Steve Cutler (wrestler)
| Steve Cutler | |
|---|---|
 Cutler in April 2018 | |
| Birth name | Steven Kupryk[1] |
| Born | May 26, 1987[citation needed] Rutherford, New Jersey[citation needed] |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | Steve Cutler Tommy Maclin[2] |
| Billed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Billed weight | 225 Ibs (102 kg) |
| Trained by | Danny Cage Larry Sharpe[3] |
| Debut | 2013[2] |
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Steven Kupryk (born May 26, 1987) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs in their developmental territory NXT under the ring name Steve Cutler.
Early life[edit]
Cutler grew up in Rutherford, New Jersey and attended Rutherford High School, where he wrestled and played football.[4]
Prior to his wrestling career Kupryk served in the United States Marine Corps between 2007 and 2011, taking in two tours of duty in Afghanistan.[3]
Professional wrestling career[edit]
Independent circuit (2011–2013)[edit]
After completing his military service in 2011, Kupryk trained to be a professional wrestler under Danny Cage and Larry Sharpe at the Monster Factory. He competed in the school's promotion under the ring name "Trademark" Tommy Maclin, where he won both the MFPW Tag Team Championship and the MFW Heavyweight Championship.[5]
WWE[edit]
NXT (2013–present)[edit]
In November 2013, it was noted that Maclin had signed with WWE.[6] He made his first appearance for the company on the July 3, 2014 episode of NXT, working as an enhancement talent in a loss to CJ Parker using the ring name Steve Cutler.[7] Cutler was then used on television as an enhancement talent throughout 2014, 2015 and 2016, losing to the likes of Elias Samson, Baron Corbin and Samoa Joe. He had his first televised victory on the August 31, 2016 episode of NXT, defeating Kenneth Crawford.[8] The following week he was defeated by Shinsuke Nakamura.[9] After a four-month absence, Cutler appeared on the January 18, 2017 episode of NXT, losing to Roderick Strong.[10] He was then absent from television for the remainder of 2017. During this time, Cutler continued to appear at NXT live events, forming a tag-team with Wesley Blake,calling themselves "the Forgotten Sons".[11]
Professional wrestling highlights[edit]
- Finishing Moves
- Trademark Plex (Sitout fisherman driver)
- Nicknames
- "Trademark"[6]
Championship and accomplishments[edit]
- Monster Factory Pro Wrestling
- MFPW Heavyweight Championship (1 time)[2]
- MFPW Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Mike Spanos[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ The Monster Factory has its fingerprints all over the wrestling industry
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 [1]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WWE NXT superstar Steve Cutler proud of his military roots, visits vets
- ↑ Varsallone, Jim. "WWE NXT superstar Steve Cutler proud of his military roots, visits vets", The Miami Herald, September 16, 2014. Accessed February 3, 2018. "Prior, Cutler played football four years and wrestled for Rutherford High School in Rutherford, N.J. His athleticism and military background helped him transition into becoming a pro wrestler/sports entertainer."
- ↑ Rock's HBO Pilot Gets A Title And Co-Star, New WWE Signing, Total Divas Finale And More News
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 New WWE developmental signee, more names starting
- ↑ JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 7/3 - Week 105: Sami Zayn vs. Justin Gabriel main event, Kidd sit-down interview, Overall Reax
- ↑ WWE NXT Report: The New Champion Speaks, AA VS. AA?, A Glorious Cameo, And More
- ↑ WWE NXT results: Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Steve Cutler; Andrade Almas vs. Austin Aries
- ↑ WWE NXT Results – 1/18/17 (Contract signing between Nakamura and Roode for NXT TakeOver San Antonio)
- ↑ NXT Daytona Beach, FL, live results: Six-person tag main event
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