled-young-veterans-are-officially-free-agents |access-date=2023-10-15 |website=www.fightful.com |language=en}}</ref>
On 14 October 2023, both Drake and Gibson announced that their WWE contracts have expired and they would take independent bookings.<ref name="Lambert"/>


===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2024–present)===
===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2024)===
On December 26, 2023, it was revealed that Gibson and Drake will make their [[TNA Wrestling]] debuts at [[Hard To Kill (2024)|Hard To Kill]].<ref name="GYV">{{cite web| title=Grizzled Young Veterans Are Coming to TNA Hard To Kill & Snake Eyes| url=https://tnawrestling.com/2023/12/26/grizzled-young-veterans-are-coming-to-tna-hard-to-kill/| website=Impact Wrestling| date=December 26, 2023| access-date=December 26, 2023}}</ref> They were later announced as challenging for the [[Impact World Tag Team Championship|TNA World Tag Team Championship]], along with [[MSK (professional wrestling)|The Rascalz]] ([[Zachary Wentz]] and [[Trey Miguel]]) and Speedball Mountain ([[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]] and [[Trent Seven]]), against champions [[Bullet Club#Sub-groups|ABC]] ([[Chris Bey]] and [[Ace Austin]]), which was won by ABC.<ref name="FourWayTag">{{cite web| title=Santino Marella Makes Huge TNA World Tag Team Title Match for Hard To Kill| url=https://tnawrestling.com/2023/12/31/santino-marella-makes-huge-tna-world-tag-team-title-match-for-hard-to-kill/| website=Impact Wrestling| publisher=Impact Wrestling Staff| date=December 31, 2023| access-date=December 31, 2023}}</ref><ref name="HTK2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=TNA Hard To Kill results: Powell's live review of Alex Shelley vs. Moose for the TNA Title, Trinity vs. Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts Title, Josh Alexander vs. Alex Hammerstone|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/13/tna-hard-to-kill-results-powells-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-moose-for-the-tna-title-trinity-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-alex-hammerstone/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 13, 2024|access-date=January 13, 2024}}</ref> Director of Authority [[Santino Marella]] would then make a [[Professional wrestling match types#Best of Series match|best of three series]] between the two teams over the titles, with GYV winning the first match<ref name="Impact02012024"/><ref name="Impact!212024">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=TNA Impact results (2/1): Moore's review of ABC vs. Grizzled Young Veterans in the first match of the best of three series for the TNA Tag Titles, Nic Nemeth vs. Trey Miguel|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/02/tna-impact-results-2-1-moores-review-of-abc-vs-grizzled-young-veterans-in-the-first-match-of-the-best-of-three-series-for-the-tna-tag-titles-nic-nemeth-vs-trey-miguel/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 2, 2024|access-date=February 5, 2024}}</ref> and ABC winning the second.<ref name="Impact02152024"/> GYV lost the third and decisive match at [[No Surrender (2024)|No Surrender]].<ref name="TagTitles">{{cite web|title=ABC & GYV Settle the Score in Final Match of Best of 3 Series at No Surrender|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/02/15/abc-gyv-settle-the-score-in-final-match-of-best-of-3-series-at-no-surrender/|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=February 15, 2024|access-date=February 15, 2024}}</ref><ref name="NoSurrender2024time">{{cite web|title=TNA No Surrender 2024|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=381734|website=Cagematch|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>
