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{{short description|Brazilian professional wrestler}}
{{short description|Brazilian professional wrestler}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox professional wrestler
{{Infobox professional wrestler
|name = Cezar Bononi
|name = Cezar Bononi
|image = BononiAxxess.jpg
|image = BononiAxxess.jpg
|caption = Bononi in April 2018
|caption = Bononi in April 2018
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|6|15}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|6|15|df=y}}
|birth_place = [[São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/Cezar-bononi|title=Cezar Bononi|accessdate=|publisher=WWE}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]<ref name=WWE>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/Cezar-bononi|title=Cezar Bononi|publisher=WWE|access-date=19 November 2017|archive-date=7 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190407204101/http://www.wwe.com/superstars/cezar-bononi|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|spouse = {{marriage|Camila Bononi|2015}}
|resides = [[Orlando, Florida]], [[United States]]
|spouse =
|names = '''Cezar Bononi'''<ref name=WWE/><br />V8 Big Block
|names = '''Cezar Bononi'''<ref name=WWE/><br />V8 Big Block
|height = {{convert|6|ft|9|in|abbr=on}}<ref name=WWE/>
|height = {{convert|6|ft|6|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=WWE/>
|weight = {{convert|255|lbs|abbr=on}}<ref name=WWE/>
|weight = {{convert|259|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=WWE/>
|billed = [[São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]<ref name=WWE/>
|billed = [[São Paulo]], [[Brazil]]<ref name=WWE/>
|trainer = Bob Jr.<ref name=cagematch>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16194|title=Cezar Bononi|accessdate=|publisher=Cagematch}}</ref><ref name="WrestlingData">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=22222&bild=1&lelau=3&details=|title=Cezar Bononi|website=WrestlingData|accessdate=November 21, 2017}}</ref>
|trainer = Bob Junior<ref name=cagematch>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16194|title=Cezar Bononi|publisher=Cagematch}}</ref><ref name="WrestlingData">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingdata.com/index.php?befehl=bios&wrestler=22222&bild=1&lelau=3&details=|title=Cezar Bononi|website=WrestlingData|access-date=21 November 2017}}</ref><br>[[WWE Performance Center]]
|debut = 2004<ref name=cagematch/>
|debut = 2012<ref name=cagematch/>
}}
}}
'''Cezar Bononi'''<ref name="wwesigning">[http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article41728431.html ‘Tough Enough’ competitors part of solid class of new recruits at WWE Performance Center]</ref> (born June 15, 1986) is a Brazilian [[professional wrestler]]. He is signed to [[WWE]], where he performs in their [[Farm team #Professional wrestling|developmental territory]] [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]], using his real name.
'''Cezar Bononi'''<ref name="wwesigning">[http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fighting/article41728431.html ‘Tough Enough’ competitors part of solid class of new recruits at WWE Performance Center]</ref> (born 15 June 1986) is a Brazilian [[professional wrestler]], [[actor]] and [[Fitness coach]]. He is also known for his time in [[WWE NXT]] and [[AEW Dark]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Prior to his wrestling career Bononi played [[American football]] for São Paulo Storm in the Brazilian football league, being named to the São Paulo state team and the All Brazilian team.<ref name="wwesigning" />
Prior to his wrestling career Bononi played [[American football]] for São Paulo Storm in the Brazilian football league, being named to the São Paulo state team and the All Brazilian team.<ref name="wwesigning" />


== Professional wrestling career ==
==Professional wrestling career==
Bononi trained to be a professional wrestler under Bob Junior of the [[Brazilian Wrestling Federation]], and competed on the [[independent circuit]] in his native Brazil and South America under the ring name V8 Big Block. In the BWF, he held the BWF Rei Do Ringue Championship on one occasion.<ref name="cagematch" />
Bononi trained to be a professional wrestler under Bob Junior of the [[Brazilian Wrestling Federation]], and competed on the [[independent circuit]] in his native Brazil and South America under the ring name V8 Big Block. In the BWF, he held the BWF Rei Do Ringue Championship on one occasion.<ref name="cagematch" />


