Frankie Kazarian
Professional Wrestler and Champion
A professional wrestler with a career spanning over two decades, significant contributions were made to various wrestling promotions, including Impact Wrestling and All Elite Wrestling. In Impact Wrestling, captured the Tag Team Championship multiple times. Holds the distinction of being the first-ever NWA World Tag Team Champion alongside his partner. Appeared in WWE as a character known as Kaz, competing in various storylines. Notable for an agile wrestling style and engaging promos, which garnered a dedicated fan base.
Three-time Impact World Tag Team Champion
First-ever NWA World Tag Team Champion
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