On December 26, 2023, it was revealed that Gibson and Drake will make their [[TNA Wrestling]] debuts at [[Hard To Kill (2024)|Hard To Kill]].<ref name="GYV">{{cite web| title=Grizzled Young Veterans Are Coming to TNA Hard To Kill & Snake Eyes| url=https://tnawrestling.com/2023/12/26/grizzled-young-veterans-are-coming-to-tna-hard-to-kill/| website=Impact Wrestling| date=December 26, 2023| access-date=December 26, 2023}}</ref> They were later announced as challenging for the [[Impact World Tag Team Championship|TNA World Tag Team Championship]], along with [[MSK (professional wrestling)|The Rascalz]] ([[Zachary Wentz]] and [[Trey Miguel]]) and Speedball Mountain ([[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]] and [[Trent Seven]]), against champions [[Bullet Club#Sub-groups|ABC]] ([[Chris Bey]] and [[Ace Austin]]), which was won by ABC.<ref name="FourWayTag">{{cite web| title=Santino Marella Makes Huge TNA World Tag Team Title Match for Hard To Kill| url=https://tnawrestling.com/2023/12/31/santino-marella-makes-huge-tna-world-tag-team-title-match-for-hard-to-kill/| website=Impact Wrestling| publisher=Impact Wrestling Staff| date=December 31, 2023| access-date=December 31, 2023}}</ref><ref name="HTK2024">{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=TNA Hard To Kill results: Powell's live review of Alex Shelley vs. Moose for the TNA Title, Trinity vs. Jordynne Grace for the Knockouts Title, Josh Alexander vs. Alex Hammerstone|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/13/tna-hard-to-kill-results-powells-live-review-of-alex-shelley-vs-moose-for-the-tna-title-trinity-vs-jordynne-grace-for-the-knockouts-title-josh-alexander-vs-alex-hammerstone/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 13, 2024|access-date=January 13, 2024}}</ref> Director of Authority [[Santino Marella]] would then make a [[Professional wrestling match types#Best of Series match|best of three series]] between the two teams over the titles, with GYV winning the first match<ref name="Impact0212024">{{cite web|last=Moore|first=John|title=TNA Impact results (2/1): Moore's review of ABC vs. Grizzled Young Veterans in the first match of the best of three series for the TNA Tag Titles, Nic Nemeth vs. Trey Miguel|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/02/02/tna-impact-results-2-1-moores-review-of-abc-vs-grizzled-young-veterans-in-the-first-match-of-the-best-of-three-series-for-the-tna-tag-titles-nic-nemeth-vs-trey-miguel/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=February 2, 2024|access-date=February 5, 2024}}</ref> and ABC winning the second.<ref name="Impact0212024"/> GYV lost the third and decisive match at [[No Surrender (2024)|No Surrender]].<ref name="TagTitles">{{cite web|title=ABC & GYV Settle the Score in Final Match of Best of 3 Series at No Surrender|url=https://tnawrestling.com/2024/02/15/abc-gyv-settle-the-score-in-final-match-of-best-of-3-series-at-no-surrender/|publisher=TNA Wrestling|author=TNA Wrestling Staff|date=February 15, 2024|access-date=February 15, 2024}}</ref><ref name="NoSurrender2024time">{{cite web|title=TNA No Surrender 2024|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=381734|website=Cagematch|date=February 23, 2024|access-date=February 23, 2024}}</ref>

