Josh Woods (wrestler)

Joshua Woods better known by his in ring name Josh Woods is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to Ring of Honor. He won Ring of Honor's Top Prospect Tournament in 2017.

Josh Woods
Birth nameJoshua Woods
BornDallas, Texas, U.S.[1]
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Josh Woods[2]
Preston Cunningham Jr.[2]
Billed weight233 lb (106 kg)[1]
Trained byRing of Honor[1]
Team Vision Dojo[3]
DebutAugust 25, 2015[4]

Amateur wrestling career

Josh Woods was a collegiate amateur wrestler at the University of Central Florida, where, in 2011, he won the NCWA National Championship. He was also a two time NCWA All American and National Runner-up. He also runs camps for Ultimate Fighting Championship athletes such as Alex Nicholson, Seth Petruzelli, Mike Perry and Tom Lawlor.[5]

Professional wrestling career

NXT (2014–2016)

Woods signed a contract with WWE at the end of 2014 and started to train at the WWE Performance Center.[6] His first match with NXT was on April 25, where he competed in a battle royal.[4][7] On July 30 and September 26, he competed in two more battle royals to determine the number one contender to the NXT Championship, which were won by Tyler Breeze and Baron Corbin, respectively.[8][9] His first win was at Venice, Florida during a house show on January 30, 2016 against Gzim Selmani.[10] On June 9, he competed against No Way Jose in a losing effort.[11] His final match in NXT was at a house show on July 23, where he lost to Mojo Rawley.[12] WWE released him days later.[13]

Ring of Honor (2016–present)

Woods' debut in Ring of Honor was in a dark match on October 22, 2016 in a six-man tag team match alongside Brandon Groom and Kennedy Kendrick, defeating Chuckles, Joey Osbourne and Victor Andrews. He entered the 2017 ROH Top Prospect Tournament, defeating Chris LeRusso, Brian Milonas, and John Skyler to win the tournament.[14][15][16]

Independent circuit (2017–present)

On July 14, 2017, he entered the MCW Shane Shamrock Memorial XVII tournament, where he fought Anthony Henry to a time limit draw.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

References
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  4. "Tough Enough competitors join new class of recruits at the WWE Performance Center". WWE. October 28, 2015. Retrieved January 31, 2016.
  5. "Nia Jax's Boyfriend, Josh Woods: 5 Facts You Need to Know". Earn the necklace.
  6. "Backstage News on Why WWE Signed New Talents, News on WWE Scouting Indie Wrestlers". Wrestling Edge.
  7. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WWE NXT Live « Events Database « Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  8. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WWE NXT Live « Events Database « Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  9. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WWE NXT Live « Events Database « Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  10. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WWE NXT Live « Events Database « Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  11. "No Way Jose defeats Josh Woods". WWE.
  12. Kreikenbohm, Philip. "WWE NXT Live « Events Database « Cagematch - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  13. "ZZ, Twho Others Released from WWE Developmental". Figure 4 Online.
  14. "ROH TV Taping Results: Bullet Club, Jay Lethal, Top Prospect Tourney Kickoff". Figure 4 Online.
  15. "ROH Results: Manhattan Mayhem VI – New York City, NY (3/4)". Wrestling News.
  16. "ROH "Charm City Excellence" 04/08/17 TV Tapings *Spoilers*". PWPonderings.
  17. "7/14 MCW Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup Night One: Joey Mercury, Rock-n-Roll Express, Shaheem Ali vs. Leo St Giovanni, Lio Rush, Joey Janela, Josh Woods". ProWrestling.net.
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