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|birth_name = Joshua Bredl |
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|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|1|28|mf=y}}<ref name="CSUPuebloBio">{{cite web|url=http://gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2014-15/bios/bredl_josh_b8rf|title=Josh Bredl|website=GoThunderWolves.com|accessdate=January 31, 2016}}</ref> |
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|1|28|mf=y}}<ref name="CSUPuebloBio">{{cite web|url=http://gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2014-15/bios/bredl_josh_b8rf|title=Josh Bredl|website=GoThunderWolves.com|accessdate=January 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812211428/http://gothunderwolves.com/sports/fball/2014-15/bios/bredl_josh_b8rf|archive-date=August 12, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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|birth_place = [[Thornton, Colorado |
|birth_place = [[Thornton, Colorado]], U.S.<ref name="toughenough">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwetoughenough.com/competitors/Josh|title=Tough Enough – Josh Bredl|website=[[WWE Tough Enough]]|accessdate=December 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315175202/https://www.wwetoughenough.com/competitors/Josh|archive-date=March 15, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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|alma_mater = [[Colorado State University–Pueblo]]<ref name="CSUPuebloBio"/> |
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|alma_mater = [[Colorado State University–Pueblo|Colorado State University – Pueblo]]<ref name="CSUPuebloBio"/> |
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|children = 2 |
|children = 2 |
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|spouse = {{marriage|Lydia Bredl|2009}} |
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|names = Bronson Matthews<ref name="wrestlinginc"/><br>Josh Bredl<ref name="final">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwetoughenough.com/news/wwe-tough-enough-recap-august-25-2015-and-winners-are|title=WWE |
|names = Bronson Matthews<ref name="wrestlinginc"/><br/>Josh Bredl<ref name="final">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwetoughenough.com/news/wwe-tough-enough-recap-august-25-2015-and-winners-are|title=WWE Tough Enough Recap, August 25, 2015: And The Winners Are...|website=[[WWE]]|date=August 25, 2015|accessdate=August 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921171045/https://www.wwetoughenough.com/news/wwe-tough-enough-recap-august-25-2015-and-winners-are|archive-date=September 21, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><br/>The Yeti<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/josh-bredl-11905.html|title=Josh Bredl: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)|publisher=profightdb}}</ref> |
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|height = 6 ft 7 in<ref name="toughenough"/> |
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|weight = 290 lb<ref name="toughenough"/> |
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|billed = Thornton, Colorado<ref name="toughenough"/> |
|billed = Thornton, Colorado, U.S.<ref name="toughenough"/> |
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|trainer = [[Billy Gunn]]<ref name="coaches">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwetoughenough.com/about|title= |
|trainer = [[Billy Gunn]]<ref name="coaches">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwetoughenough.com/about|title=Meet The Competitors And Cast Of WWE Tough Enough|website=WWE Tough Enough|accessdate=October 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906221455/https://www.wwetoughenough.com/about|archive-date=September 6, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><br/>[[Booker T (wrestler)|Booker T]]<ref name="coaches"/><br/>[[Lita (wrestler)|Lita]]<ref name="coaches"/><br/>[[WWE Performance Center]]<ref name="pc"/> |
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|debut = August 25, 2015<ref name="pc">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/tough-enough-finalists-join-new-recruits-performance-center-27992953|title=Tough Enough competitors join new class of recruits at the WWE Performance Center|website=[[WWE]]|date=October 28, 2015|accessdate=January 31, 2016}}</ref><ref name="final"/> |
|debut = August 25, 2015<ref name="pc">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/tough-enough-finalists-join-new-recruits-performance-center-27992953|title=Tough Enough competitors join new class of recruits at the WWE Performance Center|website=[[WWE]]|date=October 28, 2015|accessdate=January 31, 2016}}</ref><ref name="final"/> |
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'''Joshua |
'''Joshua Bredl''' (born January 28, 1991) is an American former [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] best known for his time in [[WWE]] under the name '''Bronson Matthews'''. In 2015, Bredl was the male winner of the [[WWE Tough Enough#Season 6|sixth season]] of the WWE competition ''[[WWE Tough Enough|Tough Enough]]'', earning a one-year contract with the [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotion]]. |