=== All Elite Wrestling (2024–present)===
On April 25, 2024, it was revealed that Gibson and Drake will make their [[All Elite Wrestling]] on the April 27 episode of ''[[AEW Collision|Collision]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carey|first=Ian|date=2024-04-25|title=Grizzled Young Veterans to make AEW debut on Collision|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/aew/grizzled-young-veterans-to-make-aew-debu|access-date=2024-04-25|website=Wrestling Observer|language=en}}</ref> where they were defeated by [[The Acclaimed]] ([[Anthony Bowens]] & [[Max Caster]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=AEW Collision #43|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=390499|access-date=2024-04-28|website=Cagematch|language=en}}</ref>

At [[All In (2024)|All In]] on August 25, Gibson and Drake made their return to AEW and stared down [[AEW World Tag Team Champions]] [[The Young Bucks]] ([[The Young Bucks|Nicholas Jackson and Matthew Jackson]]) before attacking [[FTR (professional wrestling)|FTR]] ([[Cash Wheeler]] and [[Dax Harwood]]), officially establishing the two as [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]] for the company.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/25/aew-all-in-results-powells-live-review-of-swerve-strickland-vs-bryan-danielson-for-the-aew-world-championship-toni-storm-vs-mariah-may-for-the-aew-womens-championship/|title=AEW All In results: Powell’s live review of Swerve Strickland vs. Bryan Danielson for the AEW World Championship, Toni Storm vs. Mariah May for the AEW Women’s Championship|first=Jason|last=Powell|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|date=August 25, 2024|access-date=August 25, 2024}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[5 Star Wrestling]]'''
* '''[[Attack! Pro Wrestling]]'''
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**Attack! 24:7 Championship (1 time) – with Sam Bailey<ref name="Titles">{{cite web|title=Zack Gibson|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9976&page=11|website=Cagematch|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref>
**5 Star: Real World Championship (1 time)
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* '''[[Attack! Pro Wrestling]]'''
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**Attack! Pro Wrestling 24/7 Championship (1 time) – with Sam Bailey<ref name="Titles">{{cite web|title=Zack Gibson|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9976&page=11|website=Cagematch|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref>
* '''Britannia Wrestling Promotions'''
* '''Britannia Wrestling Promotions'''
**One Night Tournament winner (1 time)<ref name="Tourn"/>
**One Night Tournament (2011)<ref name="Tourn"/>
**PWI:BWP World Catchweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="Titles"/>
**PWI: BWP World Catchweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="Titles"/>
* '''FutureShock Wrestling'''
* '''FutureShock Wrestling'''
**FSW Championship (3 times)<ref name="Titles"/>
**FSW Championship (3 times)<ref name="Titles"/>
**FSW Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with [[James Drake (wrestler)|James Drake]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Titles « FSW Tag Team Championship « Wrestlers Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database |work=cagematch.net |url= https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=967 }}</ref>
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**FSW Trophy Tournament 2015 winner (1 time)<ref name="Tourn">{{cite web|title=Zack Gibson|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=9976&page=16|website=Cagematch|access-date=19 May 2018}}</ref>
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**[[Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship]] ([[Strong Openweight Tag Team Championship#Reigns|1 time]]) – with James Drake
* '''[[Over the Top Wrestling]]'''
* '''[[Over the Top Wrestling]]'''
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** Ranked No. 207 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI 500]]'' in 2019<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2019.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2019 – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Profightdb.com|access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 207 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[PWI 500]]'' in 2019<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2019.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2019 – The Internet Wrestling Database|website=Profightdb.com|access-date=15 November 2021}}</ref>
*'''Pro Wrestling Revolver'''
*'''Pro Wrestling Revolver'''
**PWR Tag Team Championship (1 time, current) – with James Drake
**PWR Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with James Drake
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**[[Undisputed British Tag Team Championship]] ([[Undisputed British Tag Team Championship#Reigns|1 time]]) – with James Drake
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**[[NXT UK Tag Team Championship]] (1 time, inaugural) – with [[James Drake (wrestler)|James Drake]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-uk-tag-team-championship|title=NXT UK Tag Team Championship|work=WWE|access-date=12 January 2019}}</ref>
**[[NXT UK Tag Team Championship]] (1 time, inaugural) – with [[James Drake (wrestler)|James Drake]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/titlehistory/nxt-uk-tag-team-championship|title=NXT UK Tag Team Championship|work=WWE|access-date=12 January 2019}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 21:20, 16 December 2024

This article is about the English professional wrestler. For the New Zealand cricketer, see Zak Gibson.

Zack Gibson
Gibson in June 2018
Birth nameJack Rea
Born (1990-08-08) 8 August 1990 (age 34)
Liverpool, England
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Zack Diamond
Zack Diamond Gibson
Zack Gibson
Rip Fowler
Billed height6 ft 3 in (190 cm)[1][2]
Billed weight220 lb (100 kg)[2]
Billed fromLiverpool, England[1][2]
Trained byAlex Shane[1]
Andy Baker[1]
Debut2009[1]

Jack Rea (born 8 August 1990), better known by the ring name Zack Gibson, is an English professional wrestler and promoter. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and also competes on the independent circuit. He has also wrestled in WWE's NXT brand, where he performed under the ring name Rip Fowler as a member of The Dyad. He formed the tag team Grizzled Young Veterans with James Drake in 2017, becoming the inaugural NXT UK Tag Team Champions and three-time Progress Tag Team Champions. He and Drake run a wrestling promotion called Burning Heart Pro Wrestling.[3]

Rea, born in Liverpool on August 8, 1990, began his wrestling career in 2009 after being trained by Alex Shane. As Zack Gibson, he wrestled in various promotions including FutureShock Wrestling, Grand Pro Wrestling, 5 Star Wrestling, and WhatCulture Pro Wrestling/Defiant Wrestling. In Progress Wrestling, he formed a tag team called Grizzled Young Veterans with James Drake and won the Progress tag team championship. He also wrestled in Insane Championship Wrestling and Revolution Pro Wrestling. In 2018, Gibson joined WWE's NXT UK brand, where he and Drake became the inaugural NXT UK Tag Team Champions. They later transitioned to NXT in 2020 and competed in the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. Rea is a fan of Liverpool F.C. and The Beatles, naming his finishing moves after them.