=== WWE (2016–2020) ===
In October 2015, Bononi was announced as part of a class of 19 [[WWE]] recruits to begin training at the [[WWE Performance Center]].<ref name=wwesigning /> He was sitting on his couch at home before being told he was offered a WWE contract.<ref>{{Citation|title=How did these NXT Superstars react to being offered a WWE contract?: Ask the WWE PC, Feb. 17, 2018|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M46kotxrQzw|language=en|accessdate=February 17, 2018}}</ref> He made his television debut on the May 10, 2017 episode of ''NXT'', losing to [[Aleister Black]].<ref>[http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-nxt-results-itami-battles-strong-physical-main-event-235286 WWE NXT results: Itami battles Strong in a physical main event]</ref> Bononi had his first televised victory on the May 31 episode of ''NXT'', defeating [[Andrade Cien Almas|Andrade "Cien" Almas]]. Bononi was named "Future Star of NXT" at the [[NXT Year-End Award#2017 NXT Year-End Awards|2017 NXT Year-End Awards]].<ref>[http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-nxt-results/82268-wwe-nxt-results-may-31/ WWE NXT Results – 5/31/17 (Ciampa addresses Gargano, Tag Match)]</ref>
In October 2015, Bononi was announced as part of a class of 19 [[WWE]] recruits to begin training at the [[WWE Performance Center]].<ref name="wwesigning" /> He made his television debut on 10 May 2017 episode of ''NXT'', losing to [[Malakai Black|Aleister Black]].<ref>[http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-nxt-results-itami-battles-strong-physical-main-event-235286 WWE NXT results: Itami battles Strong in a physical main event]</ref> Bononi had his first televised victory on 31 May episode of ''NXT'', defeating [[Andrade El Idolo|Andrade "Cien" Almas]]. Bononi was named "Future Star of NXT" at the [[NXT Year-End Award#2017 NXT Year-End Awards|2017 NXT Year-End Awards]].<ref>[http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-nxt-results/82268-wwe-nxt-results-may-31/ WWE NXT Results – 5/31/17 (Ciampa addresses Gargano, Tag Match)]</ref> On 17 April 2020, it was announced that he was released from his WWE contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/135691/wwe-releases-continue.html?p=1|title=WWE RELEASES CONTINUE (UPDATED)|first=Mike|last=Johnson|work=PW Insider|date=17 April 2020|access-date=17 April 2020}}</ref>


=== All Elite Wrestling (2020–2023) ===
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== Championship and accomplishments ==
On 24 June 2020 episode of [[AEW Dynamite]], Bononi was spotted in the crowd along with other wrestlers where he broke up a brawl between participants of a lumberjack. Bononi would then make his in-ring debut on 29 September episode of [[AEW Dark]] where he teamed with Shawn Dean in a losing effort to [[Billy Gunn|The Gunn Club]]. Over the next few months, Bononi would compete sporadically on ''Dark'' in losing efforts. On 26 January 2021 episode of ''Dark'', Bononi would align himself with [[Peter Avalon]]. Bononi had his first win in AEW on 3 February episode of ''Dark'', teaming with Avalon to defeat Carlie Bravo and Shawn Dean. Bononi made his first in-ring appearance on 4 February episode of ''Dynamite'', teaming with Avalon in a loss to the team of [[Lee Johnson (wrestler)|Lee Johnson]] and [[Cody Rhodes]]. At [[Revolution (2021)|Revolution]], Bononi and Avalon took part in the Tag Team [[Casino Battle Royale]] in a losing effort. After the end of [[AEW Dark]] in May, Bononi had his contract terminated with [[All Elite Wrestling|AEW]].
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* '''[[Brazilian Wrestling Federation]]'''
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** BWF Rei Do Ringue Championship (1 time)<ref name=cagematch />
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* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 460 of the top 500 wrestlers in the [[PWI 500|''PWI'' 500]] in 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=97&nr=230#2018|title=2018 PWI 500|work=Cagematch|accessdate=October 14, 2018}}</ref>
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* '''[[WWE]]'''
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** [[NXT Year-End Award]] for Future Star of NXT ([[2017 NXT Year-End Awards|2017]])<ref>[https://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-nxt-year-end-awards-takeover-impact-ratings-250566 Daily Update: NXT year-end awards, TakeOver, Impact ratings]</ref>