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In 2015, Bredl was the male winner of the [[WWE Tough Enough#Season 6|sixth season]] of the WWE competition ''[[WWE Tough Enough|Tough Enough]]'', earning a one-year contract with the [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotion]]. |
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== Early life and football career == |
== Early life and football career == |
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Bredl was born in [[Thornton, Colorado]], and has a younger sister named Brandi Bredl.<ref name="CSUPuebloBio"/> He attended [[Horizon High School (Thornton, Colorado)|Horizon High School]]. He has a background in [[college football]], playing [[defensive end |
Bredl was born in [[Thornton, Colorado]], and has a younger sister named Brandi Bredl.<ref name="CSUPuebloBio"/> He attended [[Horizon High School (Thornton, Colorado)|Horizon High School]]. He has a background in [[college football]], playing [[defensive end]] and [[defensive tackle]] for the ThunderWolves at [[Colorado State University–Pueblo]], and also majored in [[Exercise physiology|exercise science]].<ref name="FamilyMan">{{cite web |url=http://www.chieftain.com/sports/college/pack/1872800-119/bredl-josh-defensive-creighton |title=Big family man on campus |author=Cervi, Joe E. |publisher=[[Pueblo Chieftain]] |date=September 25, 2013 |accessdate=February 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150122003940/http://www.chieftain.com/sports/college/pack/1872800-119/bredl-josh-defensive-creighton |archive-date=January 22, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He also played [[Basketball court#Low post area|low post]] in [[basketball]] for the Colorado Hawks.<ref name="CSUPuebloBio"/> He tried out for the [[Denver Broncos]] in April 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sportsshow.denverpost.com/2015/04/10/former-csu-pueblo-star-john-bredl-works-out-with-broncos/ |title=Former CSU-Pueblo star Josh Bredl works out with the Broncos |publisher=[[The Denver Post]] |date=April 10, 2015 |accessdate=February 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906124905/http://sportsshow.denverpost.com/2015/04/10/former-csu-pueblo-star-john-bredl-works-out-with-broncos/ |archive-date=September 6, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Bredl was a fan of [[professional wrestling]] while growing up, and cited [[Stone Cold Steve Austin]] as his favorite wrestler.<ref name="TEWin">{{cite web |url=http://blogs.denverpost.com/nerd/2015/08/26/josh-bredl-former-csu-pueblo-star-wins-wwe-tough-enough/4966/ |title=Josh Bredl, former CSU-Pueblo star, wins WWE Tough Enough |publisher=[[The Denver Post]] |author=Nguyen, Joe |date=August 26, 2015 |accessdate=February 3, 2016}}</ref> |
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== Professional wrestling career == |
== Professional wrestling career == |
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⚫ | In June 2015, Josh was announced as one of the thirteen finalists for the [[WWE Tough Enough#Season 6|sixth season]] of the [[WWE]] competition ''[[WWE Tough Enough|Tough Enough]]''.<ref name="toughenough2">{{cite web|url=https://www.wwetoughenough.com/news/meet-wwe-tough-enoughs-13-finalists|title=Meet Wwe Tough Enough's 13 Finalists|website=[[WWE Tough Enough]]|accessdate=January 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101011231/https://www.wwetoughenough.com/news/meet-wwe-tough-enoughs-13-finalists|archive-date=January 1, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> After being at risk of elimination three times throughout the course of the competition, on August 1, Bredl was chosen by fan vote as one of the winners, along with [[Sara Lee (wrestler)|Sara Lee]], earning one-year contract with WWE. During the final, Bredl adopted the [[ring name]] The Yeti, and lost a [[Professional wrestling match types#Singles match|singles match]] to [[Antonio Cesaro|Cesaro]].<ref name="final"/> In September, Bredl was assigned to WWE's [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]] [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]], based at the [[WWE Performance Center]] in [[Orlando, Florida]], to begin training.<ref name="pc"/> At an NXT [[House show|live event]] on December 3, 2015, Bredl made his first appearance for NXT, where he revealed that his new ring name was Bronson Matthews.<ref name="wrestlinginc">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/1204/604434/wwe-tough-enough-winner-gets-a-new-name/|title=More On Josh Bredl Debuting New Name, WWE Superstar Turns 35, Live Xavier Woods Taping|accessdate=December 4, 2015|publisher=WrestlingInc|date=December 4, 2015}}</ref> |
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=== WWE=== |
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==== ''Tough Enough'' (2015)==== |