Early life

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Rea was born in Liverpool on 8 August 1990.[1] He grew up in nearby Maghull, where he attended Deyes High School.[4] He graduated with a degree in accounting and finance from Liverpool John Moores University in 2011.[5] Before wrestling, he played football.[1]

Professional wrestling career

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Independent circuit (2009–2019, 2023–present)

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After being trained by Alex Shane, Rea made his pro-wrestling debut in 2009 for English promotion, FutureShock Wrestling as Zack Diamond.[6] For FSW, he would become a three-time FSW Heavyweight Champion in a series of matches with Noam Dar, Jack Gallagher, Andy Wild, Rampage Brown, Fabian Aichner, Ashton Smith and others.[7][8][9]

In March 2010, Rea started using the ring name of Zack Gibson.[10] Gibson entered the FutureShock Trophy Tournament 2011 making it to the finals only to lose to CJ Banks.[11] In 2010, Rea made his debut for Grand Pro Wrestling as Zack Diamond losing to Jack Gallagher.[12] Diamond became GPW British Champion after defeating former champion CJ Banks, Gallagher and Martin Kirby in a four-way scramble match.[13] A year later after his GPW debut, Diamond teamed with Xander Cooper, Mikey Whiplash and Danny Hope where they defeated Gallagher, Bruce Sheila, William Gaylord and Noam Dar.[14] At GPW Heroes & Villains, Diamond lost the championship to Jack Gallagher.[15] In 2015, Gibson unsuccessfully challenged Kid Fite for the Union of European Wrestling Alliances European Cruiserweight Championship for Infinite Promotions.[16]

In 2016, Gibson made his debut for 5 Star Wrestling, losing to Big Damo.[17] In 2018, before the promotion's closure, Gibson made his return to 5 Star losing to Rey Mysterio by disqualification after hitting Mysterio with a low blow.[18][19]

In March 2017 Gibson made his debut for WhatCulture Pro Wrestling (later Defiant Wrestling) as part of the Pro Wrestling World Cup English qualifiers, losing to Jimmy Havoc in the first round.[20] He began wrestling on Defiant's weekly program Loaded in late 2017 into 2018. He defeated Rampage Brown at the February 18, 2018 event Chain Reaction. His final match for the promotion before leaving for WWE, would be in March 2018, with Gibson losing a Magnificent 7 qualifying match.[21]

On October 14, 2023, both Gibson and Drake announced that they would take independent bookings.[22] The following day, they made their first independent appearance since being released at Deadlock Pro-Wrestling's Live 3 event where they answered an open challenge set by DPW's tag team champions, The Workhorsemen.[23]

On April 25, 2024, Gibson and Drake announced the launch of their professional wrestling promotion, Burning Heart Wrestling. The promotion's first event will take place on June 21.[24]

Progress Wrestling (2012, 2014–2019, 2024)

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In 2012, Gibson made his Progress Wrestling debut at the debut show for Progress.[25] In 2014, Gibson returned to Progress at Chapter Twelve, defeating Will Ospreay.[26] In 2017, Gibson and James Drake formed villainous a tag team called Grizzled Young Veterans. Grizzled Young Veterans defeated Chris Brookes and Kid Lykos of CCK to become the Progress tag team champions.[27] They successfully defended the titles against Aussie Open at Progress Chapter 59.[28] At Chapter 61, Grizzled Young Veterans defeated Moustache Mountain (Trent Seven and Tyler Bate)to retain their championships.[29] In 2018, Gibson took part of the Super Strong Style 16 Tournament, defeating Joey Janela in the first round and Pete Dunne by disqualification in the quarter finals before he was eliminated by Kassius Ohno in the semi-finals.[30][31]

Insane Championship Wrestling (2015–2017)

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Gibson debuted for Insane Championship Wrestling in 2015 during the Road to Fear and Loathing tour losing an eight-man tag team match to the New Age Kliq.[32] In 2015, he challenged Grado for the ICW World Heavyweight Championship in a three way match with Dave Mastiff where Grado retained.[33]

On 20 November 2016 at ICW: Fear & Loathing IX, Gibson entered the Seven Man Stairway to Heaven match for the ICW Zero-G Championship, he faced Aaron Echo, Lionheart, Liam Thomson, Iestyn Rees and Kenny Williams but was first eliminated.[34][35]

In 2017 at ICW:Fear & Loathing X, Gibson and Rob Van Dam were defeated by Lionheart in a three-way elimination match.[36] On 16 June 2017 Gibson defeated Kenny Williams in a falls count anywhere match to win the ICW Zero-G Championship.[37] Gibson lost the championship back to Williams the following month in a ladder match.[38]

Revolution Pro Wrestling (2017–2018, 2023-2024)