== References ==
=== Evolve (2018) ===
Due to WWE's business relationship with [[Evolve Wrestling|EVOLVE Wrestling]], several [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] wrestlers were allowed to participate in an independent show produced by Evolve.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-10-29 |title=Surprise Title Changes as NXT Stars hit EVOLVE 114 |url=https://wrestlingsc.com/2018/10/29/evolve-114-throws-up-some-suprises/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=STEELCHAIR Wrestling Magazine {{!}} Covering WWE, AEW, NJPW, ROH, IMPACT and more |language=en-GB}}</ref> On October 28 at [[List of Evolve Wrestling events|EVOLVE 114]], Bononi debuted as the corner man to his tag partner [[Arturo Ruas|Adrian Jaoude]] in his match defeating independent wrestler [[Joe Gacy]].

=== Independent Circuit (2021–present) ===
Bononi mostly worked in [[Independent circuit|Independent Circuit]] under the ring name V8 Big Block.<ref>{{cite web |title=10 Former AEW Wrestlers Who Disappeared Into Oblivion, Nov. 3, 2023 |date=3 November 2023 |url=https://www.thesportster.com/former-aew-wrestlers-disappeared-into-oblivion/#cezar-bononi |access-date=11 November 2023 |publisher=TheSportster}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> He held BWF Rei Do Ringue Championship for [[Brazilian Wrestling Federation]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cezar Bononi - TheSportsDB.com |url=https://www.thesportsdb.com/player/34163167-Cezar-Bononi |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=www.thesportsdb.com}}</ref> Later in 2023, Bononi joined Boca Raton Championship Wrestling. He defeated Ozzy Kilmeister in ''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA]]/BRCW Boca Versus The World'' event.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-21 |title=NWA x BRCW Results: Boca Versus The World – Boca Raton, FL (7/19) |url=https://www.wrestling-news.net/nwa-brcw-boca-versus-the-world-results/209167/ |access-date=2024-04-03 |website=www.wrestling-news.net |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cezar Bononi Matches |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=16194&page=4 |access-date=2023-04-03 |website=CageMatch.net}}</ref>
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==Championship and accomplishments==
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*'''[[Brazilian Wrestling Federation]]'''
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**BWF Rei Do Ringue Championship (1 time)<ref name=cagematch />
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*'''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 423 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|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}}</ref>
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*'''[[WWE]]'''
**[[NXT Year-End Award]] (1 time)
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***Future Star of NXT ([[2017 NXT Year-End Awards|2017]])<ref>[https://www.f4wonline.com/daily-updates/daily-update-nxt-year-end-awards-takeover-impact-ratings-250566 Daily Update: NXT year-end awards, TakeOver, Impact ratings]</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{Portal|Professional wrestling}}
*{{Professional wrestling profiles|cagematch=16194|wrestlingdata=22222|iwd=cezar-bononi-12532}}


{{WWE personnel}}
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Latest revision as of 12:35, 27 November 2024

Cezar Bononi
Bononi in April 2018
Born (1986-06-15) 15 June 1986 (age 38)
São Paulo, Brazil[1]
Spouse(s)
Camila Bononi
​
(m. 2015)​
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Cezar Bononi[1]
V8 Big Block
Billed height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)[1]
Billed weight259 lb (117 kg)[1]
Billed fromSão Paulo, Brazil[1]
Trained byBob Junior[2][3]
WWE Performance Center
Debut2012[2]

Cezar Bononi[4] (born 15 June 1986) is a Brazilian professional wrestler, actor and Fitness coach. He is also known for his time in WWE NXT and AEW Dark.