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In January 2016, Bredl made a [[Twitter|tweet]] referring to the lower-card stable [[Heath Slater#Slater-Gator and Social Outcasts (2014–2016)|The Social Outcasts]] as "Social [[Job (professional wrestling)|Jobbers]]".<ref name="PWSheet"/> This would cause backstage backlash from WWE wrestlers, including [[Cody Rhodes]] and [[Kevin Owens]].<ref>{{cite web |title=WWE Tough Enough Winner Already Garnering Heat Backstage; Calls Social Outcasts "Jobbers" |url=https://tjrwrestling.net/wwe-tough-enough-winner-already-garnering-heat-backstage-calls-social-outcasts-jobbers/ |access-date=December 25, 2020}}</ref> Bredl was then temporarily banned from NXT locker rooms as a result.<ref name="PWSheet">{{cite web |title=Tough Enough Winner Joshua Bredl Discusses Backstage Backlash From 'Jobber' Tweet |url=https://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/tough-enough-joshua-bredl-backlash-jobber-tweet/#.X-UuLuQ8LDt |website=Pro Wrestling Sheet |date=September 2020 |access-date=December 25, 2020}}</ref> Bredl wrestled his final match on July 7, 2016; he was released from his WWE contract on November 5, 2017. |
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====NXT (2015–2016)==== |
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In September, Bredl was assigned to WWE's [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]] [[WWE NXT|NXT]], based at the [[WWE Performance Center]] in [[Orlando, Florida]], to begin training.<ref name="pc"/> At an NXT [[House show|live event]] on December 3, 2015, Bredl made his first appearance for NXT, where he revealed that his new ring name was Bronson Matthews.<ref name="wrestlinginc">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2015/1204/604434/wwe-tough-enough-winner-gets-a-new-name/|title=More On Josh Bredl Debuting New Name, WWE Superstar Turns 35, Live Xavier Woods Taping|accessdate=December 4, 2015|publisher=WrestlingInc}}</ref> Although reports claimed that he was released in April 2017, Bredl is still under contract with [[WWE]] and was not released.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/833083-rumor-killer-on-wwe-talent-release-lana-reacts-to-backlash-over-new-gimmick/|title=Rumor Killer On WWE Talent Release, Lana Reacts To Backlash Over New Gimmick|author=Pritchard, Bill|publisher=WrestleZone}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Bredl has |
Bredl has two children with his wife, Lydia Bredl.<ref name="TEWin"/><ref name="FamilyMan"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-breaking-ground-recap-119-focus-tough-enough-josh-and-tyler-breeze-201396|title=WWE Breaking Ground Recap 11/9: Focus On Tough Enough Josh And Tyler Breeze|website=F4WOnline|date=November 9, 2015|accessdate=February 3, 2016}}</ref> |
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== In wrestling == |
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* '''Signature moves''' |
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** [[Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|Clothesline]] |
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** [[Powerslam#Front powerslam|Running powerslam]] |
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** [[Professional wrestling attacks#Stinger splash|Stinger splash]] |
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== Championships and accomplishments == |
== Championships and accomplishments == |
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* '''[[Ring of Honor]]''' |
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** ''[[ROH Top Prospect Tournament#2017|ROH Top Prospect Tournament 2017 winner]]'' |
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* '''[[WWE]]''' |
* '''[[WWE]]''' |
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** ''[[WWE Tough Enough#Season 6|Tough Enough VI]]'' – with [[Sara Lee (wrestler)|Sara Lee]] |
** ''[[WWE Tough Enough#Season 6|Tough Enough VI]]'' – with [[Sara Lee (wrestler)|Sara Lee]] |
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== References == |
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* [http://www.profightdb.com/wrestlers/josh-bredl-11905.html Josh Bredl on iwd.com] |
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Latest revision as of 05:31, 13 November 2024
Josh Bredl | |
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Birth name | Joshua Bredl |
Born | [1] Thornton, Colorado, U.S.[2] | January 28, 1991
Alma mater | Colorado State University–Pueblo[1] |
Spouse(s) |
Lydia Bredl (m. 2009) |
Children | 2 |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Bronson Matthews[3] Josh Bredl[4] The Yeti[5] |
Billed height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm)[2] |
Billed weight | 290 lb (132 kg)[2] |
Billed from | Thornton, Colorado, U.S.[2] |
Trained by | Billy Gunn[6] Booker T[6] Lita[6] WWE Performance Center[7] |
Debut | August 25, 2015[7][4] |
Retired | 2017 |
Joshua Bredl (born January 28, 1991) is an American former professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE under the name Bronson Matthews. In 2015, Bredl was the male winner of the sixth season of the WWE competition Tough Enough, earning a one-year contract with the promotion.