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Gibson was defeated by Trent Seven in his Revolution Pro Wrestling (RevPro) debut match.[39] At RevPro Epic Encounter 2017, Gibson was defeated by Hirooki Goto.[40] In June, Gibson defeated Angélico.[41] At Summer Sizzler, Gibson defeated Dalton Castle.[42] Gibson took part of RevPro and New Japan Pro-Wrestling's joint show, Global Wars UK losing to Yuji Nagata on night one and Toru Yano on night two.[43][44][45] Gibson and Josh Bodom defeated Aussie Open to become number one contenders for the RevPro Undisputed British Tag Team Championships. Gibson and Bodom lost to RevPro tag team champions, Moustache Mountain.[46][47]

WWE

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NXT UK (2018–2020)

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Gibson was announced for WWE's WrestleMania Axxess during WrestleMania 34 weekend as part of a WWE United Kingdom Championship invitational where he lost to Mark Andrews in the first round.[48] On day four of axxess, Grizzled Young Veterans retained their Progress tag team championships by disqualification against Heavy Machinery (Tucker Knight and Otis Dozovic).[49] Around this time, it was revealed by Wrestling Observer that Gibson was signed to a WWE contract.[4][50]

On 16 May 2018, it was announced that Gibson would be one of the 16 participants in the upcoming WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament with the winner of the tournament facing Pete Dunne for the United Kingdom Championship.[51] Gibson defeated Amir Jordan in the opening round.[52] He would go on to defeat Gentleman Jack Gallagher and Flash Morgan Webster in the second round and semi-finals, respectively. He would then defeat Travis Banks in the finals and would go on to challenge WWE United Kingdom Champion, Pete Dunne, the next night in a losing effort.[53][54]

In 2019, they defeated Moustache Mountain at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool in the finals of a tournament to become the inaugural NXT UK Tag Team Champions.[55] After some defences, they would lose the titles to Mark Andrews and Flash Morgan Webster at NXT Takeover: Cardiff in a triple-threat tag team also involving Gallus. On 11 September Drake and Gibson unsuccessfully challenged Andrews and Webster in a rematch. They would have another title match at NXT UK Takeover: Blackpool II against the new champions Gallus, Andrews & Webster and Imperium (Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel) in a ladder match where the champions retained.[56]

In parallel to their NXT UK Tag Team Championship pursuit at NXT UK TakeOver: Blackpool II, Drake and Gibson competed in the 2020 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic. They defeated Kushida and Alex Shelley in the quarterfinals and NXT Tag Team Champions Bobby Fish and Kyle O'Reilly of The Undisputed Era in the semifinals, before losing to The BroserWeights (Matt Riddle and Pete Dunne) in the finals.[57][58]

NXT (2020–2023)

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On the 19 February 2020 episode of NXT, the Grizzled Young Veterans joined the NXT brand, defeating Raul Mendoza and Joaquin Wilde before announcing their intent to take over NXT's tag team division, establishing themselves as tweeners.[59] At the Dusty Rhodes tag team classic The Grizzled Young Veterans got to the finals before losing to MSK. At NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver The Grizzled Young Veterans were defeated by MSK for the vacant NXT Tag Team Championship also involving Legado Del Fantasma. On the 21 July episode of NXT The Grizzled Young Veterans defeated LA Knight and Cameron Grimes. On the 19 July 2022 edition of NXT, Drake and Gibson were revealed as Joe Gacy's Dyad, being renamed to Jagger Reid and Rip Fowler, respectively. On 14 October 2023, both Drake and Gibson announced that their WWE contracts have expired and they would take independent bookings.[22]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2024)

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On December 26, 2023, it was revealed that Gibson and Drake will make their TNA Wrestling debuts at Hard To Kill.[60] They were later announced as challenging for the TNA World Tag Team Championship, along with The Rascalz (Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel) and Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey and Trent Seven), against champions ABC (Chris Bey and Ace Austin), which was won by ABC.[61][62] Director of Authority Santino Marella would then make a best of three series between the two teams over the titles, with GYV winning the first match[63] and ABC winning the second.[63] GYV lost the third and decisive match at No Surrender.[64][65]

All Elite Wrestling (2024–present)

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On April 25, 2024, it was revealed that Gibson and Drake will make their All Elite Wrestling on the April 27 episode of Collision,[66] where they were defeated by The Acclaimed (Anthony Bowens & Max Caster).[67]

At All In on August 25, Gibson and Drake made their return to AEW and stared down AEW World Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks (Nicholas Jackson and Matthew Jackson) before attacking FTR (Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood), officially establishing the two as heels for the company.[68]

Personal life

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Rea is a fan of Liverpool F.C. and The Beatles. He named his submission hold and finishing move to reference both respectively: a kimura lock called the Shankly Gates and an over-the-shoulder double knee facebreaker called the Ticket to Ride.[69]

Championships and accomplishments

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