Early life

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Prior to his wrestling career Bononi played American football for São Paulo Storm in the Brazilian football league, being named to the São Paulo state team and the All Brazilian team.[4]

Professional wrestling career

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Bononi trained to be a professional wrestler under Bob Junior of the Brazilian Wrestling Federation, and competed on the independent circuit in his native Brazil and South America under the ring name V8 Big Block. In the BWF, he held the BWF Rei Do Ringue Championship on one occasion.[2]

WWE (2016–2020)

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In October 2015, Bononi was announced as part of a class of 19 WWE recruits to begin training at the WWE Performance Center.[4] He made his television debut on 10 May 2017 episode of NXT, losing to Aleister Black.[5] Bononi had his first televised victory on 31 May episode of NXT, defeating Andrade "Cien" Almas. Bononi was named "Future Star of NXT" at the 2017 NXT Year-End Awards.[6] On 17 April 2020, it was announced that he was released from his WWE contract.[7]

All Elite Wrestling (2020–2023)

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On 24 June 2020 episode of AEW Dynamite, Bononi was spotted in the crowd along with other wrestlers where he broke up a brawl between participants of a lumberjack. Bononi would then make his in-ring debut on 29 September episode of AEW Dark where he teamed with Shawn Dean in a losing effort to The Gunn Club. Over the next few months, Bononi would compete sporadically on Dark in losing efforts. On 26 January 2021 episode of Dark, Bononi would align himself with Peter Avalon. Bononi had his first win in AEW on 3 February episode of Dark, teaming with Avalon to defeat Carlie Bravo and Shawn Dean. Bononi made his first in-ring appearance on 4 February episode of Dynamite, teaming with Avalon in a loss to the team of Lee Johnson and Cody Rhodes. At Revolution, Bononi and Avalon took part in the Tag Team Casino Battle Royale in a losing effort. After the end of AEW Dark in May, Bononi had his contract terminated with AEW.

Evolve (2018)

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Due to WWE's business relationship with EVOLVE Wrestling, several NXT wrestlers were allowed to participate in an independent show produced by Evolve.[8] On October 28 at EVOLVE 114, Bononi debuted as the corner man to his tag partner Adrian Jaoude in his match defeating independent wrestler Joe Gacy.

Independent Circuit (2021–present)

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Bononi mostly worked in Independent Circuit under the ring name V8 Big Block.[9] He held BWF Rei Do Ringue Championship for Brazilian Wrestling Federation.[10] Later in 2023, Bononi joined Boca Raton Championship Wrestling. He defeated Ozzy Kilmeister in NWA/BRCW Boca Versus The World event.[11][12]

Championship and accomplishments

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Cezar Bononi". WWE. Archived from the original on 7 April 2019. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Cezar Bononi". Cagematch.
  3. ^ "Cezar Bononi". WrestlingData. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  4. ^ a b c ‘Tough Enough’ competitors part of solid class of new recruits at WWE Performance Center
  5. ^ WWE NXT results: Itami battles Strong in a physical main event
  6. ^ WWE NXT Results – 5/31/17 (Ciampa addresses Gargano, Tag Match)
  7. ^ Johnson, Mike (17 April 2020). "WWE RELEASES CONTINUE (UPDATED)". PW Insider. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  8. ^ "Surprise Title Changes as NXT Stars hit EVOLVE 114". STEELCHAIR Wrestling Magazine | Covering WWE, AEW, NJPW, ROH, IMPACT and more. 29 October 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  9. ^ "10 Former AEW Wrestlers Who Disappeared Into Oblivion, Nov. 3, 2023". TheSportster. 3 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Cezar Bononi - TheSportsDB.com". www.thesportsdb.com. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  11. ^ "NWA x BRCW Results: Boca Versus The World – Boca Raton, FL (7/19)". www.wrestling-news.net. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Cezar Bononi Matches". CageMatch.net. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2019 - the Internet Wrestling Database".
  14. ^ Daily Update: NXT year-end awards, TakeOver, Impact ratings
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