Dax Harwood

Professional wrestler and tag team champion

Dax Harwood - Professional wrestler and tag team champion
Born

June 30th, 1984
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional wrestler achieved prominence in tag team wrestling. Gained recognition in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and later in All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Competed as part of a tag team, securing multiple championships. Known for in-ring skill and technical wrestling ability.

Held the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship twice.

Won the AEW World Tag Team Championship.

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