Early life and football career
[edit]Bredl was born in Thornton, Colorado, and has a younger sister named Brandi Bredl.[1] He attended Horizon High School. He has a background in college football, playing defensive end and defensive tackle for the ThunderWolves at Colorado State University–Pueblo, and also majored in exercise science.[8] He also played low post in basketball for the Colorado Hawks.[1] He tried out for the Denver Broncos in April 2015.[9] Bredl was a fan of professional wrestling while growing up, and cited Stone Cold Steve Austin as his favorite wrestler.[10]
Professional wrestling career
[edit]In June 2015, Josh was announced as one of the thirteen finalists for the sixth season of the WWE competition Tough Enough.[11] After being at risk of elimination three times throughout the course of the competition, on August 1, Bredl was chosen by fan vote as one of the winners, along with Sara Lee, earning one-year contract with WWE. During the final, Bredl adopted the ring name The Yeti, and lost a singles match to Cesaro.[4] In September, Bredl was assigned to WWE's developmental territory NXT, based at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, to begin training.[7] At an NXT live event on December 3, 2015, Bredl made his first appearance for NXT, where he revealed that his new ring name was Bronson Matthews.[3]
In January 2016, Bredl made a tweet referring to the lower-card stable The Social Outcasts as "Social Jobbers".[12] This would cause backstage backlash from WWE wrestlers, including Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens.[13] Bredl was then temporarily banned from NXT locker rooms as a result.[12] Bredl wrestled his final match on July 7, 2016; he was released from his WWE contract on November 5, 2017.
Personal life
[edit]Bredl has two children with his wife, Lydia Bredl.[10][8][14]
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]- WWE
- Tough Enough VI – with Sara Lee
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Josh Bredl". GoThunderWolves.com. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Tough Enough – Josh Bredl". WWE Tough Enough. Archived from the original on March 15, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "More On Josh Bredl Debuting New Name, WWE Superstar Turns 35, Live Xavier Woods Taping". WrestlingInc. December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ a b c "WWE Tough Enough Recap, August 25, 2015: And The Winners Are..." WWE. August 25, 2015. Archived from the original on September 21, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
- ^ "Josh Bredl: Profile & Match Listing - Internet Wrestling Database (IWD)". profightdb.
- ^ a b c "Meet The Competitors And Cast Of WWE Tough Enough". WWE Tough Enough. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Tough Enough competitors join new class of recruits at the WWE Performance Center". WWE. October 28, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ a b Cervi, Joe E. (September 25, 2013). "Big family man on campus". Pueblo Chieftain. Archived from the original on January 22, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ "Former CSU-Pueblo star Josh Bredl works out with the Broncos". The Denver Post. April 10, 2015. Archived from the original on September 6, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ a b Nguyen, Joe (August 26, 2015). "Josh Bredl, former CSU-Pueblo star, wins WWE Tough Enough". The Denver Post. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
- ^ "Meet Wwe Tough Enough's 13 Finalists". WWE Tough Enough. Archived from the original on January 1, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
- ^ a b "Tough Enough Winner Joshua Bredl Discusses Backstage Backlash From 'Jobber' Tweet". Pro Wrestling Sheet. September 2020. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "WWE Tough Enough Winner Already Garnering Heat Backstage; Calls Social Outcasts "Jobbers"". Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ "WWE Breaking Ground Recap 11/9: Focus On Tough Enough Josh And Tyler Breeze". F4WOnline. November 9, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Josh Bredl's profile at Cagematch.net, Wrestlingdata.com, Internet Wrestling Database
- CSU–Pueblo ThunderWolves football bio
- 1991 births
- 21st-century male professional wrestlers
- 21st-century American professional wrestlers
- American male professional wrestlers
- Colorado State University alumni
- Living people
- People from Thornton, Colorado
- Professional wrestlers from Colorado
- Tough Enough winners
- American men's basketball players
- Players of American football from Colorado
- American football defensive ends
- American football defensive tackles
- American football tight ends
- 21st-century American sportsmen